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Women's Day in Poland is one of the biggest "flower" holidays of the year. It can only be compared to Mother's Day, which is celebrated annually at the end of May. Back in the communist era, Polish men traditionally gifted women a pair of tights and a bouquet of carnations. But times have changed. read more

Marek Waszczewski, spokesperson for the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate, informed that the conducted controls did not indicate a connection between hepatitis A cases in the Netherlands and the consumption of frozen blueberries originating from Poland.

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Donald Trump introduced tariffs on numerous countries this week, including a 10% rise in existing tariffs for China, increasing the total to 20%. In retaliation, China imposed a 15% tariff on billions of dollars' worth of U.S. agricultural goods, as reported by FreshFruitPortal. read more

The new messaging solution allows registered customers to receive offers, brochures, and promotions directly in the pre-installed messaging app on their smartphones. METRO is the first wholesaler in Germany to utilize this innovative technology. read more

The strawberry campaign in Belgium has officially started, with the cooperative BelOrta receiving the first strawberries of the season from Colembie and Colemberry, courtesy of father and son producers Lieven and Robin Colembie. read more

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Portugal will be able to export lemons to Brazil following the publication of a new phytosanitary protocol. The announcement was made by José Manuel Fernandes, the Portuguese Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, during last month's Luso-Brazilian Summit in Brazil. read more

Prezydent Trump opóźnił na co najmniej cztery tygodnie nałożenie ceł na towary importowane z Meksyku oraz część towarów z Kanady, zaledwie kilka dni po ich wprowadzeniu. read more

Representatives of the organizations belonging to the interprofessional association that attended the meeting included: Granada Cooperatives Association, Andalusia-Granada Agri-food Cooperatives, UPA, COAG, and ASAJA, Guadalajara Green Asparagus Association, APROA, ASOCIAFRUIT, ES. read more

The plant protection product is mainly used worldwide in conventional banana cultivation. Mancozeb is considered to be highly harmful to fertility and can, according to the European Food Safety Authority, induce thyroid cancer. Its use has been banned in the EU since 2022. read more

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland's North Shore will continue for the next few weeks following the detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly last month, according to Biosecurity New Zealand's North commissioner, Mike Inglis. "We have had" read more

This Thursday marks the fourth consecutive day of rainy weather in most of the Iberian Peninsula, with over 400 liters per square meter of rainfall accumulated in the Valencian Community. A severe storm is predicted for Friday, indicating that the widespread rainfall will persist without respite. Many regions are... read more

The story of Arber Horticulture started in 1996 when its founder established Sudest Europe, a small, family-owned business located in Italy. As time passed, the company grew into a worldwide brand, providing substrates, fertilizers, and mulches to professional growers and gardeners in over 20 countries. read more

The horticulture industry in Australia is projected to experience growth in 2025, driven by improved water availability and consistent production levels in key crops. The nominal value of horticulture production is expected to rise by 5% to a record $18.1 billion in 2024-25. With increasing production read more

In Italy, the retail industry is evolving dynamically. According to Ipsos, the sharing of values is becoming an increasingly relevant criterion in consumers' purchasing decisions, while the relationship with brands seems to be cooling off. This growing distance is... read more

The orange markets in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal have exhibited specific price trends in the 2024/2025 season. While certain countries have seen consistent drops in prices, others have managed to keep prices relatively stable or even high. This article offers a summary of orange prices from November to read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its Spring Meeting from February 9-13 in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This event included high-level industry discussions and a professional tour that allowed delegates to witness the country's advancements in floriculture. read more

New focus on the African Continent for Macfrut, the International trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector (6-8 May 2025 - Rimini Expo Centre). The mission targeted Mali, the eighth largest country in Africa, with a population of over 21 million inhabitants. During the mission, read more

Sicily is one of the main pepper production areas in Italy. However, Sicilian producers today face complex challenges, including labor scarcity and cost, climate change, and increasing aggressiveness of pathogens. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its Spring Meeting from 9-13 February in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This event featured high-level industry discussions and a professional tour, allowing delegates to witness the country's innovations in floriculture. read more