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75% of patents for gene-edited seeds now belong to China. The ongoing restrictions on the development of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) in the European Union have likely played a significant role in the shift of leadership in plant breeding innovation in less than a decade. read more

India's apple industry is on the verge of a significant transformation driven by genetics, with the introduction of new club varieties and high-density orchards expected to significantly increase yields and fruit quality. This insight comes from Amit Bhardwaj of Seven Star Fruits Pvt. Ltd, a member of the Associated International Group of Nurseries, Inc. (AIGN). read more

Some of the critical issues that had led to a surge in some fruit and vegetable prices seem to have been overcome: the prices of tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchinis are decreasing, while the eggplant market is also returning to normal. The long weekend is boosting some productions, such as broad beans, as well as. read more

The second edition of Fragola Expo Basilicata ends with an exceptional outcome. For two days, Piazza Segni and Piazza Aldo Moro in Policoro were the bustling heart of a sector that represents the productive excellence of the region, welcoming thousands of visitors from read more

The season for Moroccan melons targeted for export is coming to a close, with the initial harvest in Dakhla giving way to the ongoing harvest in Marrakech. Production in the Marrakech region has decreased in volume compared to the previous season, but the market conditions are still favorable. read more

Portugal Fresh has announced an investment of €2.7 million (US$2.9 million) by 2027 to support the international promotion of the fruit, vegetable, and flower sector. The program includes participation in trade fairs such as Fruit Attraction in Madrid and São Paulo, Fruit Logistica in Berlin, and so on. read more

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has opened its new Asia Pacific Research & Development Center in Yangling, an agricultural research hub in China. The center was inaugurated by CEO Han Kieftenbeld and showcases the company's continued commitment to fresh produce through research, innovative solutions, and sustainability initiatives. read more

75% of patents for gene-edited seeds are currently held by China. The ongoing restrictions in the European Union on the development of NGTs, or New Genomic Techniques, have likely played a significant role in the shift of leadership in plant breeding innovation in less than a decade. read more

The conflict in the Middle East is causing supply shocks in energy markets and disrupting shipping, affecting industrial and food commodities. In addition to short-term price hikes, inflation data for March indicates changes in major economies. U.S. inflation has risen to 3.3% year over year. read more

Pakistan's Federal Ministry of Commerce has announced that mango exports for the 2026 crop year will commence on June 1, 2026, following amendments to the Export Policy Order 2022. The decision was made in response to requests from exporters and was approved by a committee that reviewed concerns regarding crop conditions. read more

Morocco has reached a new milestone in the European frozen raspberry market, as the Netherlands imported record volumes in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the previous year, Dutch imports of Moroccan frozen raspberries reached 1,000 tons, with a value exceeding EUR 2 million. This signifies a 50% increase. read more

At the EconSeeds headquarters in Hoogkarspel, in the North Holland province of the Netherlands, the Veenstra family comes together around the table: founders Hans and Froukje, their son Joran, and daughter-in-law Merian. A third generation is already starting to be involved. From Kieft to EconSeeds. read more

Bulgaria's food market is currently experiencing a downward price trend for greenhouse vegetables in mid-April, with decreases reported for the third week in a row. This data is sourced from the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) and includes all 28 regions for the seventeenth week of 2026. Retail prices for... read more

Sezon wanilii na Madagaskarze charakteryzuje się dużą zmiennością, ponieważ niekorzystne warunki pogodowe ograniczają produkcję, a kampania eksportowa jest silnie dotknięta zakłóceniami, prowadzącymi do wzrostu cen - tak twierdzi Guiot Christola Ranaivomanana z firmy Ray's Vanille. "Wolumeny produkcji są" read more

Niteen Rajput from Krushnawal Farmer Producer Company in Nashik reported that India's Garwa onion season is currently experiencing significantly lower volumes compared to last year. He estimates that this year's crop has yielded approximately 25% fewer onions than in 2025. Rajput attributes this shortfall to damage caused by a cyclone earlier this month, along with unseasonal factors. read more

Mahabaleshwar has long been associated with strawberries in India, but the cultivation here has traditionally depended on conventional soil-based methods. Berry Fresh Agrotech is changing that. "We have established a modern, substrate-based protected cultivation facility that combines the region's natural… read more

Po 18 latach hiszpańska Interprofesjonalna Cytrusowa (Intercitrus) przygotowuje się do uruchomienia kampanii promocyjnej hiszpańskich pomarańczy i mandarynek. Interprofesjonalna właśnie zarejestrowała swój proponowany program informacyjny i promocyjny w Unii Europejskiej, który obejmuje okres. read more

The development of Hass avocado production in Honduras is progressing amidst evident market opportunities and unresolved structural challenges. Agronomist and CEO of Fresh Earth Produce, Fernando Villatoro, mentions that the company's past experience in fruit exports is... read more

Apple growers and horticulture stakeholders visited Teagasc's experimental orchard in Oak Park, Co. Carlow, to review ongoing research on Irish apple production. Teagasc has developed an applied apple research program to support local production and boost supply. read more

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