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"In this way, we can accelerate the introduction of precision fruit growing by fruit producers in Flanders," said Inge Moors, the agricultural commissioner for Limburg. Over time, this will lead to cost savings, reduced water consumption, fertilizers, and..." read more

"The election results speak loud and clear. The voters have clearly expressed their preference for a political change in a decisive manner. Congratulations to Friedrich Merz and the CDU/CSU on their victory. A lot is at stake. Germany is facing many challenges." read more

Eksport arbuzów z Dominikany stale rośnie od trzech lat, napędzany silnym popytem z Portoryko.

Watermelon exports from the Dominican Republic have been growing steadily in the past three years fueled by strong demand from Puerto Rico. read more

Perfection Fresh Australia has announced the retirement of chief executive Michael Simonetta and the appointment of Rod Quin as his successor. read more

The leading kiwifruit producer Seeka has begun its 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest, starting with the picking of the first RubyRed kiwifruit on 23 February. read more

Tomato growers who are part of the producers' association Tomates et Concombres de France, consisting of 20 OP members and 2 independent growers, are introducing a new 250g pack of cherry tomatoes. Their goal is to promote and distinguish the French origin on the shelves through a shared visual identity. read more

Ludzie w dużej mierze zareagowali negatywnie na potencjalne cła, jakie Stany Zjednoczone planują wprowadzić na produkty importowane do kraju z Kanady i Meksyku. Od 12 marca obowiązywać będzie 25-procentowy podatek importowy na całą stal i aluminium wchodzącą do USA. W tej chwili nie wiadomo, co będzie dalej. read more

Dolar amerykański osłabił się względem głównych walut, gdy inwestorzy analizowali niedawne ogłoszenia prezydenta Trumpa dotyczące ceł. Jednocześnie jen zyskał na wartości, osiągając 11-tygodniowy szczyt względem dolara, pod wpływem wzrostu oczekiwań dalszego podwyższania stóp procentowych przez Bank Japonii (BOJ). read more

Battaglio acquires a 500-hectare farm located in the canton of San Carlos, Costa Rica, one of the most renowned regions for pineapple production. Partnership with the Corrales family. read more

Mexican tomato cultivator Finka has become a customer of Source.ag. Finka is renowned for its leadership and innovation in Mexico's high-tech greenhouse sector. At Source.ag, we are dedicated to empowering growers like Finka with cutting-edge technology. We are excited to support Finka in... read more

In 2025, Spain regained its position as the leader in organic production within the EU, surpassing France which had held the top spot since 2020. As per the Infoam/FIBL report, Spain had 2,991,881 hectares of organic production in 2023, which was 316,550 hectares or 11.8% more than in 2022. France was previously the leading country in organic production within the EU. read more

In 2024, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) data, Morocco became the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU Member States, only surpassed by the Netherlands. The report indicates that Spain, which had previously been the top tomato seller to the EU since 2016, has ... read more

India: Lulu Group signs agreement with Highland Group to procure food from Odisha
Lulu Group is ready to broaden its sourcing activities in Odisha. It has signed an agreement with Highland Group during Gulfood 2025. "We recognize the significant potential in Odisha for sourcing top-quality fruits, vegetables, rice, and" read more

Ukraine is ranked among the top three countries in terms of per capita vegetable consumption in 2024, following China and Turkey. Ukrainians consume an average of 653 kg of vegetables per year, compared to 486 kg in China and 353 kg in Turkey, according to East Fruit. The global vegetable market experienced a 0.6% growth. read more

Chiny wyraziły intencję wzmocnienia strategicznego partnerstwa z Boliwią, odzwierciedlając tym samym szersze wysiłki mające na celu umocnienie relacji w całej Ameryce Łacińskiej. W trakcie spotkania w ONZ minister spraw zagranicznych Chin Wang Yi podkreślił, że "Ameryka Łacińska jest domem dla latynoskiego". read more

Kenya's avocado industry is currently experiencing a period of growth, which is transforming the economic landscape for small-scale farmers in response to increasing global demand. In 2024, avocado exports generated $159 million, representing an 11% increase from the previous year. Kenya is ranked as the sixth-largest avocado producer in the world. Despite... read more

The apple harvest began at Wairepo Holdings Ltd in Lower Moutere, Tasman, New Zealand on 17th February. Simon Easton from the company stated that overall, it appears to be a typical year with good fruit sizes. "The growing season has been favorable, although it was a bit cold in the early stages." read more

"In recent days, the Spanish peeled garlic sales in the U.S. market have seen a decline as a result of an oversupply of Chinese production and intense competition from the same source in Europe. This situation has placed the garlic industry sector in a critical position during the 2024/2025 season." read more

Imported grapes and stone fruits continue to be the most desired fruits in the market. On the left are Indian green grapes and on the right are New Zealand apples. Indian green grapes have made their way to the market, but traders are saying that the supply is still limited and their arrival was delayed compared to previous years. read more

Perfection Fresh Australia Group Chairman, Dave Chen, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Michael Simonetta will be retiring and Rod Quin has been appointed as his successor. After over 40 years of visionary leadership, Michael Simonetta will step down as CEO on June 30, 2025. read more