Finland's greenhouse production of crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and eggplants seems to be thriving, as reported by Dutch consultancy Delphy. read more

The North African country set a record in blueberry exports last season, when it shipped a total of 67,300 tons abroad, and it appears that it will achieve a similar increase compared to the previous year in 2024/25. read more

Fresh produce industry associations in Canada have expressed their approval of the recent passing of a new law that guarantees financial security for fruit and vegetable suppliers in the country in situations where a contracted purchaser becomes insolvent. read more

Entomologists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have recently confirmed that agriculture specialists from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted two insect pests. This discovery is notable as it is the first time these pests have been found at this port of entry. read more

Pepper production in Morocco decreased this week due to the arrival of cold weather, as well as the continued spread of TSW and PMMV viruses in the Souss Massa region. According to Obeida Mansour, a pepper farmer from Agadir, the decline reached 30-40% of the usual volumes on his farms. read more

A few tradespeople have volunteered to assist in saving Wellington's Begonia House from being demolished. City councilors are currently evaluating the future of the glass house as they search for cost-saving measures. Wellington City Council staff have stated that a temporary fix is not sufficient, and a complete replacement would fall within the estimated cost range. read more

Sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku w Południowej Afryce przebiega pomyślnie, skupiając się na jakości. Kobus du Plessis, dyrektor handlowy eksportera Angon Fruit, mówi, że sezon winogron stołowych w Południowej Afryce na 2024/25 rok napawa ich entuzjazmem. "Generalnie sezon jagód borówki w Południowej Afryce przebiega dobrze do tej pory. read more

According to TASS, citing the Rosselkhoznadzor, tangerine imports to Russia in 2024 increased by 14.4% compared to the previous year, reaching 738,300 tons. This growth in supply has helped ensure that the domestic market is well-supplied with these popular fruits for the New Year celebrations. read more

Fruit exports from South Africa have experienced a slight recovery this year after a decline in 2023. At 4.17 million tons, exports this year are 2% higher than in 2023 but still 2% lower than the record of 4.25 million tons in 2022. One-third of South Africa's fruit exports are directed to the EU27. read more

Australische Nektarinen trafen in diesem Jahr eine Woche früher als üblich auf den chinesischen Markt und befinden sich derzeit in ihrer Hochsaison. "Starke Regenfälle in den Anbaugebieten haben die Qualität der meisten Nektarinen beeinträchtigt, wodurch sie weniger fest und geschmackvoll sind im Vergleich zum Vorjahr." read more

ALDI closes a strong year of expansion in Spain with 468 supermarkets and 7.4 million customers in the country. With the aim of bringing their low prices to the maximum number of

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Customs officers in Cork, Ireland, carried out a seizure of around €3 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of bananas. The drugs were found at Ringaskiddy after the container, which came from South America, was unloaded. This successful operation was the outcome of a targeted risk assessment. read more

The Puma 240 model from Case IH, which delivers 240/270 HP (rated power/maximum with power management), can now be equipped with the PowerDrive transmission (all

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Polyhouse farming has become a key practice for farmers in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), significantly improving their economic conditions. The transition from traditional farming to polyhouse farming, encouraged by the Agriculture Department, has resulted in higher crop yields and increased incomes for them. read more

This month, Gerard Kempen is celebrating his 60th anniversary as the director of Kempen Transport in Venlo. It's a perfect occasion to look back with the enthusiastic transport entrepreneur who oversees 135 trucks on the road daily, as well as 20 chartered vehicles, transporting fruit and vegetables across Germany. read more

The Flower Art Museum in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, has added a new exhibition space: a glass greenhouse adorned with plants. It serves as a green oasis where visitors can witness the beauty and vitality of plants firsthand, while also hearing from a gardener about their experiences. Photo credit: Flower Art Museum read more

In the weeks ending December 1, 2024 (week 48) and December 8, 2024 (week 49), banana prices showed subtle changes across Germany (DE), Latvia (LV), Croatia (HR), and Poland (PL), reflecting regional market adjustments. In Germany (DE), the price of bananas experienced a slight decrease from read more

A company based in the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy has recently implemented a new commercial strategy and is now offering its own medium-sized fresh-cut line for sale. The fresh-cut vegetable range consists of three tanks with attached conveyor belts for baby lettuce and. read more

Fruits and vegetables (F&V) are unquestionably important for a balanced and healthy diet. Moreover, they significantly contribute to various Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations in 2015, which set the agenda for tackling global challenges (Figure 1). Given that fruits and vegetables are crucial sources of read more

South Korea has announced a 14 trillion won (US$10 billion) investment to expand Busan Port, with the goal of creating the world's leading container handling facility by 2045. As part of this initiative, a new port will be built in Changwon and integrated with the current Busan Port. read more