Vietnam has granted market access to Greek kiwifruit after technical negotiations between the phytosanitary authorities of both countries. The Ministry of Rural Development and Food has confirmed that the Vietnamese Plant Protection Department has officially accepted the proposed measures for access. read more

Po trzech tygodniach powodzi na północy Maroka, plantatorzy miękkich owoców przygotowują się do powrotu na swoje farmy, aby ocenić szkody i przeprowadzić niezbędne naprawy, chociaż dla wielu z nich sezon jest już zakończony - informuje FreshPlaza.

"After three weeks of flooding in northern Morocco, soft fruit growers are preparing to return to their farms to assess the damage and carry out the necessary repairs, even though for many of them the season is already over," reports FreshPlaza. read more

The tornado and heavy rains that occurred last week in the main strawberry-growing region of Greece, Ilia, did not result in significant damage to the overall production, although some greenhouses were completely destroyed. The main issue affecting local growers and packers is the limited sunshine. read more

The wild garlic harvest for this year has now started in the forests of Lower Austria. Heinrich Penz, a wholesaler in Melk, Lower Austria, and a specialist, reports, "January was quite cold and delayed the sprouting of wild garlic somewhat, so we are now harvesting the first crop a few days later than usual." read more

The Agriculture Committee in Ireland has been informed about accusations regarding issues with food origin labelling on supermarket shelves. Mayo TD Paul Lawless informed the committee that products claiming to support Irish farmers may not always be sourced from Ireland. Lawless provided examples from retail shelves, such as... read more

Poland supplies every fourth raspberry in the world and almost every second one to the EU market. Although our leading position is well established, the industry faces various challenges: from pressure for zero residues, through labor shortages, to the need to reshape the supply chain. read more

The Management Board of Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft confirms that it is in advanced negotiations regarding a potential acquisition of all shares in its Israeli competitor, Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. To date, no binding agreements have been entered into. The required approvals of the... read more

Wiele czynników wpływa na świat świeżych produktów spożywczych i w pewien sposób są one ze sobą powiązane. „To jest jak efekt domina i gdy jeden z domin upadnie, wielu kolejnych podąży” - mówi Guy Milette z Courchesne Larose z Quebecu, Kanada. Pierwszym z nich jest presja na podaż. Po pierwsze, dolar amerykański ma wpływ. read more

Close to 18 thousand entries, nationwide reach, and a dream prize – that's how the summary of the 35th anniversary Great BIO-GEN Lottery looked like. In the final draw, the main prize – a Ferrari 296 GTS worth around 1.5 million PLN – was won by Mr. Stanisław from the province. read more

Jabłka są powszechnie spożywane w Irlandii, ale ponad 90 procent jabłek dostępnych na krajowym rynku jest importowanych ze względu na ograniczoną produkcję komercyjną. Obecnie importowane są głównie z Francji, Niemiec, RPA, Chile i Wielkiej Brytanii. Teagasc założył badania stosowane dotyczące jabłek. read more

Tropical fruits will be the main highlight of the upcoming Macfrut event in Rimini, Italy, taking place from 21-23 April 2026. The focus will be on the international trade segment this year. The fair will feature the participation of Florissima&Fruit, a company from Ecuador specializing in tropical fruits. read more

Storm Nils has swept through the south of France. The Pyrénées-Orientales department, along with four other French departments (Savoie, Aude, Gironde, and Lot-et-Garonne), was placed on red alert on February 12th by Météo France due to the risk of avalanches, strong winds, and flooding. read more

On Tuesday, February 10th, a conference on "Biological Intelligence of Plants and Soil" took place in Opalenica (Greater Poland Voivodeship), organized by Andermatt Polska company. The event focused on modern technologies in agriculture, including the Vivent system. read more

As South Africans prepare to spoil their loved ones this Valentine's Day, 28 young people who were previously unemployed are finding new hope through the Shoprite Group's first-ever Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) intake within its Freshmark Flower Co. operations. The timing is significant: while read more

Flooding in northern Morocco has impacted various crops such as berries, potatoes, cereals, and avocados. The avocado export season, which was nearing its end, is facing significant disruptions due to the floods and traffic issues at the Tangier Med port. Youssef El Khlifi, from the read more

Po burzliwym 2025 roku zaznaczonym skutkami zmian klimatycznych i zmniejszonymi wolumenami, sektor bananowy w Kostaryce wykazuje oznaki poprawy, według Marciala Chaverriego z Narodowej Korporacji Bananowej (Corbana). "Zamkniemy z malejącą liczbą skrzynek i niewątpliwie niższym odsetkiem w sprzedaży, około" read more

Swiss importers and retailers are increasingly interested in Moldovan stone fruit, especially plums, cherries, and apricots, as an additional sourcing option after the Swiss local season ends, according to Tatiana Burca, Export Programs Coordinator at the Export Agency in Moldova. "This was confirmed" read more

Dolce Passione is now depending on the new Dark Star variety. The Consortium recently confirmed the selection of this new watermelon variety by the international seed company Known-You Seeds, as it possesses the qualities that have established Dolce Passione as a renowned brand in Italy and Europe: a size of read more

W Portugalii bawełna jest testowana w warunkach zwykle przeznaczonych dla warzyw liściastych i młodych roślin. Agromethod Labs, we współpracy z CITEVE, Centrum Technologiczne dla Przemysłu Tekstylnego i Odzieżowego Portugalii, bada, czy uprawa tej rośliny jest możliwa w kontrolowanych, bezglebowych warunkach. read more

In mid-December '25, Dalat Hasfarm brought its philosophy "Collaborate to Innovate" to life with a record-setting floral artwork in the heart of Da Lat. The installation was officially recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization, but more importantly, it showcased what Dalat Hasfarm truly stands for. read more