Air Canada Cargo has finished upgrading its main European hub at London Heathrow, improving its ability to handle cold chain shipments such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food, and other perishables. The upgrades to the facility include nearly read more

Mimo trudności w zbiorach portugalskich gruszek w tym sezonie, sady Central Frutas Painho nie ucierpiały tak bardzo - powiedział Carlos Miguel Henriques, administrator portugalskiego eksportera gruszek: "Na razie kampania idzie bardzo dobrze, będziemy mieć wystarczająco owoców, aby zaspokoić nasze... read more

Tetsuya Hashimoto, a pear grower in Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to reduce the cultivation of the Niitaka pear variety due to three consecutive years of poor harvests caused by intense summer heat. The heat has resulted in blackened skin, softened flesh, and rotting fruit. This year, over 90% of… read more

South Africa is challenging the EU's phytosanitary measures on citrus fruits at the World Trade Organization (WTO), measures that the EU considers necessary to protect the market from harmful insects and diseases that could threaten European crops, in particular. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, apple prices in Ukraine have resumed their upward trend this week. Producers attribute the latest price increase in this segment to a reduction in the supply of winter apple varieties in the domestic market. read more

On September 30, three individuals discovered World War II ammunition while mushroom picking in Slovakia. One grenade was found near Bratislava on Devínska Kobyla mountain, while two artillery shells were found in the Vranov nad Topľou district. Bomb disposal experts safely handled the ammunition. read more

A bold new look is coming to the produce aisles throughout North America. Nature Fresh Farms® is introducing its updated packaging, which aims to strengthen the emotional bond between consumers and the delicious, fresh produce they adore. This strategic rebranding, titled "Flavor with Feeling," combines... read more

Eco-Logistic still provides cherries, apricots, plums, and grapes to a few retailers in Belarus and Latvia. Prices remain stable, and sometimes even high in certain weeks, as stated by the sales manager Gheorghe Chisalita. However, 70% of the products from this Moldovan fruit trader are exported to Western Europe. read more

Starting from October 21, 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor will impose temporary restrictions on the import of cut flowers and buds into the Russian Federation. These restrictions will apply to products accompanied by phytosanitary certificates issued by Kazakhstan, mainly for goods originating from countries viewed as unfriendly. Kazakhstan serves as a re-exporter in this context. read more

Develop an integrated strategy for managing climate risks and crises for the agricultural and forestry sector. read more

Od 18 do 20 października odbyła się konferencja branży kwiatowej w Chinach (CFIC) w Wuxi, prowincja Jiangsu. Około 300 firm miało tam stoisko. W hali wystawowej prezentowane były falenopsy, anturium, Ilex verticilata, róże i hortensje, a także importowane tulipany i protea. read more

Ahundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, a representative of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, announced that Afghanistan has exported fresh fruits worth $31 million over the last six months. Afghan products were mainly shipped to China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA. read more

Arriving on the shelves in supermarkets in some regions of Italy, at trusted fruit and vegetable stores, as well as on the dedicated e-shop, is the yellow kiwi from Basilicata under the Kiwy Matera brand, produced by Nicofruit, which is part of the Op Frutthera Growers, made up of 30 local growers. The variety is... read more

changes in the potato production landscape in Bulgaria are happening, with local cultivation facing numerous challenges that are putting its future at risk. Farmers are struggling more and more, causing many to stop farming altogether. This trend is not only caused by economic factors, but also by environmental and social issues. read more

Tegoroczna susza latem spowodowała wzrost cen warzyw w Bułgarii, zwłaszcza papryki, różowych pomidorów i brokułów, których ceny znacząco wzrosły. Pomimo wyższych kosztów, wielu Bułgarów wciąż przygotowuje tradycyjne potrawy zimowe, takie jak kiszone ogórki i kapusta kiszona. Jednakże, popyt na warzywa do zimnych potraw has been steadily rising. read more

Mogą być piękne, ale nie są naszymi przyjaciółmi. Lamparcik plamisty (SLF) to inwazyjny skoczek roztoczony żywiący się sokiem roślinnym, który ma potencjał zaszkodzenia rolnictwu i leśnictwu w Ontario. Ale jeśli uprawiam tylko owoce i warzywa w szklarni, dlaczego to dla mnie ma znaczenie, pytasz? Przeczytaj dalej, aby dowiedzieć się więcej. read more

On October 19, Blue Ocean Trading Import-Export Joint Stock Company began exporting fresh Vietnamese passion fruit to Australia from Phu Son commune, Lam Ha district, Lam Dong province. At the same time, the opening ceremony of a frozen fruit processing plant took place in the same area. read more

Belgium: Saint-Gilles welcomes the 38th Bio-Planet store
On Wednesday, October 23, Bio-Planet will open a new branch in Saint-Gilles, marking its 38th store in Belgium. This new supermarket, located in the heart of Brussels, offers a comprehensive selection of organic, pure, and 100% natural products. read more

A year ago, Bergeijk Logistics was established. It may be a new name, but for many individuals in the flower and fresh produce industry, it represents a familiar presence. Frans van Bergeijk, for example, has nearly 30 years of experience in logistics to and from Austria and is intimately familiar with every hairpin curve there. read more

The air is filled with excitement as an auction begins at the Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center in Kunming, Yunnan province in Southwest China. Large screens light up with the rhythm of the market, showing the fluctuating prices of freshly cut flowers. Auctioneers quickly... read more