The food awareness organization ProVeg International has welcomed legislation that ensures students in Spanish schools have access to 100% plant-based menus. If the school is unable to provide this, the legislation requires that the school offers the necessary equipment to refrigerate and heat food. read more

The strike by banana workers at Chiquita Panama has been deemed illegal by a court in Panama. read more

Montague Farms has launched the 2025 seasons for its Envy and Yello apples, with the fruit now available in Australian stores starting from May. read more

The Sanyukt Kisan Manch has appealed to Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to support apple growers in their request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop apple imports from Turkey. Manch convener Harish Chauhan explained that India imports apples from 44 countries. read more

China's ruling Communist Party has instructed officials to cut down on government waste by implementing new regulations: Expensive alcohol, cigarettes, and gourmet meals will no longer be allowed at work-related events; officials will not be allowed to see off guests at airports; and conferences will no longer include extravagant elements. read more

Mark Meadows, an arable farmer from Alderminster near Stratford-upon-Avon, reported a decline in his spring wheat yield due to minimal rainfall. According to the Met Office, this spring is on track to be the driest in over a century. Meadows noted the adverse soil conditions, saying the ground was too dry for proper crop growth. read more

Shoppers purchasing 7 kg bags of potatoes at over 1,400 Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave supermarket stores can now be part of history: these potatoes are now packaged in pockets that are fully recyclable at existing facilities, representing a significant advancement in waste management. read more

The Almond Board of Australia's March position report offers information on almond shipment volumes and destinations, following a similar approach to the practices of the Almond Board of California. In March, the new crop marketing year began, and Australian sellers shipped around 7.7k metric tonnes. read more

From May 13th to June 2nd, 2025, French bananas will be featured prominently at three Parisian train stations. A new communication campaign will emphasize their position as France's preferred brand, with posters displayed at Saint-Lazare station and the distribution of bananas for three consecutive weeks. read more

New Zealand's fruit exports increased by 36% in the year ending April 2025, reaching a total value of $5.4 billion, according to new data from Stats NZ. This represents a $1.4 billion rise compared to the previous year. The significant growth in export value was mainly due to higher volumes. read more

Sezon truskawek właśnie się rozpoczął na Ukrainie, dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle. Niezwykle niskie temperatury w kwietniu i maju opóźniły dojrzewanie na otwartych polach. Jak dotąd, zbiory rozpoczęli jedynie producenci korzystający z uprawy pod osłonami, co podkreśla rosnący trend: odporność na pogodę. read more

Along the motorway in Herongen, Germany, right on the Dutch border near Venlo, is a 220,000-square-meter site of enormous importance to the region. It is home to Veiling Rhein-Maas, the only flower and plant auction in Germany. Around 5 million transactions take place annually and last year it read more

In the first half of 2024, in Germany, organic fruit consumption decreased: the amount per family was 3.39 kilograms, which is 6% less than the same period the previous year. Overall spending also decreased, albeit to a lesser extent. read more

On May 1st, the Swedish company Wivid, renowned for manufacturing LED lighting, inaugurated a sales office in the Netherlands. This strategic step is intended to bolster Wivid's footprint in the Benelux region and enhance customer support in the horticultural industry. The new office is situated on Rotterdamseweg. read more

Floward has recently introduced its newest innovation: the first robotic flower vending machine in the MENA region. This machine, exclusively designed for Floward, aims to revolutionize the way people purchase flowers while on the move. Currently operational in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, these machines provide a fully automated, technology-driven shopping experience. read more

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The potato industry in Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, shows great potential but faces challenges due to low productivity, with average yields of less than seven tonnes per hectare. One of the main obstacles to enhancing productivity is the restricted availability of certified, high-quality seed potatoes. Many smallholder farmers in the region currently rely on traditional seeds, which hinders their ability to increase yields and improve the quality of their produce. read more

The frosts that Turkish cherry growers have had to endure will have a significant impact this season, according to Yigit Gokyigit, Commercial Coordinator for Turkish fresh produce exporter Alanar: "The frost this year is one of the worst agricultural disasters that has occurred in Turkey for years." read more

A promotion conference showcasing the independent innovation achievements in Rosa Chinensis, also known as the China rose, took place on May 18, 2025 at the International Flower Technology Innovation Center in Dounan, Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province in southwest China. The event introduced... read more

"Nie przybyło jeszcze wiele produktów z Nowej Zelandii do Wielkiej Brytanii ani Europy z powodu dłuższych czasów dostawy" - powiedział Patrick Meikle z firmy Golden Bay Fruit. "Sezon wzrostu minął bez problemów, nie było żadnych dużych zdarzeń pogodowych. Wolumeny są dobre, a rozmiary są nieco większe niż w ubiegłym roku." read more