Japan and Australia are deepening their connections in horticulture through a new exchange of knowledge.
2026-03-30 09:00
Hort Innovation has launched the Japan Australia Horticulture Exchange, a new initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing in horticulture between Japan and Australia.
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Francescon celebrates 25 years: new headquarters and a story that goes beyond numbers
2026-03-30 00:00
Not just a new headquarters, but a statement of vision. Op Francescon has chosen to celebrate its first 25 years by inaugurating on Friday the new headquarters: a space designed not just for work, but to showcase a specific idea of agricultural enterprise. A place that embodies.
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Cameroon's banana exports increased by 7% in 2025.
2026-03-30 00:00
Cameroon exported 225,345 metric tons of bananas in 2025, up 7 per cent from 210,686 metric tons in 2024, according to data from Assobacam, the country's banana industry association. The increase was mainly driven by two producers. Compagnie des bananes de Mondoni, the second largest banana producer in Cameroon, played a significant role in this growth.
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Exporters in Vietnam are adapting their production and compliance systems in response to the tightening of European Union regulations on maximum residue levels (MRLs) for imported agricultural products. Recent regulatory changes have included lower permissible residue levels for active ingredients and expanded requirements.
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Cyprus potato exports have been affected by increased shipping costs and delays in the harvest.
2026-03-30 00:00
Potato growers in Cyprus are facing higher export costs and logistical challenges, as shipping rates are increasing and impacting profit margins, said industry representative Andreas Karyos. "This is affecting us as the expenses related to exporting potatoes have gone up, leading to
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Raspberry Factory 2026: New Varieties and Technologies
2026-03-30 00:00
At the end of March, at the 'Enrosadira' raspberry headquarters, we inaugurated another edition of our project - Raspberry Factory 2026. Dr. Paweł Krawiec announced a demanding season, but also an important one for the future of raspberry production under tunnels in Poland.
read moreBulgarian vegetable prices have increased by up to 28.6%, while fruit prices have declined.
2026-03-30 00:00
Wholesale prices for fruit and vegetables showed mixed movement over the past week, according to data from the Commodity Exchange and Wholesale Markets State Commission. Vegetable prices recorded increases across several key products. Tomatoes rose from €2.37 to €2.60 per kg, marking a 9.7% increase.
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Russia has blocked the import of Chilean stone fruit and rejected Serbian apples due to labeling issues.
2026-03-30 00:00
The Russian phytosanitary authorities have prohibited the release of several fruit shipments after discovering a quarantine disease and labeling violations. Inspectors at the Port of St. Petersburg found signs of infection in five shipments of fresh plums and one shipment of.
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Biota Nutri has recently partnered with STORL, a Dutch foundation that oversees the collection and environmentally friendly processing of agricultural packaging and product residues. STORL plays a key role in the Netherlands' implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), guaranteeing that materials such...
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"New platform attracts a new audience of growers"
2026-03-30 00:00
River Onions' operations have traditionally been based on three main pillars: supplying Class I onions in large bags to Italy, exporting peeled onions from Poland to Belgian processing plants, and selling lower-grade onion batches to the Polish market. In order to enhance the visibility of this third activity, the Dutch company has decided to...
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Oleg Tirsina, President of the Walnuts Association of Moldova, states that the Moldovan walnut industry is expanding its orchards and improving its post-harvest infrastructure. He adds, "Moldova is solidifying its position as a trustworthy provider of premium-quality walnut kernels to the European market, aided by a growing foundation."
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This week, the fruit market as a whole remained stable, with most fruit prices staying the same or slightly decreasing. However, avocado prices have significantly increased in the past two weeks. As for imported apples, prices from New Zealand have mostly stayed steady, with the approaching Qingming Festival not impacting them yet.
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Sole365 has been awarded as the Best Fruit and Vegetable Department in Italy for the fifth consecutive year.
2026-03-30 00:00
Sole365, for the fifth consecutive year, has won the prestigious title of "Best Fruit and Vegetable Department" in Italy at the 2026 CX Store Awards. During the exclusive award ceremony held this morning at the Hotel Excelsior Gallia in Milan, the brand also reaffirmed its
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Cyclone Narelle has caused significant disruptions to banana production in northern Australia, with Darwin being one of the hardest-hit regions. Joe Manariti from Premier Fresh Australia stated that the impact on the company's operations in the Northern Territory has been severe, with approximately 40% of the fruit-bearing trees affected.
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"Lucrative kiwi cultivation is gaining popularity in India's mid-hills, with Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) building interstate linkages."
2026-03-30 00:00
The cultivation of kiwifruit in India is seen as a lucrative opportunity for farmers in the mid-hills of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the North-East. Narendra Mohan from the Department of Agriculture in Bihar explains, "This trend is no longer just about subsistence, it's"
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Indian apple growers are protesting against import duties due to restrictions on imports imposed by Free Trade Agreement (FTA) quotas.
2026-03-30 00:00
Apple growers in India are organizing a nationwide strike on February 12, expressing concerns about the decrease in import duties due to trade agreements with the United States, New Zealand, and the European Union. Farmer organizations in Himachal Pradesh have criticized this policy direction, issuing a warning.
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Bom Group celebrates its 60th anniversary and reveals a new logo.
2026-03-30 00:00
The Dutch greenhouse construction company Bom Group, located in the Westland region of the Netherlands, celebrated its 60th anniversary with a well-attended event for employees, clients, and partners. The highlight of the celebration was the introduction of a new company logo and tagline: "Turning Sunlight Into Growth."
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Georgia has recorded increased vegetable imports in early 2026.
2026-03-30 00:00
Imports of vegetables to Georgia have been continuously increasing and reached a record level in January-February 2026. According to national statistical data, imports amounted to $15 million, as compared to $13.9 million in the same period of 2025 and $10.1 million in 2024. This upward trend has been ongoing for several years.
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Pomodoro from Northern Italy: the reference price has been set at 137 euros per ton.
2026-03-30 00:00
The Interprofessional Organization of Northern Italy's Industrial Tomato Sector positively acknowledges the achievement of the Area Framework Agreement for the industrial tomato processing campaign for the year 2026 following negotiations between the agricultural component and the industry.
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Eksport indyjskich winogron stołowych rośnie w miarę zdobywania popularności nowych odmian.
2026-03-30 00:00
The table grape industry in India is growing its presence in global markets, thanks to early-season production and the use of new grape varieties. Most of the production takes place in Maharashtra, which benefits from a tropical to sub-tropical climate, allowing for harvests from January to April.
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