In Thika, Kenya, pineapple farming is undergoing a transformation driven by climate resilience and sustainable practices. Del Monte Kenya has adopted smart agriculture to combat the effects of climate change while safeguarding productivity. Harsh weather conditions, including flooding and
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"Niemiecka nadprodukcja zbiegła się z opóźnionym sadzeniem w Hiszpanii" "German overproduction coincided with delayed planting in Spain"
2025-06-24 00:00
This roku, niemiecka żniwa plonów na zewnątrz odbyły się około tydzień wcześniej niż w ubiegłym roku. Dzięki korzystnym warunkom pogodowym, większość upraw rosła stosunkowo płynnie i przyniosła obfite plony. Spowodowało to odpowiadający spadek cen. "Warto zauważyć, że północne regiony tylko
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EN: Tulip artwork installed ahead of Trump visit
2025-06-24 00:00
In honor of President Donald Trump's visit to the Netherlands for the NATO summit, Royal Anthos - the Dutch trade association for flower bulb and nursery product exporters - has installed a tulip-shaped artwork along the highway (A44, just before the Leiden/Katwijk exit toward Wassenaar)
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Pitahaya, guava, pineapple, and even jaboticaba – tropical fruits grown in greenhouses in northern China.
2025-06-24 00:00
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Volumes, fair remuneration, and Drosophila suzukii: The Cherries of France producer organizations assess the cherry campaign halfway through the 2025 season. With nearly 6,700 hectares cultivated and an annual production of over 30,000 tons (source: Agreste), France is
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Moldova is expecting a high-quality table grape harvest this year.
2025-06-24 00:00
Favorable weather conditions during the pollination period have created ideal conditions for a high-quality table grape harvest in Moldova this season, as stated by growers and industry experts. By late June, producers have observed well-formed grape clusters with uniform and relatively large berries.
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Between February and April 2025, orange prices fluctuated significantly in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal. In Spain, prices increased steadily from €81 per 100 kg in February to €84 in March and €90 in April. This gradual rise indicates strong domestic demand and potential supply constraints.
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South Africa plans to double its macadamia output.
2025-06-24 00:00
Despite challenges like U.S. tariffs, South Africa is solidifying its position as a top global macadamia producer, according to industry expert Alex Whyte, who serves as the director of the Green Farms Nut Company. This positioning remains strong despite recent market fluctuations and pricing pressures.
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Citrus Freight addresses a 40% food spoilage rate in India.
2025-06-24 00:00
Inde ma wiele do zrobienia, ponieważ niemal 40% jej produkcji rolnej ulega zepsuciu. "Wskazuje to na ogromną nieefektywność w sposobie przechowywania i przemieszczania naszych łatwo psujących się produktów" - stwierdził Biplob Barik, współzałożyciel i dyrektor generalny Citrus Freight. Ten problem podkreśla konieczność ulepszenia łańcucha chłodniczego.
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Dinajpur exports banana and mangoes to Switzerland.
2025-06-24 00:00
Mangoes of the Banana variety, grown in Birol Upazila of Dinajpur, Bangladesh, have been exported to Europe. The first shipment, weighing 100 kg, was sent to Switzerland from the orchard owned by Md. Mominul Islam. Subsequent deliveries will include three metric tons of Banana, Katimon, and BARI-4.
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Price trend of fruits and vegetables in Italy as of June 23rd.
2025-06-24 00:00
The marketing of watermelons is proceeding at a fast pace. The climate also favors the Italian melon campaign, which boasts excellent quality. The apricot market is recovering, while the cherry market is declining. Prices are still slightly high for large-sized peaches and nectarines.
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ToBRFV resistance is a key topic at House Fair 2025.
2025-06-24 00:00
House Fair 2025 concluded last week at the Innovation Center in Pijnacker, The Netherlands, marking another successful edition of this annual event. Held from June 10th to 13th, the fair welcomed over 250 participants, including over 60 companies from across Europe, Asia, and North America.
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The Ministry of Public Security of Costa Rica recently reported intercepting 33 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a container of fresh fruit destined for Belgium. Costa Rican authorities discovered the illegal packages at the APM Terminals Container Terminal in Moín, Limón.
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Middle East tensions disrupt Bangladeshi fruit fair in Qatar
2025-06-24 00:00
The planned Bangladeshi fruit fair in Qatar has been thrown into uncertainty due to escalating tensions in the Middle East following the Iran-Israel conflict, as reported by Samakal. The Qatari government has temporarily closed its airspace, resulting in the cancellation of two flights between Bangladesh and Qatar.
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Kenya has banned 77 crop protection agents due to safety concerns.
2025-06-24 00:00
The Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has announced the withdrawal of 77 end-use pesticide products from the Kenyan market due to safety concerns. In a statement on Monday, June 23, CS Kagwe stated that the decision was made in response to the necessity of reviewing pesticides currently registered in Kenya.
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"Portuguese melons are currently being supplied directly to retailers and importers."
2025-06-24 00:00
The cultivation of mini watermelons and melons will have a bit of a late start, as weather conditions have caused flooding and other inconveniences, says Tania Silva, who handles sales for fresh fruit exporter Rush Farms Portugal: "Due to the storms and bad weather in Portugal and Spain, the
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Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Kenya has announced regulatory actions affecting the use of certain pesticide products. This follows a comprehensive review of active pesticide ingredients managed by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). As of June 23, 2025, 430 end-use
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India: Repurposing floral waste for a second life
2025-06-24 00:00
Kwiaty mówią uniwersalnym językiem. Symbolizują miłość, świętowanie, wyjątkowe chwile, a czasem nawet smutek. Dlatego świeże kwiaty są popularnym prezentem lub dekoracją na różne okazje. Globalny rynek florystyczny, wart około 55 miliardów dolarów, prognozowany jest na około 85 miliardów dolarów.
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