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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the increasing oil prices are exerting pressure on the packaging materials market, causing lead times for labels to stretch to four or five weeks in some instances. Nino Venezia, the founder of Dutch Graphic Group based in the Netherlands, stated that the situation is far from ideal. read more

An agricultural investment firm has expanded its kiwi project in northern Spain by acquiring two orchards, adding 32 hectares of productive land to its existing portfolio. These orchards will be integrated with 100 hectares of greenfield land that was previously acquired in the same region. read more

Zbliżając się Dzień Matki, narodowy ruch poszerza tradycyjny "wielki gest" obdarowywania prezentami na święta, podkreślając praktyczną, opartą na nauce korzyść: ciągłe dobre samopoczucie psychiczne. That Flower Feeling, stowarzyszenie marketingowe kwiatów z USA, ogłosiło rozszerzenie swojej "Tylko" read more

Consumers in Turkey are paying higher prices for food labeled as "safe" or pesticide-tested, as concerns over chemical residues influence purchasing behavior in fresh produce. Data indicates that choosing verified or analyzed products can cost up to 73% more than equivalent items sold through. read more

The Framework Agreement for the tomato processing campaign in the North Italy Basin has been signed. The agreement, which includes an average reference price of €137/ton including services and bonuses linked to harvest times, represents an important achievement. read more

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LeaderBrand, with funding support from New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries under the Primary Sector Growth Fund, has introduced the latest technology in weed control to its Gisborne farm, revolutionizing the way they farm and manage weeds. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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 read more

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.

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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. read more

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. read more

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... read more

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... read more

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." read more