The 73rd edition of the Canadian Tulip Festival returns to the capital this May, bringing 300,000 blooming tulips in 26 gardens, alongside a vibrant lineup of events for all ages. The 11-day festival will take place from May 9–19. It will be launched with a moment of silence and a cannon. read more

Rosja pozostaje głównym importerem świeżych owoców i warzyw, z szacowaną ilością 7 milionów ton importowanych w ostatnich latach. Rosja zajmuje czwarte miejsce na świecie, ustępując tylko Stanom Zjednoczonym (22,5 miliona ton), Niemcom (9,0 miliona ton) i Holandii (7,3 miliona ton), wyprzedzając Chiny (6,5 miliona ton). read more

The sales volume, that is the amount of Fairtrade products sold in Germany, increased by around 5% in 2024. Coffee, flowers, bananas, and cocoa are the product categories with the highest sales numbers, and each category saw an increase in sales volume in 2024. read more

The Swedish retailer ICA has initiated a program aimed at enhancing the health of children and youth in Sweden by promoting increased consumption of fruits. Starting this May, ICA will introduce various strategic measures to encourage healthy eating habits and counteract the declining trends in consumption. read more

Fruit, vegetables, ornamental plants - everything of this kind that arrives at Frankfurt Airport as an import shipment is checked here: The Hessian Plant Protection Service is responsible for ensuring that neither plant pests nor diseases are brought into Germany and the EU via this route. read more

A cold front is currently moving across large parts of the DACH region. This phase of the season is particularly crucial for fruit growers. Following the latest hailstorms last weekend, the damage to Austrian agriculture is estimated at 1.9 million euros. This is according to an initial assessment. read more

The international fruit and vegetable trade fair Macfrut 2025 officially opened its doors on Tuesday, May 6, at the Rimini Expo Centre, as reported by EastFruit. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Italy’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, during the event. read more

The Latvia-based company Carbon Less Future (CLF) is developing a new approach to reforestation using shipping containers. Their innovative tree-growing system, based on vertical farming techniques, can produce up to 33,600 saplings in one cycle. The system is designed to enhance efficiency and optimize the reforestation process. read more

Singapore: Grab ogłasza powołania liderów w Singapurze i Wietnamie Grab ogłosiło powołania liderów w Singapurze i Wietnamie, obowiązujące od 1 lipca 2025 r. Alejandro Osorio, który obecnie kieruje Grabem w Wietnamie, został mianowany dyrektorem zarządzającym Grab Singapur. Ma Tuan Trong, obecnie read more

As global trade dynamics shift, the Mercosur-EU trade deal faces potential hurdles, with Brazilian officials anticipating a challenging diplomatic journey. Countries like France, Poland, and Italy may try to block the agreement, while a coordinated campaign against it is expected in the summer. read more

Last season, Castilla y León retained its position as the leading potato producer in Spain, with over 17,000 hectares planted out of nearly 70,000 hectares nationwide. Despite a 1.9% decrease in total potato acreage in Spain, Castilla y León experienced a 2% increase. Out of Spain's nearly two million tons of potatoes produced, Castilla y León contributed significantly to the overall output. read more

During the AIPH Spring Meeting 2025 in Chiang Rai, Thailand, members formally accepted Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) as a new Affiliate Member. This move indicates a stronger global partnership for professional growers with one of the Netherlands' most innovative and well-coordinated initiatives to promote high-tech... read more

On April 1, 2025, apple stocks in Europe totaled 1,761,330 tons, showing a 7.1% decrease compared to the 1,896,221 tons reported on April 1, 2024. This decline of 134,891 tons is noticeable in most major producing countries, with significant reductions in Poland (-126,000 tons). read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of salads, fresh vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals, is an exhibitor at Tuttofood, the leading B2B trade fair for the food & beverage sector. This is a strategic opportunity for the company, which, thanks to its products, is able to read more

The World Potato Congress Inc. has confirmed that Kenya will host the 2026 World Potato Congress. This decision comes after reaching an agreement with the Polish Potato Federation to cancel the event that was originally planned for Gdansk, Poland. In March, the WPC Board considered a request from the National Potato... read more

From April 8 to April 24, 2025, the Members' Council organized Member Sessions at various locations in the Netherlands and online. Several international sessions will take place in the coming period. These meetings give members the opportunity to contribute their views, which is an important aspect. read more

La pitahaya peruana tuvo un comienzo excepcional este año, con exportaciones en el primer trimestre que superaron todos los envíos en 2024. Los envíos totalizaron 626 toneladas, valoradas en $1.54 millones, un aumento de cinco veces en volumen y cuatro veces en valor en comparación con el mismo período del año pasado. Sin embargo, el promedio. read more

Everything is ready for Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, starting today, Tuesday, May 6 and scheduled until Thursday, May 8. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 11 am with the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

Poland, a significant European exporter of blueberries, starts its harvest in July after Spain leaves the market. The country's blueberry production has grown, with cultivated areas expanding from 5,800 hectares in 2018 to 11,900 hectares by 2022. Current annual production estimates vary between read more

Affected were in particular the Marchfeld in Lower Austria as well as parts of Styria and Burgenland. In the Lower Austrian Marchfeld, a hailstorm caused damage yesterday in the late afternoon. Especially crops of horticulture (besides field crops) were affected. read more