South Africa has banned all fresh imports from Namibia.
2025-10-03 00:00
Albert van der Merwe from Sonop Boerdery, a farm in Noordoewer growing tomatoes, butternuts, and table grapes, stated that over a thousand employees have been sent home, and there is a possibility that the final 3,000 tonnes of their tomatoes may need to be destroyed due to South Africa closing its border to Namibian produce.
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European and North American farm leaders are currently in Italy to discuss trade and climate issues.
2025-10-03 00:00
Agricultural representatives from Europe and North America gathered in Lake Como, Italy, for the 41st edition of the North America-EU Agricultural Conference. The event was hosted by Italian organizations Confagricoltura, CIA Agricoltori Italiani, Coldiretti, and the Alliance of Italian.
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Great Britain maintains quarantine rules for ToBRFV.
2025-10-03 00:00
Ministerstwo Środowiska, Żywności i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich (Defra) potwierdziło, że Wielka Brytania będzie utrzymywać status kwarantanny szkodnika (QP) wirusa pomidora o brązowym, pomarszczonym owocu (ToBRFV). Decyzja ta następuje po przeglądzie polityki i konsultacjach ze zainteresowanymi podmiotami przemysłowymi. ToBRFV, po raz pierwszy zauważony w
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Bananas from Costa Rica connecting plantations to global markets
2025-10-03 00:00
It's easy to overlook a banana in the store. Just another fruit among many. Grabbed quickly for a breakfast on the go, tossed into cereal, or packed into lunchboxes. It's familiar, routine. But that simplicity conceals something remarkable: A banana can provide the essential vitamins to keep your family healthy.
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From tomorrow until Sunday, October 5th, "La Mela di AISM" will return throughout Italy, the historic event promoted by the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association in support of scientific research and services dedicated to people with MS and related diseases. Thousands of volunteers will be.
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Oppy welcomes back one of its own as VP of South American operations
2025-10-02 00:00
Oppy announces the return of David Nelley as Vice President of South American Operations, bringing over 30 years of global fresh produce experience back to the company. Nelley's career has taken him to New Zealand, North America, Asia, Australia, South America, and beyond, where he has successfully driven sales.
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W Kalifornii badania rolnicze są ściśle związane z praktykami rolnymi na polu. Przy rocznym wkładzie rolnictwa w wysokości około 60 miliardów dolarów do gospodarki stanu, uniwersytety i plantatorzy współpracują, aby rozwiązać wyzwania produkcyjne i ocenić nowe odmiany. Jednym z przykładów jest
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Fam Stumabo has expanded its international operations by opening new facilities in Europe and North America. The company has established locations in Paterna (Spain), Niederzissen (Germany), and Franklin, Wisconsin (USA), which will function as regional centers for technical support, service, and testing.
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This week marks the third story I have reported on for FPJ in as many weeks regarding a polytunnel planning application being refused or rejected.
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Terra Nova Nurseries has recently announced 22 varieties to complement select 2026 Paint Colors of the Year introduced by major paint brands. The company's selection features a variety of hues and tones that enhance the versatility and tranquility of the prominent indoor and outdoor spaces for the upcoming year.
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The Argentine citrus season started off well with early oranges due to a decrease in global supply. However, weather and logistical challenges hindered further developments. Initially, prices were favorable for producers, but the exportable volume of mandarins was significantly reduced in July due to frost and an abundant supply.
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USA (OH): Flower farm expands autonomous robot fleet
2025-10-01 00:00
Burro has announced a significant expansion of its fleet of autonomous robots in partnership with Petitti Family Farms in Lake County, Ohio. This expansion is the largest of its kind, deploying autonomous mobile robots outdoors year-round in the demanding conditions of northern Ohio along the shores of Lake Erie.
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European Union: USA remain the most important supplier of nuts
2025-09-30 09:00
Therefore, US exports amounted to nearly 2.6 billion US dollars, which represents 37% of the total EU imports. "Thus, the EU is strongly dependent on imports, especially from the USA, due to the consistent quality and reliability. Despite the growth in local production, the EU continues to be reliant on imports."
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In the distance, we saw Irene Schouten riding away with the fastest group, wearing Holex Flower cycling gear. Behind us, a colorful line of cyclists weaved through the meadows, many of them sporting Dutch Flower Group jerseys. It was just after 10 o'clock on Sunday morning, during the ride.
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Ananas Rubyglow from Costa Rica is now available in global markets.
2025-09-30 00:00
A rare variety of pineapple from Costa Rica has gained international attention after being featured on the YouTube channel MrBeast 2, which has over 52 million subscribers. The Rubyglow, grown in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas by Fresh Del Monte, was tasted by Nolan Hansen and Majd Khader in a video.
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EU schools are considering introducing pre-cut apple slices.
2025-09-30 00:00
The German company Food Freshly will be showcasing pre-cut apple slices as a substitute for whole apples in school meals at this year's Fruit Attraction. This concept has been utilized for over 15 years in countries like the US and Canada and is now being introduced to European markets.
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The European market consumes more pineapples and has a higher demand for larger sizes.
2025-09-30 00:00
Costa Rica continues to be the top producer and exporter of fresh pineapples globally, mainly sending them to the United States and Europe. Approximately 65% of our country's production is shipped to North American buyers, positioning us as a market leader, while the remaining portion is exported to Europe, where there is demand.
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This week, many summer fruits and vegetables were replaced by popular fall produce as retailers changed their displays. More types of apples and pears, particularly those ideal for baking, were added to the usual selection. There was also increased advertising for potatoes and onions, along with special offers on...
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The excess supply of potatoes in the United States is affecting the demand for potatoes in Canada.
2025-09-29 00:00
The U.S. demand for Canadian table potatoes may decrease due to the size of the U.S. crop and low domestic prices, as stated in a market report by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC). The North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) predicts that Canadian growers will produce 122.2 million hundredweight (6.21 million tonnes).
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"This is the first year in which we've had uninterrupted shipments from Colombia, maintaining weekly programs, and as Peruvian volumes increase, the supply is complemented with Danper Group's Peruvian fruit programs. While Peru's production peaks for around 12 to 14 weeks, Colombia offers a continuous supply.
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