During the plenary vote, the Parliament adopted its own initiative report on the future multiannual financial framework (MFF), led by co-rapporteurs Carla Tavares (S&D, Portugal) and Siegfried Mureșan (EPP, Romania). The report is a precursor to the read more

Paolo Bruni, the president of the industry association CSO Italy, participated in the celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of Apofruit, one of Italy's most important fruit and vegetable cooperatives and a significant exporter to global markets. "It is an honor for me to be here, because read more

The fresh produce industry in Italy has the potential to expand by building stronger relationships with suppliers in Africa, according to Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

In the 2024 harvest, South Africa exported around 21,000 tons, and even in Zimbabwe - although a much smaller producer - the quantities have continued to increase. read more

Chiquita Panama has reported that it lost 450,000 boxes of bananas intended for export this week as a result of a week-long strike by farm workers that has halted its operations in Bocas del Toro. The company has also cautioned that the continuing strike is leading to the deterioration of its plantations. read more

The blueberry marketing season in Southern Africa ended only in early February, but the new campaign has already begun. read more

Rząd marokański ogłosił nowy plan dotacji mający na celu wzmocnienie eksportu świeżych owoców cytrusowych w obliczu wzmacniającej się konkurencji ze strony Egiptu i innych dostawców. read more

Lacewings, ladybugs, hoverflies devour countless pests as larvae. For example, ladybugs primarily feed on aphids, up to several dozen per day. Over their average lifespan, a ladybug can consume over 1,000 aphids. Or the larva... read more

Las importaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas registraron un crecimiento interanual tanto en volumen como en valor para el período de enero a febrero.

Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables recorded year-on-year growth in both volume and value for the January-February period. read more

Japońscy detalisci Aeon i Sumitomo ogłosili plany rozbudowy swoich sieci supermarketów w Wietnamie, z każdym z nich dodając dziesiątki sklepów w nadchodzących latach.

Japanese retailers Aeon and Sumitomo have announced plans to expand their supermarket networks in Vietnam, with each adding dozens of stores in the coming years. read more

Z okazji zbliżającego się Dnia Matki, który odbędzie się w ten weekend, specjaliści ds. rolnictwa Służby Celnej i Ochrony Granic USA pracujący na przejściach granicznych w El Paso przygotowują się do sprawdzenia, czy import kwiatów zarówno do użytku osobistego, jak i komercyjnego, jest wolny od insektów, szkodników i chorób. CBP stwierdziło, że jest to niezbędne, abyækład zabezpieczyć nasz kraj przed wprowadzeniem niebezpiecznych organizmów. read more

Amoéba has obtained permission to conduct large-scale trials of its biocontrol product Axpera in the Netherlands. The authorization was granted by the College for the Authorization of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (CTGB), the Dutch authority responsible for crop protection. This permit allows for the testing of Axpera on fruits and vegetables. read more

In 1997, Gideoni Huber and her husband established apple orchards on what used to be a sheep and soya farm located between Ermelo and Piet Retief, on the watershed that divides the waters flowing into the Indian Ocean from those flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Being situated at about 2,000 meters above sea level provides... read more

Simon Easton from Wairepo Holdings Ltd in Lower Moutere was very positive back at the start of the New Zealand apple harvest. He was right to be optimistic, "We have had a really nice crop and most varieties came in at budgeted volumes," said Simon. "We had a couple of wet periods during the read more

Eksport durianów z Malezji do Chin ma wzrosnąć o 15-20 procent do 2025 roku, zgodnie z Malezyjską Izbą Handlową i Przemysłową w Chinach (MayCham).

The export of durians from Malaysia to China is expected to increase by 15-20 per cent in 2025, according to the Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (MayCham). read more

Batata doce is a root vegetable that has become increasingly popular in Europe. Pat Fitzgerald, CEO of NativaLand Ireland, notes that imports of sweet potatoes into the European Union are on the rise, with a growing emphasis on sourcing from Egypt and South Africa. read more

Eksport durianów z Malezji do Chin ma być według Malezyjskiej Izby Handlowej i Przemysłu w Chinach (MayCham) zwiększony o 15-20 procent w 2025 roku.

The export of durians from Malaysia to China is expected to increase by 15-20 per cent in 2025, according to the Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (MayCham). read more

A total of 5,033 compensation claims for frost damage have been submitted by farmers across Bulgaria following the cold weather spell in April, covering over 121,405 hectares, as reported by Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Kapitanov. On Monday, Kapitanov, along with Deputy Minister read more

Growers are invited to attend the opening of the Dutch Lily Days on Tuesday, June 3, at De Jong Lelies in Andijk! During the opening on June 3, Sjaak van der Tak, the former chair of the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Association (LTO), will give a speech. There will be a special focus. read more

HB RTS, a provider of reusable transportation items, has refinanced its current debt facilities with a new financing package of EUR 145 million. This refinancing was completed in collaboration with AustralianSuper and Rabobank, following a market process that resulted in favorable terms. read more