Peru is planting passion fruit in banana plots affected by Fusarium.
The National Institute for Agrarian Innovation (INIA) of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has set up 10 passion fruit demonstration plots. These plots utilize

Vietnam is getting ready to export dragon fruit to the EU market, as the EU is expected to implement stricter limits on residues.
Vietnam is taking steps to ensure the continued export of dragon fruit to the European Union despite stricter regulations on food safety and pesticide residue. The Ministry of Agriculture and

St. Vincent: New Greenhouse at Orange Hill targets orchid production
On Thursday, April 30th, the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project - VEEP handed over a newly commissioned climate control greenhouse to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural

Macfrut 2026 kicks off today in Rimini: it opens the 43rd edition of the international fruit and vegetable trade show.
Everything is ready for Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, starting today until Thursday 23rd. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 am

Spanish researchers are developing edible smart inks from citrus waste.
The Regional Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Innovation and Trade of the Generalitat Valenciana, led by Marián Cano, is funding the development of green processes and technologies through Ivace+i

Moldovan quotas for grapes, apples, plums, and cherries to the EU are still available.
Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was

France, iron fist on imports: fruit treated with illegal active substances in the EU banned
The French government is going on the offensive on food safety and the protection of national production. In a move that is shaking transatlantic trade balances, as reported by ValenciaFruit,

Moldovan growers are seeking investment following a season affected by frost.
At the 11th Fruit Business Conference in Chișinău, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu stated that the quality of Moldovan fruits supports their place in European and global supply chains,

Loading and unloading: MIT clarifies, the 90 minutes only count for waiting.
After months of uncertainty and conflicting interpretations, the official clarification from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has arrived regarding the loading and unloading times for

Croatian apple growers have opened a new logistics center near Zagreb.
JabukaHR, an association of 18 Croatian apple producers, has opened a new logistics and distribution center in Kriz, near Zagreb, worth €26 million (US$28.2 million), as announced by Prime

Satellites and alliances, Zespri's strategy against the kiwi fruit disease.
The Italian kiwi supply chain, a national excellence brought to its knees by the "die-off", is looking to space to save the crops. In Rome, in the presence of Italian and New Zealand institutional

South Africa: Protocol secured for stone fruit with China - Opportunities for blueberries and cherries
"In this way, we can overcome all obstacles so that we can start shipping our blueberries and cherries to China next season," he said after the signing ceremony for the stone fruit protocol with

South Africa: Protocol for stone fruit secured with China - Opportunities for blueberries and cherries
"In this way, we can overcome all obstacles so that we can start shipping our blueberries and cherries to China next season," he said after the signing ceremony for the stone fruit protocol with

Satellite Technology/Italy/Zespri: Detecting Early Signs of Diseases in Kiwi Growing Areas
At a meeting in Rome attended by the Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and the New Zealand Ambassador Jackie Frizelle, company representatives discussed technological

Kiwi die-off, 8,000 hectares lost in Italy: Zespri responds with innovation
Yesterday in Rome, in the presence of Italian and New Zealand institutional representatives, including the Ambassador of New Zealand to Italy H.E. Jackie Frizelle and the Minister of Agriculture,

Malaysia's agricultural products suffer from significant post-harvest losses.
According to the Draft National Food Security Blueprint (NFSB) 2030 published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Malaysia, up to 20% to 50% of fruits and vegetables are lost in

"Pomorrow": Alliance of Science and Business Aims to Accelerate Potato Breeding
The new and large-scale research project "POMORROW - Potatoes for tomorrow" pursues no less a goal than the accelerated breeding of climate-resilient, robust, and high-performance potato

Peru introduces a new type of artichoke
The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (Midagri), through the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (INIA), has introduced INIA 106 Concepción, a new variety of artichoke, in

Global delegates are exploring agricultural technology partnerships with Shaanxi.
Participants of the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting are exploring collaboration opportunities with Shaanxi province in agriculture, leveraging technological advancements and

European project aims to create biodegradable food packaging from strawberry waste.
The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), an agency under the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, is participating in ECOSYSTEM, a new European project aimed at developing

Vietnam is prioritizing technology and quality in order to maintain its exports of fruits and vegetables.
Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is emphasizing the importance of higher product quality and advanced technology to sustain fruit and vegetable exports, as reported by Bao Dau Tu.

The EU has approved the import of mangoes and guavas from Taiwan.
The EU's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) has approved Taiwan's application to export mangoes and guavas to the entire EU, following a lengthy suspension. The Ministry of

Agriculture, sustainability, and competitiveness: Masaf engages in dialogue with Apofruit.
On the last day of the Macfrut fair, Apofruit Italia welcomed the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (Masaf), Patrizio Giacomo La Pietra, to their stand.

Macfrut 2025 has opened in Rimini: a global hub for innovation and collaboration in the fresh produce industry.
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

The Dominican Republic has shipped its first batch of table grapes to the United States.
The Dominican Republic has completed its first delivery of table grapes to the US, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The shipment consisted of 2,000 cartons, weighing approximately 16