HortiDaily Newsletter | Friday, March 7, 2025

"you have to bluff back at bluffing"

Mexican import tariffs postponed

Most Mexican fruit and vegetable companies had their cold storage facilities full this week. They were waiting to see if the 25% import tariffs, which went into effect earlier…

Celebrating women in horticulture

For Lucy Wilkins, the journey into the berry industry was driven by both opportunity and passion. "I've been in the berry industry for just over four…

UK: Soft fruit growers stand to save through use of coir substrate

Over the past few decades, there has been a major shift from soil to soilless media in U.K. strawberry and raspberry production. With the phasing out…

Global market overview: Cucumbers

Field cucumber prices in North America are showing slight strengthening as demand is expected to pick up after a weaker market for nearly three months.…

"Special situations require special support"

Reunion Island's agriculture hit hard by cyclone Garance

On Friday, February 28th, cyclone Garance "disfigured" Reunion Island, according to prefect Patrice Latron, who has launched the accelerated natural…

Victory Fresh, Agadir (Morocco)

"We are noticing less demand for Moroccan cucumbers compared to last season"

Moroccan cucumbers are among the cheapest in Europe. According to a report by Hort Info, referring to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) data from…

Mucci Farms in the spotlight

Showing greenhouse innovation on TV

For 30 years, TV host Dan Raine has been connecting farmers with their customers, bringing the farm-to-table journey to life. Now, he takes viewers on…

Fluctuations ahead on strawberry market

Even with the weather challenges to date in 2025, the strawberry supply looks very similar to this time last year. "The Santa Maria spring crop…

Luxembourg plans larger greenhouses and subsidies to boost local farming

Legislation is underway to permit larger greenhouses and enhance subsidies for local farmers in Luxembourg. The sector supports the proposal but stresses the…

CAN: Southern Alberta greenhouses getting more interest thanks to tariffs

Farmers in Alberta who specialize in growing and harvesting fruit and vegetables say business has increased as more people worry about potential cost…

Vestaron gets second round of emergency approval for bioinsecticide use in three European countries

Italy, Greece, and Cyprus have for the second time granted farmers emergency access to Vestaron's novel bioinsecticide SPEAR® LEP to help protect…

Latvian farmers worried about Russian cucumbers in local markets

Poland recently blocked a shipment of Russian cucumbers and sent it back due to high pesticide levels. Latvian farmers now fear Russian cucumbers could still…

Tariffs on certain products delayed until at least April 2

Trump eases Mexico tariffs as farmers face declining orders

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump held a call on Thursday, resulting in a temporary reprieve from sweeping tariffs that had…

U.S. and Mexico near tomato trade agreement to prevent dumping

After extensive negotiations, the U.S. and Mexican tomato sectors are nearing consensus on a suspension agreement. On August 20, Mexican growers agreed to…

New flavors extend chopped salad kit line

Braga Fresh, home of Josie's Organics, will debut extensions to its line of conventional chopped salad kits at SEPC Southern Exposure, on March 8 in…

US: Scientists discover genes to grow bigger, juicier tomatoes

Bigger, tastier tomatoes and eggplants could soon grace our dinner plates thanks to Johns Hopkins scientists who have discovered genes that control how…

The impact of biochar on the growth of strawberries

The use of chemical fertilizers in agricultural production to stimulate strawberry growth and early flowering may pose food safety and environmental…

The 20 boldest ideas for growing food in space and on earth

After an intense first phase with 44 teams, 20 teams are moving forward in the ReThink Food Challenge. These teams stood out for their innovative,…

New Zealand keeping fruit and vegetable pest restrictions in place until April 10

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland's North Shore will remain in place for the next few weeks as part of the response to…

Fiji places a suspension on imports of Brassicas products from New Zealand over pest fears

Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) has placed a temporary suspension on the import of fresh Brassicas produce from New Zealand, which includes lettuce…

Dutch-Thai seminar on urban horticulture to be held at Horti Agri Next Asia 2025

On March 14, 2025, at Horti Agri Next Asia (HAN) 2025, Impact Bangkok, the Thai-Dutch seminar "Cities Leading Food Production: A Dutch-Thai Inspiration…

Avocado and berry prices shift as seasonal supply changes

This report provides a trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities for Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Volume represents the…

Fall Creek

“Blueberry consumption is expected to double in the next six to seven years”

The blueberry sector is going through a spectacular time of transformation following the unprecedented development it has undergone in recent decades.…

Jamaica tackles tomato surplus with new markets and cold storage

The Ministry of Agriculture is addressing the current tomato surplus by seeking new markets. Increased production has led to an oversupply, while local demand…

Ben Goodchild - Nationwide Produce

"Supply of Spanish strawberries already diminished, I don’t expect the situation to change"

Spain has seen some very bad weather already this year, with the heavy rain and flooding in January caused by the DANA at the end of January. The…

Two strawberry varieties that are better at resisting chilli thrips

Chilli thrips plague farmers worldwide, but new research from the University of Florida has found two strawberry varieties that show less harm from…

Each M&S Food at Applegreen outlet: Fresh fruit and salads

First new U.K. location for Whole Foods Market since 2014

A Carrefour premiere: Romanian grapes for the first time on the shelf in FebruaryCarrefour Romania is bringing Romanian grapes to the store shelves in…

Talabat has acquired InstaShop from Delivery Hero

JD.com: Q4 and full year 2024 results

UK: M&S Union Square unveils date for foodhall openingM&S reported: "M&S has announced the opening date for its highly anticipated, expanded foodhall…