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Floriexpo has released the schedule for its educational program, Floral Bootcamp. "Created in collaboration with an Advisory Board comprised of key figures in the floral industry, Floral Bootcamp promises a full day of intensive education aimed at providing buyers, designers, and retailers with the latest insights and trends." read more

Melinda supports the activities of Lilt, the Italian League for the Fight against Cancer. For some weeks, the Consortium has been engaged in providing complimentary supplies of its Renetta apples, one of the three PDO varieties from Val di Non, to accompany the activities organized by the organization. read more

Yesterday we wrote about the prospects for the 2025 melon campaign in Italy and Europe, and to better understand the expectations of national producers, we collected the impressions of some key figures in the sector. (click here). read more

From January 1 to March 20, 2025, approximately 13,000 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables were imported to the Kaliningrad region, arriving from 21 countries. This volume is similar to last year's figures for the same period, when 13,500 tons were imported, according to the regional office of... read more

There has been a response from the Ecuadorian banana sector in light of comments made by "political figures" linking banana exporters to alleged drug trafficking activities. The Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) has denounced these remarks as "malicious and biased." read more

On March 13th, the French General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) presented its 2024 activity report. In the face of a significant agricultural crisis, the department declared that it had intensified its inspections of food products "to combat". read more

This Mother's Day (Sunday 30th March), Aldi is offering one fortunate winner the opportunity to honor their mom or mother figure with a year's worth of flowers. In collaboration with JZ Flowers, a family-owned British company located in Newport, and one of Aldi's oldest partners since 1990, the read more

Morocco, a country with diverse landscapes and a rich agricultural heritage, is known for a unique fruit that grows well in its arid climate—the prickly pear. Locally referred to as "Karmous nsara" or "Handia," or "Figue de Barbarie," this resilient fruit is a key part of rural life in Morocco. read more

High column of smoke visible in a large part of Milan due to a fire that broke out last night at the Milan Ortomercato, owned by Sogemi, on the eastern outskirts of the city, between Via Vismara and Via Lombroso. At least 15 teams of firefighters have responded to the scene. read more

A tall column of smoke is visible in much of Milan due to a fire that broke out at the ortomercato di Milano in the eastern outskirts of the city, between Via Vismara and Via Lombroso. According to media reports, 15 firefighting teams have been called to the scene. read more

In 2024, Georgia exported agricultural products to 107 countries, generating $1.68 billion in revenue, a 17% increase compared to 2023, when agricultural exports totaled $1.437 billion. These figures were reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Georgia. However, despite read more

It consists of RNA building blocks that support the plant's immune system in fighting the virus. Even with a high virus load, 80% to 100% of the treated plants survived an infection in the laboratory, according to the university. read more

The Italian horticultural sector, particularly the cultivation of zucchinis, is facing a growing threat: the New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), which is causing difficulties in productions especially in Central-Southern Italy. In response to this challenge, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will introduce Lambda. read more

Sascha Müller-Kraenner, Federal Managing Director of the DUH: "Not a single German supermarket chain is taking the fight against food waste seriously. Otherwise, supermarkets would eliminate additional cosmetic standards. The supermarkets are therefore not only responsible for" read more

South Australian orchardists are facing significant crop losses as drought conditions are forcing birds into orchards. Apple, cherry, and fig growers are reporting extensive damage caused by the heightened bird activity. Willa Wauchope, a fig grower from Adelaide Hills, described how his trees have turned into a "smorgasbord." read more

Egypt, the world's leading date producer with an annual output of 1.87 million tons, exports only two percent of its production. This figure highlights the potential for expansion. According to the Agricultural Export Council (AEC), date exports contribute $90 million annually, representing just one percent of the total production. read more

The 2024 Sector Figures Report presented by AFCO (Spanish Association of Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers) shows that the Spanish corrugated cardboard industry continues to consolidate its position as a fundamental pillar of the economy and sustainability. This is strategically significant. read more

Eating an orange a day could do much more than strengthen the immune system: it could also help fight depression. This is suggested by a recent study conducted by researchers from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, which highlighted that read more

On Friday, February 28th, Cyclone Garance "disfigured" Réunion Island, according to Prefect Patrice Latron, who has initiated the accelerated natural disaster procedure. The latest death toll reported by local authorities is 5. Réunion Island was already weakened by Cyclone Belal in January 2024 and 7 months of. read more

A team of researchers from Cornell University is exploring a potential breakthrough in the fight against fire blight, one of the most serious diseases affecting apple orchards around the world. The investigation is focusing on wild North American apples - as reported on. read more