At the core of Proflora 2025, there is one standout event that you must not miss: The Outstanding Varieties Competition—a global showcase of innovation, creativity, and floral excellence that sets the standard for the future of floriculture. From October 1–3, 2025, Bogotá will host this event, welcoming over 7,000 attendees from approximately 60 countries. read more

For over a decade, Marco R. Butera has worked as a consultant specializing in the cultivation and technical management of berries, with a particular focus on blueberries, in various international production settings. His expertise extends across regions such as the Mediterranean basin, the Balkans, Asia, and the Middle East. read more

"This cherry season has been perfect so far: although production has not reached its full potential, quality is very high," This is just one of the thoughts that emerged yesterday, June 12th, during the Cherry Day organized by Alegra at the Agrintesa plant in Castelfranco Emilia (Modena) and a farm. read more

"At the start of the new medlar season, in late March and early April, there is traditionally high demand for Spanish medlars. As we move towards summer, around June and July, the demand decreases significantly, largely because of the wide variety of other fruits available," reports Hacer Temiz. read more

Agro Centre Holland sent out its final shipment of Dutch red onions to customers last week. Carl van de Wiel looks back on a successful season. "We started at reasonably low prices, and as the season progressed, prices increased. That created a healthy market sentiment, because an upward trend." read more

Sezon słodkiego kukurydzy z Bainbridge w stanie Georgia trwa pełną parą. Rozpoczął się w połowie maja, a dostępność będzie trwać do połowy lipca. Pomimo obchodzenia dwóch ważnych świąt związanych ze słodką kukurydzą - Dnia Pamięci Narodowej oraz Święta Niepodległości - w trakcie sezonu w Georgii, rynek do tej pory boryka się z trudnościami. read more

The first Apulian table grapes of the season were officially harvested on June 12, 2025, in the province of Bari in the Apulia region of southern Italy. For several years now, the Star Light variety has been the frontrunner. This seedless red grape variety has a unique muscat aroma and is... read more

Greek consumer prices remained stable in May despite inflation. Food retail inflation in Greece increased by 2.47% year-on-year in May 2025, according to the Consumer Goods Retail Research Institute (IELKA). The largest increases were observed in categories such as biscuits, chocolates, and confectionery (+8.83%). read more

The collection of plums has begun, with the red variety and Spring Smile. The apricot campaign is in full swing, with the first batches of the Pellecchiella cultivar. There is a strong demand for watermelons, now in full production. Prices of peaches and nectarines continue to decline. read more

After expanding its institutional presence, Babylon Micro-Farms has received a number of prestigious accolades and has been consistently deploying its modular indoor farming systems. The company has successfully implemented its turnkey solutions in various settings, including hospitals, cruise ships, college campuses, and corporate dining areas. read more

The prices of vegetables increased by 2.5 percent in the past year, with asparagus (+25.7 percent) experiencing a significant price hike. These findings are based on data gathered by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Domestic asparagus dominated the market and saw a further increase in popularity, according to the BLE. read more

Viveros Hernandorena is actively promoting its innovation strategy in the nursery sector through the Carob Tree Project. This ambitious initiative aims to professionalize carob tree cultivation in Spain, with the goal of becoming the top producer of this emerging crop in Europe in terms of surface area, quality, and... read more

Afghanistan plans to start exporting fresh fruit to Russia, Central Asian countries, and the Persian Gulf in 2025 as part of a larger strategy to increase its agricultural exports. Officials also mentioned that Afghanistan is looking to expand its market reach to include India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. read more

Ms. Elisavet Kyriazi, a fruit broker based in Imathia, Greece, specializing in the Iranian and Indian markets, has reported a blurry and uncertain situation prevailing in the fruit and vegetable sector in Iran in recent days. She has been in constant contact with her Iranian business partners. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector in Vietnam has experienced varied outcomes in early 2025, showcasing both the obstacles and opportunities for expansion in international markets. As reported by Congthuong.vn, exports in May amounted to USD 550 million, contributing to a total of USD 2.24 billion for the first five months of the year, indicating a decrease. read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu do Unii Europejskiej nabiera tempa, z obrotem w pierwszych czterech miesiącach 2025 roku osiągając 132 miliony dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 33% w skali rocznej, zgodnie z danymi celnymi wspomnianymi w artykule na stronie VN Express. Mango zajmowały pierwsze miejsce na liście eksportowej, osiągając wartość 27,6 miliona dolarów. read more

Badź Researchers from Scion, a public research organization in New Zealand, are working with farmers and producers to convert agricultural byproducts like blueberries and avocado pits into sustainable and compostable packaging solutions. This effort is funded by the Ministry. read more

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has signed a new decree aimed at ensuring the stable availability of fruits and vegetables in retail outlets, especially during the offseason. The announcement was made by the presidential press service. The document introduces a mechanism whereby... read more

The Florida green-skinned avocado season is starting later this year. Typically, the season begins around May 19th, but harvesting only began last week in a limited capacity. This delay is attributed to a recent drought in the region, which only saw significant rainfall a few weeks ago, impacting the ripening of the fruit. read more

Podczas gdy sezon mango w Meksyku osiąga szczytowe poziomy, dostawy będą kontynuowane przez jeszcze kilka miesięcy. "Obecnie przechodzimy do Los Mochis w północnym Sinaloa i będziemy mieć dostawy z tej regionu od końca czerwca do początku października" - mówi Cindy Schwing z firmy Splendid by Porvenir. read more