On The Bloom Show, host Sahid Nahim welcomed a trailblazer whose name is nearly synonymous with innovation in floral retail: Jim McCann, Founder of 1-800-Flowers. From one flower shop in New York City to a multi-brand gifting empire, Jim's story is packed with hard-won wisdom and forward-looking insights. read more

Mario Salazar Vergaray, president of the Association of Exporters' Agroindustries, Food, and Beverage Committee, stated that Peru has the potential to compete with top countries in the global export of frozen strawberries like Egypt and Poland. "We need to improve cultivation techniques," he said. read more

A new article in the current issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry delves into the idea of "superfoods" and argues that fresh grapes deserve a place in this category. The author, John M. Pezzuto, a researcher in resveratrol and cancer, makes the case. read more

This week, a new trade agreement was formed between the U.S. and Japan, and on X, President Donald Trump promised that "Japan will open their Country to Trade, including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things." Subsequently, U.S. blueberry growers, read more

A revision of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) enhances export opportunities for Moldova in the EU market, as per an announcement by the European Commission. Export quotas for plums, apples, table grapes, and cherries will escalate, while imports of grape juice, tomatoes, and other products will also be affected positively. read more

Według Jorge Bretó, dyrektora generalnego specjalisty ds. rozwiązań pozbiorczych w firmie Citrosol, niekorzystne warunki pogodowe spowodowały znaczne wyzwania jakościowe dla cytrusów, warzyw i innych produktów w sezonie 2024/2025. W tym kontekście specjalistyczne rozwiązania pozbiorcze, takie jak read more

In raspberry cultivation, one of the key challenges during the summer period remains the control of pests, such as raspberry bud mites, as well as building plant resilience under abiotic stress conditions. In the Raspberry Factors project implemented on the farm of Dr.

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Produkcja ananasów w Kostaryce odpowiada za 30% krajowego PKB rolniczego i niemal 2% PKB narodowego. Według danych z CANAPEP (Krajowa Izba Producentów i Eksporterów Ananasów), sektor ten generuje niemal 38 000 bezpośrednich oraz 148 000 pośrednich miejsc pracy. 54% z nich jest eksportowane. read more

Botswana is a country located in central Southern Africa. It has a proud history in agriculture, with a strong focus on the beef industry and to some extent grains and maize production. Fruit production is limited, mostly concentrated in the Tule area in Southeastern Botswana. read more

On July 18, the Japanese government issued an official statement requesting public feedback to officially approve the importation of Mexican bell peppers and fresh chilies into Japan. The consultation period is from July 18 to August 16, 2025. If no negative feedback is received, and... read more

Summertime is here: a time for relaxation, vacations, and a pause from the everyday routine. But even as you soak up the sun, there are still digital dangers lurking. Cybercriminals don't take a break during the summer. That's why it's crucial to stay alert during the holiday season. Whether you are in read more

"At TopFruit, we believe that our success is rooted in the strength of our partnerships, especially those we have built over the years with our breeders. These relationships are not just important; they are an essential part of how our Stone Fruit Business Unit operates," said Herschelle Mentoor. read more

Indian grape growers from Maharashtra, the country's primary grape-producing state, are facing challenging weather conditions as they get ready for the upcoming export season, according to Sunil Shinde, Managing Director of Grape Master Farmer Producer Company located in Nashik. "From early May to the end of read more

Aphids and apple anthracnose, pear fruit moth, kiwifruit scale insect: climate change has exacerbated the adversities (as well as introducing new ones) that Emilia-Romagna fruit growing must deal with. Increasing challenges that have led to an increase in. read more

This week, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations from Almeria (Coexphal) presented a preview of the results of the 2024/25 fruit and vegetable season, which concluded with a 13% increase in prices and a 3% increase in the volume marketed, alongside a rise in costs. read more

Produkcja kiwi w Grecji ma być na normalnym poziomie, z możliwie bardzo lekkim spadkiem ogólnej ilości - mówi Apostolos Tsinoglou, właściciel greckiego eksportera owoców Europe Export: „W porównaniu do danych z ubiegłego roku, produkcja kiwi w tym sezonie jest mniej więcej porównywalna z...” read more

The 21st of July 2025 marks an important moment for Ethiopia's agricultural sector with the official launch of the 10-Year National Horticulture Strategy and Enset Development Flagship. The event, which is being held at the Skylight Hotel, has brought together esteemed higher government officials and key… read more

Bestplant, a pot plant nursery based in Poeldijk, the Netherlands, has multiple locations for cultivating Spathiphyllum and other houseplants. In 2024, they integrated their individual water systems into a centralized network. The drain water is now disinfected at a single location. read more

The Apulian Ciarciello Group's 2025 onion campaign started about a month later than usual due to initial issues with bulb swelling. "It was a challenging beginning, but we are now fully operational. Harvesting has begun, yields are promising, and the initial processing stages are progressing well," read more

Green'05 operates on a forty-hectare area, cultivating a variety of foliage and bedding plants according to customer demand. The company supplies large retailers and wholesalers that have their own sustainability criteria, says cultivation manager Willem Bart Junte. "We encounter several challenges, such as... read more