Dr. Stuart Davis, Sustainability Manager at LeaderBrand, was recently honored with a Life Membership by Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) in recognition of his long-standing service and leadership in the horticultural industry. The award was presented in a special ceremony last week, attended by the Chair of HortNZ... read more

From rooftop greenhouses to subterranean growth chambers, plant research facilities on the University of Toronto's historic St. George campus are quietly undergoing a major lighting retrofit – and gaining a research boost in the process. The upgrade from fluorescent and incandescent lighting to LED lighting is improving both the energy efficiency and research capabilities of the facilities. read more

The 23rd Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX) and China Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE) will take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event is set to bring together over 500 exhibitors from around the world. read more

This year, small-scale farmers in Togo have been impacted by unfavorable weather conditions and limited access to a highly competitive market. In response, Yao Tchassouni is striving to distinguish himself by cultivating organic okra using native seeds. The farmer states, "The situation is very challenging due to the arid, hot conditions." read more

In October 2025, another edition of the "Small Farms Development Program" will be launched. This is a great opportunity for small producers of berries to apply for support of up to 120,000 PLN for the development of their farms. Applications are submitted electronically. The deadline read more

The theme for this year's United States Independence event at the U.S. Embassy in Chile, on June 12th, was centered around the connection between Chile and the USA in the field of astronomy and space exploration. It was a great opportunity to showcase Cosmic Crisp® apples. This event marked the 249th anniversary. read more

"We share the concerns expressed today by Minister Lollobrigida: the proposed European budget falls short of the challenges facing the agri-food sector," said Italmercati President Fabio Massimo Pallottini. "The Common Agricultural Policy must remain a cornerstone." read more

The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) concluded its Reflection Symposium, which took place from July 12-15, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. The Symposium this year had 767 registered attendees from 23 countries, ranging from Australia to the United States. read more

The melon campaign is in full swing, and to understand how the 2025 season is going, we contacted Marco Spinetti, quality control and production manager at Top Melon, a leading company in the Umbrian fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries will be hosting an Open House in 2025 at their facility in Canby, Oregon. The event will take place from Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 22nd, coinciding with the Farwest Show. Terra Nova is conveniently located only 35 minutes south of the Oregon Convention Center, situated in the midst of Oregon's nursery country. read more

Table grapes from the Meknes region are now available on the market after a delay of 20-30 days caused by unfavorable weather conditions. Oussama Errahmani, a local grower, has observed an increase in quality and a satisfactory yield. However, he has highlighted the slow pace of commercial uptake in the local market. read more

Cibus expands its retail real estate portfolio with ten acquisitions. The real estate firm has purchased ten properties in Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium through four separate transactions, with a total underlying property value of approximately €36.5 million. In Belgium, Cibus is acquiring a Proxy. read more

Nie ma oznak wznowienia zakłóceń w eksporcie bananów z Ekwadoru do Rosji - powiedział ambasador Ekwadoru w Moskwie, Juan Fernando Holguín Flores, w niedawnej rozmowie z RIA Novosti. W 2024 roku Rosja tymczasowo zawiesiła pięciu ekwadorskich eksporterów na 12 dni z powodu obaw o read more

Jako jedenastokrotny zdobywca tytułu „Najlepszy supermarket w kategorii owoców i warzyw” oraz z hasłem „Najwyższa jakość w najniższej cenie”, Lidl zbudował silną reputację. Jednak jak zrównoważona jest ta pozycja, kiedy wymagania dotyczące zrównoważonego rozwoju, zdrowia gleby i wpływu na klimat stają się coraz większe. read more

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is leveraging partnerships with Growcer, food banks, and community farms to promote vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) as a strategic response to climate, skills, and food access challenges. This initiative includes collaboration with The Ottawa Mission, the city's oldest organization dedicated to serving those in need. read more

Simone Zerbinati, born in 1985, CEO of the company Zerbinati in Casale Monferrato, was recently elected as the president of the IV and V range fresh produce group of Unione Italiana Food, succeeding Andrea Battagliola. With the new president, we address many issues in the field of... read more

W dniu 19 lipca Narodowe Stowarzyszenie Transportu Motorowego (NMFTA) wprowadziło znaczącą aktualizację do systemu Krajowej Klasyfikacji Transportu Motorowego (NMFC), która kategoryzuje fracht drogowy o mniejszej niż cały ładunek objętości na podstawie tysięcy kodów. To najbardziej znacząca zmiana w systemie. read more

Summer fruit sales are currently facing challenges. Pieter de Ruiter from 4Fruit Company in Ridderkerk commented, "On Friday, when the sun was shining, there was still some momentum in the market. But now that the weather forecast has turned more negative, things have quieted down considerably." read more

Od czasu przystąpienia Chorwacji do Unii Europejskiej, obserwuje się stały spadek produkcji krajowych warzyw przy jednoczesnym wzroście importu. W ciągu ostatniej dekady wartość tych importów, w tym czosnku, wzrosła o ponad 150 procent. Niemniej jednak, nie wszystko jest przekreślone, o czym świadczą podejmowane wysiłki.

Since Croatia joined the European Union, there has been a steady decrease in domestic vegetable production with a rise in imports. Over the past decade, the value of these imports, including garlic, has increased by over 150 per cent. However, not all is deterred, as demonstrated by the efforts. read more

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