King Filip and Queen Mathilde of Belgium officially opened the Floraliën Ghent 2026, a flower and plant show taking place from May 1st to May 10th in the Belgian city of Ghent. To commemorate the event, Queen Mathilde has given her name to a new, exclusive Ghent azalea variety. read more

Cebula w Ukrainie podrożała o 40 do 45 procent w ciągu dwóch tygodni, oznaczając pierwszy wzrost cen od początku lutego. To pierwszy znaczący wzrost od połowy maja 2025 roku. Według danych z platformy EastFruit, ukraińscy rolnicy obecnie oferują cebulę w cenie od 5 do 9 hrywien. read more

The nut market is going through a phase of marked deflation. The price of shelled US walnuts delivered to Europe at the beginning of the year has dropped by 13%, reaching the lowest point since 2024. read more

At Macfrut, FungAmico - a Verona-based cooperative specializing in the cultivation, selection, and processing of fresh mushrooms for 25 years - presented Griglia in festa, a new line specifically designed for grilling, marking an evolution of the company's product offerings towards. read more

The Society of American Florists is encouraging floral retailers to take proactive measures to safeguard their brands and sustain visibility and customer relationships during one of the busiest holidays in the industry. Deceptive order-gathering practices are increasingly aggressive, especially. read more

The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) has officially opened registration for its 2026 Development Experience (DevX), taking place July 28-31, in Atlanta, Georgia. DevX is WFFSA's premier hands-on professional development event, designed to give the floral industry. read more

A new Europe – Red Sea – Middle East Express service has been launched in response to growing demand for connections from Europe to the Red Sea and current conditions in the Middle East. The service will call at key European ports, directly connecting to King Abdullah Port, Jeddah, and other destinations in the region. read more

Chiquita renews its partnership with the Stramilano, confirming itself as the Official Sponsor and supplier for the 5th consecutive year. The iconic blue sticker banana once again takes center stage at Italy's most famous non-competitive race, now in its 53rd edition. A event that... read more

Nowozelandzcy eksporterzy mogą być uprawnieni do zwrotu opłat celnych do wartości do 1 miliarda dolarów nowozelandzkich (600 milionów dolarów amerykańskich) na skutek decyzji Sądu Najwyższego Stanów Zjednoczonych, który uchylił cła nałożone na podstawie Ustawy o Międzynarodowych Sytuacjach Nadzwyczajnych Gospodarczych (IEEPA). Modelowanie przeprowadzone przez firmę Ernst & Young w Nowej Zelandii wskazuje, że. read more

A controversy seems to be emerging within Kenya's avocado industry regarding the unauthorized export of the fruit during periods when exports are typically not allowed. There are growing concerns within the sector about the misuse of a system that was put in place to safeguard Kenya's reputation and heritage. read more

L and L Farms and Greenhouse in Caledonia is open for the season, despite ongoing recovery efforts from a storm that hit on April 17. "You can't be in shock for long," said owner Lance Malicki. "You gotta keep going." The property sustained severe damage from high winds, including the ripping off of the roof and doors from a pole barn. read more

US based seasonal workforce provider másLabor has expanded into Europe with the launch of másLabor Iberia in Spain. This strategic move marks the company's first European venture and a significant milestone in its global growth strategy. The expansion follows the 2025 launch of másMX, which read more

Concept and assortment renewed for the Crai supermarket (110 sqm) in Rome, located at Via Giulio Cesare 143, revamped to meet the needs of those in the city center: not only residents but also workers, students, and tourists, as already reported on Gdoweek. read more

Groupe Casino unveils new brand identity in France

Casino Group has introduced its new visual identity by opening two renovated stores in Saint-Étienne and Feurs in France. The company stated that the new stores were created to cater to the needs of contemporary urban shoppers, with a focus on read more

Renewed concept and assortment for the 110 square meters Crai convenience store in Rome, located at 143 Via Giulio Cesare, redesigned to meet the needs of those who frequent the city center: not only residents but also workers, students, and tourists, as already reported on Gdoweek. read more

Mimo pewnych wyzwań związanych zarówno z pogodą, jak i logistyką, dostawy marchwi w Egipcie były niezawodne w tym sezonie - twierdzi Gehan Elsherif, dyrektor wykonawczy G Fresh Export & Import. "Egipski sezon z marchwią był do tej pory stosunkowo stabilny, dzięki korzystnym warunkom zbiorów oraz. read more

Jacobus van Staden from Sunfed, the marketing division of Soleil Citrus based in Hoedspruit, mentioned that typically by the end of April, they would have already harvested more than half of their lemon crop. However, due to the unusually high amount and duration of rainfall this year, they have only managed to pack and ship 20% of their crop so far. read more

Kazakhstan has imported over 7,000 apple rootstocks from the Netherlands as part of efforts to develop a system of virus-free planting material, which the Ministry of Agriculture states is crucial for enhancing yields and fruit quality. The imported rootstocks include the popular M9 variety. read more

In the fruit and vegetable sector, where water availability is a crucial factor for production, the search for underground water remains one of the most significant challenges. Mistakes in assessment can lead to unnecessary drilling and economic losses amounting to tens of thousands of euros. read more

Frosts have caused critical damage to cherry orchards in the Kyustendil region of Bulgaria for the second consecutive spring, with producers reporting near-total crop losses. Local grower Lyubomir Dimitrov, who manages around 10 hectares of cherry plantations near the village of Nevestino, read more