During the CEO Round Table held as part of the working visit of the Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to the United States, the Dutch horticulture sector was represented by Rijk Zwaan and VB Greenhouses. Representing Rijk Zwaan was Wim Grootscholten, Business Manager North America. read more

The 43rd edition of Macfruts is being presented as the most international ever: with over 800 top buyers from around the world (+20% compared to last year), exhibitors from five continents, and the presence of five Ministers of Agriculture and Commerce. The fair is a must-attend event. read more

The Apollinea Hall of the La Fenice Theater hosted the ceremony of the 13th edition of the Business Environment Award, the most important national recognition dedicated to companies that stand out for sustainable innovation, circular economy, and environmental responsibility. read more

The Apora cooperative, a crucial component of the Italian company OP Orogel, has invested 43 million euros in recent years. An additional 35 million euros has been allocated for the upcoming years, with plans for a new plant in the works. The Italian frozen vegetable supply chain is expanding quickly, and Apora is at the forefront of this growth. read more

Jeśli chodzi o mango Alphonso w Indiach, wszyscy gonią za charakterystyczną kremową teksturą, słodyczą i intensywnie pomarańczowym miąższem. Ale jak twierdzi Rajwardhan Raorane z Rapid Move Export Import w Ratnagiri, nie wszystkie tak zwane Alphonsos spełniają oczekiwania. "Mango Alphonso z oznaczeniem geograficznym wyróżnia się swoją". read more

The analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, carried out in collaboration with Circana, outlines a two-speed scenario for fruit and vegetable sales in the retail sector: volumes of premium products are slowing down, affected by lower product availability and increasing prices, while... read more

The 2026 Heze Peony International Communication Forum took place on Saturday in Heze, Shandong province, China, which is renowned as the peony capital of the country. The event attracted officials, scholars, and experts from countries such as Russia and Italy to explore how the peony can facilitate cultural exchange. read more

An international agricultural symposium is being held in Uzbekistan with the participation of a delegation from the Netherlands. The event is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, the Embassy of the Netherlands, and Tashkent State Agrarian University. The symposium, taking read more

W czasie, gdy wiele kategorii świeżych produktów jest pod presją, jeden australijski producent jabłek wchodzi w sezon z rzadkim optymizmem, ponieważ Duxton Apples szykuje się do tego, co CEO Glenn Carningham opisuje jako wyjątkowy rok. "Jesteśmy w dobrej sytuacji" - mówi Carningham. "Mamy dobry plon". read more

Banana prices experienced a slight decrease this week in most regions, with reductions observed in both ACP and dollar categories. In terms of specific origins, bananas from Belize averaged £0.99/kg, down from £1.02/kg last week, representing a decrease of £-0.03 (-3%). Cameroon also displayed a similar trend. read more

Disruptions to fuel, fertilizer, and logistics flows due to the conflict in Iran are impacting the supply of pistachios, leading to prices reaching an eight-year high. Iran is the world's second-largest producer of pistachios and plays a crucial role in supplying global markets for both direct consumption and as an important. read more

India is aiming to decrease its reliance on imported horticultural products and boost its global export share, as outlined in a policy paper by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS). The paper points out a concerning trend of rising imports of fresh fruits and spices, despite efforts to curb this. read more

Wydajcie suszonych owoców z Kirgistanu znacząco zmniejszyły się w styczniu 2026 roku. Według danych Komitetu Statystycznego Narodowego, całkowite wywozy wyniosły 448 ton o wartości 1,12 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 870 ton o wartości 1,92 miliona dolarów w styczniu 2025 roku, co oznacza dwukrotny spadek. read more

A delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, led by department head Zhamoliddin Babakhanov, is currently on a working visit to Portugal to enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector. During the visit, agreements were reached with Kiangle AI regarding the utilization of artificial intelligence. read more

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons has started. First arrivals for new potatoes, especially Sicilian ones. Demand is still contained for peas, loquats, and artichokes, as well as for eggplants. The campaigns for asparagus and strawberries continue: the latter are experiencing decreasing prices. read more

The Perennial Farm is pleased to announce "Adapt or Die: Future Fast Now," a one-day intensive program aimed at assisting independent garden retailers - including owners, managers, and buyers - in adapting to complex societal changes and expanding their businesses in a rapidly evolving market. The event will take place on read more

Germany's Inkarho GmbH, the interest group for lime-tolerant rhododendrons based in the Ammerland region of Lower Saxony, celebrated its 25th anniversary on 15 March 2026. To mark the occasion, 28 shareholders, licensees, and close industry associates gathered at the propagation nursery Schröder… read more