By 2:00 a.m., the road from Dadar Station to Mumbai's Sau Meenatai Thackeray Flower Market comes alive. Trucks arrive at the municipal market, transporting 8 to 20 tonnes of marigolds (genda) and chrysanthemums (shevanti) from districts like Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur, Pune, and Nashik in central... read more

I must confess that if I write a comment on the survey conducted by the magazine Internazionale on the relationship between fruit and vegetable producers and modern distribution, it is only out of respect for the many who have asked me to take a stance on the issue. Personally, I would not have done it. With all due respect to the. read more

Upon first inspection, the tomatoes that are being cultivated in Lucas van der Zee's laboratory do not appear particularly unusual. However, what sets them apart is what is absent: there are no leaves, no stems, no roots, and no exposure to light. These fruits are developing from flowers that have been immersed in a nutrient solution based on sugar, without the necessity of a. read more

Auchan's initiative to promote French apricots at €2.15/kg [2.50 USD/kg] is not being well received by the Peaches and Apricots of France producers' association and the Federation of French Fruit Producers (FNPFruits). They are denouncing it as a "real provocation" at a time when the French... read more

W dzisiejszych czasach wiele owoców i warzyw może być wysyłanych drogą morską, ponieważ są one odporne na długotrwałe przechowywanie w chłodni. Niektóre produkty jednak muszą być wysyłane drogą powietrzną, pomimo wyższych kosztów; konsumenci są skłonni zapłacić wyższe ceny za jakość. Tak jest w przypadku owoców pestkowych. read more

Once considered a cost-effective substitute for meat, vegetables like tomatoes now occasionally cost more than chicken breasts, highlighting changes in food pricing trends. In the past, removing meat from meals was seen as a way to save money, as producing vegetables required less processing compared to meat. read more

Less than two months before the start of the event, Fruit Attraction 2025, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, confirms the excellent pace of commercialization of its 17th edition, having reached 95% occupancy with a total of 72,700 square meters assigned, reaffirming its read more

Jameela avocados are at the beginning of the Rwandan season, with small volumes currently being harvested and exported to the UK. "Starting in September, we have 2 containers per week scheduled, but the Rwandan season will pick up momentum during September, when we anticipate exporting from 5-8 containers per week." read more

The French plum season looks very promising, with the first varieties going on sale at the end of June. "All the American-Japanese varieties are of really high quality this year. These include Soriana, Obilnaya, which is nearing the end of its season, Ruby Sun - whose harvest has begun - Sapphire, and read more

Na Cultivate 2025 w Columbus w stanie Ohio (USA), pot lilia Tiny Massive zdobyła nagrodę Retailers' Choice Award dla Najlepszego Nowego Produktu. Ta wyróżniona odmiana jest częścią serii Lily Looks Sensation, opracowanej przez holenderską firmę Arroyo Liliumbulbs we współpracy z Mak Breeding. Arroyo read more

Anyone who thinks that growing plants is boring has clearly never visited Tropical Green in northern Costa Rica. Here, tropical cultivation is combined with innovative, eco-friendly solutions—and a herd of over 700 sheep. The nursery has been a reliable partner of Adomex, the top player in the cut foliage market. read more

Successive warning bulletins in Morocco predict a hot summer with frequent and prolonged heatwaves. Temperatures have already soared to 45 degrees in some regions early in the summer, sparking fears of a repeat of the challenging conditions experienced in the summer of 2023. read more

The fruit processing industry in Germany is currently facing significant challenges due to a shortage of various types of fruit used in industrial processing. This shortage is also impacting fruits that are typically well-supplied to the fresh market in Germany, such as cherries. Additionally, the organic market has been almost completely affected by this shortage. read more

The National Garlic Trade Association, ANIAIL, has released its initial predictions for the French garlic harvest. Despite facing stiff international competition, the association is dedicated to enhancing the sector's reputation through emphasizing quality, diversity, and collective dedication. The upcoming harvest appears promising. read more

The upcoming fig season is proving to be especially challenging for producers in the Metaponto area of Basilicata. Forecasts suggest a significant decrease in production, worsened by two consecutive years of drought. Antonio Vito Ancona, a member of OP Ancona, a producer organization that has read more

The problem with fruit flies in Senegal, worsened by unusual climate patterns, has had a significant negative effect on the mango export industry in the last three to four years. Between 2021 and 2024, export quantities dropped from 21,000 to 9,000 tons (according to industry sources) because of various factors, with the fruit fly being a major issue. read more

CK Hutchison's proposed sale of more than 40 ports to BlackRock and MSC is facing potential obstruction from China. The Wall Street Journal reports that Chinese authorities are demanding that Cosco, a Chinese shipping company, acquire a stake in the deal, or else risk Beijing's intervention to block the sale. read more

Większość ukraińskich producentów zgłosiła zakończenie sezonu wiśni, potwierdzone przez podmioty hurtowe, wskazując na niedobór dostaw z lokalnych gospodarstw. Pomimo wzrostu cen zakupu, zdobycie hurtowych ilości wiśni okazało się trudne, jak zauważyli analitycy EastFruit. Na dzień 18 lipca, read more

In 2025, the open-field strawberry output in Germany decreased to 75,500 tons, marking the lowest yield in three decades and 4% less than the levels in 2024. Open-field asparagus production also declined to 98,900 tons, the smallest quantity since 2010. This reduction is attributed to decreased cultivation areas. read more

In Denmark, cocaine was found hidden in banana shipments at several supermarkets, as reported by DR. The drugs were discovered by staff at 12 Coop retail stores, leading to a more thorough inspection. Denmark's National Unit for Special Crimes (NSK) has launched an investigation into the matter. read more