New Covent Garden Market flower and plant wholesalers suggest that there are plenty of options beyond roses for Valentine's Day. With the romantic day less than two weeks away, New Covent Garden Market is already brimming with excitement for the occasion, which will be on a Saturday this year, February 14th. read more

Fruit variability is a real phenomenon that significantly affects the supply chain by leading to underripe fruit, overripe fruit, and uneven ripening. Nonetheless, with the appropriate tools, it can be measured and controlled. In the past, the industry depended on experience, intuition, and small destructive techniques. read more

W roku 2025 eksport mango z Peru odnotował znaczący wzrost zarówno pod względem wartości, jak i ilości w porównaniu z rokiem 2024. Wartość eksportu wzrosła z 434,9 miliona dolarów do 524,8 miliona dolarów, a ilość zwiększyła się z 239 694 do 355 967 ton. Pomimo tego wzrostu, średnia cena spadła z 1,81 USD/kg do 1,47 USD/kg. Przez cały rok 2025, read more

Zainteresowanie lokalną sałatą w Kanadzie nadal jest duże. "Zwiększyliśmy produkcję sałaty w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem" - mówi Valérie Terrault, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży i marketingu w firmie Cultures Gen V Inc., która uprawia sałatę hydroponiczną, paprykę, ogórki, miniogórki i pomidory... read more

There is still a limited supply of greenhouse vegetables from southern Europe and Morocco due to the impact of colder and rainier weather than usual in recent years. In the case of peppers, there is also a high incidence of Thrips parvispinus infestation. High prices are generally expected as a result. read more

The Linbo® campaign has just been launched and the premium 100% Italian mandarin with edible peel - developed by the consortium of the same name that has made high quality its mission - is back in the spotlight in a crucial phase of the market. To understand how it is moving, read more

Nowa Zelandia: GAG questions delay in government report

The Grocery Action Group has raised concerns about the delay in publishing a government-commissioned report that investigates whether the major grocery operators in the country should be compelled to sell off certain parts of their businesses. The group is seeking clarification. read more

The Tang Gold mandarin campaign is in full swing for OP Agricor, with positive signals both on the production and commercial fronts. The harvest started almost 15 days earlier than last season, thanks to favorable weather conditions and agronomic work that. read more

During the most recent reporting week, wholesale fruit prices in the UK displayed various trends, with some apple and pear categories experiencing price increases, while others saw decreases or remained unchanged. According to the latest data, Bramley's seedling apples were reported at an average price of read more

Tabuk Agricultural Development Company has announced that its board of directors approved the signing of an investment contract for the company's grape orchards with Ruwad Alsinaa Waltatweer Company. The agreement is intended to increase utilization of existing assets and improve cash flow. read more

The Austrian horticultural supplier Agrotech Gartenbautechnik is entering a new phase of growth after rebranding to Plant Products Austria as part of the BioFirst Group. This transition signifies an expanded technical focus, enhanced management structure, and a wider range of products developed to... read more

Many of you are wondering what a modern blueberry plantation model should look like. read more

Elegant Floriculture & Agrotech (India) Limited has announced changes to its board following the resignation of two directors, effective January 24, 2026. The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange of the developments in line with disclosure requirements under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations. read more

In a few days, Berlin will once again become the hub of the international fruit and vegetable sector. From February 4th to 6th, 2026, Fruit Logistica will bring together the global trade of fruits and vegetables at a time when markets, distribution chains, and business models are changing. read more

The Denmark-based shipping group Maersk will temporarily take over operations at two ports located at opposite entrances of the Panama Canal. This decision comes after Panama's Supreme Court deemed the existing port concessions unconstitutional. The ports impacted by this ruling are Balboa and Cristobal, and Maersk's assumption of operations is effective immediately. read more

Na przełomie roku długoletnia handlowczyni owocami Desirée Hecker i jej syn Ignacio założyli nową firmę HECKER Fresh. Z siedzibą w Hamburgu, firma zatrudnia własny personel zarówno w Niemczech, jak i w Hiszpanii, i głównie skupia się na partnerach handlowych w Niemczech i Europie Środkowej. "Nowa firma opiera się na" read more

Central Indiana is currently experiencing a prolonged period of below-freezing temperatures. The last time the temperature rose above 32 degrees was around 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 22. It has been over a week since then, and there is no immediate relief in sight. Florists like Melissa Smith and her team are feeling the impact of these harsh weather conditions. read more

Afrykańskie eksportowane awokado wzrosły w 2025 roku, a całkowita wysyłka wyniosła 430 432 tony, zgodnie z wstępnymi danymi z Przeglądu Rynku Tropikalnych Owoców FAO opublikowanymi w środę, 28 stycznia. Oznacza to wzrost o 16,67% w porównaniu do 368 845 ton zarejestrowanych w 2024 roku. Wyniki eksportu w całym read more

Zespri® Kiwifruit will participate in Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin (4-6 February), where the company will be located in hall 27, booth F 51. read more

The situation with Peruvian mangoes is significantly different compared to last year. The supply is much lower, and prices are considerably higher. According to my supplier, with whom we regularly send Kent mango shipments, there will not be a full harvest this year; production is estimated to be at 70-80%. read more