St. Patrick's Day celebrations often include cabbage, but this year, prices are higher. Osman Kazan, Director of Business Analytics at Tulane University, attributes this to increased production costs and weather conditions. "They have increased by 8%, and this trend seems to be accelerating," he said. Kazan's read more

An experiment was carried out on potted Anthuriums (dwarf potted varieties of Anthurium andraeanum) at the Biotechnology and Tissue Culture Center premises as part of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Floriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, to investigate the impact of foliar spray of various nutrients... read more

In these first three months of the year, there is still a bit of sluggishness in the trading of fruits and vegetables on the markets, as explained by Vincenzo Pisano, the president of Coagri, the managing body of the Agri-Food Market of Sardinia, when interviewed during our weekly update. read more

Apart from Yunnan province, Zhangzhou in Fujian province is another important plant production center in China, with exports steadily increasing. Official data shows that the export value of flowers and seedlings from Zhangzhou exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars in 2024. Here, we have a chrysanthemum grower. read more

Egypt's orange exports to France have been on the rise, according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, exports reached 42.7 thousand tons, representing a 26% increase from the previous year, although revenue dropped by 9% to $25.3 million. The export season for Egyptian oranges to France usually starts in January. read more

A few days ago, the monthly meeting of the Marketing Committee of Assomela took place in San Michele all’Adige (Trentino), with extensive participation from the main members of Assomela. During the meeting, market dynamics and the main influencing factors were analyzed. read more

HortEx Vietnam has ended! The 7th edition of this leading B2B platform for horticulture and floriculture in Vietnam concluded today. Our editor was present at the event, capturing all its highlights, and we will be releasing our usual photo report on Monday, March 17. Here's a sneak peek below! read more

Week 9 interrupts the positive trend of previous weeks for the sales of Lcc fruits and vegetables, with a recovery in the growth of the average price mix. Among the channels, only the self-service channel timidly increases volumes, while hypermarkets are increasingly out of the picture. read more

The industrial tomato represents a pillar of the Italian agri-food sector, with a value exceeding 2.5 billion euros and an export that exceeds 50% of production (source: ANICAV). Bayer Crop Science has launched "Il Rosso by Bayer," a project that integrates advanced genetics, solutions for read more

Egypt is continuously increasing its orange exports to France, as reported by EastFruit. Following a record-breaking volume of fruit exports to the French market in 2023, exporters have maintained their momentum. By the end of 2024, the volume of orange exports from Egypt to France reached 42.7 thousand tons. read more

The Colombian agro-export sector experienced a 38% growth in 2024, with exports reaching $585 million. This growth was fueled by products like Hass avocados, Tahiti limes, and gulupas, which have enhanced Colombia's presence in Europe and the United States. "Colombia has become Europe's read more

The Portuguese avocado season is looking positive, as the industry is growing every year. According to Tomás Ferreira, Head of Commercial, Logistics, and Marketing for Portuguese fruit exporter Granfer, this growth is also attributed to a collaboration with another company. "The avocado season has... read more

Plant Development Services is preparing to launch a new collection at the 2025 California Spring Trials (CAST) taking place from March 25-28, 2025. The upcoming introductions aim to inspire creativity and introduce vibrant color innovations to well-established landscape varieties. As consumers are increasingly drawn to bold and exciting options, our new offerings seek to meet these preferences. read more

To strengthen the positioning of the premium strawberry Rossetta, Nova Siri Genetics (Nsg) is launching a new promotional communication platform: the goal is to build a strong brand identity and increase its visibility in the domestic market. Wide commercial availability, starting from the end. read more

As of 1 February 2025, Apple stocks in Europe reached 3,038,976 tons, showing a 4.8% decrease compared to the same date in 2024, when stocks were at 3,193,280 tons. This decline represents a year-on-year reduction of over 154,000 tons, with notable decreases reported in countries like Austria. read more

She is small and sweet, but has a rebellious spirit to change the rules of the category: RedPop®, the apple-shaped snack, continues to win over consumers and increase sales in Europe and Asia. read more

From mid-February to the end of April is traditionally the most important period for open-ground vegetable production in the Region of Murcia and the north of Almeria, the main suppliers of these products to European markets. This year, however, rainstorms and squalls have taken a toll on the industry. read more

South Africa: SPAR plans chain of up to 40 high-end grocery stores

South Africa's SPAR Group is planning a chain of about 30 to 40 high-end grocery stores, with the first set to open in the fourth quarter of this year, an executive said, as the retailer targets affluent shoppers. read more

The 34th International Blueberry Seminar recently concluded in San Borja, Peru, at the Lima Convention Center. The event featured two days of programming where experts discussed critical aspects of the blueberry industry. Attendees had access to presentations by both Peruvian and international experts... read more

A bite that is a prelude to flavor and sweetness, to savor a new sweet and "naturally" crunchy experience. This is how the experience offered by Freecrock begins, the new line of bars made from 100% fruit and dried fruit from the innovation of Melinda. An essential product, with few ingredients all. read more