Ideal growing conditions throughout spring and early summer have advanced the watermelon harvest schedule for Leaderbrand in Gisborne, New Zealand. read more

The global container fleet has expanded, with nearly three million TEU slots added in the last 12 months, as reported by Alphaliner. A significant amount of this increased capacity, around 1.76 million TEUs or 59%, has been utilized by the Asia-Europe trade route. This increase in demand for... read more

Po dwóch słabych sezonach, w tym roku ilości francuskich cykorii są wreszcie wyższe. Pierre Varlet, dyrektor stowarzyszenia producentów Endives de France (APEF), udziela aktualizacji na temat sezonu. "Korzenie pokazują swoje pełne możliwości od początku grudnia" 2024/2025 read more

Crypto billionaire Justin Sun, who purchased Maurizio Cattelan's duct-taped banana artwork for $6.24 million, is planning to express his gratitude to Shah Alam, the Manhattan vendor who originally sold the banana for 25 cents. Sun has announced his intention to buy 100,000 bananas from Alam and distribute them for free around the world. read more

The Kalanchoë potted plant appears to be less affected by aphids and Phytophthora when grown in a mixture that includes compost. This conclusion is supported by research conducted by Wageningen University & Research BU Greenhouse Horticulture. The substrate in which the Kalanchoë was cultivated contained 10% spent mushroom substrate. read more

A popular tropical fruit, the pineapple, has been recognized as a natural remedy for improving sleep quality. This fruit, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has been found to increase melatonin levels in the body by up to 240%. Melatonin is a hormone essential for... read more

Peruvian fruit exports exceeded $6 billion in 2024, as reported by Desilú León Chempén, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). Blueberries were the top exported fruit, bringing in over $2 billion, followed by avocados with more than $1.3 billion. León Chempén emphasized this achievement. read more

Sahyadri Farms Post Harvest Care Limited, recognized as India's largest fully integrated and tech-enabled horticulture platform, has successfully secured funding of approximately $47.8 million (Rs 390 Crore) from Europe-based PE fund responsibility and US-based PE fund GEF Capital Partners. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a company in the avocado industry, has finalized the acquisition of Syros, a Belgium-based manufacturer of avocado products that caters to the European food service industry and retail sectors. Syros has been producing avocado-based products for major customers for over 30 years. read more

Dutch retailer Albert Heijn has announced an expansion of its range of flowers and plants in stores, with a focus on improving the arrangements that customers encounter upon entering. A new selection of flowers and plants is now available in over 100 of its outlets. read more

W Brazylii rynek pomarańczy doświadcza niezwykle wysokich poziomów cen, przy czym 40,8-kilogramowe pudło przekracza około 20 dolarów na rynku naturalnym. Ten wzrost cen jest przypisywany silnemu popytowi przemysłowemu w kontekście malejących zapasów soku pomarańczowego, w połączeniu z ograniczonymi dostawami spowodowanymi zmniejszoną produkcją. read more

As we enter the new year, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is unveiling its top 10 gardening trends for 2025. PHS, the producer of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, highlights emerging trends that cover floral, landscape, and ornamental design, as well as houseplants and vegetable gardening. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) is the most prestigious award in the global fruit market. Since 2024, in addition to the FLIA award for product innovations in the fresh fruit sector, the

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While exploring Warragul in Victoria's Gippsland region, an encounter with a lemon tree sparked contemplation on the wider impacts of food consumption and production. Despite their sour taste, lemons play a crucial role in many culinary dishes due to their antioxidants and... read more

Greenhouse construction company Certhon is currently busy working on a new 3.3-hectare greenhouse for the Phalaenopsis nursery Opti-flor in Monster, The Netherlands. Half of the greenhouse is specifically designed for the warm cultivation phase, maintaining a temperature of 28°C. Several measures have been taken to combine this warm phase with the optimal growth conditions for the plants. read more

The National Garden Bureau (NGB) has announced that registration is now open for the California Spring Trials (CAST) 2025. This event will be held from March 25-29 at multiple locations across California, providing industry professionals with a preview of the upcoming trends in horticulture and featuring the newest innovations. read more