The Bulgarian Farmers' Association has expressed concerns about the recent memorandum between protesters and the government, stating that it does not sufficiently address the demands to protect Bulgarian agricultural production. "Restricting imports to sunflower seeds only is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to protect our farmers," said a representative of the association. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new perennial, Agastache 'Prince's Plume'. This exceptional new variety is versatile and suitable for both gardens and landscapes. Agastache 'Prince's Plume' produces an abundance of lavender-violet blooms from June until the first frost, providing long-lasting flowers. read more

The Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) team, led by chief executive Kate Scott, is getting ready to interact with growers at the South Island Agricultural Field Days. HortNZ will be partnering with Potatoes NZ at Site C61, where members of the policy team and the Canterbury regional representative will be present. read more

The Egyptian fresh potato export market is experiencing a major shift this season, with a noticeable increase in demand from Russia, steady growth in Asian and Far East markets, and a significant rise in imports from the United Kingdom. This information comes from Yassen Abdelhay. read more

Steady shipments of avocados from Colombia have been entering the U.S. market. According to Andrew, "The previous avocado crop began in November/December and continued through January/February, and we have never before seen such high volumes during these months. This marks the first occasion where we will have Colombian avocados available year-round." read more

West Godavari District Collector Chadalawada Nagarani was the chief guest at a training program for farmers on floriculture and horticulture value-added products organized by the Horticulture Department on Wednesday. She visited the flower exhibition and inquired about its details. read more

Przebieg sezonu warzywnego w hiszpańskim regionie Murcja został znacząco zakłócony przez obfite opady deszczu w ostatnim tygodniu. Około 1000 hektarów, głównie przeznaczonych pod sałatę, brokuły, kalafior, kapustę i karczochy, zostało zalane, a według głównych… read more

Below we report a reflection by Francesco Avanzini, General Manager of Conad (pictured at the top), published on his LinkedIn profile about the role of Retail media today. read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel. read more

Saudi Greenhouse Management and Agri Marketing Co. (SGH) is collaborating with Topian, the NEOM food company focused on ensuring the sustainability of food systems, to set up the Horticulture Innovation Center (HIC) at the University of Tabuk. This state-of-the-art facility will function as a center for education and development. read more

Egyptian citrus fruits have made a significant impact in the Indian market, with Egypt becoming the top supplier of citrus fruits to India, representing 61% of total imports in terms of value, according to Amit Sharma, the owner of the Indian fresh produce trading company Fresko Fruits. read more

Obecnie panuje pozytywne nastawienie do jabłek we wschodniej Kanadzie. „Perspektywy dla jabłek są bardzo pozytywne dla większości Kanady, zwłaszcza dla Nowej Szkocji. Wschodnia Kanada ma obecnie dostateczne zapasy jabłek” - mówi Michael Van Meekeren z farmy Van Meekeren, dodając, że na całym kontynencie północnoamerykańskim obecnie panuje dobra podaż jabłek. read more

The Bulgarian Farmers' Association has raised concerns about the recent memorandum between protesters and the government, stating that it fails to adequately address the demands to protect Bulgarian agricultural production. "Limiting imports to only sunflower seeds is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to support our farmers and agricultural sector," the association said. read more

The production season for nectarines, plums, cherries, and other fruits from Dalian, China, is now underway. Due to a rapid temperature increase, these fruits entered the market more than ten days earlier than usual. They are currently available in large quantities and are expected to reach peak availability soon. read more

California Berry Cultivars, LLC (CBC) has announced the commercial release of two new strawberry varieties: Castaic and Alhambra. These varieties, along with CBC's existing Adelanto, Belvedere, and Alturas varieties, form a comprehensive portfolio that addresses important production challenges. read more

In Romania, the month of March is significant for two important celebrations. On March 1st, there is the traditional "Martisor" celebration, which commemorates the beginning of spring. This is followed by Women's Day on March 8th. These celebrations make March the peak month for the flower business in Romania. According to an analysis conducted by the company Frames, women are read more

Fruit became Thailand's leading agricultural export last year, generating a revenue of 6.51 billion USD, surpassing the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD. This constituted 22.6% of the country's overall agricultural exports, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). Poonpong read more

Wietnam's market is slowly developing for both domestic consumption and export to countries like China, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. There is a growing awareness of the need to reduce pesticide usage. This trend was evident during the first two days of the ongoing Hortex tradeshow. read more

With the kiwi season now approaching its final stages, it's time to take stock of how the season has progressed. To do this, we have gathered the opinion of Moreno Armuzzi, Sales Manager of Jingold, one of the leading Italian companies in the sector. read more

A new company called Rokytne Berry has been launched in Rivne, Ukraine, with a focus on purchasing, sorting, and freezing wild and cultivated berries. The company specializes in processing raspberries, blueberries, as well as wild berries such as lingonberries, blackberries, and cranberries. Leveraging advanced technology, Rokytne Berry aims to deliver high-quality products to its customers. read more