The horticulture industry in Australia is projected to experience growth in 2025, driven by improved water availability and consistent production levels in key crops. The nominal value of horticulture production is expected to rise by 5% to a record $18.1 billion in 2024-25. With increasing production read more

In Italy, the retail industry is evolving dynamically. According to Ipsos, the sharing of values is becoming an increasingly relevant criterion in consumers' purchasing decisions, while the relationship with brands seems to be cooling off. This growing distance is... read more

The orange markets in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal have exhibited specific price trends in the 2024/2025 season. While certain countries have seen consistent drops in prices, others have managed to keep prices relatively stable or even high. This article offers a summary of orange prices from November to read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its Spring Meeting from February 9-13 in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This event included high-level industry discussions and a professional tour that allowed delegates to witness the country's advancements in floriculture. read more

Trucks are delivering the final batches of peaches and BC pears to the drying racks at Cape Dried Fruit, where peeled and unpeeled peaches, apricots, pears, tomatoes, mangoes, prunes, and raisins are dehydrated under the sun or in ovens. As temperatures begin to cool towards early autumn, the drying season comes to an end. read more

Danziger introduces Unicorn™, a new variety that has just been awarded the 2025 Breeder Excellence Award at the WFFSA Floral Distribution Conference in Miami. This award recognizes breeding innovations that bring exceptional value to growers and the entire floral supply chain. read more

Peloton Produce grows cauliflower in both Lincolnshire and Cornwall. Nigel Clare from the company stated that currently everything is going well, with demand matching sales. This is attributed to the colder weather conditions in both Cornwall and Lincolnshire over the past 7 days. "At the end of last year..." read more

Following a balanced diet can make the difference between a long and healthy life and, on the other hand, an increased risk of mortality, as reported by corriere.it. This is confirmed by an international study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, which analyzed 41 reviews. read more

The price increase for potatoes seen in the Ukrainian market last week has now shifted to a decline this week. This change is attributed to a decrease in trading activity in this sector, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Consequently, Ukrainian farmers have started to reassess previously established prices. read more

New focus on the African Continent for Macfrut, the International trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector (6-8 May 2025 - Rimini Expo Centre). The mission targeted Mali, the eighth largest country in Africa, with a population of over 21 million inhabitants. During the mission, read more

Sicily is one of the main pepper production areas in Italy. However, Sicilian producers today face complex challenges, including labor scarcity and cost, climate change, and increasing aggressiveness of pathogens. read more

March is expected to be a tense month for the Greek kiwi industry, according to Mr. Christos Paschalidis, owner of the reefer container service and handling company C. Paschalidis Co. "Each season, we take measures to always have some containers standing by in order to meet sudden needs that may arise." read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its Spring Meeting from 9-13 February in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This event featured high-level industry discussions and a professional tour, allowing delegates to witness the country's innovations in floriculture. read more

This International Women's Day, The Bloom Show is highlighting women who are influencing the floral industry. In the episode below, they showcase Kate Penn from SAF, Monnai C. Pepin from CalFlowers, Melinda J. Knuth from North Carolina State University, and Carmen Lucia Marquez Hernandez from Ball SB. read more

The eighth week of 2025 continues like the previous ones, with the produce sold by weight continuing to perform better than pre-packaged products. In terms of distribution channels, there is a clear recovery in self-service and online shopping, while supermarkets confirm the trend. read more

Włochy i Grecja, kluczowi gracze w globalnej produkcji kiwi, borykają się z wyzwaniami związanymi z zmiennym klimatem. Klimat śródziemnomorski, kiedyś idealny do uprawy kiwi, teraz stwarza przeszkody. Według Europejskiej Agencji ds. Żywności, lokalni producenci zgłaszają spadek plonów przypisany niestabilności.

Italy and Greece, key players in global kiwi production, face challenges due to climate variability. The Mediterranean climate, once ideal for kiwi cultivation, now presents obstacles. According to European Food Agency News, local producers report a decline in yields attributed to unstable. read more

Kornelia Lewikowska, purchasing manager for Polish vegetable exporter Green Best, stated that the season for Polish winter vegetables has passed without any major disruptions, making it a stable season. "The winter vegetable season in Poland has just about been completed, thankfully, without any." read more

As reported by Tomasz Domański, the February temperature drops to -20°C recorded in central Poland may have caused damage to plants. However, this is not a rule and significant differences may occur in plantations of different varieties and with different farming techniques in use. read more

Sztuczna inteligencja (AI) szybko zyskuje na znaczeniu również w przemyśle spożywczym. Szwajcarska firma start-upowa Hoshii AG opracowała globalnie unikalną Platformę Pracowniczą AI (AWP) dla hurtowników, która automatyzuje ręczne transfery danych i integruje funkcje AI w systemy ERP. Zamówienia, read more

Christian Ulrich, a passionate florist from Zug, Switzerland, is making a name for himself in the world of exclusive floral arrangements. Raised in a farming family, Ulrich developed a profound love for nature, animals, and plants from a young age. He turned this passion into a career as a... read more