The global potato industry is mourning the loss of Dr. Hubert Zandstra, who served as the Director General of the International Potato Center from 1991 to 2005. Under his leadership, CIP broadened its focus from potato research to also include sweet potatoes, Andean roots and tubers, and natural resource management. read more

Yesterday was a day dedicated to technique, innovation, and market perspectives organized by Cora Seeds at Agriturismo Massari in Conselice (Ravenna). An event that brought together producers, technicians, and industry operators, confirming once again the. read more

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"Około 20 lat temu to, co zaczęło się od osobistej pasji do kwiatów, stopniowo przekształciło się w prosperujący biznes importu i dystrybucji kwiatów w stanie Georgia. 'Wszystko rozpoczęło się około 20 lat temu, kiedy nasz założyciel samodzielnie zajmował się wszystkim jako amator, głównie pozyskując kwiaty z Holandii,'." read more

The most recent orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt for the 2025-2026 season has been revised to 294.81 million 40.8 kg boxes, as per the update released by Fundecitrus on December 10. This shows a 3.9 percent decrease from the previous estimate of 306.74 million in September. read more

Wiskerke Onions is taking another step in making the Dutch onion sector more sustainable. The company is the first to introduce a regenerative growing framework for onion growers. With this, Wiskerke Onions offers a practical and future-proof approach for farmers who want to meet increasing… read more

The delphinium is a flower that has a way of commanding attention without ever raising its voice. Its tall, graceful spires and calming wash of sky blues, soft whites, and lavender tones have appeared for centuries in fine art, folklore, and cottage gardens. Today, the bloom feels especially read more

Since its approval in 2023, the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) "Cebolla de La Mancha" has been experiencing continuous growth in terms of both certified volume and recognition among producers, marketers, and national and international markets. In its first year, around 800,000 kilos of onions were certified. read more

Syntagma na rynku ziemniaków w Belgii pozostaje niezmienione. Kilka miesięcy temu Jan Van Luchene z Bruwier Potatoes wyraził obawy, że nie będzie perspektyw, jeśli nie wydarzą się szalone rzeczy z tegorocznym plonem, ale te skrajności faktycznie się nie pojawiły. read more

Trials conducted in Argentina have evaluated an MCPBag® system that releases 1-MCP inside each package to slow ripening in William's pears (Pyrus communis L.). The approach is being positioned as a potential method to reduce softening and waste in long supply chains where pears often lose quality. read more

Peruvian mandarins, especially the late-season varieties, are the main citrus exports of the country. They are closely followed by Tahiti limes and Valencia oranges, which are highly valued for their juice production. Peru exports only 17% of its citrus production, amounting to less than 1% of the global market. read more

Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC (DVFG) has acquired Arnie's International Flowers, a wholesale floral supplier located in Buffalo, New York. This acquisition will allow DVFG to enhance its delivery service in Buffalo and Rochester, NY, by expanding it to five days a week, thereby strengthening its operational capabilities. read more

Morocco consolidates its position as one of the most dynamic players in the fruit and vegetable export market, achieving new record performances in two key segments: sweet peppers and mandarins. According to EastFruit's analysis, the North African country continues to strengthen its presence. read more

Gruppo VéGé, the first Modern Distribution Group born in Italy, has presented the fifth Sustainability Report for the years 2023 and 2024. read more

"It all started with six seed trays that we couldn't put outside because there was no water," says Sarwan Benie of De Kleine Nursery & Agroshop in Suriname. What began as a quick workaround during a water shortage grew, in just three years, into a thriving propagation business with more than read more

The Commercial Court has issued a judgment in long-running competition law proceedings brought by more than 1,500 Brazilian orange growers. The Court has ruled that the claims, as currently presented, are time-barred. The growers filed their claims in September and November 2019 regarding an alleged... read more

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research's Directorate of Floriculture Research (ICAR-DFR) celebrated its 16th Foundation Day in Pune with farmers and industry experts in attendance. The best contributors in the floriculture industry were honored with certificates and mementoes. The awardees were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field of floriculture. read more

The wild blueberry industry in New Brunswick has reported that production losses in 2025 are greater than what the province's new compensation plan can cover. A report prepared for NB Blueberries by consulting firm Stiletto indicates that growers have lost over 43 million pounds, resulting in industry losses totaling US$21.6 million. read more

Italian cuisine enters the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and UNESCO certifies what millions of consumers recognize every day: the strength of Made in Italy comes from the territories, agricultural supply chains, and the quality of raw materials. The Italian dossier, chosen read more

The papaya market in Brazil is experiencing conflicting trends: increasing demand both domestically and internationally, while production is limited by field conditions and regulatory restrictions. Jonas R. Spindel, the commercial director and partner at Nortefrut, one of the top papaya producers in Brazil, discusses this situation. read more

Rijk Zwaan Egypt is participating in the Food Africa exhibition for the first time as an exhibitor, a "significant milestone for us to participate in this important event," says El-Hussein Mousa, client manager at the company. Mousa states, "Rijk Zwaan Egypt's first participation at Food Africa. read more