"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

The Peruvian blueberry sector is in the process of exchanging basic varieties grown on plantations. The changes are driven by market demands as well as producers themselves, who are seeking varieties with even better genetics, resistance, yield, and fruit quality. read more

The festive season is in full swing, and Christmas has kicked off with a lot of activity at Lovania. The team has been busy sending out thousands of poinsettias, Christmas trees, and potted bulbs to retailers and garden centers across the UK, making sure that shelves are stocked and ready for the season. read more

Gadkhali-Panisara in Jhikargachha upazila of Jashore district has become a hub for flower cultivation, with farmers benefiting from good profits. The area is now a colorful landscape, filled with fields of marigolds, roses, gerberas, gladiolus, chrysanthemums, and more. read more

With the survey conducted at the beginning of December in six large-scale retail signs in Reggio Emilia, we delved into the category of radicchio, a segment with strong potential that presents very different assortment strategies among retailers and often fragmented exposure. The widespread distribution of read more

Digitization in agriculture is on the rise. Nevertheless, as stated by the Smart Agrifood Observatory, only 9.5% of Italian agricultural land is currently digitized. Despite this slow progress, the sector has moved from having just a few isolated sensors in the field to a plethora of data. read more

Speakers at a seminar on GB Potatoes during the British Potato Event in Harrogate discussed the challenges and opportunities that will influence future potato consumption in the UK and global markets. Professor David Hughes highlighted that the current per capita potato consumption in the UK is approximately 70 kilograms per year. read more

Syngenta Flowers is planning to present its flower genetics at an exhibition in Vietnam's Mekong Delta this December. The event will take place over three days, from December 17th to 19th, 2025, at the Mien Tay Lodge in Sa Dec. It will showcase more than 120 varieties, such as Sunfinity (Helianthus annuus) and Zydeco (Zinnia). read more

Sarjak Container Lines reports that freight rates from India to Europe have significantly increased in December, with spot container prices rising between 50% and 60%. The company mentioned that carriers are controlling capacity on the India-Europe route by implementing blank sailings and adjusting service. read more

Cesena Fiera closes 2025 with a turnover of 11.4 million euros (+1.7%), and a net operating profit of 473 thousand euros. The numbers were presented during the Shareholders' Meeting, which unanimously approved the 2025 provisional budget and the presentation of. read more

Fresh produce suppliers are evaluating how future market conditions and challenges in the supply chain may impact their operations in 2026. Industry conversations, such as those at the recent Fruit Attraction Conference, have emphasized a mix of risks and new opportunities in global sourcing. read more

On December 8th, the French Minister of Agriculture inaugurated the Food Sovereignty Conferences at the Rungis MIN, with the goal of outlining a national agricultural strategy for the next decade. However, according to the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP), "this endeavor cannot be pursued or succeed without the read more

Farmers in the Turkestan region are successfully cultivating tropical fruits. The "Zhabay Ata" farm in the Saryagash district planted lemon trees three years ago and is now harvesting its first crop. This year, the farm expects to collect up to 200 tonnes of lemons, according to the regional... read more

W firmie OTC Organics, sezon organicznych winogron z Południowej Afryki zaczyna się ponownie. Kierownik ds. zakupów, Cornelis Ernst, niedawno odwiedził dostawców w Południowej Afryce i ma pozytywne oczekiwania co do sezonu. "Organiczne winogrona miały dobrą pogodę, a jakość wydaje się dobra." read more