Sustainability has emerged as a key aspect of responsible floriculture in the last decade, with growing expectations across the supply chain. The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) and MPS have been actively involved as creators and promoters of certification standards. read more

The commercial launch of a new table grape variety involves approximately 10 to 15 years of research and trials. "About 10,000 initial plantings are narrowed down to 5,000 and then to 1,000," says Ben Taieb, Licensing Manager at Sun World. The remaining varieties are then transferred to test blocks for further evaluation. read more

The demand for domestic pears appears to have decreased slightly, which could help prolong the availability of the short 2024 Pacific Northwest crop. "The late-season sales are currently slow, likely due to the influx of South American imports into the United States, Mexico, and Canada." read more

"Developing ToBRFV resistant cultivars is the most viable and sustainable solution," says Dr. Yasin Topcu, one of the tomato breeders at the Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Antalya, Turkey. He and his colleagues are currently working on this important research. read more

For years, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) were advised to avoid potassium-rich foods such as potatoes, bananas, avocados, and tomatoes due to the risk of hyperkalemia—a potentially life-threatening condition caused by elevated blood potassium. However, emerging research challenges this advice. read more

A new wave of bad weather is about to hit Italy and this time it will spare no area of the country. Starting from Thursday, May 15th, two disturbed systems – one moving up from North Africa, the other descending from Scandinavia – will respectively affect the South and the Northeast. read more

The Egyptian orange season is coming to a premature end as the few remaining packing stations close their last shipments. It has been a season of many twists and turns, marked by a reduced supply, a spectacular rise in prices, and the persistent crisis in the Red Sea, all this as the. read more

The 9th International Rose Research and Cultivation Symposium started on May 10th in Mentougou District of Beijing. This is the first time that China has hosted the symposium in its 40-year history. One of the prominent participants, JD Flowers—the floral division of JD.com—captured the spotlight by read more

It's still cold outside, but let's hope that these frosts are finally over, because enough is enough. There are places in Poland where the plantations are very heavily damaged, and sometimes the season is already over and there will be nothing to harvest. read more

The flower industry has always been associated with beauty, creativity, and emotion. However, underneath the delicate petals, it is a business influenced by changing seasons, unpredictable supply chains, and evolving consumer expectations. As we progress further into the digital era and confront growing environmental issues, read more

Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, run by the Regan family for five generations, is investigating the use of solar technology in the cultivation of strawberries and raspberries through the "Electric Berry" project. In partnership with Polysolar Ltd and researchers from the University of Greenwich, the farm has read more

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"Starting this week, we anticipate a gradual increase in Peruvian avocado volumes. Peru has overcome the meteorological issues that led to a decrease in production last year, and we expect a 35-40% increase in volume this season," says Ivan Brefa from Xarki. "Following the read more

Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, states that almost all of the red variety apples have been sold, making it very difficult to meet the strong demand for these apples. "The availability for red apple varieties is rather low at the moment, 90 to 95% has..." read more

On May 29th, the annual assembly of Fruitimprese Emilia-Romagna will take place in Cesena. On the agenda is the renewal of the social positions, both the president and the Board of Directors. After 4 terms, two years of extension due to Covid, totaling 14 years, the president read more

Vietnam's flower export industry has officially surpassed US$100 million in turnover, marking a significant milestone for one of the country's fastest-growing agricultural sectors, announced Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung. This achievement was highlighted during the opening of the VNUA Flower and Agricultural Fair. read more

The 2024-25 campaign of Kiwi Dulcis, the innovative 100% Italian kiwi variety developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, has closed a month and a half early due to complete availability. The kiwi is produced and marketed exclusively. read more

The 2025 edition of Macfrutha represents a strategic moment for the Gandolfo Group (Click here), which has chosen the stage in Rimini to present the numerous innovations implemented in the last year. The Lombard company is now among the protagonists of the fruit and vegetable sector landscape. read more

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more

With the U.S. planning to implement a tariff on imported Mexican tomatoes starting in mid-July, Mexican growers are ramping up their efforts to oppose the measure, highlighting the potential negative impact on both countries. This action has brought together Mexican producers, U.S. partners, and President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. read more