Świeżo ścięte kwiaty nie czekają. Ich wartość maleje z każdą straconą godziną spowodowaną niewłaściwą obsługą, zatorami celno-taryfowymi lub niedokładnymi warunkami transportu chłodniczego. Dlatego transport lotniczy pozostaje nie tylko istotny, ale niezastąpiony w globalnej gospodarce kwiatami. Chociaż handel kwiatami może przywoływać obrazy romansu. read more

Alce Nero is launching two new organic fruit-based beverages, with no added sugars, that enrich the Nectars and Fruit Juices line. read more

The story of the rose is one of beauty, evolution, and mystery. Researchers in China have made a groundbreaking discovery that traces the modern red rose back to a 30-million-year-old yellow ancestor. This finding sheds light on the evolutionary journey of one of the world's most beloved flowers. read more

Alce Nero is launching two new organic fruit-based beverages, without added sugars, which enrich the Nectars and Fruit Juices line. read more

Vincent Schoen from Freshlink has pointed out that the current fruit trade market is encountering challenges. This De Meern-based importer unexpectedly found a new market for South African Williams pears this year and is now getting ready for the upcoming South African citrus season. read more

Macfrut 2025 will also be remembered for the event Connessioni, an "off-site" evening held at the Teatro Verdi in Cesena, with the participation of over 220 customers, stakeholders, representatives of the Italian and international retail sector, suppliers, and commercial partners of the Group. read more

Driscoll's, a family-owned berry producer, has opened its new consolidated UK headquarters in Linton, near Maidstone. The US-based company, renowned for specializing in "fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries," has set up Europe's largest dedicated berry. read more

The continued rains of the last two days have dealt the final blow to early cherries in Veneto, already struggling due to a rainy and humid spring season. Many fruits are split, and, like last year, losses are estimated to exceed 50%. read more

Zasób mandarynek w Kalifornii stopniowo się kończy, a zbiory prawdopodobnie zakończą się w ostatnim tygodniu maja lub pierwszym tygodniu czerwca. „To zgodne z naszymi oczekiwaniami, być może nawet trochę wcześniej” - mówi Miles Fraser-Jones z Sierra Produce. Obecnie jest już mniej owoców dostępnych. read more

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced the completion of Phase 1 of the Helskie Quay upgrade at its Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia, Poland. This project, carried out in coordination with the Port of Gdynia Authority, is part of a two-phase initiative. read more

Yesterday, the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida visited the Eleuteri farm in Monte Urano (Fermo), in the heart of the Marche fruit district. Welcoming the minister was Marco Eleuteri, the owner of the company that has transformed the flat peach Saturnia into a read more

As the floral industry prepares for Floriexpo 2025, The Bloom Show recently aired a special episode featuring expert guests Kim Boin, Senior Key Account Executive at Galleria Farms, Bob Callahan, President of Floriexpo, and Bradley Gaines, Director of Floral at United Supermarkets. Hosted by [...] read more

The zbiorów moreli rozpoczęła się w południowych Włoszech, w regionach Basilicata, konkretnie w okolicach Pisticci i Metapont w prowincji Matera, oraz w prowincji Foggia w Apulii, które wyłaniają się jako kluczowe strefy produkcji. W miarę nadejścia wczesnego lata, lokalne sady zaczynają dostarczać swoich pierwszych moreli. read more

The Fenaco cooperative had a stable financial year in a challenging environment. Net revenue decreased to CHF 7.29 billion (USD 8.7 billion) primarily due to price factors. The operating profit (EBIT) remained constant at CHF 107.2 million (USD 128 million) compared to the previous year. read more

The new potato season in Spain is currently halfway through and has been characterized by abundant rainfall, in contrast to the drought experienced in 2024. There are six weeks left for harvesting, with crops from Murcia, Valencia, and Seville being harvested. read more

From the Ofanto Valley to Rimini, the distance is short when you bring along a strong agricultural history, a dynamic productive present, and a clear vision for the future. This was highlighted at Macfrut 2025 during the meeting dedicated to the PGI Peaches of Puglia, where the promotional committee emerged. read more

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The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is inviting the floral community to once again R.I.S.E. to support the future of floriculture. The annual fundraising campaign runs from May 15 through June 30 and encourages the floral community to come together and give back to the industry. R.I.S.E. stands read more

An Australian mango variety cultivated in Vietnam has experienced an 80% price drop this year, posing financial challenges for farmers. Vo Xuan Hien, a mango farmer in Khanh Hoa province, reports leaving ripe mangoes unharvested as prices have fallen to $0.20–$0.30 per kilogram from $1.20 last year. read more

Traditionally, a significant portion of the Clematis supply in the United States has depended on imported young plants. However, due to increasing logistics costs, phytosanitary risks, and tariff issues, there is a growing demand for high-quality Clematis plants grown domestically. At Amerigo Farms, we are demonstrating that domestic Clematis production is possible. read more