Zespri has announced that it will continue its $2 million investment in its Innovation Fund, Zag, for a second year. read more

A collaborative research project involving anthropologists and evolutionary biologists from the U.S., along with a colleague from the Smithsonian Institution, has uncovered evidence of avocado domestication dating back 7,500 years in what is now Honduras. The results of this study were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. read more

Despite everything, the Russian flower market is growing and developing. According to the marketing agency BusinesStat, sales of cut flowers in Russia in 2024 increased by 5% and exceeded 2 billion pieces. Not long ago, 9 out of 10 flowers were imported to Russia from abroad, but today every read more

Tractors are idle and fields that cannot be worked. The incessant rain does not give respite, thus blocking activities in the fields. And there is a precipitation alert for the next ten days. read more

Chińskie władze postanowiły, że wszystkie owoce znajdujące się w 1300 kontenerach dostarczonych przez Maersk Saltoro, które obecnie są przechowywane w porcie Nansha w Chinach, zostaną zniszczone, ponieważ zostały one dotknięte problemami logistycznymi i jakościowymi. Proces ten rozpocznie się w tym tygodniu, zgodnie z informacjami ze źródeł... read more

Lisianthus is a highly popular cut flower globally. In China, it ranks among the top five cut flowers, with production areas continuously growing. This article features market insights on Lisianthus in China from Mrs. Xiong at Nessen. Established in 2003, Nessen is a major producer of Lisianthus young plants. read more

The 13th edition of the Blueberry Conference, hosted by the Polish blueberry industry, took place on March 6 and 7. Approximately 500 participants from various countries gathered in Ożarów Mazowiecki, near Warsaw, to discuss the challenges and future of the international blueberry sector. read more

Dziś Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) złożyło ustne zeznania przed Komisją Spraw Irlandii Północnej w ramach śledztwa dotyczącego funkcjonowania ramy Windsor. Śledztwo to dotyczy porozumienia prawno-administracyjnego po Brexicie, rozpoczynając od sesji poświęconej temu, jak. read more

Various stock situations are being documented among the major continental producers of Hayward kiwi fruit varieties in Italy and Greece. Sharing insights on the season that is about to conclude in a few weeks is Raffaele Lasciarrea (pictured below), the sales manager of ILFRES, a company that. read more

In this episode of The Blooms Show, the team from the rose breeding company United Selections is featured as guests. In this 40-minute video, host Sahin Nahim from New Bloom Solutions will discuss how United Selections prioritizes customers in breeding, sales, and partnerships, as well as the role of culture. read more

The 25% import tax on Mexican products announced by Trump has hit the Mexican industry like a bomb. That's also true for Dutchman Jorick Voorzee, who has been active in the Mexican pecan trade for years. "This is a complete disaster and creates huge instability in the market," he says. "We read more

"Last year wasn't a bad year at all: the yield was good, and prices too," says Josua van Straaten, a pineapple farmer in Hluhluwe, northern KwaZulu-Natal. The only thing hampering now is the rainfall for January and February, far above the monthly averages, and tractors getting stuck in waterlogged fields. read more

Ventura is known as a love mark for dried fruit; in fact, for almost 90 years it has been passionately researching and selecting the best dried fruits from around the world, offering them as is or transforming them into tasty and balanced shelled mixes, salad enhancers, and meal additions. read more

For over 25 years, the Italian breeder and young plant supplier Lazzeri has been breeding poinsettias. All of this work is carried out at their headquarters in Sabaudia (LT), located 100 km south of Rome. Curious to see behind the scenes of their production process? Check out the video below, where they showcase every stage of the process, from... read more

Luiza, Venice, and Isadora are varieties of apples that have gained recognition for Santa Catarina in Europe. Developed by the Agricultural Research and Rural Extension Company of Santa Catarina (Epagri), these apples are grown and sold in Italy under the Sambóa brand. They have received read more

Despite the expansion of Africa's agricultural sector, post-harvest losses remain a major challenge for farmers and food producers. Dryers for Africa, a South African company that is 100% female-owned, is addressing food waste and enhancing the value of agricultural products through customized agro-processing solutions. read more

Fruit emerged as Thailand's top agricultural export last year, with durian shipments exceeding US$3.79 billion, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director-general of TPSO, attributed this success to growing global demand and the appeal of Thai. read more

In 2024, Italian fruit and vegetable exports recorded an increase both in volume (+9%) and in value (+5%), surpassing the threshold of 6 billion euros in sales. However, the increase in imports has followed an even more rapid pace in terms of value (+13%), while the volume is... read more

The Plant Protection Directorate has identified Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV)-infected trees in Xagħra and along the Marsalforn route in Gozo. CTV impacts citrus trees, causing decline, reduced fruit yield, and potential tree death, particularly in those grafted onto sour orange rootstock. read more

Carrefour, Les Mousquetaires, and Auchan Retail have gained market share in France in February, as reported by Kantar. This growth during the P03 period was attributed to their network expansion. read more