When shipping fresh fruits and vegetables, shippers must take into account commodity compatibility, especially in terms of temperature, relative humidity, and ethylene sensitivity. This factor becomes particularly important in LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments, where multiple commodities are involved. read more

Target Corporation announced the expansion of its floral offerings with the launch of Good Little Garden, the retailer's first standalone floral owned brand. Whether shopping for special occasions like Mother's Day or to simply brighten their own day, consumers now have more fresh options. read more

Checking various weather services doesn't fill one with much optimism. The last weekend of April 2025 is expected to be marked by a significant cooling. The most concerning predictions are related to the anticipated temperature drops between April 28th and 30th. Some forecasts suggest... read more

The National Garden Bureau (NGB), the organizer of the California Spring Trials (CAST) registration, has announced that the dates for the 2026 event are March 24-27, 2026. This industry event, which is aimed at brokers, growers, and retailers, will once again take place at various locations across California, providing a preview of read more

Po uruchomieniu marki w grudniu 2024 roku, hybrydowa truskawka F1 Sonrosa® oficjalnie wchodzi teraz na rynek. Sezon miękkich owoców już trwa, produkcja jest w pełnym toku, co oznacza początek nowego rozdziału dla tej odmiany, według FruitMasters. W czwartek, 17 kwietnia, Limgroup. read more

Visitors to Kom in de Kas at Tomato Nursery Van den Belt recently had the opportunity to see a new innovation in crop protection. Hiljan de Leeuw and Bram Löbker from Framtida developed a system to control spider mites locally using a drone and their BioStrooier. During Kom in de Kas, the video read more

Pomegranate supply from Peru to Canada remains stable. According to Steve Galloway from TK Fresh Produce, the supply is currently good, but will temporarily decrease as growing regions in Peru switch. However, supply is expected to increase again afterwards. This is the first growing region for North America. read more

Thally, a quiet village nestled near Hosur in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, seems like a place where time moves slowly. However, if you drive a little further, you will encounter a completely different scene - vast expanses of precision-farmed flowers, climate-controlled greenhouses, and farmers. read more

Italian fruit and vegetable sector starts 2025 with an extra gear: in January, the trade balance shows a surplus of 36 thousand tons; a significant change for the sector, as compared to the same month in 2024, it records a +430% difference. read more

The orchards in Hungary have been affected by April frosts, as reported by the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (HCA). Night frosts from April 6 to 9 caused temperatures to drop below minus 2 degrees Celsius, with some areas even reaching minus 4 to minus 6 degrees Celsius. This had a negative impact on the flowering process. read more

Miami-based grower, shipper, and marketer Alpine Fresh, LLC has started its organic Sweet Karoline® blackberry season. Harvesting is currently in progress, and the first shipments crossed from Mexico last week. The conventional Sweet Karoline® blackberry season has already begun. read more

With the northern hemisphere entering the harvest season, pineapples, mangos, and melons are being consumed in large quantities. The Japanese peeler innovator Astra is once again busy preparing shipments for retail chains and small-scale factories that require fruit peeling. This month, the company is... read more

The False Codling Moth (FCM), or Thaumatotibia leucotreta, is a highly destructive pest native to sub-Saharan Africa. It affects a wide range of crops including citrus, mangoes, avocados, capsicum, and roses. Due to its high reproductive capacity and adaptability to warm climates, FCM has become a read more

Cena egzotycznych owoców w Kazachstanie głównie zależy od kraju pochodzenia, pory roku, jakości smaku i wielkości owocu, jak podaje Kazinform. Sprzedawcy zauważają, że głównymi dostawcami są Chiny, Peru, Pakistan, Holandia, Brazylia, Tajlandia, Kolumbia, Wybrzeże Kości Słoniowej, Meksyk i Turcja. read more

Pięć lat po założeniu spółdzielni Gentile Group założyciel Loris Gentile (na zdjęciu poniżej) podsumowuje podróż firmy: "Dokonaliśmy wielu poświęceń, ale sukcesy są równie liczne i nie przychodziły powoli, dzięki naszej wytrwałości i etyce pracy. Gdy zaczynaliśmy nasz read more

The Dutch ornamental horticulture and food horticulture industries are projected to surpass the revenue level of 2023 in 2024. While official figures for Q4 are not yet available, an estimate in a new report by BDO indicates that the total annual revenue will exceed that of the previous year. The report, which will be read more

To obtain high-quality kiwi fruit, everything starts with good pollination. "Efficient cross-pollination is necessary to ensure a good setting. We used to rely on bees (Apis mellifera) for this task, but in recent years, the use of bumblebees (Bombus terrestris) as pollinators has become more common." read more

Pope Francis passed away yesterday morning, leaving a deep void in the church, including the loss of a key figure in the battle to eradicate hunger in the world and avert the climate crisis. Known as the 'Pope of the poor' for his focus on the less fortunate, he will be greatly missed. read more

W miarę wzrostu globalnych kosztów materiałów i zwiększonego napięcia w łańcuchach dostaw, klienci szukają jasności i zapewnienia. Chris Uhlig, CEO Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, bezpośrednio odniósł się do tych obaw w niedawnym nagraniu wideo. "Klienci kontaktują się z nami i zadają pytania. read more

W Uzbekistanie czereśnie są czymś więcej niż tylko owocem - są one kulturowym znakiem oraz sygnałem nadejścia cieplejszych dni. Znany z żyznych ziem i bogatego dziedzictwa rolniczego, Uzbekistan produkuje niektóre z najwyższej jakości czereśni w regionie, a pojawienie się pierwszych partii w read more