Yamaha Motor has signed an agreement to acquire the New Zealand agricultural automation company, Robotics Plus, and the Australia-based precision yield management company, The Yield, to establish a new subsidiary. read more

On the 4th, 5th, and 6th of March 2025, the Spring Days by Brands of Plants event will take place. During this three-day gathering, Amigra Grasses & More, Magical Hydrangea, and Addenda will come together to showcase their latest concepts and collections to garden centers and retailers. read more

Czy wiesz, że Dzień Świętego Walentego pozostaje jednym z największych wydarzeń zakupowych na Bliskim Wschodzie? Flowwow, we współpracy z Admitad MENA, przeanalizował 2024 główne trendy w zakresie prezentów w całym regionie. Wyniki pokazały, że sprzedaż kwiatów wzrosła o 550%, potwierdzając ich status jako ostatecznego prezentu na Walentynki. read more

The iconic London market was featured in episode four of the 19th series, which aired on BBC One last week. Contestants were challenged to compete against each other in a task to transform tomatoes and potatoes into profits at Britain's biggest wholesale marketplace for fruits and vegetables. The ambitious participants, all vying for success, were... read more

Ontario, Canada is welcoming new developments and expansion in its fruit tree nursery industry. "The province has seen replanting programs for peach trees and apples as well as grapevines and that's helped," says Megan Haynes, vice president of Upper Canada Growers, a family-owned and operated. read more

The weekly supply of round Peruvian mangoes is decreasing. According to Patrick Dueire, the director of mangoes for Dayka & Hackett LLC, the season is ending earlier than usual, with lower volumes compared to previous years. Peru still has some weeks left in the season, but the supply is not as abundant as before. read more

The Valencian Regional Government has taken urgent measures to control the unexpected presence of Scirtothrips aurantii Faure in this year's citrus season in Spain's Valencian Community. The first warnings about symptoms compatible with the pest have been reported. read more

A recent study by the Institute of Agri-Food and Agro-environmental Research and Innovation (CIAGRO) at the Higher Polytechnic School of Miguel University

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The Emilia-Romagna Region has allocated 1.4 million euros to help fruit growers protect their crops from frost, an increasingly concrete threat to the agricultural sector. The call for proposals was published as part of the SRD06 intervention "Investments for prevention from. read more

Over the past decade, the blush pear category in South Africa has transformed significantly, driven by emerging opportunities in the East. "What occurred was that South Africa, traditionally recognized for its Forelle pears primarily sold in Germany," explains Calla du, Tru-Cape procurement manager. read more

Originally from Thailand, fragrant coconuts are highly popular for their sweet juice, soft and smooth flesh, and pleasant milky aroma. The seedlings of fragrant coconuts are protected in Thailand, prohibiting their export. Young coconuts bear fruit every 22-26 days, ensuring year-round availability. read more

A multi-purpose space in Vimodrone (Milan) for the Iperal brand, which is opening a supermarket in a structure that also includes a House of Culture with 250 seats, in addition to a public green area. The store, featured in Gdoweek, is located on Via. read more

The following list covers typical, commonly made mistakes in strawberry cultivation: read more

Fresh ginger had a rough start in 2025. In January, Peru exported 2,934 tons of fresh ginger for $5.9 million. This represents a 2% decrease in volume and a 26% decrease in value compared to the same month in 2024. The drop in the average price per kilogram, from $2.68 in 2024 to $2.01 in 2025, was a significant factor in this decline. read more

Chrysal is launching recyclable PP (#5 polypropylene) packaging with bio-based flower food across the Americas. The company states that this innovation demonstrates Chrysal's dedication to promoting sustainability and minimizing its impact on the environment. The use of PP sachets and bio-based flower food aligns with Chrysal's sustainability goals and reflects their commitment to eco-friendly practices. read more

Kynetec has announced the acquisition of Freshlogic, an Australian company specializing in data-driven insights and market intelligence for the horticultural and fresh food sectors. This acquisition aims to enhance Kynetec's capacity to deliver market intelligence and analytics across the food industry. read more