Growers are accustomed to unpredictability, and 2025 is expected to bring more of it. States like Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee have recently faced heavy rains and flooding, while the United States' departure from the latest La Niña weather pattern adds to the uncertainty. read more

From 10 to 12 April 2025, the Shanghai New International Expo Centre will be the meeting point for the green sector in Asia and beyond. Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai is now in its 27th edition. As an international partner, Messe Essen is supporting the organizer, the China Flower... read more

Syria has exported over 270,000 tons of fruits and vegetables to neighboring countries in the past two months. This development signifies a rise in regional trade and economic activity after years of stagnation caused by conflict and political isolation. According to Mohammad al-Akkad, head of the read more

Demand is reported to be slightly subdued this week, likely due to warmer weather. However, with Easter approaching, demand is expected to increase. Growers are currently busy with groundwork and plantings, taking advantage of the excellent weather conditions this week. Plantings are ahead of schedule. read more

In the second half of the importing season, the grape supply from Peru and Chile has been exceeding demand, which is a significant change from the first half when demand far outstripped supply. "Stocks have exceeded the capacities of cold storage facilities. This has caused an issue with. read more

Dulcis™ success at the 2025 Mediastars Awards, among the most important events in the advertising, design, and digital world in Italy. The website of the sweet green kiwi, created by Linxs, the creative agency of the Pubblisole group, has won four prestigious awards. read more

In the agricultural hub of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Khuliso Madima oversees a fruit and cash crop operation, merging technology with traditional farming. Madima cultivates litchis and mangoes, distributing them across South Africa. Her farm, a family legacy known as Rembander Agribusiness, was. read more

Truong An Food has received the first shipment of new season brown onions from New Zealand for the Vietnamese market. "We are excited about the excellent quality of the early onions in the 2025 season. We are now prepared to deliver to all retailers and Horeca establishments. The initial shipment has arrived in Vietnam." read more

The prices of strawberries available in Polish supermarkets show that there is an increasing amount of imported fruit on the market. This is also evidenced by the growing size of packaging - without any problem we can buy these fruits in punnets of 500, and even 900 grams. Soon on the market. read more

The 2025 First Edition of the NielsenIQ Fast Moving Consumer Goods Guide provides a detailed snapshot of the Modern Distribution in Italy, with a total turnover of 132.1 billion euros, divided among hypermarkets (24.8%), supermarkets (41.7%), discount stores (23.8%), and convenience stores (9.6%). read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy, według analityków EastFruit, światowy rynek cytryn doświadczył znaczącego wzrostu cen, spowodowanego ograniczeniami w eksporcie oraz rosnącym popytem. Szczególnie decyzja Turcji o zatrzymaniu eksportu cytryn miała głęboki wpływ na międzynarodowe ceny. read more

Division Q, responsible for leading and implementing sustainable innovations at Koppert Cress, has announced two strategic investments in Skytree, a leading Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology provider for greenhouse horticulture and other industries. This includes a direct investment in the company. read more

In a move to bolster the floriculture industry and support sustainable livelihoods in the Kashmir Valley, Mr. Shakeel ur Rehman (IAS), Director of Floriculture in Kashmir, organized an interactive session with floriculture growers and entrepreneurs at the Malis Training School in Rajbagh. read more

Dzisiaj przypada ostatni dzień trzydniowej wystawy Flora Expo w Astanie, Kazachstan, która w tym roku zwiększyła swoją skalę, zgromadzając ponad 200 wystawców. Oprócz uczestników z krajów takich jak Rosja, Kenia, Ekwador i Kazachstan, silna delegacja holenderska również jest obecna. Bart van Kester z read more

At Marc Geerts' strawberry farm in Verrebroek, Flanders, preparations are in full swing for the start of the new strawberry season. "In just over two weeks, we expect to begin, and we're satisfied with how everything looks so far. Especially now that everything is blooming nicely, the sunny. read more

The first Moroccan watermelons have been appearing on the local market for some time now, but the full season is expected to begin in 10-15 days, as stated by Moroccan exporter Ahmed Bouljid. Bouljid also mentioned that "this season will be different from the past few seasons, with a significant increase in volume." read more

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok, along with Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong, visited Naepo Farm in Yesan, South Chungcheong Province. The purpose of this visit was to assess the apple production conditions during the flowering season. read more

The Australian apple and pear industry has published its 2025-30 Industry Strategy, which outlines priorities aimed at promoting sustainable growth, profitability, and resilience. Developed by the industry body APAL, the strategy builds upon the groundwork laid in 2018 and addresses the ongoing challenges that the industry faces. read more

Efficiency is the key to success for growers. Especially in North America, where greenhouses often host hundreds of different crops, streamlined cultivation is essential. One of the plants that stands out for its ease of cultivation and stunning floral performance is Joybera – the Gerbera jamesonii. read more

In a recent article by Alfonso Bendi (click here), it has emerged clearly that yellow kiwi is among the favorite fruits of Generation Z - composed of those born between the mid-1990s and 2010. A clear success that we wanted to delve into together with Federico Milanese. read more