Star® Roses and Plants has announced that four of its top-performing roses have won awards from The American Rose Trials for Sustainability® (A.R.T.S.) program. A.R.T.S. identifies the most sustainable, hardy, pest-resistant, and beautiful rose cultivars for use in American landscapes. read more

The Foundation for Fresh Produce, the philanthropic partner of The International Fresh Produce Association, has recently announced a new partnership with software developer JPMA. This partnership will establish The Foundation's Have A Plant® campaign as the primary produce partner for a new "Fruit & Veggie Hub" within the organization. read more

Healthy snacking was transformed into a flavorful experience with Euro Company's Nut's Amore spreads. From May 19th to 20th in Amsterdam, the Italian company participated in PLMA, an international trade show focused on private label products. At Stand 8F75, Euro Company showcased two new flavors. read more

The sixth edition of the Morocco Tomato Conference took place on May 21 in Agadir. The event brought together key players in the Moroccan tomato industry to discuss pressing issues shaping the 2025–2026 season and the sector as a whole. According to Siham Zahidi of Green Smile, the event's read more

At P. Solleveld in Maasdijk, most customers have now switched to Dutch greenhouse vegetables. "Towards Easter, everything was expensive. Very little was available from Spain because of the bad weather there. Dutch products were also not yet available in large quantities at that time. Prices for read more

In 2026, Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport established a new record for Mother's Day flower exports by handling around 24,800 metric tons of flowers between April 16 and May 6. This figure marks a 16% increase from the 21,300 metric tons exported during the previous year's Mother's Day season. read more

Three months into the conflict impacting Gulf shipping routes, freight markets continue to show uneven performance across different trade lanes, types of cargo, and regions. Reefer and air freight are still experiencing high costs. Routes that are directly connected to the Gulf region are significantly disrupted, while those between Asia and Europe are also affected. read more

On April 24th, in a quiet ceremony, a Dutch tree found a new home in the Vatican Gardens: a Liriodendron tulipifera, better known as the tulip tree, was planted as a living symbol of sustainability, friendship, cooperation, and forty years of Dutch flowers at the Vatican during Easter. The idea of read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will start in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

What started as a small propagation nursery supplying conifers and open field plants to municipalities in the Netherlands has, over more than fifty years, developed into a modern, full-range growing operation. Van der Peijl Tuinplanten, based in Zundert in the Dutch province of North Brabant, is read more

The Italian melon has made a qualitative leap but has not yet translated this progress into a real structural growth in volumes. The domestic market holds more in value than in quantity, is strongly influenced by the weather, and continues to demand good, consistent products. read more

Alberto Guerra is the new president of Valfrutta Fresco, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in premium 100% Italian fruits and vegetables, with a strong focus on product innovation and enhancing the supply chain. read more

EU and Mexican leaders met in Mexico City on 22 May for the eighth EU-Mexico summit, where both sides advanced trade and cooperation discussions alongside the signing of the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement and the Interim Agreement on Trade. The summit brought together António Costa, read more

Mycorrhizal Applications has announced the nationwide launch of Magic Gardener, a new line of plant health products for gardeners and plant enthusiasts. Designed specifically for garden centers, this collection brings professional-grade biological tools to the retail shelf. read more

The global banana industry is still experiencing challenges due to increasing logistics and production costs, weather-related disruptions, and ongoing supply chain issues. In various exporting countries, producers are also struggling with labor shortages, higher fuel and fertilizer prices, and. read more

Sezon 2025/26 stał się punktem zwrotnym dla odmiany mandarynek Valley Gold, nie tylko ze względu na wzrost obszaru upraw i woluminu, ale także ze względu na strategiczne znaczenie okna handlowego. "Valley Gold wykazało niezwykłą odporność w roku z dużymi opadami deszczu. read more

In April 2026, Georgia exported 1,100 tonnes of hazelnuts valued at $11 million. This represented a 7% increase in export volume compared to April of the previous year, equivalent to 70.1 tonnes. The export value also saw a significant rise of 45%, amounting to a $3.4 million increase. Over recent years, both the export volumes and prices of Georgian hazelnuts have been on the rise. read more

The Sardinian watermelon campaign is picking up momentum with encouraging signs on the quality front and a strong push for varietal innovation. Leading the way is the Agricultural Cooperative Campidanese with the brand L’Orto di Eleonora, focusing on identity and premium references such as Gavina. read more

Efoi-European Federation of Olive Industry is born, the new European federation of table olives promoted by Assom for Italy, Pemete for Greece, and Asemesa for Spain. The new organization, based in Rome, was officially presented at Palazzo della Valle, headquarters of read more

The new 2026 marketing campaign for the Dolce Passione watermelon is launching, already available in retail outlets in Italy and abroad, as well as in some markets in major European and international cities. The Dolce Passione Consortium, which brings together Cico-Mazzoni, read more