Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. (FCO) held its 58th Annual General Meeting and Winter Event at the Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Conference Centre on November 27, 2024. "We're happy to report that our strategy of delivering a strong speaker lineup has been successful, resulting in 95 read more

The Spanish Federation of Associations of Producers Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants (FEPEX) has today elected Cecilio as president.

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Once again, Messe Essen will be the international meeting point for the horticultural industry when IPM Essen opens its doors for the 41st time from January 28 to 31, 2025. A special highlight awaits the green retail sector in the center of the fully booked exhibition grounds: the IPM. read more

After learning that the Port Authority is processing an authorization with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for the import of Egyptian potatoes through the Port of Alicante, read more

The booths of companies offering biological solutions dedicated to protecting berry plants were increasingly popular among visitors. Among them was Biobest, which offers growers systems for monitoring based on data from specialized cameras. read more

During a chilly December day, the Poinsettia industry gathered in Cresco, Iowa for Poinsettia Variety Day. This event was attended by breeders, brokers, growers, and retailers. The number of participants and varieties showcased at the trial increases each year. This year, over 200 commercial varieties were available for review. read more

Mimo że francuski rynek bananów był bardzo dynamiczny w tym roku, czarna zgnilizna, największa zmora dla producentów bananów, stopniowo zyskuje przewagę. Pierre Monteux, dyrektor zarządzający UGPBAN, przygląda się roku 2024 oraz krótko- i średnioterminowej perspektywie sektora bananów we Francji. read more

Meet Revolution, the newest addition to the market from De Ruiter East Africa. "Revolution is a vibrant red rose that exudes energy, passion, and excitement. Its length, bud size, and especially its distinctive color and shape make it stand out," the breeder explains. Revolution has an acceptable. read more

Susan Day, the vice president of international marketing for the California Table Grape Commission and a 25-year veteran in promoting table grape exports, is retiring at the end of December. Kathleen Nave, the commission president, expressed gratitude on behalf of the industry Susan has served. read more

New Zealand-based Prevar and Canada-based Okanagan Specialty Foods (OSF) have announced a new research and development partnership. This collaboration will concentrate on advancing breeding technologies for apples and pears to meet the changing requirements of growers, consumers, and the environment worldwide. read more

Dümmen Orange has moved its cut flower carnation trial fields from Shizuoka Prefecture to Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's major carnation production regions. The trial materials used in Japan are sourced from Dümmen Orange's breeding facilities in Spain. read more

For the first time, the exotic and fragrant Lilium flower has been successfully cultivated in Bagerhat, drawing immense interest from flower enthusiasts and the general public. Every day, people from various corners, including school and college students, visit the picturesque flower field. read more

The 28,793 cubic hectometers currently stored in Spanish reservoirs exceed the 27,926 of the decade's average and the 25,940 hm3 from a year ago, according to data from the Ministry for Ecological Transition.

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Projections indicate that the total apple export volume for 2024 will be 48.42 million equivalent cartons (12.5kg equivalent cartons), representing an 11% increase compared to the previous season. Pear export volumes are expected to reach 20.06 million cartons (12.5kg equivalent cartons), marking an 8% year-on-year increase. This marks a recovery from the 2023 season, which... read more

Brazilian lime exports are facing additional challenges as they now struggle with significant shipping delays of up to 38 days. Sérgio Negrão, CEO and co-founder of the exporting company Jagrao in Brazil, stated that after enduring a prolonged and severe drought, they are now experiencing excessive rainfall. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, is pleased to announce the publication of its third Sustainability Report. This is another step forward in the company's journey towards environmental, social, and economic sustainability, confirming. read more

Sezon winogron w Peru jest w pełni rozpoczęty, a winogrona z tego kraju cieszą się wysokim uznaniem w wielu regionach na całym świecie, w tym w Ameryce Północnej i Azji. Tymczasem sezon w Chile również rozpoczął się z pozytywnym nastawieniem. Winogrona z Ameryki Południowej cieszą się dużym popytem. read more

With an annual turnover of around 120 million Euros and a total volume exceeding 78,000 tons, which represents half of the national production, the mushroom sector is very important for the Spanish region of Castile-La Mancha. However, for some months now, producing companies have been... read more

Last Friday, December 13th, the Van den Brink cold storage, sorting, and fruit-growing company in 't Goy (Houten) hosted an open afternoon for business partners and local residents. The event, which was well-attended, showcased the newly completed building that spans over 3,300 m². Significant investments were made for this project. read more

December is a time for assessments and Annatura, a company specialized in fifth-range vegetables, summarizes this 2024 as a year of 360-degree growth. read more