The Xiamen Tangchao Horticultural Breeding Center is getting ready for the 2024 Xiamen International Flower Trials, with the goal of showcasing top-tier flower varieties. By utilizing advanced climate control technology from Svensson, they are focused on providing high-quality seedlings and optimizing greenhouse conditions. read more

UK: Morrisons staff strike in pensions row
Approximately 1,000 Morrisons employees in West Yorkshire and Cheshire have initiated strike action due to disagreements over pensions and take-home pay. Workers at the company's warehouses in Wakefield and Northwich are participating in the industrial action, which commenced at 05:00 BST. read more

The Shareholders' Assembly of the Rome Agri-Food Center (CAR) - a company mainly owned by public capital held by the City of Rome, the Lazio Region, and the Metropolitan City of Rome - examined and approved yesterday the 2023 financial statements, which closed with a profit of 709,640 euros and an operating margin. read more

The first open day organized by "Italy Ortofrutta" titled "Ortofrutta Experience" concluded on Wednesday with great success at the headquarters of OP Eurocirce in Terracina. The event is just the first of a long series that will take place throughout Italy, with the aim of promoting and read more

The price of orange juice has seen a major increase, with a 77% rise attributed to reduced production in key areas. The main regions affected are Florida and São Paulo, which make up 85% of the global market. Brazil, which exports 99% of its production, is also impacted by this trend. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, unikalna misja handlowa zorganizowana przez Projekt Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa Narodów Zjednoczonych (FAO) i Europejski Bank Odbudowy i Rozwoju (EBRD) dla eksporterów z Maroka i Egiptu do Uzbekistanu w dniach 21-22 maja 2023 roku, okazała się być dużym sukcesem. read more

SDF is launching Stockflow, a solution that allows growers to effortlessly manage both plants and stock items. "It transforms the way you manage your warehouse or distribution site," the team says. "Whether it's supplied from internal locations at one nursery or collected centrally from." read more

A new partnership between the University of Essex and a prominent onion supplier, Stourgarden, will involve researchers attempting to grow the vegetable using non-traditional soil-based methods... inside a bright pink shipping container. Professor Tracy Lawson from Essex's School of Life Sciences will be leading this initiative. read more

On May 13th, the International Working Group on Downy Mildew in Spinach (IWGP) announced the classification of a new race of spinach downy mildew: Peronospora effusa (Pe:20) through a press release (click here to read it). read more

The success of Macfrut, as evidenced by the record number of attendees and supported by participants' comments, confirms how important it still is for the entire supply chain to meet in person, to network (and do business), share, discuss, and delve into all the relevant topics. read more

South Africa's display of proteas and fynbos at the Chelsea Flower Show in London received significant praise for its design and presentation. The prestigious international flower show, organized by the Royal Horticultural Society, attracts thousands of visitors from around the world annually. read more

The general trend observed in many markets worldwide is a decrease in tomato prices. This is primarily attributed to reduced consumer demand alongside increased supply. Even in Italy, a country renowned for its high tomato consumption, demand has remained stagnant. As a result, prices have significantly dropped in recent times. read more

Merve Akyol, export specialist for Turkish produce exporter TEO Export, stated that the season for Turkish apples has been exceptionally successful, with sales reaching a very high level. She mentioned, "This year, the Turkish apple season has been very good. Our sales were very fast, to the point where we couldn't even keep up." read more

Dutch Flower Group (DFG) will be using the Flori Footprint Tool developed by Greenhouse Sustainability to gain a reliable overview of the environmental impact of its products. This will enable DFG to adhere to the recently established FloriPEFCR standardized method and document the environmental impact accurately. read more

Over six decades ago, a young woman from the UK made a life-changing decision to move to Maine and follow her heart. Today, the business her late husband established thrives. While Beth Hutchings may not be the mayor of Eddington, she certainly reigns in her own domain within the town. read more

The analyses of the Agroterper Fruit and Vegetable Monitor for the category of the month, in May, focused on melons, undoubtedly one of the key products during the summer period. A first examination of the basic data reveals several points of interest, starting from the average price increase. read more

Zjednoczone Królestwo zgodziło się kontynuować import produktów rolnych z Mołdawii na swoje rynki bez kwot taryfowych przez kolejne pięć lat. Ta decyzja została podjęta po podpisaniu protokołu zmieniającego Umowę o Strategicznym Partnerstwie, Handlu i Współpracy między Mołdawią. read more

Efficient irrigation is crucial in modern agriculture, particularly in drought-prone regions such as southern Europe. Here, a significant decrease in water supply has challenged the sustainability of traditionally water-intensive crops. In Spain, the Region of Valencia is the top citrus producer. read more

The estimates for the upcoming European peach and nectarine season foresee a production of 2.7 million tons, which is a 5% increase compared to last year and a 10% increase compared to the average of 2018-2022. The data on the European harvest forecast were presented in... read more

Mina Antony, CEO of E2M, reports that the Egyptian onion season is advancing smoothly with a steady demand. Following a 6-month export ban, the campaign commenced in early April with ample quantities. "Demand continues to be strong, and the campaign is moving forward without any issues. The extended ban on Egyptian onion…" read more