The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the award of up to $4.7 million to Partners of the Americas, a private nonprofit organization that promotes decent work and acceptable working conditions in Latin America. This funding aims to enhance compliance with international labor standards in Ecuador's banana and cut flower industries. read more

The Canadian bell pepper season is starting. "The supply is similar to last year, and we anticipate that Canadian bell peppers—especially those from Ontario—will be abundant throughout April," says Ray Mastronardi, vice president of sales for DelFrescoPure®. read more

On March 28, Royal FloraHolland announced that starting from January 1, 2026, the majority of its members and suppliers will be certified in accordance with the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI basket of standards), with the goal of achieving full FSI certification. read more

The agronomist of the Greek strawberry exporter Labidino SA, Alexandros Polydoropoulos, reports that the current strawberry season in Greece has been more successful compared to the previous year. He states, "The Greek strawberry season has been quite satisfying. The demand is higher than last year, and the entire strawberry sector in." read more

Vog Products has added a special product to its range: Apple Mousse with pieces. It consists of high-quality steam-cooked apple pieces combined with apple mousse or pulp to create a "ready-to-use" product for a wide range of possibilities. read more

Sektor rolniczy w RPA doświadcza znacznego spadku produkcji zielonych jabłek. Według najnowszych danych, odmiany takie jak Granny Smith i Golden Delicious odnotowały odpowiednio 25% i 13% spadek produkcji między 2013 a 2022 rokiem.

The agricultural sector in South Africa is witnessing a significant decrease in green apple production. According to recent data, varieties like Granny Smith and Golden Delicious have seen a 25% and 13% drop respectively between 2013 and 2022. read more

The volume "Made in Immigritaly. Lands, Crops, Cultures" was presented at the Cnel, in the presence of government and parliament representatives, researchers, and trade unionists. It is the first report on immigrant workers in the Italian agri-food sector. Commissioned by Fai-Cisl, the research is... read more

"Calla is definitely not an easy flower to grow, it requires passion, knowledge, and patience. In China, many growers want to get immediate profits by investing minimum efforts or knowledge, but this approach doesn't work with callas," says Shurui Zhang of Kunming Caima Horticulture Co., Ltd (KCH). He and his team understand the dedication needed to successfully cultivate these delicate flowers. read more

In response to alarming reports suggesting that potatoes may be reclassified as grains in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), both members of the House Agriculture Committee, are spearheading a bipartisan effort to voice their opposition. read more

SunCandy™ Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada are entering their second year of partnership aimed at making healthy snacking enjoyable for people of all ages. Specially marked bags of SunCandy citrus, now available in stores, signify a continued dedication to promoting and encouraging healthy eating habits for children. read more

On April 11, the UK government announced the temporary removal of export tariffs for cut flowers. This move aims to facilitate and reduce the cost of trade with the UK for growers in East Africa and other regions. As a result, unlimited quantities of flowers can now be exported to the UK with a 0% tariff, regardless of their origin. read more

At Fruit Attraction, the Brazilian Association of Avocado Producers (Abacates do Brasil), led by Ronaldo Morini Ferreira, is poised to discover new opportunities for the Brazilian fruit industry. Brazil, renowned for its exceptional agricultural capabilities, enjoys a wide range of benefits... read more

On April 11, the UK government announced that it has temporarily removed export tariffs for cut flowers, with the aim of making trade with the UK easier and cheaper for growers in East Africa and beyond. Unlimited quantities of flowers can now be exported to the UK at a 0% tariff, even if they were not grown in the UK. read more

Opady deszczu w tym roku w Kalifornii pomogły zwiększyć wielkość pozostałego zbioru naveli. "Dostępność naveli w średnich i dużych rozmiarach - od 88 i większych - jest stabilna. W miarę kończenia się sezonu dla standardowych odmian naveli, późne navelki będą miały większe rozmiary i mniej małych." read more

On March 28, Royal FloraHolland announced that starting from January 1, 2026, the majority of its members and suppliers will be certified according to the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) basket of standards, with the goal of achieving full FSI compliance. read more

The 2024 edition of "The Orange Garden" dedicated to the world of childhood and a healthy diet, a word whose origin derives from the Greek "dìaita," meaning lifestyle, concluded in the first days of the week. And this is the goal that has been engaging Oranfrizer for many years. read more

LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our expertise in aeroponic technology to greenhouse growers in North America," said LettUs Grow's spokesperson. read more

The Colombian banana industry is expecting a 5% increase in export volumes during 2024 despite a decrease in hectares planted. According to Dr. Emerson Aguirre Medina, president of the Colombian Banana Growers Association (Augura), "For this year, considering the rise in exports that." read more

Terra Nova Nurseries, a world-renowned company in plant breeding, is showcasing heat- and humidity-resistant varieties with the launch of its new Echinacea Princess™ 'Bride' and the high-performing Heuchera Forever® 'Midnight' variety. Echinacea Princess 'Bride' is characterized by white, daisy-like flowers. read more

13,825 workers hired abroad have arrived in the province of Huelva since January 19, 2024, to participate in the strawberry and berry campaign. Among them, there are 339 workers from Honduras, 62 from Ecuador, 508 from Colombia, and 12,916 from Morocco, with the latter group exclusively comprising women. read more