Green Circle Growers has become the first grower in North America to implement the Automatic Growcoon Dispenser Advanced. Green Circle Growers was already using the Automatic Dispenser Basic version to dispense Growcoons as efficiently as possible. The upgrade to the Advanced line not only provided them with additional features and capabilities, but also enhanced their overall efficiency in the process. read more

Resisting for over 47 days after harvesting without losing quality: this is the achievement reached by the Argentine National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) with the new nectarine Pionero INTA - as reported on Portalfruticola.com - a variety that promises to change perspectives. read more

New garlic varieties have been introduced to South Africa from a country on a similar latitude, and the results from its trials have been exactly what they'd hoped for, says Corrie Bezuidenhout, chairperson of the South African Garlic Growers' Association. He was not directly involved with the… read more

Focus on avocado and mango, new varieties, breeding, minor fruit species of tropical and subtropical origin, organic farming, rootstocks, plant patents, new commercial strategies. These are some of the topics at the center of Plant Nursery, the trade fair dedicated to innovation. read more

Nowe dane sprzedażowe od brytyjskiej firmy Apple & Pears Ltd (BAPL) pokazują silny ruch brytyjskich jabłek przez główne sieci supermarketów w październiku 2025 roku, z wyraźnymi różnicami w wynikach sprzedaży poszczególnych detalistów. Aldi zajmuje pierwsze miejsce w rankingu, nabywając prawie 2 900 ton brytyjskich jabłek od producentów BAPL. Lidl... read more

Inside the red-brick maze of Kolkata's Hogg Market, the once-bustling flower lane is losing its sheen. Near the Simpark Mall entrance, this corridor emanated the fragrance of fresh roses, orchids, lilies, and chrysanthemums a decade ago, with customers making a beeline outside small shops to grab. read more

Whether it is cannabis or other crops, every grower experiences a continuous struggle against mold and other similar threats. Cannabis, in particular, is susceptible due to its humid growing conditions and the structure of its flowers, which provide an optimal environment for various pathogens. Fruits, vegetables, read more

Selecta One North America has announced that for the 2026 production season, twenty-five popular geranium varieties will be available through YecaFlora, a high-quality vegetative cuttings farm located in Yecapixtla, Mexico. These Selecta One Geraniums are now available for booking. read more

A significant expansion is currently taking place for a Polish soft fruit producer, as the company is expanding the acreage for both raspberries and blackberries, according to Oleh Naumenko, CEO and co-owner of the Polish soft fruit producer BigRed Berry Farm. "Our projects for raspberries and blackberries have been growing very dynamically. read more

Arie Luiten passed away at the age of 61 in his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Arie was born on November 5, 1964 in Maassluis, the Netherlands. He spent his youth in the Westland region and realized at a young age that school wasn't for him so under the guidance of. read more

Confidence among UK retailers hits a 17-year low ahead of budget announcement. British retailers have reported the most significant decline in confidence in 17 years, with sales continuing to fall. The Confederation of British Industry stated that its measure of retail sales compared to the previous year deteriorated to -32 from -27. read more

American giant IBM and retailer Auchan have entered into a partnership to deploy 50,000 intelligent pallets called 'IBM Smart Green Pallet'. Auchan, which recently announced plans to franchise its 300 French supermarkets under the Intermarché and Netto banners, is collaborating with IBM on this initiative. read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Pharr, Texas, intercepted $10,300,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed inside a shipment of lettuce. "Within a shipment of salad greens, our frontline officers read more

Banana growers in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh are facing losses due to low market prices, which have prompted some farmers to destroy their fully grown crops. The absence of buyers and the current rates not covering basic input costs are leaving farmers with months of labor and investment without any returns. read more

The cherry industry in South Africa is still growing, but the export volumes are relatively small at 0.1% of global exports in 2024, in comparison to Chile's 49%. The national cherry plantings have increased from 185 hectares in 2012 to 819 hectares in 2024. This information is based on a 2025 producer survey. read more

Pink Lady® is opening a new chapter in its story with the global communication platform "So Crunchy, So Juicy, So Cool", launching in November 2025 in 11 European countries. The new campaign marks a significant evolution: going beyond the fruit category and establishing itself as read more

"Pear sales are currently going reasonably well. There is a sufficient volume being sold, but prices this season are significantly lower than last year," says Mark Vernooij of Urfruit. "This price pressure sets the tone in the market and requires extra sharpness in the supply chain." read more

Tak jak w innych pagórkowatych i górzystych regionach północnych Włoch, w zeszły weekend spadł śnieg w Piemoncie. „W naszym regionie w prowincji Cuneo, obudziliśmy się w sobotę rano z piękną warstwą śniegu, która sięgała ponad 20 cm w dolinie. Nasze sadzenie jabłek było pokryte śniegiem" – relacjonuje. read more

For over twenty years, the High Atlas Foundation has been dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of rural communities in Morocco by assisting smallholder farmers in obtaining the tools, technology, and resources necessary for their success. Established in 2000 by former Peace Corps volunteers, this Moroccan nonprofit has expanded into read more

An important opportunity for networking to strengthen and expand commercial channels in a rapidly growing market. It is also a chance for institutional dialogue at an event of significant strategic value for a Consortium that has long been contributing to. read more