The Society of American Florists (SAF) is currently open for nominations for its yearly industry awards and applications for the American Academy of Floriculture (AAF), which honors professionals in the floral industry who have shown remarkable leadership, innovation, and service that has had a lasting influence. The deadline is... read more

The 2026 season at strawberry plantations can be considered as started. In one of the plots where the "Strawberry Inspirations" project is being implemented, the first spring inspection of the plants was carried out. Its purpose was to assess the winter survival of the plantation and identify the most important actions needed. read more

Sezon meksykańskich mango w firmie Aztec Fruits zaraz się rozpocznie. "Oczekujemy, że pierwsze przesyłki mango odmiany Ataulfo rozpoczniemy w przyszłym tygodniu. Naszym celem jest, aby pierwsza dostawa trafiła do Europy przed końcem miesiąca" - mówi Rodolfo Meza z grupy eksportowej, która ma biuro sprzedaży w Leuven, w Belgii. read more

The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) is employing focused social media tactics throughout Europe to promote avocado consumption and boost market demand. The organization runs specialized social media channels in Spain, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy. read more

Pink Lady® is growing not only in volume (+5%), but in all key indicators according to the Brand Barometer Italy (December 2025 vs February/March 2024): from awareness (67%, +8 points in less than 2 years), to reputation (8.0/10 improving), to value for money (7.6/10 growing). read more

Over the past month, Delhi NCR was filled with color as thousands of tulips blossomed throughout the city, from Shanti Path to the lawns of Rashtrapati Bhavan, attracting crowds eager to see the tulip festival. However, anyone visiting these gardens now is likely to notice significantly fewer blooms. read more

The 2025/2026 brassica export season in Spain is currently underway, with lower production and shortages expected in the coming weeks due to constant rains during much of the winter. On a commercial level, Spanish exporters have faced higher costs and unusually low market conditions so far. read more

A delegation from the Port of Itajaí in Brazil held a meeting on Tuesday (10) at the Port of Gioia Tauro in Calabria, Italy, to discuss export opportunities for bananas produced in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina in the European market. Brazilian and Italian authorities, as well as representatives from both ports, were present. read more

Cabbage growers in the Yenişehir district of Bursa, Turkey, are facing losses as a result of large quantities of unsold cabbage remaining in the fields. Despite cabbages being sold in city markets in Bursa for 50 to 70 lira (US$1.52–US$2.13) per head, growers are reporting limited demand in the production areas. read more

Prices are generally rising for fruits and vegetables. There are high volumes of strawberries, especially Lucanian varieties like Sabrosa and Inspire; Campania production is also increasing. There is also high availability of fava beans, as their commercialization has started. The strong demand for apples is driving prices up. read more

For a year now, RAAD (Inter-)national has been operating with its own office in South Africa. "We came up with this structure two years ago, started it more than a year ago, and it has turned out to be a success," says John van Wijk, who has been supporting entrepreneurs internationally. read more

Zapotrzebowanie zagraniczne na ananasy z Beninu osiągnęło roczny szczyt. W tym roku przypadło to na bardziej korzystne warunki pogodowe, co przyczyniło się do lepszej jakości owoców, oraz na trwające wysiłki mające na celu zmodernizowanie przemysłu. Edouard Choubiyi, prezydent Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Ananasów z Beninu, dostarcza. read more

Konflikt na Bliskim Wschodzie i zamknięcie Cieśniny Ormuz, strategicznego szlaku handlowego dla światowego handlu, powodują poważne zakłócenia w przepływach handlowych. W rezultacie wiele dostaw żywności uległo zatrzymaniu, jak ma to miejsce w przypadku francuskich jabłek. Ponad 250 kontenerów, czyli około read more

Planasa hosted the second edition of the Meet & Greet Field Day on March 10 at its R&D center in Cartaya (Huelva), reinforcing this event as a key gathering point for the main players in the international soft fruit industry. The event attracted approximately 260 attendees from 12 countries. read more

New Zealand's Prevar is forecasting a successful season for PIQA® Red, with a projected 15 per cent increase in crop volumes compared to last year, amounting to an extra 230,000 kilograms. As it enters the second year of its updated brand identity, PIQA Red is continuing to grow across. read more

In week 9, the decline in sales volume of fresh produce at imposed weight continues, as recorded in previous weeks, while the growth in the average mix price supports the values. All channels are experiencing a decrease, with only the supermarket approaching break-even. read more

During the 14th International Blueberry Conference in Ożarów Mazowiecki, one of the most frequently discussed topics was the protection of plantations. One of the major challenges in recent years has been the issue of the spotted wing drosophila. As emphasized by Tomasz Gasparski from Bayer, this problem read more

Fully branded packs of Little Joya® apples will be available nationwide in Tesco Extra and Superstores this Spring, offering a reliable crunch and naturally sweet flavor for lunchboxes all over the country. To mark the nationwide Tesco launch, Little Joya is introducing a limited-edition... read more

Ukraine has significant potential to expand processing not only in grains, oilseeds, and industrial crops but also in the fruit, berry, and vegetable sector. This segment could provide the country with additional competitive advantages and create higher added value, as reported by EastFruit, citing SEEDS. read more

Azienda Agricola Fratelli Facchini, a historical business in the province of Bari with over 40 years of experience, is now being run by its third generation. It specialises in protected crops and stands out for having pioneered the introduction of hydroponic cultivation some thirty years ago. read more