Global geopolitical tensions are causing disruptions in petrochemical and energy markets, leading to increased instability and higher costs in ethylene supply. Particularly in regions like Asia, supply is becoming constrained and prices are on the rise. This situation is generating uncertainty for industries reliant on a consistent supply. read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, presents the main sustainability results achieved in 2025 and the new Sustainability Strategic Plan 2026-2031, confirming its leadership in the sector. read more

Danziger is inviting growers, retailers, wholesalers, buyers, and industry partners to explore the latest offerings at Flower Trials 2026, scheduled for June 9-12 in the Netherlands. This year, Danziger's exhibit will showcase new genetics, valuable grower insights, retail trends, and branded products. read more

Brooklet Farms picked its first Hass avocados of the season in March. The timing has been fairly typical overall, although seasonal conditions earlier in the year created a few challenges. "Despite that, fruit maturity and market timing have lined up reasonably well for us," said Lucy Philips. read more

A new greenhouse complex for rose production has been launched in the Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan with financing from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. The 1-hectare facility uses hydroponic technology for rose cultivation. More than 60 million soms (€620,000) were invested in the project. read more

According to the research by the Osservatorio eCommerce B2C Netcomm – School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, in 2026 online product purchases are worth around 42.6 billion euros (+6% compared to 2025), against a total value (products+services) of B2C eCommerce purchases. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 ogłosiła Imberri jako oficjalnego partnera świeżych produktów rolnych na edycję z 2026 roku. Partnerstwo zostało ogłoszone podczas spotkania AFL SEA Meet Up, które odbyło się w Bangkoku 18 maja, gromadząc przedstawicieli branży świeżych produktów rolnych z całej Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Imberri, mające siedzibę... read more

On 11 June, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through our global fresh produce and horticulture platforms, we are hosting a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the top football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

Bangkok's BITEC is bustling as AGRITECHNICA ASIA and HortEx kick off their 5th edition on May 20-22, 2026, with an energetic Thai cultural performance setting a positive tone for a region committed to advancing smarter farming practices. With the overarching theme "Farm. Farmer. Future.", the opening addresses by DLG are sure to ignite discussions on the future of agriculture. read more

The 3rd annual Plantlogic International Conference on Substrate Strawberry Technology, held in Ningbo, China, emphasized the rapid advancement of substrate-based strawberry production from a niche growing method to a globally scaled commercial production system. The invited speaker discussed... read more

May is a crucial time for plant growth and local agriculture, but shifting temperatures are posing challenges for farmers, growers, and gardeners. At Larry O'Malia's Farm & Greenhouses, customers can find a variety of products ranging from flowers to... read more

The production of pears in the region of Lleida, Spain, is about to experience one of the most complex seasons in its recent history. According to the specialized publication Fruit Today, the local agricultural sector is facing a drastic reduction in commercial volumes. read more

The first mangoes of the Senegalese season, exported on an exceptional basis before the official start of the campaign, are being shipped by Domaine Agricole du Nema to the Netherlands by sea. Aminata Dominique Diouf, the company's manager, says she expects positive results this season, set to. read more

A new greenhouse complex for rose production has been launched in the Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan with financing from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. The 1-hectare facility utilizes hydroponic technology for growing roses. Over 60 million soms (€620,000) were invested in the project. read more

In early March this year, several gerbera (barberton daisy) suppliers started using the new reusable Fc555 flower bucket. Since then, over 600,000 buckets of flowers have been introduced into the supply chain, and users are very enthusiastic about it. FM Group is one of the buyers that quickly embraced this change. read more

Result Group will showcase traceability, natural branding, product identification, and packaging automation technologies at Hort Connections 2026 at Stands 210 and 211 from June 1 to 4 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The exhibition will feature EcoMark Natural Branding, QR-enabled traceability... read more

The main agricultural organizations in Italy and Europe are taking to the streets in Strasbourg to launch a unanimous alarm: the surge in fertilizer costs (+81%) and the constraints of the Green Deal are crippling farms and threatening the food security of the entire. read more

Danziger is inviting growers, retailers, wholesalers, buyers, and industry partners to explore what's coming next at Flower Trials 2026, happening from June 9–12 in the Netherlands. This year, Danziger's exhibit will showcase new genetics, practical grower insights, retail ideas, branded products, and more. read more

Australian citrus exporter Pinnacle Fresh is getting ready for the upcoming citrus season, anticipating high eating quality despite smaller fruit sizes due to a dry growing season. Daniel Newport mentioned that the harvest has just started in the Sunraysia, Riverina, and Riverland regions, where... read more

Peaches currently offer the highest profitability among fruit crops in Ukraine, surpassing sweet cherries in terms of returns, as stated by Vladimir Voevodin, the management manager at BASF, in an interview with the industry magazine "Gardening Ukrainian Style." Voevodin also mentioned that sweet cherries currently. read more