Massachusetts is expecting an average cranberry crop after facing challenges with rain during the growing season. This follows a forecast from the National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) in August, which predicted that Massachusetts would harvest around 1.75 million barrels of cranberries, a slight decrease from previous expectations. read more

It has been 3 years since the Kara® strawberry first appeared on the French market, and 2025 marks its inaugural major production season. This is a significant year for the variety, indicating a growing interest in the French market for this strawberry. This promising new club variety hails from Italy. read more

A banana breeding consortium has made a significant advancement in ensuring the future of one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world, with a number of disease-resistant varieties now moving into pre-commercial trials. The Musa Breeding Company (MBC) has utilized traditional, non-GMO breeding techniques to identify read more

Od wprowadzenia nowego systemu celnego w Europie 14 października, port w Algeciras doświadcza opóźnień i zatorów w procesie odprawy celnej produktów rolnych. W opinii wielu marokańskich eksporterów jagód, traktowanie marokańskich jagód w tym porcie wykracza poza. read more

The future of squash now moves on a dual track: on one hand, the service product, which continues to gain popularity among Italians looking for practical and fast solutions, pushing Gdo to expand assortments, especially in the advanced range. read more

Zimbabwe has earned US$2.5 million from flower exports in the nine months leading up to September, as the Government aims to boost the floriculture industry to US$16 million by 2030. This marks a four percent increase from last year's earnings of US$2.4 million. Statistics from the Zimbabwe National… read more

Floriexpo has appointed Kevin Prill, Manager of Floral at The GIANT Company and the recent recipient of the Floral Marketer of the Year award, to its Advisory Board. Kevin boasts over two decades of high-volume retail and procurement experience, which has been further validated by his industry-wide recognition. read more

Waltson Chips started as a passion project by grower and trader Joost Debeuckelaere to turn his own potatoes into artisanal crisps. The brand has now expanded to multiple European markets. Recently, Waltson Chips bags can even be found in the air as part of a new partnership. read more

Bimi, the tender hybrid brassica that is less fibrous and sweeter than broccoli, is the result of a natural cross developed in Japan by the Sakata Seed Company over twenty years ago. The formulation is obtained through the crossbreeding of broccoli and kailan, making it extremely. read more

Ahold Delhaize ogłosił mianowanie Xaviera Piesvaux na stanowisko Dyrektora Krajowego RumuniiAhold Delhaize ogłosił, że od 1 stycznia 2026 roku Xavier Piesvaux został mianowany Dyrektorem Krajowym Rumunii, podlegając bezpośrednio Claude'owi Sarrailh, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia. Xavier, który będzie read more

As of Friday, January 2, 2026, Royal FloraHolland will permanently discontinue the reusable flower box Fc510. As the company announced last May, the main reason for this decision is the high cost, which is partly attributed to its limited seasonal use. Customers will have access to several alternative packaging options. read more

DP World has launched a new shipping route connecting Morocco, the UK, and Europe. The first vessel under the DP World Atlas service arrived at the Port of Agadir on 17 November. The M/V BF Carp unloaded over 400 new reefer containers as part of its inaugural voyage. read more

Artificial Intelligence is destined to revolutionize the way Italians choose and purchase products, both in physical stores and on digital platforms. This is what emerges from the research conducted and will be presented at the "Forum della Distribuzione Moderna 2025 - Il retail." read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras frescas españolas a Alemania y Francia, hasta agosto, se mantuvieron estables en 2.4 y 1.5 millones de toneladas, respectivamente. Las exportaciones a los terceros y cuartos mercados de destino más grandes, el Reino Unido y los Países Bajos, disminuyeron en un 2% y un 5%, respectivamente, pero los valores aumentaron en todos.

Exports of Spanish fresh fruits and vegetables to Germany and France, up to August, remained stable at 2.4 and 1.5 million tons, respectively. Exports to the third- and fourth-largest destination markets, the UK and the Netherlands, declined by 2% and 5%, respectively, but values increased across all. read more

Ukrainian growers report that garlic seed material reacts differently when moved between climatic zones. According to Serhiy Parashchenko, founder of LLC Pure Product, planting garlic from warm regions in colder areas can reduce output. He noted that the reverse scenario often works better. read more

Morocco's Nador West Med Port may open ahead of schedule, as Equipment and Water Minister Nizar Baraka announced during a budget presentation that the port is fully prepared. He mentioned that operations could commence by the end of 2026, which is earlier than the initial target of 2027. The government is now focusing on efforts to ensure a smooth launch. read more

Floriexpo has appointed Kevin Prill, Manager of Floral at The GIANT Company and recent recipient of the Floral Marketer of the Year award, to its Advisory Board. Kevin brings over two decades of high-volume retail and procurement experience, which has been recently recognized by the industry. read more

P.L. Light Systems, a North American horticultural lighting manufacturer serving growers since 1981, has announced the hiring of Joey Viegas as Regional Sales Manager for the Central and Western United States. He will be based in Texas. Joey will play a key role on the regional sales team with a read more

Over the past two decades, Peru has firmly established itself as a major player in global agriculture. It now ranks among the world's top exporters of products such as asparagus, blueberries, avocados, and table grapes. This rapid growth has made agricultural exports the country's second-largest source of income. read more

Dutch and Belgian growers have had a very busy pear harvest season. The warm and stable weather meant that pears had to be picked quickly to prevent them from becoming overripe. "It was all hands on deck for a while. You only have about 10 days to harvest everything at the perfect time. That extra week makes a huge difference." read more