During his state visit to Singapore, South Korean President Jae-myung Lee attended an orchid naming ceremony at the Singapore Government Building on March 2, where he named a type of tropical orchid in the Vanda genus as "Vanda Lee Jae Myung Kim Hea Kyung." read more

The first Inspire strawberries of the new season were harvested last week. One of the growers in the collective picked the first fruit of 2026 from the plants. Other Inspire growers will follow in the coming weeks. With the first harvest, the season has officially begun. According to those. read more

After the first small quantities were harvested at the end of January, the greenhouse lettuce season on the island of Reichenau really took off in the second half of February. "We have already completed our first small-scale campaigns in food retail, but from week 10 onwards, there will be... read more

Competition in the Spanish food market, both inside and outside the home, has been on the rise in recent months. The horeca sector, comprising bars and restaurants, is experiencing a decline, while modern retail chains such as Mercadona and Lidl are driving growth in 2025. These two chains are leading the way in the market. read more

W rozmowach z innymi odwiedzającymi na niedawnych targach Gulfood 2026, wyraźnie było widać pojawienie się orzechów pekan na globalnym rynku gastronomicznym - powiedział RP Campher, ekonomista rolny z Południowoafrykańskiego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Orzechów Pekan. Więcej rynków obecnie poszukuje tego produktu. W tej chwili, południowoafrykańskie orzechy pekan. read more

A rice farming village in this city is slowly transforming idle lots into a thriving agro-tourism flower farm to attract more visitors and generate income, local officials announced on Tuesday. Barangay 30 Suyo has launched its agro-tourism flower farm near the village hall, which was developed by village officials. read more

The strawberry campaign in Spain is proceeding at a slow pace, and for the Italian market, it is a signal to monitor carefully. What is happening in Huelva, as reported by FruitToday and ValenciaFruits, a central hub for the European berry supply, has an impact on commercial balances. read more

Exports from Colombia in January totaled US$4.25 billion, marking a 12.6 percent increase compared to the same month in 2025, according to data from the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). This growth is attributed to various sectors, including agricultural products. read more

Kuwait has implemented a temporary ban on the export of all types of food products and established fixed selling prices as part of efforts to safeguard consumers and stabilize the local market. The initiative was announced by Kuwait's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Osama Boodai. read more

Table grapes in Spain are currently going through a significant period of growth, fueled by innovation in different grape varieties and a stronger emphasis on positioning them as a convenient and healthy food option. Companies like El Ciruelo, Moyca, and Grupo Paloma, based in Murcia, are leading the way in showcasing the development of table grapes, changing consumption patterns, increasing export opportunities, and future projections. read more

Researchers at Embrapa have, for the first time in Brazil, sequenced the genome of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cyclaminis (Focy), the fungus that causes fusarium wilt in cyclamen. This scientific breakthrough enhances disease control strategies for a pathogen that compromised more than... read more

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has launched iReefer, a container monitoring system for reefer cargo. The solution allows customers to track and monitor temperature-controlled shipments in real time. With iReefer, customers can access information on position, temperature, humidity, and other relevant data. read more

Plant variety protection is essential for encouraging breeders to innovate. It also ensures the sustainable development of the horticulture industry. The Netherlands has long been a global leader in the flower sector. This is due to its vast industry scale, efficient market mechanisms, advanced... read more

Kyrgyz agricultural products, especially frozen fruits and vegetables, are experiencing increasing demand in the European market, as stated by Tilek Zhumaliev, Deputy Director of the Kyrgyz Export Center. European buyers, including companies from Germany, have shown interest in sliced and... read more

A Kochi-based entrepreneur has developed a model that allows consumers to lease Alphonso mango trees and secure ownership over the harvest. The concept emerged after demand from neighbors for export-quality mangoes sourced during trips between Kerala and Bengaluru. The venture, Rent a Tree, read more

The Netherlands and China continue to be the primary suppliers of imported flowers to the Urals, as reported by the press service of the Ural Customs Administration. In February 2026, customs officials cleared over 8 million imported flowers. Since the beginning of the year, over 670 tonnes of flowers have been imported. read more

Natura Nuova, now named Futura S.p.A., has received a significant recognition for its concrete commitment to environmental sustainability: the company has been awarded two prizes for Ecodesign 2025 by CONAI (National Packaging Consortium), an initiative that values the. read more

Chiranjeevi A R, CEO of Scion Agricos, mentioned that the supply of apple stocks in India has been moderate due to recent arrivals, especially of Polish Royal Gala and other red varieties from specific European countries and Iran. He also noted that Polish apples are currently in high demand as their shipments were already on the way. read more

"The biggest challenge in opening new markets is not demand," says Berries Australia CEO Rachel Mackenzie. "The primary challenge is overcoming phytosanitary trade barriers." For Australia's berry industry, that reality has made last year's breakthrough into Vietnam — the first protocol market. read more

The production of flowers in Russia has been steadily increasing over the past five years, rising from around 347 million stems to approximately 454.8 million stems in 2025. The percentage of domestically grown flowers in retail sales has also seen an increase, climbing from 14% in 2019 to 22-25% in 2025. Within the premium rose segment, Russian... read more