Warmer weather conditions this spring have influenced the growth of melon and watermelon crops in Spain's primary producing areas, leading to a season with a greater number of large-sized fruits compared to previous years. Despite a challenging beginning, the commercial outlook has significantly improved. read more

Visitors to Florensis during FlowerTrials can witness the convergence of the company's most recent plant genetics and concepts. In this special anniversary year celebrating 85 years of Florensis, the collection is showcased in a vibrant, open environment, alongside clients and collaborators. read more

Gavita International will showcase its newest horticultural lighting solutions at GreenTech Amsterdam 2026, highlighting modular LED technology and integrated lighting control. Visitors are welcome to visit the Agrolux booth (01.225) to witness the systems in action. Gavita International is headquartered in. read more

Bangladesh's fruit exports reached a record US$123.02 million during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025/26, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). This total exceeded the US$67.51 million recorded for the entire fiscal year 2024/25, marking an increase of over 82%. read more

The world's largest international floriculture marketplace is opening its doors to Armenian flower producers, connecting them with buyers across Europe and beyond. The announcement was made by Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen in a post on X. The Dutch foreign minister said that the read more

Cora Seeds carries out a research program entirely developed in Italy, conducted in the main productive areas of the country. The goal is to select varieties capable of combining high quality, significant yields, fewer agricultural inputs, and increasing adaptability to the conditions. read more

"While we typically begin harvesting the first Prime and Starlight grapes in mid-June, it appears that we will start 10 or even 12 days later this year. The delay is attributed to the unusually cool and even cold winter we experienced. The following grapes, Superior, will likely be available towards the end of the first..." read more

Dutch Phalaenopsis breeder and propagator Anthura is shifting its focus from exploration to the concrete application and scale-up of daylight-free cultivation. In collaboration with chain partners and technology developers, the company is working towards a fully controlled growing environment for... read more

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has urged the UK government to prioritize addressing potential disruptions to the country's food system, pointing out risks such as fuel shortages, cyber attacks, extreme weather, border delays, and international conflicts. Phil Pluck, chief executive of the read more

Belgium: Labor laws prevent plans for Sunday openings at Aldi. The Federal Public Service for Employment has sided with the unions: Aldi employees are not allowed to work on Sunday afternoons, except in specific exceptional circumstances. Source: retaildetail.eu UK: Competition watchdog seeks input on read more

To defeat gangmastering, repression alone is not enough: concrete tools are needed to provide legal transportation and accommodation for workers, as well as reduce bureaucracy, in order to eliminate the black market. CIA-Agricoltori Italiani also calls for the elimination of the "click day" system and a reform of the... read more

Cameroon's banana exports reached 14,690 tons in May 2026, up from 14,477 tons in the same month last year, as reported by the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This 1.5 per cent year-on-year increase, equivalent to 213 tons, was driven by higher… read more

India exported over 1,000 tons of mangoes on passenger flights between March and May 2026, including varieties such as Alphonso and Kesar, to international destinations like London, New York, Frankfurt, and Dubai. Air India reported transporting more than 3,300 tons... read more

The organizations representing France's main field crop sectors - wheat, corn, beetroot, and potatoes - have responded to the National Assembly's adoption of the proposed law aimed at lowering cadmium thresholds in phosphate fertilizers. On June 3rd, French MPs passed the bill "to protect French read more

This week, Bayer took part in the Citrus Forum in Valencia, where it presented its strategy to address significant challenges in the sector caused by increasing pest pressures such as South African cotonet, citrus cotonet, California red louse, red spider mite, and South African thrips. The company emphasized its commitment to finding solutions to these challenges. read more

After spring frosts affected several fruit-producing countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Czechia, Hungary, and Ukraine, concerns have grown over fruit availability in the new season. Moldova was also exposed to low temperatures in spring, but the overall fruit crop is not as severely impacted. read more

The agriculture and horticulture sectors in India are merging more and more around technology, infrastructure, and market access. This trend has led to the expansion of HortiConnect India into a broader platform that includes both industries. After the success of HortiConnect India 2025, the... read more

On the tunnel plantation of the 'Enrosadira' variety, where harvest is set to begin in the coming days, Justyna Wasiak from Sumi Agro company and the host of the Malinowe Factory project, Dr. Paweł Krawiec, summarized the most important actions taken in the current season. read more

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced plans to close its production facility in Broekhuizenvorst, the Netherlands, in order to align its global supply chain footprint with changing market conditions and as part of its broader efforts to improve operational excellence. "These actions are part of our commitment to" read more

Ukrainian producers are being pressured to lower prices for the current batches of tomatoes, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Daily monitoring data shows that the beginning of large-scale sales of tomatoes from summer greenhouses has caused a drop in prices throughout the country. read more