In less than a decade, China has transformed from an emerging player to the world's primary center for blueberry production. This growth was fueled by significant investment, genetic research, increasing domestic demand, and a vertically integrated production model that links genetics, cultivation, read more

The ornamental sector in Almeria continues to lead in the cultivation of the Christmas season plant, the poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima. According to the latest data from Plantaespana, out of the nearly 10 million poinsettias produced in Spain, a significant number of units are grown in the province of Almeria. read more

On Friday, November 7th, an institutional visit of the Minister of MASAF Hon. Francesco Lollobrigida took place at the Agroalimentare Center in Verona. The main purpose of the visit was to assess the progress of the project funded primarily by the PNRR funds. read more

SecondBloom, in partnership with M. Davis Group, will oversee the full liquidation of Bowery Farming's $70 million vertical farming facility in Locust Grove, Georgia. The 200,000 square foot operation is one of the biggest vertical farming liquidations in the history of the industry, showcasing. read more

Early in the morning, in the heart of the countryside near Ravenna, among the orderly rows of a Pink Lady® apple orchard, Faenza transformed into a grand celebration that involved approximately 150 families from all over Italy who came to experience a rare event: picking apples in the field. read more

"2025 won't be remembered as extraordinary, but we can still categorise it as a decent, almost good campaign," reports Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige, when talking about the apple auctions that ended last week. "Some varieties, such as Fuji and Golden, recorded a price read more

"The season is just starting, so we're assessing the market situation. We see good interest in Belgian apples and pears," says Marc Evrard, Commercial Director at Belgian Fruit Valley (BFV), which focuses on Belgian top fruit exports. "The harvests for both apples and pears were excellent, with." read more

Latin America and the Caribbean are the largest exporting region for bananas, accounting for around 80 percent of global exports¹. Among these countries, Ecuador stands out as the largest producer, generating roughly 285 million 40-lb. boxes of bananas for export. This figure significantly exceeds the read more

The Institute of Flowers (IOF) celebrated its first anniversary with a sold-out event at Killeen Castle, bringing together florists, suppliers, educators, and industry leaders from all over Ireland for a training session. Established in 2024, the IOF has rapidly become a prominent professional organization in the field. read more

As the autumn-winter campaigns progress, at Coop Sole's home, it is already time for planning. The cooperative in Parete (Caserta) has indeed started planning the 2026 strawberry season, with transplantations just completed and an expanding cultivated area. read more

The sezon 2024/2025 jest rekordowym okresem dla hiszpańskiego eksportu ogórków pod względem obrotu oraz wartości, według danych zebranych przez Hortoinfo od Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) dla kodu TARIC 0707. Między 1 września 2024 r. a 31 sierpnia 2025 r. Hiszpania wyeksportowała 785,65 miliona kilogramów ogórków. Średnia read more

The strawberry planting work in the greenhouses of the Ilia and Achaia regions has been completed this year with minimal problems, leaving producers relieved. In previous years, they were often forced to carry out extensive replanting around this time. read more

During the International Plant Fair (IPM) 2026 in Essen, Germany, the Show Your Colours Award will be presented once again. This award is aimed at IPM exhibitors with woody plants and perennials. Exhibitors can submit plants and/or concepts for consideration. The organizer, Messe Essen, read more

"I wish to express, on behalf of the Strawberry Committee of Basilicata PGI, the deepest gratitude to all those who have made this extraordinary achievement possible: farmers, producer organizations, institutions, technicians, research centers and researchers, professionals who have" read more

The European Union's citrus imports at the beginning of the 2025-2026 season present a varied scenario across different categories, as per the latest Eurostat Comext data as of November 5, 2025. Some types of citrus started the season with higher volumes compared to the previous year, while others saw lower early volumes. Orange imports into the EU read more

The dragon fruit market has faced challenges this year. Red-fleshed dragon fruit sellers reported that prices for various batches harvested between September and October were typically between ¥1.6–2.8 (US$0.22–0.38) per kilogram, which is the lowest recorded in recent years. Industry insiders suggest that the market is under pressure. read more

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is continuing its global outreach efforts after participating in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. At the event, the company met with distributors and trade partners to assess market developments and future prospects. CEO Jason Te Brake stated that the event attracted over 1,500 visitors. read more

"Od początku listopada rozpoczęliśmy marketing Naveline, bardzo popularnej odmiany cytryny. Wiosną wreszcie mieliśmy wystarczającą ilość wody potrzebną naszym plantacjom cytrusowym po latach suszy, co skutkowało mniejszymi ilościami, ale większymi rozmiarami" - raportuje Semmy Fisicaro, prezes sycylijskiej Opi. read more

The global pineapple market is experiencing high demand and limited supply. In Panama, production is ongoing, but economic and climate-related challenges have led to a reduction in the number of active producers. Alessandro Pataro, CEO of Ananas Panama SA, has stated that the country is working towards solidifying its position in a lucrative niche by... read more

Belgium: OKay Supermarkets Welcome Bon'Ap Shop-In-Shops

Belgian grocery retailer Colruyt has announced that four former Comarkt stores in East and West Flanders will reopen as OKay supermarkets, each featuring a new Bon'Ap department. This 'shop-in-shop' concept launched in Machelen (Zulte) on 5 read more