According to BMTI's elaborations on the surveys carried out in the wholesale markets of the Italmercati network, once again this year, purchases dedicated to Valentine's Day evening have led to changes in the prices of the products most frequently purchased for the occasion. In particular, it is
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Spanish exports of live flowers and plants from January to November 2023 were up 2% compared to the same period in 2022, standing at 579.4 million euros and imports were up 1%, totalling 321.7 million euros.

Spanish flower and live plant exports from January to November 2023 were up 2% compared to the same period in 2022, standing at 579.4 million euros and imports were up 1%, totalling 321.7 million euros. read more

In a significant gathering set for March in Lima, Peru, the XXIX International Blueberry Seminar will convene, spotlighting the Peruvian blueberry sector's resilience and innovation amidst climatic adversities. The event, scheduled for March 20 and 21 at the Lima Convention Center, will draw
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La Unió Llauradora criticises the interprofessional Ailimpo and the Ministry of Agriculture

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A select group of attendees extended their first day's experience of Fruit Logistica in Berlin by a few hours. In Hall 3.2, the Holland Fresh Group Pavilion celebrated its 25th anniversary. What started with a handful of companies has, by 2024, grown to a record number of 156 participating
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Today, it is not uncommon to find LED lights inside horticultural greenhouses. From the very beginning, these lights have been at the forefront of the transformation of fruit and vegetable cultivation, providing precise control over lighting conditions. But the use of LED lights is becoming increasingly
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Unexpectedly development in the regional onion market of Central Asia has been brought to our attention recently. EastFruit analysts were trying to find out why onions are so cheap in Tajikistan, despite the fact that in neighboring Uzbekistan the market has revived, and export shipments are
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Growers and members of the horticulture industry can register now and save with early bird rates for Hort Connections 2024. Attracting upward of 3,500 delegates as Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture event, Hort Connections 2024, will be held from 3-5 June 2024 at the Melbourne
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While the Spanish region of Andalusia has recorded an overall decline in its citrus production, in the Campo de Gibraltar region, "the decrease hasn't been as bad as in provinces such as Seville or Cordoba" thanks to the water from the Guadiaro River, says Antonio Carreras, from the San Martín
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The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea has caused tremendous hardship for Egyptian citrus exporters. Not only has it cut them off from their markets in Asia, but it has also led to a fall in prices in European markets. Kareem Al-Shorbagy, Managing Director of Al-Kareem in Egypt, takes stock of the
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Weather adversities have significantly impacted New Zealand's avocado industry this season, with NZ Avocados projecting a downturn in export volumes by over a million trays, estimating about 4.4 million trays in total, of which 1.4 million are destined for overseas markets. Despite the current
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'We will return to demonstrate in Brussels on 26 February and as many times as necessary until we have obtained comprehensive answers to the needs that Italian and European farmers have'. This was announced by the President of Coldiretti, Ettore Prandini, at the end of a
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As new green varietals continue to expand the grape market year over year, black grapes have become a rarer sight on retail shelves due to their decreasing demand from buyers. As breeders aim to maximize returns and predict demands, black grape focus has been on a downward trajectory, Dirk
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In Malta, local farmers are grappling with a substantial income disparity, earning roughly €2,700 less per hectare than their Italian counterparts, as highlighted by Peter Agius, a PN candidate. This gap is largely attributed to the allocation of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidies,
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Red-colored fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and cherries are popular leading up to Valentine’s Day. Berry company Driscoll’s came up with the idea to offer a heart-shaped raspberry clamshell to contribute to a healthy Day of Love. The clamshell was re-introduced to the US and Canadian
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Researchers (affiliated with the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus alliance), three Moroccan academic institutions, agriculture and horticulture companies, and governments from both countries are cooperating in order to sustain the Moroccan horticulture sector. A visit to Rabat and a Moroccan mission in The
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With two months to go before the start of the Egyptian grape harvest, it is becoming clearer which volumes and quality can be expected. Grape production consultant Salem Ghonim shares his thoughts on the development phase. read more

In 2024, production of Cosmic Crisp® apples is rising fast with an availability of 14,000 tonnes, the apple will see its quantities triple on the European markets. The upward trajectory will continue with the next harvest, where the goal is to exceed 40,000 tonnes. read more

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not recommend to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade that the current Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) be replaced by a UK equivalent when it expires on 25 April 2024. read more

The comments of the exhibiting companies present at Fruit Logistica with the collective exhibition Italy The Beauty of Quality, which Cso Italy has been organising for many years in cooperation with Fruitimprese, are largely positive. The strong institutional presence is good read more