The Minister of Trade and Industry of Panama, Julio Moltó, has announced that the country may resume banana exports between December and January, assuming that the reactivation process proceeds as scheduled. This projection is contingent on the successful re-establishment of operations by Chiquita Panama in Bocas del Toro. read more

The OrtoRomi project returns to schools, an educational initiative that has been successfully accompanying children and teachers in discovering the themes of healthy eating and sustainable agriculture for years. The new feature of the latest edition is the introduction of a guidance activity. read more

A few weeks after the G20 in South Africa, the national fruit and vegetable sector is questioning the opportunities that this international event could really generate. As reported by Eurofruit, it remains to be seen if the government is succeeding in translating the discussed commercial agreements into actions. read more

A flower exhibition, sales-cum-workshop on floriculture organized by Wosenro Okho was held on November 4 at Tiyi Town Hall, Wokha, attracting flower enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and horticulture professionals from the district. The event was organized to promote floriculture and showcase its potential. read more

Tomás Ferreira, the director of the Portuguese fruit exporter Granfer, mentions that the sales pace of Portuguese Rocha pears is currently determined by the pear size. He explains, "Rocha entered a market that was quite different from last year's, with high stocks of summer fruits due to the late harvest." read more

At this point, French carrot production is of high quality, with a good mix of all sizes. However, yields may need to be adjusted downwards due to various climatic events this summer. Prices are currently steady, showing a slight upward trend, but are still considerably lower than in the previous season. read more

Peru's agricultural exports reached US$9.809 billion between January and September 2025, a 21.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). The growth was driven by increased export volumes and higher prices. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has exceeded a total fleet capacity of 7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), further widening its lead over other major global container carriers. As per Alphaliner data, this milestone was achieved with the recent addition of two 16,000 TEU vessels, including the MSC Salerno from Dalian. read more

India's KF Bioplants is introducing a new dimension to garden Gerberas with its vibrant colors, natural resilience, and ease of care, according to Arnav Phadke from KF Bioplants. "Through our partnership with Holland's HilverdaFlorist, Garvinea® provides an attractive choice for gardeners and enthusiasts." read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in September show a slight year-on-year increase in value of +0.5%, accompanied by a decrease in volume of -1.4%. In September, a negative trend in consumption is confirmed, particularly in the retail sector. read more

In a playful PR stunt, Domino's Pizza carried its controversial "Pizza Waikiki", the Hawaiian pizza topped with pineapple, through the Vatican's Porta Santa, hoping to cleanse it of its "culinary sin." The symbolic walk through the Holy Door, which opens only once every 25 years, was meant to. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) continues to take the lead in supporting and sharing member knowledge on transitioning to peat-free horticulture. A recent workshop for growers, titled 'Optimising nutrition and nutrient delivery in peat-free crops', was part of HTA's technical workshop series. read more

On October 27, 2025, a government delegation from Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam, visited Westland to explore opportunities for collaboration in the horticultural sector. The visit was organized by the Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform (NVHBP), Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), and the read more

Agrivaloire has been operating in the asparagus sector for 35 years, with expertise passed down from generation to generation. Founded by Enya Vermuë's parents, who now leads the company, Agrivaloire initially established its reputation through the sale of asparagus plants before diversifying its operations. read more

Lidl Italy announces that Massimiliano Silvestri, after 24 years in the company, the last 6 of which as CEO, has resigned to pursue new personal and professional challenges. read more

Belgium is projected to be the top European producer of pears in 2025/2026, as reported by the World Apple & Pear Association. The forecasted production is 355,547 tonnes, which is a 32.17% increase from the previous year. This growth solidifies Belgium's position as the leading pear-growing region in Europe. read more

Hybrid potato breeding is changing the way new potato varieties are created and made available, providing possibilities for quicker turnover of varieties and better access to high-quality seed materials in areas where certified seeds are limited. As Hans Huistra explains, "A hybrid potato not only tastes and looks just as appealing as traditional varieties, but also offers enhanced characteristics." read more

The prices of flowers slightly decreased on Saturday, Nov. 1, All Saints' Day (Undas), at the Dangwa Flower Market in Sampaloc, Manila, as reported by Carlo Mateo on Dobol B TV. Additionally, the labor cost for creating flower arrangements is approximately P200. Despite Nov. 1 being traditionally known as the day... read more

At Sysco, supporting local farmers like De Francesco Farm is not just about supplying fresh produce, but also about enhancing communities and small businesses from their foundations. Sysco offers programs tailored to assist small farmers and artisan producers in marketing their products. read more

Wraz z przejściem z lata na zimę, FMB przesuwa swoje skupienie asortymentu z warzyw szklarniowych na warzywa plenerowe i owoce wierzbowe. Jednakże, pogoda jeszcze nie sprzyja rozwojowi rynku warzyw plenerowych. "To jest zjawisko na skalę europejską dla produktów takich jak brukselka. read more