Valentine's Day is just around the corner, traditionally a time when the demand for strawberries skyrockets. However, due to severe weather in Spain and Portugal, prices for Belgian and Dutch strawberries are also rapidly increasing. "We always observe a significant price surge, but the inconsistent quality from read more

In Europe, volume growth remains modest, while opportunities are concentrated in higher value-added categories, such as small fruits and tropical fruits. What will make a difference is the ability to ensure consistent quality, offer a coherent product range, and provide a satisfying consumer experience. read more

Naukowcy z Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station w Stanach Zjednoczonych testują system oparty na dronach, który ma na celu zmierzenie gęstości kwiatów w programach hodowli jeżyn. Dla hodowców białe i różowe kwiaty są wskaźnikiem produktywności, ale ręczne liczenie jest czasochłonne i może prowadzić do read more

Singapore: Grab announces its fourth quarter and 2025 results with first full year net profit. Grab Holdings Limited reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ending on December 31, 2025: Q4 2025 revenue increased by 19% year-over-year to $906 million. Q4 2025 on-demand Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) grew by 21% year-over-year to... read more

Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale welcomes the temporary authorization granted by the Ministry of Health for the use of the phytosanitary product DORMEX on kiwi crops in the Southern regions of Italy. read more

The organic production sector in Spain states that it does not oppose imports from Mercosur countries as part of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, but emphasizes the importance of ensuring reciprocity in market access. Álvaro Barrera, president of Ecovalia, mentioned that organic products entering the European Union must adhere to certain standards. read more

In times of consumer's shift towards plant-based products, where taste cannot stand without the other side of the coin, health, even love and passion must conform to well-being and fitness. And Valentine's Day lends itself to unique fruit gifts, where fruits take center stage. read more

The cyclone Harry does not represent a past event for Sicilian citrus farming, but rather a source of ongoing critical issues. From the eastern coast of Sicily to the citrus groves in the Catania Plain, the assessment of damages is proving to be particularly heavy. read more

Are leafy greens becoming the new gold in the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market? Considering the buzz surrounding them at Indoor Ag-Con, the answer is a resounding yes. However, the entire CEA industry is also grappling with the repercussions of past mistakes, particularly in this crop, and new developments are emerging. read more

The plantation operator Sipef, based in Schoten, Antwerp, achieved record financial results last year, driven by strong performance in its established plantations and advantageous sales prices. The company has a global presence, operating in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Ivory Coast. read more

The suspense is over: the first South African stonefruit have arrived in China, with Delecta opening the field with late cultivar yellow and white flesh nectarines. "When we got word that the final approval had been signed and South Africa could now officially send stonefruit to China, we made read more

The Vittoria countryside, in the province of Ragusa, last Thursday, February 5th, hosted a strategic Open Day for the tomato sector. At the center of the event, organized by BASF | Nunhems and Euroagri, the cherry tomato Daivion F1 was showcased. The variety is presented as a response. read more

"Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, był to sezon jabłek obfitujący w rzeczywiste punkty krytyczne, ale także sezon, który dowiódł, jak ważna jest dobra organizacja. Tutaj, w północnej Mołdawii, w okolicach naszych sadów i pakowania w Corlăteni, rok zaczął się od stresu spowodowanego wiosennymi przymrozkami. Ich wpływ różnił się w zależności od sadu." read more

Flower Farmers in Bahong, Philippines, are currently busy preparing their flower products for the upcoming Valentine's Day celebration. Bahong is renowned as the Rose Capital of the Philippines, with roses being the most sought-after flower during the Valentine's season. Local farmers are anticipating read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI expresses deep concern about the entry into the European market, and in particular the Italian market, of oranges from Egypt containing residues of pesticides banned in Italy. The news, reported by the Alert System, is causing alarm within the Consortium. read more

Nowa sezon marketingowy dla orzechów włoskich z Kalifornii rozpoczął się pozytywnie, z większym zbiorami niż początkowo zakładano i lepszymi wynikami niż w ubiegłym roku, jak twierdzi Jens Borchert z PALM Nuts & More. "Zbiory są większe niż pierwotnie szacowano i dlatego lepsze niż w zeszłym roku." read more

On Tuesday, February 10, the Marketing Committee of Assomela met, during which the member producers discussed the market trends of the past month and the meetings held in Berlin during the Fruit Logistica fair. read more

Planasa reports that the popularity of its Blue Maldiva variety is growing in various regions around the world. read more

9 February 2026, the Omsk regional office of Russia's plant health authority detected western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in a consignment of 5,600 chrysanthemum cuttings imported from China via Kazakhstan. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of viable specimens. read more

Acknowledging the significance of reducing emissions in international trade, Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM Cargo, and The Elite Flower conducted their largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) operation to date in Latin America. This initiative resulted in a reduction of approximately 300 tonnes of CO₂e associated with the transportation of over 495 tonnes of goods. read more