Najnowsze burze, które nawiedziły region Andaluzji w Hiszpanii, spowodowały ponad 10 000 incydentów i zmusiły ponad 11 000 mieszkańców Andaluzji do opuszczenia swoich domów. Są również doniesienia o "stratach w wysokości milionów dolarów i uszkodzeniach infrastruktury dotykających głównych sektorów gospodarki". read more

Mycotal, a biological insecticide containing Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6, has recently received official registration in Germany. It is specifically approved in Germany for controlling whiteflies in protected crops. Germany is the latest country to approve this product, following registrations in Hungary. read more

"Obrona europejskich pomidorów to obrona Europy." With this clear message, a group of European tomato growers launched their joint manifesto last week at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. They also called on the European Union to adopt a fairer and more consistent trade policy, in line with the. read more

Ceny kukurydzy i fasoli szparagowej na Florydzie wzmacniają się po niedawnym mrozie w stanie. „Plony na Florydzie zostały poważnie uszkodzone przez mróz, więc podaż obu produktów będzie bardzo ograniczona do czasu około kwietnia. Będzie kilkuotygodniowa przerwa w dostawie” - mówi Robert Reesor z. read more

Egyptian strawberries are having a great season, with a significant rise in production resulting in stable prices. However, exporters are facing challenges due to competition and higher transportation costs. Moustafa Shaalan, the sales manager at Green Tiba, expressed concerns about these difficulties. read more

The eighth edition of the Fruit and Salad School games will kick off on February 10th in Basilicata. read more

Morocco has become the fastest-growing tomato supplier to the German market over the past 20 years, according to UN data. Moroccan tomato exports to Germany increased from 12,710 tons in 2005 to 74,890 tons in 2024, representing a growth of 489 percent. read more

The new chapter of the communication campaign "But go to Conad!" dedicated to the supply chain and traceability of products "Quality Path" has been on air since Sunday, February 8th. This is an exclusive Conad project that ensures control of fresh products from origin to points of sale. read more

Spain: Hiperber revenue grew 7% in FY 2025, amid store expansion
Supermarket chain Hiperber reported a revenue of €235.1 million for the 2025 financial year, showing a 6.88% increase compared to the previous year and a 5.77% growth in like-for-like sales. The chain continued to invest in its assisted-service sections, such as the read more

Fairtrade International has raised the minimum wage requirement for workers at over 70 certified flower farms in Africa, while also urging stakeholders in the supply chain to offer more competitive prices for flowers. The floor wage is the lowest wage that a worker can be paid. read more

Sezon sprzedaży białego szparaga oficjalnie rozpoczął się ponownie w Teboza, największym producencie szparagów w Holandii. "W zeszłym tygodniu zebraliśmy już niewielkie ilości, ale od dziś nasi klienci również mogą się nimi cieszyć," mówi Will Teeuwen. Popyt na ten wysokiej jakości produkt jest duży, według niego. read more

Interflora Australia has launched a Valentine's Day campaign with bold, modern, headline-led creative aimed at connecting with today's flower-buying audience. The updated campaign features the iconic gold logo, the traditional red rose, and a fresh, contemporary visual identity. read more

La Unió Llauradora has requested the Spanish Government to urge the EU to establish limits on annual fresh citrus imports and citrus for industry from Mercosur countries at 239,000 tons and 499,000 tons, respectively, in case the EU-Mercosur agreement is ratified. They are also advocating for a 15% corrective tariff. read more

On Valentine's Day, hundreds of thousands of Dutch people buy bouquets of flowers for someone they love. Flower growers also feel that love: every day, they are dedicated to growing the most beautiful flowers. As part of the Flower Love campaign, which began on February 9th, Royal FloraHolland is showcasing growers and their efforts. read more

Poland remains one of the leading global producers of highbush blueberries and continues to host the annual International Blueberry Conference. The 14th edition of the conference is scheduled to take place on 5-6 March 2026. With over 13,000 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, Poland is the largest blueberry producer. read more

UNITEC develops and provides technology for handling, sorting, quality selection, and packaging of fruits, tree nuts, and fresh vegetables. The company operates worldwide and has over 100 years of experience in post-harvest technology. In global fruit supply chains, precise quality. read more

"'Under construction' is how Fruvo's bright red new apple was announced at Fruit Logistica last week," Martijn Vogelaar said. He is well aware that new apple varieties are being introduced at a rapid pace. "But we see this one as very promising because it is an apple that can be grown with minimal impact." read more

Temperature fluctuations during transport pose a significant risk to the quality of flowers, especially for delicate varieties. In the Netherlands, Holex Flower has collaborated with Inter Fresh Concepts to develop innovative methods for safeguarding flowers from fluctuations in temperature, such as cold and heat. This collaboration has led to the development of new solutions for this issue. read more

Pink Lady® further consolidates its brand strategy and announces a partnership with GCDS, an established Italian brand in the new luxury sector. The agreement gives rise to "Apple Crush", a special and contemporary project that fits into the brand's evolution path. read more

The grocery technology company Instacart has announced its first nationwide exclusive partnership with the floral company 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. Through this collaboration, customers across the United States can now order fresh bouquets and gifts from 1-800-Flowers.com directly through the Instacart App. read more