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The Maltby nursery and farm, Flower World, has been involved in legal disputes with Snohomish County for the past five years regarding acquiring permits – and there seems to be no resolution in sight. The main issue in the conflict is whether Flower World is classified as an agricultural or retail operation. read more

IFTEX 2026 opened its doors today at the Visa Oshwal Centre in Nairobi, bringing together growers, breeders, suppliers, and buyers from across the global floriculture industry. The atmosphere on the show floor was positive, with exhibitors reporting good visitor numbers and strong interest from… read more

Berries Paradise, a Mexican company that sells blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, aims to finish this season with 10.6 to 10.7 million boxes, up from 6.8 million last season. "Next season, the company expects to reach 14.5 million boxes, representing approximately 37% growth compared to the previous season." read more

TSW 2027, the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair, will take place on January 14-15, 2027, in Kielce, Poland. The event brings together companies from across the horticultural sector, including fruit and vegetable producers, distributors, technology suppliers, and service providers. The organisers... read more

Roses Forever, duńskie rodzinne przedsiębiorstwo hodowlane róż, otrzymało prestiżową nagrodę Grand Prix de la Rose we Francji za swoją odmianę rośliny okrywowej Re-union Rose Plant'n'Relax, znaną w Danii jako Genforenings Rose. Nagroda została wręczona w Paryżu, gdzie hodowca i właściciel Rosa. read more

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced the appointment of Dr. Chen Lichtenstein as its new President and Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of current President and CEO Eli Glickman on April 15, 2026. The appointment will take effect on July 1, 2026, when Dr. Lichtenstein. read more

The Egyptian watermelon season started a few weeks ago, and now the export campaign is picking up momentum as Egyptian exporters aim to expand their presence in the global market. Walid Sallam from Suez Canal Trade & Agricultural Development Company provides an overview of the company's initial efforts. read more

In Maasdijk, located in the Westland region of the Netherlands, spray chrysanthemum grower Ruud van Wijk is striving towards implementing a fully biological growing system. As a member of the growers' cooperative Vannova, he has been gradually introducing changes to decrease his dependence on chemical crop protection products. read more

Technical challenges in detecting defects in strawberries have been a longstanding source of frustration in automating quality control, says Dr. Sivam Krish of GoMicro. His company is working on an AI-driven platform to spot bruising and spoilage earlier in the supply chain. read more

The Pompidou-Metz museum in France has filed a criminal complaint after the banana used in Maurizio Cattelan's artwork "Comedian" was removed from display. Museum staff discovered on Saturday that the banana, which is taped to a wall as part of the installation, was missing. The museum said it read more

Food loss in South Africa's fruit sector is affecting both domestic supply chains and exports to Europe, with cold-chain disruptions, transport delays, and port congestion reducing fruit quality and shelf life during export. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, South Africa loses around. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

The Republic of Moldova produces approximately 23,000 tons of walnuts in shells annually from around 18,000 hectares of orchards. According to sector data presented at a conference commemorating 20 years of activity of the Nut Growers Association of the Republic of Moldova, the country ranks 11th. read more

Lankhaar has announced the planned acquisition of the Dümmen Orange production farm in Tanzania, Fides Tanzania. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed later this year. All current activities will continue unchanged, including the trusted operations. read more

Prices for locally grown strawberries in Ukraine have been declining for the second consecutive week, according to analysts at the EastFruit project. The main reason behind this trend is, above all, a rapid increase in supply from the southern regions of the country. Meanwhile, producers are... read more

Harvest House received the keys to its new pepper packing center in De Lier on May 19. The new building supports the cooperative's growth ambitions and aligns with the aspirations of its pepper growers. Standing at 31 meters high, the building is a distinctive landmark along the A20 and serves as read more

After a record year of exports in 2025, South Africa is expected to have even more citrus available for export this year, around 555,000 tons. While Europe continues to be the primary market, the Middle East also typically represents a significant portion of South African citrus exports. The ongoing conflict and logistical issues may impact export activities in the region. read more

Nowa Zelandia: Foodstuffs North Island mówi, że konkurencja spożywcza nadal ewoluuje po opublikowaniu Rocznego Raportu Spożywczego. FSNI poinformowało: "Foodstuffs North Island (FSNI), lokalna spółdzielnia stojąca za sklepami New World, PAK'nSAVE i Four Square, twierdzi, że najnowszy Rocznego Raport Spożywczy odzwierciedla" read more