As reported by the Qazinform News Agency, as part of the 65th International Festival of Flowers, the city of Namangan in Uzbekistan has set a world record for the highest number of flowers planted within a month. According to the official website of the Guinness World Records, more than 29.4 million plants were planted specifically for this purpose. read more

In order to dalszych wzrostów w Europie, Danziger strengthens its local sales presence by appointing Lars Winters as Sales Manager for the Netherlands & Scandinavia. Lars, based in the Netherlands, will support growers, customers, and strategic partners in the region. read more

On May 26, Poland celebrated Mother's Day, and despite the season already moving towards the end of May, the flower market remained surprisingly strong, according to Bohdan Tustanivskyi from Profiflora. With both Poland and France celebrating Mother's Day at the same time, the demand continued to support. read more

As the 2025-26 tomato season in Morocco comes to an end, Moroccan producers are once again facing the persistent problem of ToBRFV. Despite the virus being a common issue in the industry, this season has been particularly challenging for growers, as resistance in newly released varieties has failed. read more

Teagasc has published its Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2026 report, revealing that the cost of producing horticultural crops in Ireland rose by an average of 3.9 percent between January 2025 and January 2026. The report also emphasized the long-term inflation trends in the sector. read more

Beauty Line, the Kenyan floral farm and a subsidiary of the Danziger Group, will present its operational expansion and introduce its new supply program, Beauty Line Direct, at the upcoming IFTEX exhibition. With over twenty years of history in the Lake Naivasha region, Beauty Line 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

Picota cherry producers in Spain's Jerte Valley are forecasting higher volumes and improved quality for the 2026 season following favorable winter and spring weather conditions. According to the Valle del Jerte Cooperative Association, production of cherries and Picotas is expected to reach read more

Dla eksporterów róż, jakość to to, co trafia na rynek. Prawdziwe zaufanie zaczyna się w szklarni, dzięki skutecznej prewencji i jasnym dowodom na to, że kontrole działają. Po prostu stwierdzenie, że monitorowanie szkodników jest wdrożone, nie wystarcza. Klienci, inspektorzy i członkowie zespołu chcą dowodów na to, że ryzyko jest minimalizowane. read more

Artificial intelligence is increasingly entering the operational heart of the fruit and vegetable distribution sector. The American company Albertsons Companies has announced the launch of a proprietary quality inspection system based on AI – as reported by Grocery Dive – intended for fresh products. read more

Ukraine is still adjusting its agricultural sector to meet European Union standards while striving to keep domestic producers competitive. Meeting EU regulations is also helping Ukrainian agricultural products gain access to more export markets. Taras Vysotsky stated this. read more

Sources in Poland's apple juice sector anticipate a decrease in apple production during the 2026/27 season due to late-April frosts in the country's primary growing areas. Market participants, as reported by Expana, are uncertain about the extent of the damage because of conflicting information regarding the bloom stages. read more

Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España announced its forecast for the 2026 stone fruit crop at Europêch, held last week at the Interprunus fair in Lleida, where the main EU producing countries, Italy, France, Greece, and Spain, share their annual production estimates. The organization announced... read more

The first Greek watermelons were unloaded at Fruta Rosa International this week. "These Samanta watermelons have arrived at an excellent time. Due to the hot weather, demand is extremely high," says Henk Rozema. "Because of the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, transport capacity from Morocco is read more

The Dutch startup Thermal Compost Systems has started validating its technology for extracting heat from the composting process. The trial is being supported by a validation voucher from the HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC) in the Netherlands. read more

Hapag-Lloyd AG has announced changes to its Executive Board, with Dr. Maximilian Rothkopf scheduled to step down as Chief Operating Officer (COO) by mutual agreement on June 30, 2026. He will continue to work with the company in an advisory capacity for a transitional period to facilitate the handover process. read more

Kenya's floriculture industry is showing renewed resilience and global competitiveness in the face of increasing geopolitical, freight, and sustainability challenges. Organizers have announced a record-breaking edition of the upcoming International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2026, marking the 13th edition. 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

After the great success of the first TV program dedicated to the Italiamo line, Lidl is debuting the second phase of the prestigious collaboration with Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo. Starting at the end of May, the spotlight of the integrated media campaign is focused on the best. read more

Chrysal Africa has announced the introduction of Gatten 5 EC to the Kenyan floriculture market during this year's IFTEX 2026. Gatten 5 EC is a powdery mildew fungicide for roses containing the active ingredient Flutianil (FRAC U13). The product introduces a completely new FRAC group into spray. read more