Banana production is still under pressure due to climate variability and plant health issues. According to new data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, bananas and other major tropical fruits generated over US$122 billion in 2024. Exporting countries like Ecuador, Colombia, read more

On December 1, 2025, the President of the Republic of Poland signed an amendment to the Plant Protection Products Act, introducing key changes regarding the trade of products intended for fumigation and the sale of plant protection products intended for professional users.

read more

The town of Serra di Fium'Orbu will soon be home to Corsica's first agrivoltaic project, on a 20-hectare plot of previously uncultivated land. The aim is to install solar panels for young vegetable growers. At the heart of the project, 7.5 hectares will be dedicated to vegetable crops, with the rest of the land used for solar panel installation. read more

Opakowanie odgrywa centralną rolę w łańcuchach dostaw eksportu w Kenii dla kwiatów, owoców i warzyw. Dla produktów kierowanych na rynki europejskie, kartony decydują o tym, czy kwiaty dotrą nietknięte, czy też świeże produkty zachowają jakość po transporcie na długie dystanse. Kenijscy producenci kartonów... read more

W całej Rosji od początku 2025 roku zostało już przywiezionych 594 300 ton mandarynek, z czego niemal połowa pochodzi z Turcji. Tylko w listopadzie do kraju przybyło 120 660 ton owoców, głównie z Turcji, Chin i Maroka. Okręg Federalny Syberyjski: Według Syberyjskiego read more

Ethiopia is potentially moving towards the next phase of modernizing its horticultural sector. With a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, the country is becoming more aware of the limitations of traditional open-field farming in the face of climate changes and market requirements. read more

For almost 30 years, the Japanese company Astra Inc. has been pushing the boundaries of automated fruit peeling. Originating as a small idea on a family farm in Fukushima, it has evolved into a prominent player in food processing technology. Their latest product, the FAP-3000, showcases their innovation. read more

Hana Florist POS aims to set a new standard for the floral retail industry. As a provider of POS systems for florists, the company is revamping its approach to collaborating with retail florists. "It's gratifying to simplify things for shops," said Murali Nethi, CEO of Hana Florist POS. "Migration has been a read more

A sudden decline in domestic air travel has disrupted the supply chain responsible for transporting flowers from southern states, primarily Karnataka, to Kolkata. This has caused the city's busy wedding season to face a shortage of fresh blooms. In addition, local flower production has been affected by heavy rainfall, leaving florists and event planners scrambling for solutions. read more

Apple rootstock that was believed to have disappeared from England has been identified in Australia and Kashmir using DNA analysis. Pomologists have confirmed that this material is a direct ancestor of several apple cultivars, such as Bramley's Seedling, Annie Elizabeth, and Newton Wonder. These research findings were recently presented. read more

Sezon miękkich owoców w Maroku właśnie się rozpoczął, dostępne są różne produkty: truskawki, maliny, borówki i jeżyny. Perspektywy marketingowe są dość zadowalające, co jest nagrodą za trudny okres sadzenia, według Sofii Rbei, dyrektora generalnego Afripick. Producent opisuje read more

Strawberry producers in the Algarve have started the winter harvest, with the first batches being sent to a Dutch supermarket chain and later to Christmas markets across Northern Europe. According to producer Luís Rocha, "it's starting to get cold there, it's starting to snow, and so they have to." read more

In the period from January to September 2025, Azerbaijan imported 7.17 tons of sweet potatoes worth US$10,380. This indicates a 72% decrease in value and an 88% decrease in volume compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by ABC.AZ citing data from the State Statistics Committee. read more

Viscon Plant Technology will transfer its spacing fork product portfolio (including all types of spacing forks and fixed forks) to Flier Systems as of 1 January 2026. This acquisition covers both the sale of new systems and the maintenance and aftercare of existing installations. read more

The vast desert plains of the Ica region in southwestern Peru have undergone a radical transformation in just a few decades. Areas that were once mostly sand and wind now feature extensive cultivation of blueberries, grapes, asparagus, and mangoes. This phenomenon is occurring in many other areas as well. read more

Carrefour Belgium will open its own stores on Sundays. Starting from January 18, all 83 Carrefour stores in Belgium, including 40 hypermarkets and 43 supermarkets, will be open on Sundays. This decision was driven by the success of Delhaize's Sunday openings and is seen as a necessary step for the Carrefour chain.Source: retaildetail.eu UK read more

Rząd Wielkiej Brytanii przedstawił plany wprowadzenia nowego podatku od nieruchomości handlowych o dużych powierzchniach jako część Budżetu Jesiennego. Kanclerz Rachel Reeves powiedziała, że ta środek będzie dotyczył obiektów handlowych o wartości ratalnej powyżej 500 000 funtów, co wpłynie na około 4 000 dużych sklepów formatu. read more

Chrysikos Memos, the general manager of the Greek fruit exporter Memos Fruits, stated that despite lower national clementine production levels, the supply for their specific company is very similar to the previous season. He noted, "This season is showing an interesting scenario. Nationally, the estimates..." read more

The egipska sezon truskawkowy jest w pełni na LuBa Fresh. "Zaczęliśmy dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle. Zazwyczaj sezon otwiera się z wysokimi cenami, ale w tym roku nie było tak. Poziom cen zaczął się od niskiego, chociaż od tamtej pory ceny wzrosły. W zeszłym tygodniu były nawet bardzo wysokie, ale

The Egyptian strawberry season is in full swing at LuBa Fresh. "We started two weeks earlier than usual. Normally, the season opens with high prices, but that was not the case this year. The price level began low, although prices have since risen. Last week they were even very high, but read more

Poinsettias now come in a rainbow of colors. Gallup & Stribling Orchids in Carpinteria may be known for its orchids, but it also offers a selection of colorful poinsettias this holiday season. These poinsettias come in shades of yellow, peach, pink, white, and red. Owner Alex Van Wingerden is happy to provide more information about them. read more