Expenses for technology, leisure time, and electricity are increasing, while those for clothing, footwear, and even food are declining, unable to drive consumption as they did in the past. This is the portrait of Italian consumption trends according to the Research Office of Confcommercio, which depicts the last thirty years. read more

Kolumbia is rozwijająca się w globalnej branży borówkowej, kształtowana przez wzrost importu, wczesne kamienie milowe eksportowe i nowe plantacje wysokogórskie wspierane przez inwestorów międzynarodowych. Bliskość kraju do Stanów Zjednoczonych, rosnące zapotrzebowanie krajowe oraz możliwość uprawy przez niemal cały rok, sprawiają, że Kolumbia jest coraz bardziej obecna w tej branży. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has officially approved the Expo 2029 Garden in Baghdad, giving Iraq the privilege of hosting its first AIPH-approved International Green Expo. The decision was made by AIPH Members on Monday, September 15, following the International... read more

Buba, an AI-powered platform, was developed during the International Potato Center's (CIP) AI-griculture Challenge Hackathon in 2024 and was announced as the winner in the Crop Improvement Science Goal category on May 23, 2025. The tool addresses bottlenecks in potato breeding by utilizing artificial intelligence... read more

Rosyjskie służby celne i organy egzekwowania prawa zgłosiły przejęcie ponad 1,5 tony kokainy ukrytej w przesyłce bananów z Ekwadoru, opisując to jako największe do tej pory przejęcie narkotyków w kraju. Federalna Służba Celna i służba bezpieczeństwa FSB poinformowały, że wartość narkotyków wynosi ponad read more

During a meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, France expressed concern about the European Commission's proposed budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2028 to 2034. According to French representatives, the planned amounts "appear to be out of sync with the Commission's vision." read more

Expanded business opportunities with Greek enterprises are being offered this year at Fruit Attraction through the collective participation of Freskon Greece. As the project manager of the mission, Mrs. Tonia Nikolaidou, points out, "This year's Freskon Greece mission to Fruit Attraction 2025 is" read more

According to the latest data released by the FAO statistical service, FAOSTAT, global fruit and vegetable production reached 1.966 billion tonnes in 2023, an increase of 1.5% compared to the previous year, as reported by the Spanish website F&H. read more

Dostawy awokado nadal są obfite i stabilne. „Mamy dobre dostawy z Meksyku” - mówi Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc., dodając, że dostępne są owoce wszystkich rozmiarów w równomiernym rozkładzie. „Obecnie Meksyk wchodzi w główny sezon na awokado”. Dobra podaż awokado to…

The avocado supply continues to be ample and steady. "We have good supply coming in from Mexico," says Peter Shore of Calavo Growers Inc., adding that fruit of all sizes is available in an even distribution. "Right now, Mexico is entering its primary avocado season." Good avocado supply is... read more

The table grape sector in Southern Africa is getting ready for the 2024/25 export season after experiencing a record crop last year. Growers in Namibia and South Africa have reported steady vineyard growth, and the harvest is set to commence in the next few weeks. Early harvesting is expected in Namibia. read more

During the 77th AIPH Annual Congress in Ghent, Belgium, members of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) re-elected Mr. Leonardo Capitanio as President and elected Mr. Jack Goossens as its new Vice-President. Leonardo Capitanio, an Italian ornamental plant grower, has read more

In 2024, Den Berk Délice constructed its initial greenhouse in Agadir, spanning 12.8 hectares. This year, they are expanding with an additional 17 hectares, increasing their Moroccan acreage to a total of 30 hectares. The Belgian greenhouse grower is currently benefitting from its global expansion efforts, with a new venture. read more

Signify is supporting CosMic Plants, a Phalaenopsis orchid grower in Ontario, Canada, in their transition from HPS lighting to LED lighting. This transition includes an expanded installation of Philips GreenPower LED toplighting. The Philips LED lighting, along with the Philips GrowWise control system, offers enhanced lighting technology for optimal plant growth. read more

The review of the protocol for the export of Italian apples to Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by Cso Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked towards achieving this result, including the Alliance of Italian Cooperatives, Assomela, and Fruitimprese. Together, they have accomplished this achievement. read more

C&S Wholesale Grocers has completed the acquisition of SpartanNash Company. The merged company now has over 30,000 employees and runs close to 60 distribution centers throughout the United States. It caters to approximately 10,000 independent retail outlets, military commissaries, and exchanges. read more

The autumn edition of the GrootGroenPlus trade fair, which will take place from October 1st to 3rd, 2025, will once again highlight the international importance of the nursery stock sector. With over 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from both domestic and international markets, GrootGroenPlus serves as a platform. read more

A rare and endangered palm in the Eden Project's Rainforest Biome has produced its first mature leaf - believed to be the largest of its kind in the UK. Lodoicea maldivica, more commonly known as coco de mer, is native to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles and is famous for its unique double coconut. read more

The heaviest peach weighs 828.5 g (1 lb 13 oz) and was cultivated by Henry Chiles (USA) in Crozet, Virginia, USA, as confirmed on 10 September 2025. The PF-27A peach was grown on Henry's family farm. He informed GWR that the weather conditions during spring and summer were ideal for the growth of this gigantic peach. read more

Frederick (Fritz) Myers II has been added to the OHP team as the FL Technical Sales Manager. Based in Ocala, Florida, Fritz is responsible for the market development and sales of OHP products, including fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators in the Greenhouse, Nursery, and... read more