Royal FloraHolland (RFH) is committed to achieving a fully certified supply chain. Certification is becoming more and more crucial to consumers, governments, and the media as it demonstrates responsible cultivation of flowers and plants. RFH is therefore encouraging all growers to be transparent about their production methods. read more

The Greek harvest is fully underway, passing the halfway point, according to George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company. He stated, "As far as Greek seedless grapes are concerned, we are in the second half of the harvest in our Halkidiki, in northern Greece, vineyards. The Kavala region has just." read more

The plum season is now in its final stretch with the harvest of the flagship Angeleno variety, which is gaining prominence in Europe and overseas thanks to its good supply and long shelf life in cold storage. "We started harvesting the Angeleno last week, and we have already picked approximately read more

On September 5th, the final of the Blueberry Factory 2025 project took place in Karczmiska. It was a great opportunity to summarize the effects of the whole season and present the latest research results in the field of blueberry protection. One of the speakers was Dr. Paweł Szymczak. read more

The demand for Figs from Cosenza PDO is growing in Italy. The product, regulated for dried fruit only, however, is unable to meet the demand with adequate production. A problem linked to climate change, to crops that need to optimize yields and not to read more

The potato season in Salamanca is beginning with a delay of four to six weeks due to the heavy rains during planting. Additionally, there is a clash with other European potato productions, like French potatoes, which have experienced higher temperatures than usual, affecting their growth. read more

The extra-sweet Sambóa apple is now in its second commercial season, and production has almost doubled compared to last year, as it is becoming increasingly popular among consumers. The harvest of these apples started on August 20th with the Luiza variety, the earliest of the three that make up read more

From September 8 to 10, the annual Flowers Expo took place in Moscow. In the past, the fair attracted many Dutch exhibitors, but since the war in Ukraine, nearly all of them have stayed away. Warja Abrosimova, originally from Moscow, visited family and friends this September and decided to stop by. read more

Fairtrade products contribute to more sustainable spending, and in October buying them will be even more convenient with the "Fairtrade Weeks", the campaign in which every year large retail chains and some brands launch special initiatives to promote them. read more

Dümmen Orange has shared its achievements at the 2025 Society of American Florists (SAF) Outstanding Varieties Competition in Phoenix, Arizona. The garden rose Moon Dream+ received both Best in Class and a Blue Ribbon, while Coral Dream was awarded a Red Ribbon. Dümmen Orange's client, Green read more

As previously announced, Cpr System presented in Bologna the first sustainability report of the Group for the year 2024, prepared in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (Esre) and aligned with the guidelines of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (Csrd). read more

Asia, especially China, is our main market for cherries. The lessons we learned from the last season were valuable. The overproduction negatively impacted many exporters' outcomes and led to increased caution. Following the experience of the previous year, many growers have recognized that prioritizing quality is essential. As a result, they are no longer shipping some of their cherries." read more

French fry processors don't seem to fully utilize potato batches. In response, Dutch technology company PIP Innovations has introduced an innovative solution: the S-Blade, a smart machine that rescues imperfect French fries from being discarded. "It's quite simple," says Bart Kroef, from PIP's team. read more

The lemon campaign in Sicily is currently in a transition phase: The season for the Verdello variety has ended, and in about ten days, it will be replaced by the Primofiore variety. This information was provided by Silvia Magliocco, the Italian sales manager of the Pasam Agrumi cooperative, one of the largest lemon producers in the region. read more

Kanzi® has completed its 20th anniversary season, which featured events for both consumers and growers to celebrate two decades of growing and selling the apple variety. One of the standout events was the Nicored/Nicoter grower competition, which rewarded participants who purchased new trees. read more

Everything is ready for the presentation of Macfrut 2026 in Catania. The appointment is tomorrow at 3.30 pm at the Romano Palace Hotel in an event that can be followed in two ways: in person and through a live streaming by connecting HERE (languages available: Italian, English, and Spanish). Stay tuned for the latest updates on the 43rd edition. read more

The persimmon campaign will begin on September 20, following the pattern of previous seasons, with promising volume predictions compared to previous years and higher prices at the origin. "We anticipate regular yields and excellent quality due to favorable weather conditions and effective pest control." read more

"Forty years ago, we planted a seed. Today, we are reaping the fruits of our unwavering commitment to quality and our customers' trust. This journey fills us with pride and propels us toward the future," says Michele Volpone, president of Cooperativa Gloria, which is now celebrating its 40th. read more

Afriflora CC, a Fynbos harvesting and export company based in South Africa's Western Cape, continues to expand its range of dried and fresh products while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. The business was established over 30 years ago by the Maree family. read more

Food safety at the center of the communication campaign by Coop Alleanza 3.0, which has launched three new episodes of the podcast "Per fare un broccolo - Parola ai giurati", created, written, and produced by Show Reel Agency. The goal is to provide consumers with useful information on. read more