The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has announced that the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2026 will open for entries on Sunday, 1 February 2026. The competition is open to entrants across the UK and Ireland who are under the age of 30 on 31 July 2026. It offers participants the opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge in… read more

W 2025 roku Irak zajął drugie miejsce pod względem importu tureckich świeżych owoców i warzyw, zanotowując wzrost o 114% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, według danych Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Świeżych Owoców i Warzyw z obszaru Morza Śródziemnego. Przewodniczący stowarzyszenia, Ferhat Gorus, powiedział, że Turcja... read more

The Rojo Brillante persimmon season is coming to an end for the second-grade cooperative Anecoop, the largest producer and operator working with this fruit in Spain, accounting for around 50% of the country's total volume. This marks the conclusion of a generally positive season, with lower production than usual. read more

In a novel combination of space travel and agriculture, a batch of valuable rose seeds from Henan Province in central China has returned from a voyage to the outer edges of space, representing a new milestone in the country's space breeding program. The seeds, originating from the renowned rose-growing area of Nanyang, were... read more

India's blueberry market is now relying more on domestic supply as imports from Peru and Chile have dropped to nearly zero, according to Karan Parashar, Director of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. Parashar mentioned that Peru has already completed 80% of its production, with only limited fruit left from mountain farms. Chile, on the other hand, primarily exports most of its berries to Europe. read more

At a fully packed auction hall in Herongen, Germany, Veiling Rhein-Maas presented its 'Customer of the Year 2026' and 'Supplier of the Year 2026' awards. The two Veiling Rhein-Maas Awards were the highlight of this year's Customer and Supplier Day, with digitalization being the central theme. read more

For the third time as an exhibitor at SIVAL, Sofruileg presented a very positive assessment of the 2026 edition in Angers. The company, which specializes in varietal innovation, found that the event fully met its objectives in terms of visibility and establishing contacts with producers. It was a successful experience for them. read more

Sales of Cypriot potatoes have not progressed satisfactorily this season, as they are only now being finalized. Mr. Lampros Koutsoudis, the owner of the Cypriot trading company Lampros Koutsoudis Ltd., describes the situation as follows: "In the third week of January, approximately 15-20% of the local read more

The analysis published a few days ago on apples in the national modern Distribution (click here to learn more) has highlighted how, behind the apparent stability of the sector, very different strategies are hidden among the various retailers. In this second part of the study, read more

"The bad weather that has hit Sicily in the last week and the sudden drop in temperatures are having a very clear impact on the markets." These are the words of Eugenio Celeste, co-owner of the company Verde Sud, active in the Vittoria Fruit and Vegetable Market (Ragusa). read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, carrot prices are on the rise in the domestic market of Ukraine. Market participants have observed a decrease in the overall supply of root vegetables from local producers. read more

The horticulture sector in Kenya exported goods worth US$195.6 million between July and September 2025. The Netherlands maintained its position as the top destination, indicating ongoing demand from Europe for Kenyan flowers, vegetables, and fruits during the third quarter. The Netherlands accounted for read more

Consumption of fresh fruits among children in Europe is still low, with only 42.5% of children aged six to nine eating fresh fruit daily, as reported by the World Health Organization. At the same time, there is a growing concern about weight-related health issues. WHO data indicates that around 160 million children... read more

The Kochi airport is positioning itself as a key cargo hub in southern India, bolstered by its access to sea and rail connections. The airport operator, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), celebrated 25 years of cargo operations this year and is exploring opportunities to enhance its logistics capacity and infrastructure. read more

Preparations were being made and logistics closely monitored late last week in anticipation of the storm that affected large parts of the U.S. over the weekend. "It appears that in many areas along the I-95 corridor, stretching from the Carolinas up north to Massachusetts and Maine, there will be..." read more

The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, has incorporated 46 workers from Mauritania into its member companies. The workers are already in the province and have joined the current strawberry campaign as part of a circular migration pilot project developed. read more

W 2025 roku Gruzja znacząco zwiększyła eksport ziemniaków, dostarczając łącznie 83 264,5 ton na rynki międzynarodowe, według danych Narodowej Służby Statystycznej Gruzji. Wartość eksportu wyniosła 27,5 miliona dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 2,4-krotność w porównaniu z rokiem 2024. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, Poly-clip System will showcase its net-pak® packaging concept in collaboration with the Somi net clipping machine. The system is marketed as an industrially compostable net packaging solution for fruits, vegetables, pulses, and other produce, offering a combination of packaging benefits. read more

The first hearings of the Committee of Inquiry into Manufacturers' and Distributors' Margins began on December 17th. Established at the end of October upon the initiative of Antoinette Guhl, a senator from Paris (ecologist), the committee is expected to finish its work by May 2026 at the latest. Its goal is to scrutinize the margins of manufacturers and distributors. read more

The parliament of the Church of England is scheduled to vote next month on a motion urging its places of worship to ban floral foam and other non-biodegradable products in an effort to promote greater environmental sustainability. The proposed change specifically focuses on floral foam, a material commonly used in... read more