During the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney, water scarcity was a major topic of discussion in a panel titled "How can the industry respond to water pressure?". This session brought together insights from production, research, and technology, emphasizing the urgency of the issue. read more

British Berry Growers (BBG) ogłosiło nominację Ali Capper na nową przewodniczącą, która rozpocznie proces wdrażania w lipcu 2026 roku, a oficjalnie objęcie stanowiska nastąpi w listopadzie 2026 roku. Ali zastąpi Nicka Marstona, obecnego przewodniczącego BBG, który ogłosił swoją planowaną emeryturę wcześniej w tym roku. read more

W obliczu trwającego konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie, jaka jest ostatnia sytuacja dotycząca wpływu na światowe przesyłki owoców? "Od ostatniego tygodnia sytuacja ogólnie pozostaje stabilna. Nie zanotowaliśmy poważnych zakłóceń w przesyłkach, ale zdecydowanie panuje wyższy poziom czujności w całej branży" – powiedział Juan Gonzalez. read more

"When flower shops closed during the pandemic, supermarkets became practically the only place to buy flowers. That's when a new need began to emerge: buying flowers for yourself, for your home," says Bohdan Tustanivskyi, CEO of Profiflora, a company specializing in flower deliveries to retail. read more

Consumer expectations in the global food markets are changing, with sustainability, traceability, and production standards playing a more significant role in purchasing decisions, especially in Europe. Costa Rica is enhancing its agricultural export strategy by integrating sustainability credentials with. read more

Wzrastające taryfy za prąd i niestabilne dostawy energii zwiększają konieczność skupienia się na efektywności energetycznej w operacjach przechowywania warzyw na Ukrainie, zgodnie z informacjami przekazanymi przez branżę podczas konferencji "Rentowne Przedsiębiorstwo Rolnicze do 2026: Strategie. Innowacje. Inwestycje". Andriy Marushchak powiedział: read more

Active in the Milan area since 1979, Tigros is now a well-established player in the distribution sector, with 86 supermarkets. One of the aspects that distinguishes it the most is the attention to in-store communication, especially in the fruit and vegetable department, where over the years various concepts have been developed. read more

Starting from March 30, the Fruit and Salad School Games will return to Puglia, then move back to schools in Campania, and arrive in Sicily on April 13. read more

Very high prices for tomatoes: datterini tomatoes have exceeded €6.00/kg and piccadilly tomatoes €4.00/kg. The scarcity of Sicilian produce, due to weather damage, also affects zucchinis, which have seen price hikes. Similarly, fennel prices have also risen due to the climatic damages. read more

Poland has introduced new regulations regarding the supervision and use of plant varieties, following an amendment adopted on November 7, 2025, and published in the Journal of Laws shortly thereafter. Key provisions, such as sales controls on plant protection products, have become effective as of November 6th. read more

Pięć tygodni po zbiorze swoich pierwszych truskawek, Vincent Chaban - plantator truskawek na 17 hektarach w Fruits Rouges du Confluent w Lot-et-Garonne - robi bilans obecnego sezonu. Wzrost wolumenu stracił na impetach z powodu niedawnego spadku temperatury. "Zaczęliśmy na zbliżonym poziomie. read more

Uzbekistan and Italy have reached agreements on the employment of seasonal workers in the agricultural sector after a meeting held in Tashkent. The negotiations included representatives from migration and agricultural authorities, as well as industry stakeholders. A cooperation agreement was reached. read more

A €3 million investment has resulted in the establishment of 600 m² of new laboratories and 1,600 m² of next-generation greenhouses, selected as part of the France 2030 program to enhance food sovereignty. This facility will benefit the 1,500 vegetable growers from the four Northern Brittany regions. read more

When the war broke out, there were fewer than twenty containers of Sapex pomegranates in total, marking the start of the pomegranate season, scattered across three vessels en route to the Strait of Hormuz. "Most of the affected vessels were rerouted to India, where they were unloaded. read more

A farmer in India is working on developing a mango variety that can produce fruit multiple times per year in order to extend availability beyond the traditional season. Shree Kishan Suman, who is based near Kota, initially grew wheat and rice but switched to alternative crops due to unstable returns. read more

The avocado sector in Brazil is starting 2026 with hopes of increased export volumes, driven by growth in production in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Paraná. According to IBGE data from 2024, São Paulo produced 161,454 tons on 10,356 hectares, while Minas Gerais produced 135,624 tons on 8,053 hectares. read more

The bad weather shows no signs of letting up. Following last week's disturbance, a new incursion of cold air over Italy has been confirmed, bringing widespread rain, locally heavy, and even snowfall in the mountains, along with a general drop in temperatures in the first part. read more

One of the key highlights of the current season has been the behavior of lemon prices in the European market. Ronaldo Araujo, the CEO of Sebastião da Manga, commented, "This is not normal," referring to the winter price levels. "In January, lemon prices in Europe reached 14 euros, a record high. Today, prices read more

"The demand for mushrooms is currently higher than expected, despite the favorable weather in recent weeks," says Noud van den Broek of Banken Champignons. "The week leading up to Easter is traditionally a strong sales period. In particular, there is an increased demand for larger packs, as well as a growing interest in..." read more

Family Tree Farms awansowała Colemana Hammonda na stanowisko dyrektora usług dla producentów w USA. Hammond jest integralną częścią firmy od 2018 roku, przynosząc ze sobą ogromne doświadczenie w terenie i silne relacje z producentami, które wspierają jej zobowiązanie do jakości i doskonałości operacyjnej. Od czasu dołączenia... read more