Yellow chlorosis on recently matured leaves in the middle of the plant is a common sign of micronutrient deficiency in poinsettias. Poinsettias have a long crop time and higher micronutrient needs than many other floriculture crops. read more

There is no Christmas without the Christmas Star. Stars for Europe (SfE) is the marketing initiative of European Christmas Star growers (Dümmen Orange, Beekenkamp Plants, Florensis, Selecta One). Founded in 2000, the project aims to promote and ensure sales. read more

The campaign of clementines and tangerines is progressing with ups and downs. After a start marked by limited sizes, the quality has gradually improved, bringing the product back to adequate standards both in terms of size and organoleptic characteristics.Volumes are read more

Niedawno mieszkańcy Shenzhen zostali zaskoczeni rozciągającymi się wzdłuż alei Shennan różowymi kwiatami. Niektórzy zauważają ten kolor mijając go w pośpiechu rankiem, inni widzą go bardziej wyraźnie podczas wieczornego spaceru. W każdym razie to przynosi jasny akcent w zwykle stonowany sezon i stało się to. read more

Del Monte Pacific Limited has reported higher sales and profitability in its Asian and international operations for the second quarter and first half ended on October 31, 2025. This follows the deconsolidation of its U.S. business. read more

Domestic apples were the main supply, with varieties like Elstar, Braeburn, Boskoop, and Jonagold being the most common for this time of year. Wellant and Tenroy were also notable. Italy's contribution primarily included Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Golden varieties. read more

Pół roku po premierze, wyniki bananów HoneyGlow® od Del Monte® są bardzo pozytywne. "Dzięki swojemu pozycjonowaniu i profilowi organoleptycznemu, ten koncept opracowany przez Fresh Del Monte® po sukcesie ananasa HoneyGlow, przekroczył oczekiwania firmy i read more

The Unifrutti Group has announced a deal to purchase 100% of Safco, which includes Global Agro Peru and Safco Peru, from Rio King and other minority shareholders. The completion of the transaction is contingent upon meeting standard closing requirements. Safco currently manages approximately 560 hectares of table grape farms. read more

Tosca, a global leader in reusable and recyclable plastic packaging and pooling solutions, has announced today the publication of its Sustainability Report 2025, Driving Change Together, highlighting the significant progress made towards its objectives. read more

The British fulfilment specialist arena.online has opened its first warehouse in the Netherlands, marking its expansion into Europe for the first time. With over 19 years of experience in the flowers and plants industry, arena.online delivers to millions of customers across the UK each year, and its new venture into Europe signifies a significant milestone for the company. read more

Obecnie dostawa grejpfrutów z Florydy jest silna, co stanowi pozytywny rozwój po ubiegłorocznych trudnościach spowodowanych huraganami Helene i Milton. „Zbliżamy się do szczytu dostawy grejpfrutów i w tym roku mamy promocyjne ilości” - mówi Steven Callaham z Dundee Citrus. read more

The approaching grape season in India is being met with caution by traders, but Cyril Chakranarayan of Olive Import Export is more optimistic, anticipating a better performance compared to last year. "Key production areas like Nashik and Sangli, which are major suppliers of grapes in India, are expected to... read more

Apofruit, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,700 members throughout Italy, closes the summer settlement of 2025 with a growing result, despite a year marked by significant production declines. A total of 28 million and 700 thousand euros have been distributed to the members. read more

Within just over two weeks, the second Sa Dec Ornamental Flower Plant Festival will be officially launched in Sa Dec Ward, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. Currently, flower growers in the flower villages of Sa Dec Ward are diligently taking care of their plants in anticipation of the festival and the 2026 Lunar New Year. read more

Parallel Fresh has been operating since August. The import company, specializing in grapes, citrus, and soft fruit, is part of the Fresh Hub Group and operates from the Ridderkerk business park. "From this strategic location, we expect to create a stable sales channel to the rest of Europe. read more

In the greenhouse sector, packaging costs, workflow efficiency, and storage demands are increasingly influencing operational decisions. One area drawing attention is the continued use of pre-folded lids for closing trays of peppers, eggplants, and similar products. While widely used, these lids read more

Nikolaos Giontis, the owner of Greek fresh produce exporter Giontis PC, has stated that Greek kiwi production is currently increasing. He mentioned that this year's kiwifruit production has risen by about 7% compared to 2024, showing a consistent upward trajectory for the industry. This growth is mainly attributed to read more

Sezon na koperek idzie do przodu szybko, a jest pewne poczucie zrównoważonego optymizmu. Tak przynajmniej jest w przypadku produkcji, jak potwierdził Gennaro Paolillo, kierownik produkcji i założyciel firmy Paolillo z siedzibą w Kampanii. Firma specjalizuje się w kopru włoskim.

The fennel season is moving forward quickly, and there is a sense of measured optimism. This is at least the case with regard to production, as confirmed by Gennaro Paolillo, the production manager and founding partner of the Campania-based company Paolillo. The company specializes in fennel. read more

Turkey's catastrophic spring frost in April 2025 wiped out nearly 98% of its apricot crop, especially in Malatya, the key producing region. This sudden shortage has caused global prices for dried apricots to skyrocket and left buyers urgently seeking new sources. For Georgia, this has opened a
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In marketing year (MY) 2024/25, avocado production in Chile increased to 240,000 metric tons (MT), up 60 per cent from MY 2023/24, supported by favorable climatic conditions and higher rainfall. Production is forecasted to remain unchanged at 240,000 MT in MY 2025/26, assuming stable yields and no changes. read more