A family-owned Australian flower farm is thriving despite tough competition from inexpensive imported flowers, demonstrating the importance of locally-grown flora. According to Flower Industry Australia (FIA), which represents the industry, approximately half of the flowers sold in Australia are imported. read more

The ecuadorian banana industry is currently facing one of the biggest production declines in recent years due to bacterial moko, a disease that mainly affects the growing regions in Manabí. According to Patricio Cabrera, general manager of CR Agroexport, "the incidence of moko has caused a decrease... read more

From November 4th to 6th, 2025, Royal FloraHolland celebrated the 25th edition of the Trade Fair Aalsmeer. Across an exhibition space of 29,000 m², 693 exhibitors showcased their latest assortments, innovations, and concepts. A striking trend this year was the rise of collective stands – spaces. read more

Winter is around the corner and the body needs to readjust to new rhythms: days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and energy seems to decrease. How to support the body in this delicate phase? By consuming more vegetables, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, essential for. read more

Picking brought another busy peak at Fruitstation Van Arkel. "We started well on time with enough pickers, but were still caught off guard by the rapid ripening of the fruit," says Marius van Arkel. "This does raise some concerns about shelf life for the rest of the season, as the question is" read more

Innovation in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) isn't just about growing smarter — it's about protecting the ideas that make those advances possible. As the industry evolves at the intersection of horticulture, energy, and digital technology, intellectual property (IP) has become crucial. read more

Flower seedling growers, nursery owners, and agricultural workers in the Barishal division are currently occupied with cultivating winter flower seedlings, aiming for a successful season after facing losses last year. Many mentioned that reduced sales in the previous year caused financial difficulties. In order to bounce back, they have read more

An analyst report from EastFruit indicates a significant increase in the export of Moroccan lemons to the United Kingdom. read more

India's guava exports are on the rise this season, with significant improvements in both quantity and quality, according to Swapna Jarag of Grow India Import Export, located in Pune, Maharashtra. "The Allahabad Safeda and Taiwan Pink varieties are still the top exports and receive praise primarily for their quality." read more

The 2025/26 campaign of the Ribera DOP Orange officially kicks off on November 21st. The starting signal is given by Parlapiano Sicilia, a historic company from Ribera and a leader in the commercialization of this citrus excellence, which once again chooses to follow the natural rhythm. read more

Strawberry production is changing faster than ever before. Rising labor costs, climate changes, new technologies, and market expectations are causing traditional cultivation methods to become obsolete. How to adapt to this new reality? That's the question. read more

Driving the wholesale market forward with innovation and technology is the new Smart Market Strategy of Joburg Market, Johannesburg's wholesale market. Speaking at the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference, CEO Sello Makhubela discussed the challenges and opportunities. read more

U.S. fruit and vegetable growers are urging the Trump administration to resume processing H-2A farmworker visas after the ongoing federal government shutdown halted application certifications. The H-2A program allows agricultural employers to bring in seasonal workers from abroad, supporting... read more

India's pineapple industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, with a 60% increase in acreage since 2020, according to Githu James, Managing Director of Pineco Foods Pvt. Ltd, located in Kerala, South India. "The favorable climate and advancements in agronomic practices have contributed to the strengthening of India's pineapple sector," said James. read more

Last week, Schreurs hosted its Open Days 2025, welcoming visitors from around the world to its facilities in De Kwakel, the Netherlands. The event brought together growers, partners, and industry professionals for conversations and exchanges about innovation in floriculture. Visitors had the opportunity to interact with the latest technologies and varieties. read more

With 1.1 million followers on Instagram, 2.6 million on Facebook, and 375k on TikTok, where it also has 3.9 million likes, Lidl is undoubtedly the leading retail chain in the social media landscape. read more

The sales representative of the Turkish fresh produce exporter İşlek Group, Gökhan Gökoluk, stated that the 2025 pomegranate and citrus season has been progressing very successfully, with strong demand from European markets. "We're very pleased with how both the pomegranate as well as the citrus seasons are going." read more

When the days get shorter, Reichenau organic sweet potatoes add color to the plate. Harvesting is currently in full swing on over 120 hectares of open land, on the island of Reichenau, in Hegau, and on the Bodanrück. Despite changeable weather, Reichenau-Gemüse eG is once again expecting a. read more

Today's phytosanitary products are becoming increasingly safer, modern, and efficient in response to the growing demands for sustainable and innovative agriculture. The trend of decreasing sales of agrochemicals continues, a clear signal of how the sector is evolving towards a more. read more

Big Guns Coffee, a veteran and family-owned brand, is pioneering a new concept in the coffee industry: the development of indoor hydroponic coffee farms. Unlike conventional coffee farming that depends on soil quality, altitude, and climate conditions, hydroponic coffee farming enables growers to cultivate coffee plants indoors using a nutrient-rich solution. read more