Dutchman Barry Brand moved to California over forty years ago to work in floriculture, but these days he is focused on cannabis and avocado production. He shared his story on the TV show "Our Farm". "About fifteen years ago, the flower industry became challenging," he explained. read more

To jest wielki moment dla sektora owoców i warzyw, historyczny moment, który stanowi punkt zwrotny dla profesjonalistów w branży. 11 grudnia 2025 roku Serge Papin, francuski minister ds. małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw, handlu, rzemiosła, turystyki i siły nabywczej, oficjalnie... read more

Let's take a look back at the month of July. We examined the floriculture industry in Kenya, visited Ohio, and talked about automation solutions. Let's read on! "You name it, Kenya is growing it" In East Africa, roses, once the unrivaled monarch of the region's floriculture industry, are now sharing read more

Apple imports to India are increasing steadily, and this year is no exception, according to Prashant Gidwani, director of the fresh fruit importing company Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd.: "Imported apples remain a significant presence in the Indian market. Apple imports have seen a sharp rise in recent years and" read more

The European Commission has proposed a package of measures to simplify and streamline EU food and feed safety legislation. The proposal includes a wide range of regulations, such as those concerning plant protection products, biocidal products, animal feed, official controls, and animal health. read more

"Moldovan apricots, cherries, and peaches – symbolic of the warm season – are becoming more and more popular among German consumers. Throughout the year, dried fruits and nuts from the Republic of Moldova are also highly sought after, sourced from producers certified to the highest standards." read more

The UK Government published its response to the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework on 16 December. The review, led by the Rt Hon Lord Murphy of Torfaen, assessed how the Framework is currently operating and recommended steps to improve its delivery. read more

At IPM 2026, Klasmann-Deilmann will showcase substrate solutions that target the main challenges encountered in professional horticulture: resource scarcity, growing sustainability demands, and the necessity to maintain high crop yields. The company anticipates that the upcoming horticultural season will be. read more

The International Blueberry Industry Association's most recent report emphasizes Southeast Asia and the Middle East as regions with significant short-term growth potential for blueberries and other berries. India is recognized as a market that "cannot be ignored" and has become a focal point for several stakeholders. read more

Four small producer cooperatives, Coobafrio, Asobanarcoop, Emprebancoop, and Coomulbanano, in the Zona Bananera municipality of the Magdalena department, have developed a production model that, despite sector challenges, remains active in European markets and seeks more recognition for bananas. read more

Kuehne+Nagel and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their cooperation on sustainability initiatives in aviation, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. A central element of the agreement is collaboration. read more

The sweet potato, which originates from the sandy soils of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, has extended its presence across Spain as demand grows. Fresh consumption has risen from just over 4 kilograms per person per year to about 6 kilograms. This change is partly attributed to the fact that many consumers now prefer it over other vegetables. read more

The 2025 campaign for Italian table grapes is effectively coming to an end. There are still a couple of weeks left related to the holidays, but, as they say, the die is cast. After two years characterized by particularly high prices, the current campaign marks read more

After a participation in a seminar on raising awareness about the consumption of Sicilian blood oranges, held in the presence of students and teachers from the "Giovanni Verga" High School in Adrano (CT) with the contribution of nutritionist Enza Perdicaro and the Director of the Euroagrumi OP Consortium, Salvatore. read more

Greenfood AB has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Dole Nordic AB for the sale of its Fresh Produce business, the company announced. Greenfood currently operates across three business areas: Picadeli, Food Solutions, and Fresh Produce. The Fresh Produce division includes the group's fruit. read more

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has said that due to the ongoing increase in the cost of living, more people will start supplementing their weekly food shopping by growing their own vegetables and tomatoes on tabletops. read more

The province of Almería exported 375,000 tonnes of tomatoes worth €621 million in the 2024/25 season, which represented a 5.4% increase in volume and a 9.26% increase in value compared to the previous season. The average price also rose by 12% to €0.90 per kg, and the total returns paid to growers reached €730 million. read more

Ninety per cent of avocados exported from Mexico to the US are currently free from deforestation thanks to advances made in the roll out of the Pro Forest Avocado voluntary certification scheme. read more

Systematic investment and expanding production areas have the potential to significantly boost Vietnam's banana exports to over US$1 billion. read more

Supply challenges in Mexico opened up a window of opportunity for Moroccan avocado exporters in the Canadian market during the 2024/25 period. According to EastFruit, the North African country shipped 1,180 tonnes of avocados valued at US$3.7 million to Canada from July 2024 to May 2025. read more