The Peruvian blueberry sector is in the process of exchanging basic varieties grown on plantations. The changes are driven by market demands as well as producers themselves, who are seeking varieties with even better genetics, resistance, yield, and fruit quality. read more

The festive season is in full swing, and Christmas has kicked off with a lot of activity at Lovania. The team has been busy sending out thousands of poinsettias, Christmas trees, and potted bulbs to retailers and garden centers across the UK, making sure that shelves are stocked and ready for the season. read more

Gadkhali-Panisara in Jhikargachha upazila of Jashore district has become a hub for flower cultivation, with farmers benefiting from good profits. The area is now a colorful landscape, filled with fields of marigolds, roses, gerberas, gladiolus, chrysanthemums, and more. read more

With the survey conducted at the beginning of December in six large-scale retail signs in Reggio Emilia, we delved into the category of radicchio, a segment with strong potential that presents very different assortment strategies among retailers and often fragmented exposure. The widespread distribution of read more

Digitization in agriculture is on the rise. Nevertheless, as stated by the Smart Agrifood Observatory, only 9.5% of Italian agricultural land is currently digitized. Despite this slow progress, the sector has moved from having just a few isolated sensors in the field to a plethora of data. read more

Speakers at a seminar on GB Potatoes during the British Potato Event in Harrogate discussed the challenges and opportunities that will influence future potato consumption in the UK and global markets. Professor David Hughes highlighted that the current per capita potato consumption in the UK is approximately 70 kilograms per year. read more

Syngenta Flowers is planning to present its flower genetics at an exhibition in Vietnam's Mekong Delta this December. The event will take place over three days, from December 17th to 19th, 2025, at the Mien Tay Lodge in Sa Dec. It will showcase more than 120 varieties, such as Sunfinity (Helianthus annuus) and Zydeco (Zinnia). read more

Sarjak Container Lines reports that freight rates from India to Europe have significantly increased in December, with spot container prices rising between 50% and 60%. The company mentioned that carriers are controlling capacity on the India-Europe route by implementing blank sailings and adjusting service. read more

Cesena Fiera closes 2025 with a turnover of 11.4 million euros (+1.7%), and a net operating profit of 473 thousand euros. The numbers were presented during the Shareholders' Meeting, which unanimously approved the 2025 provisional budget and the presentation of. read more

Fresh produce suppliers are evaluating how future market conditions and challenges in the supply chain may impact their operations in 2026. Industry conversations, such as those at the recent Fruit Attraction Conference, have emphasized a mix of risks and new opportunities in global sourcing. read more

On December 8th, the French Minister of Agriculture inaugurated the Food Sovereignty Conferences at the Rungis MIN, with the goal of outlining a national agricultural strategy for the next decade. However, according to the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP), "this endeavor cannot be pursued or succeed without the read more

Farmers in the Turkestan region are successfully cultivating tropical fruits. The "Zhabay Ata" farm in the Saryagash district planted lemon trees three years ago and is now harvesting its first crop. This year, the farm expects to collect up to 200 tonnes of lemons, according to the regional... read more

W firmie OTC Organics, sezon organicznych winogron z Południowej Afryki zaczyna się ponownie. Kierownik ds. zakupów, Cornelis Ernst, niedawno odwiedził dostawców w Południowej Afryce i ma pozytywne oczekiwania co do sezonu. "Organiczne winogrona miały dobrą pogodę, a jakość wydaje się dobra." read more

The UK government has confirmed the eradication of the Colorado beetle following detections in Kent in July 2023. Laboratory testing identified the pest at two sites that year, prompting monitoring and containment measures. The beetle, recognised by its orange-yellow body and ten black stripes, read more

A tractor blockade has been announced for Friday, December 12 at Greece's second-largest port, Thessaloniki, by farmers from the main Malgara blockade located just outside the city. This blockade follows similar actions at the ports of Volos and Mytilene, as well as the blockade of two other... read more

Positive balance for Cesena Fiera, which closed 2025 with a turnover of 11.4 million euros and a net operating profit of 473 thousand euros. The numbers were presented during the Shareholders' Meeting held at Cesena Fiera, which saw unanimous approval. read more

Wzrost eksportu bananów z Brazylii w 2025 roku w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem był spowodowany większą krajową produkcją bananów gatunku nanica w regionach Południowym i Południowo-Wschodnim oraz silniejszym popytem zagranicznym w pierwszej połowie roku. Ograniczenia produkcyjne w konkurencyjnych regionach, takich jak Paragwaj, odegrały również rolę. read more

In 2025, the structural recovery of national consumption of fruit and vegetables that began at the end of 2024 continues. This confirmation comes from the Report on domestic consumption of fruit and vegetables by Cso Italy, updated at the end of the third quarter. Bananas, kiwis, pears, strawberries, watermelons, and melons are performing well, with a decrease in. read more

Pizzoli, an Italian reference point in the world of potatoes, thanks to Sky Brand Solutions, the department of Sky Media, is once again among the official partners of MasterChef Italia, the Sky Original cooking show produced by Endemol Shine Italy. read more

Z przypływem zimna w ramach Wiru Polarnego, który uderzył w części Ameryki Północnej w tym tygodniu, co oznacza to dla produkcji? "Nie zauważamy dużego wpływu na zakupy artykułów spożywczych. Popyt wydaje się być normalny jak na tę porę roku" - powiedział Tim Mansfield z Sun Orchard Fruit Co. w Burt, NY. Oprócz... read more