This year's TSW16 Horticulture and Vegetable Fair was an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the latest technologies to be implemented in berry farms. The Kielce Trade Fair halls were filled with machines for sorting and packaging, tractors, combine harvesters for. read more

Suriname is working on a program to enable the country to restart exporting bitter melon to the European Union. Importation of fresh bitter melon was restricted following the introduction of the Thrips palmi pest around 2019. The restriction applies to specific plants and plant parts. read more

The beginning of the 2025/26 season has brought mixed signals to Poland's apple juice concentrate (AJC) market. Despite a higher apple harvest, concentrate production decreased, while sales volumes experienced a significant rebound. According to Statistics Poland, the apple output in 2025 was estimated to have increased. read more

The data collected by the State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service shows a persistent decline in Polish pear exports, with December 2025 being one of the worst-performing months in recent years. In December 2025, Poland exported only 2,803 tonnes of pears to non-EU countries. Belarus was the... read more

W 2025 roku eksport rolny Południowej Afryki osiągnął rekordową wartość 15,1 miliarda dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 10 procent w porównaniu z rokiem 2024. Aktywność eksportowa utrzymała się na wysokim poziomie przez cały rok. W czwartym kwartale eksport wyniósł 3,4 miliarda dolarów, co stanowiło wzrost o 7 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim, wspierany większą ilością towarów i poprawionymi warunkami. read more

Westfalia Fruit continues to operate in the avocado industry with a strong focus on sustainability and utilizing the entire crop. Their 'Whole Tree' approach aims to extract maximum value from all parts of the avocado tree and every quality grade of fruit. This commitment is especially important in today's environmental climate. read more

Water-grown tulips produced using soilless farming methods in Antalya are experiencing high demand within the country, according to company officials. Growers in Serik are sending up to 500,000 flowers annually to major cities across Turkey. These water-grown tulips are cultivated in the Belek Tourism Center in the Serik district. read more

A targeted survey of U.S. floral leaders reveals a consistent revenue performance, margin pressure, and minimal noticeable effects from the Saturday holiday placement. With Valentine's Day 2026 scheduled for a Saturday — following discussions on tariffs, increased freight costs, rising labor expenses, and read more

Coloured by Gerbera will be present at the FlorEvent florist trade fair in Nantes (booth A6) on 8-9 March, where professionals from all over France will come together to explore new inspirations, trends, and innovations. Throughout the event, Dutch gerbera growers will invite visitors to experience the. read more

"The exceptional wave of bad weather that has affected large portions of southern Sardinia in the last hours, whipped by intense rainfall and very strong gusts of wind, has seriously compromised several vegetable crops in the fields, causing particular damage to crops in the phase of." read more

Meksyk pozostaje światowym liderem w produkcji awokado Hass, osiągając około 2,6 miliona ton rocznie. Jednak, oprócz dużych ilości z tradycyjnych stanów eksportowych, takich jak Michoacán, meksykański rząd pracuje nad integracją małych plantatorów do handlu międzynarodowego poprzez. read more

CLCircular, a European company specializing in supply chain monitoring through connected reusable IoT sensors, has achieved B Corp certification by meeting rigorous criteria for social and environmental performance, transparency, and corporate accountability. read more

W ostatnich latach hodowano kilka bardzo udanych odmian jabłek, a proces hodowli nowych odmian trwa nadal. „Jesteśmy podekscytowani, że możemy podzielić się nową przygodą, która właśnie się ziści” - mówi Kevin Brandt, dyrektor ds. informatyki w firmie Associated International Group of Nurseries, Inc. read more

The transaction will ensure continuity and service for customers, while also enabling a stronger emphasis on expanding other segments of the Samskip network. On February 17th, Samskip revealed a deal with short sea shipping and multimodal operator CLdN to sell its UK and Ireland (UKI-trade) door-to-door services. read more

Vista Vineyards has launched a leadership-owned table grape company designed to provide a consistent, year-round supply through integrated farming, packing, and sales operations. By moving with the sun across California, Mexico, and South America, the company coordinates timing and varietal performance. read more

A shipment of 19.2 tonnes of pears was returned to Belgium after arriving in Kazakhstan without the necessary phytosanitary documentation. The consignment had reached the Port of Kuryk in the Mangystau region from Belgium. Authorities discovered during a document inspection that the cargo did not have the required paperwork. read more

KWS Vegetables hosted the first edition of Leafy PopUp in the Murcia region of Spain. It was an international event that, for the first time, brought the Netherlands directly into contact with growers and professionals in the leaf sector. The event, held under the slogan "Fresh fields. Fresh." read more

After the damage caused by the hurricane Harry, the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP shines a spotlight on the resilience of the supply chain and launches a communication campaign spread across its social channels and various media. The slogan Stronger than the wind, more. read more

Starting on February 22nd, the next stage of the project that has been promoting the combination of sports and healthy eating for twelve years now will kick off: "Fruits and Vegetables in Sports - Training Starts with Eating," promoted by Italy Fruits and Vegetables National Union in partnership for the third year. read more