It's the second half of January 2025, with the Valentine's Day rush approaching. Will Ecuadorian flowers arrive on time? The Kenyan flower market is overcoming obstacles, and positive tariff updates are a relief for the U.S. and Colombian flower markets. Let's take a closer look. read more

On December 2nd, Bayer organized another meeting as part of the Orchard Advisors Forum. The event brought together advisors and experts from all over Poland, with the main topics being the latest changes in plant protection product registration and the development of preparations. read more

Delaware Valley Floral Group has announced the acquisition of Georgia State Floral Distributors, a family-owned floral distributor with operations in Savannah and Augusta, Georgia. Founded in 1954, Georgia State Floral Distributors has built a reputation for over 70 years, offering premium floral products. read more

From avocado chic to fiber-maximizing trends, the next generation of shoppers are viewing fruits in a new light. This is influencing the way fruits are marketed, sold, and discussed. At the IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show in California, top marketers revealed how these Gen Z consumers are changing the landscape. read more

The Moodie fruit family from South Africa has announced the passing of industry leader Alastair Moodie. read more

DP World's first Atlas service has reached London Gateway, linking Morocco, the UK, and Europe in a way that the logistics group has described as "revolutionizing fresh produce logistics". read more

The Spanish tropicals specialist Montosa has expanded its logistics operations in Perpignan with the acquisition of a new warehouse. This move has increased the company's capacity in the French market from 300m² to over 700m². read more

Ecuador has opened its first facility solely dedicated to the cultivation and export of dragon fruit. read more

According to the IGD trends forecast, the top four trends that are expected to shape UK grocery and shopper behavior in 2026 are affordable, elevated experiences, simplified sustainability, and health as a lifestyle driver. read more

Sources in the South African macadamia nut industry have expressed concerns that China will soon be able to fulfill its domestic production needs, potentially impacting exports to the country. read more

South Africa is expected to export approximately 58 percent of its cherry production this year, with another 28 percent being sold domestically. read more

MSC has increased its services for the Spanish citrus export season by providing weekly departures from the Port of Valencia to Canada and introducing new intermodal connections with the main distribution centers in the North American country. read more

Terminal Portuario Valparaíso (TPV) launched its 2025/26 fruit export season by celebrating the inaugural call of the Koru, a newly built ship belonging to Cool Carriers. read more

Malezja uruchomiła nowe centrum eksportowe durianu, które ma na celu poprawę łańcucha dostaw tego owocu oraz pomóc mniejszym plantatorom w międzynarodowej wysyłce. read more

A 5kg box of cherries from Warby Ranges, north-east Victoria, was auctioned off for a record-breaking A$260,000 at the annual Sydney Markets Foundation Cherry Ball held on 29 November 2025, with the proceeds donated to this year's charity partner, Little Wings. read more

Dole Italia confirms its leadership in the fresh fruit market by ensuring the availability of fresh blueberries throughout the year. This result is made possible by a rigorous and strategic import calendar that integrates the best sources and careful management. read more

The beginning of the potato planting season is approaching in the Spanish region of Andalusia with very different prospects compared to last season. The European potato market is currently oversaturated, largely due to the significant decrease in production in large frozen potato factories in the north. read more

Ukraine continues to strengthen its position in the berry and fruit market. According to Taras Bashtannik, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), around 40% of perennial plantations are entirely new projects, while 60% are existing farms that expand, modify areas, or. read more

The renewable energy division of Aboitiz Power Corporation, Aboitiz Renewables, is supporting indigenous peoples' communities in the Philippines by assisting them in expanding their floriculture businesses through the allocation of over ₱600,000.00 in royalty shares from its hydropower plants in Benguet. read more

SIIM and CMA CGM have signed a logistics agreement covering the weekly transport of over 70 refrigerated containers of pineapples and bananas from Latin America to the Port of Dunkirk starting in January 2026. These volumes, which were previously managed through Rotterdam and Antwerp, will now be unloaded at Dunkirk. read more