Poinsettia, widely known in Spain as 'Flor de Pascua', is the queen of Christmas decorations because of its characteristic red bracts, filling homes with warmth and joy. In addition, these flowers are traditionally associated with good luck and prosperity and unsurprisingly, are often given as. read more

Ukrainian agricultural processing companies may access grant funding of up to USD 1 million from the U.S. government in 2026, according to Serhii Ostapets, project manager of the AGRO Program, who spoke at the SMARTBERRY 2025 winter conference held in Kyiv on December 11-12. read more

According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), fruit production in Bangladesh has experienced substantial growth in recent years, primarily driven by the cultivation of non-traditional and high-value fruits. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the sector witnessed significant progress, especially in the production of watermelon, banana, and. read more

John Vos, an account manager at Gebrs van Aarle - a Dutch fresh produce wholesaler and part of the Groot fresh group - has noticed a growing trend in the industry: a shift towards emphasizing quality. "Greengrocers, farm shops, and street vendors that prioritize higher quality standards are able to set themselves apart." read more

Finland: Kesko announces sale-and-leaseback deal for some grocery stores

Finnish retailer Kesko has sold ten grocery stores to Swedish firm Prisma Properties for approximately €59 million. This sale-and-leaseback transaction allows Kesko to sign long-term leases on the properties, enabling it to. read more

Zbliżają się święta, więc w ostatnich tygodniach trochę ucichło na rynku cebuli. „Ale mimo wszystko w tym tygodniu wypłynęły jeszcze dwie statki, więc nadal poprawiamy to, co zaniedbaliśmy w poprzednich tygodniach” - mówi Wouter van der Beek z firmy Bruin Export. „A kilka gorszych tygodni też jest częścią tej rzeczywistości. read more

Meksyk, główny dostawca awokado w Stanach Zjednoczonych obecnie, ma dużą ilość owoców. Dzieje się tak po rozpoczęciu nowego zbioru awokado we wrześniu. "Prawdopodobnie przejdziemy na nowy zbiór w dostawach na nowy rok" - mówi Ozzie Figueroa z firmy Henry Avocado. "Wtedy będziemy współpracować z... read more

Four months before the opening of Macfrut 2026, the 43rd edition of the international fruit and vegetable fair scheduled from April 21st to 23rd in Rimini, the organizational machine is running smoothly. At the end of the year, we collected the testimony of President Patrizio Neri, in his first... read more

The team at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has successfully cultivated one of Scotland's rarest mosses – Round-leaved bryum – during ex-situ conservation trials with the assistance of Air-Pot. The innovative design of the Air-Pot container, which enables precise water management, played a crucial role in this achievement. read more

Mango farmers in Jagtial district are becoming worried as there has been a significant delay in flowering this season, leading to concerns of low yields. Normally, mango trees flower from November to the first week of January, but only five to 10 percent of trees have bloomed so far. read more

Kivits Logistics Group's second cold storage facility at Dutch Fresh Port, named Ridderkerk 2, was completed on Friday, December 19th. The building occupies an area of 4.5 hectares and has 34,000 m2 of floor space, which includes a packaging floor of 9,000 m2. It features 30 cold storage rooms, ranging in size from 140 to... read more

For years, growers have been using peroxide-based products to maintain the cleanliness of irrigation lines, nutrient tanks, and greenhouse water systems. Bostjan Veronik notes that while peroxide is efficient in quickly oxidizing pathogens and reducing visible biofilm, its effects are temporary and only surface-level. read more

The enhancement of the most relevant nutrients in the horticultural species cultivated by OP Nordest members is the objective of the research project "Innovation of agricultural techniques and qualitative improvement of horticultural products of OP Nordest members", carried out with the. read more

Moroccan avocado exports are currently slowing down, which is a common phenomenon at the end of the year. However, the end of 2025 is proving to be busier than the previous year, as a decrease in supply in Europe is leading importers to replenish their stocks for January, as stated by Zakaria El Yamlahi, managing director. read more

With 5,500 hectares of orchards, including 1,100 hectares of organic apple orchards, 7 cooperatives, and 1,500 members, Vip (Association of Val Venosta producers) has always been an important partner in Italy for private label brands. They will participate in the sixth edition of Marca Fresh. Let's have a discussion with the commercial director. read more

The hotel, restaurant, and catering industry in Guatemala is experiencing significant growth, fueled by rising tourism and an expanding dining-out culture. This growth creates a promising opportunity to enhance the commercialization of processed vegetables, including frozen, canned, and. read more

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a particularly dynamic time for the international fresh produce sector. Tito Spaldi, Isolcell's International Sales Manager, describes a changing market driven by new storage, ripening, and quality continuity needs, as well as significant geopolitical and logistical... read more

The International Mango Organization (IMO) has announced the finalized structural framework and keynote lineup for the upcoming Global Mango Conference. Led by Executive Director Will Cavan, a forty-year veteran of the produce industry and a specialist in tropical agriculture, read more

The Spanish berry producers association Freshuelva predicts that the total berry cultivation area in the province will reach 12,388 hectares in 2026, just 1% more than in the previous season. This moderate growth is concentrated on

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One Flora Group and Juan Carlos Hannaford, owner of Elite, have announced that they have reached an agreement to join forces. Both parties commit to building a smarter, more sustainable, and future-proof global flower supply chain, while continuing to operate independently and strengthening one. read more