Freshfel Europe took part in the 11th Annual EU Conference on EAFRD Financial Instruments, which was held in Milan and organized by fi-compass, the European Commission's DG AGRI, and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The event, titled "Financing the transition to resilient EU agri-food systems," focused on. read more

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a ban on the supply of imported flowers and flower products within the city during the upcoming Tihar festival. At a press meet held today, the Metropolitan Police Force stated that the decision aims to promote domestic farmers. Similarly, the local... read more

The partnership between Monoprix and Amazon, which was launched in 2018, is expanding. The Monoprix store offers access to a variety of Monoprix products (over 10,000 items including fresh produce, frozen foods, groceries, health, beauty, and home care) directly on the Amazon.fr website. read more

"We are a 'price maker' in the region and we would like to keep it that way," says Nitesh Ramlakhan, Director of Production Operations at Food and Agriculture Industries (FAI). As Suriname's only banana plantation, the company occupies a unique position. With a focus on flavor, a realistic read more

The 8th Ha Noi Ikebana Exhibition, which opened at the Vietnam Women's Museum on October 11, created a serene dialogue between flowers and the human soul. The exquisite Ikebana arrangements filled the hall with emotion, leading visitors into a world of harmony and reflection. Themed "Harmony," read more

In the plain of Sibari, the pomegranate campaign of Op Agricor from Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) has officially started. Op Agricor is a point of reference for high-quality fruits and citrus fruits, with a specific focus on sustainability and environmental respect through organic productions. read more

The Gimhae Flower Distribution Center in South Korea will be constructed at the location of the Yeongnam Horticultural Agricultural Cooperative Federation in Gimhae, with an investment of 46 billion square meters. The center aims to introduce distribution innovation through the implementation of electronic auctions, making Gimhae the largest... read more

Imported fruits and vegetables from Africa to Russia are on the rise, with countries like Morocco expanding their presence in the Russian market. According to Rosselkhoznadzor data, Russia imported approximately 1.3 million tons of fruits and vegetables through the ports of St. Petersburg. read more

W tym okresie roku, Meksyk jest dominującym dostawcą awokado na rynek amerykański, z Kolumbią, Peru i Chile również dostarczającymi owoce. Andrew Gomez z GreenFruit mówi: "Każde pochodzenie odgrywa inną rolę i choć się uzupełniają, to również stajemy w obliczu zwiększonej konkurencji." read more

Here is the team already working on Macfrut 2026. The President of Cesena Fiera, Patrizio Neri, during the last board of directors meeting of the company, assigned specific tasks to the board members to assist him in the preparations for the 2026 edition of the fair. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has awarded Natalie Boynton, from Happy Plants Ltd and co-founder of the Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA), the 2025 Pearson Memorial Medal for outstanding service to the garden industry. Over the last decade, Natalie has initiated, led, read more

Esselunga presents the sixth edition of its Sustainability Plan, confirming a path that combines economic growth, innovation, and social and environmental responsibility. read more

County Armagh's renowned apple-growing industry is in a critical state, with many growers struggling to stay afloat. According to Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty, the Orchard County's growers are facing significantly reduced earnings, possibly as low as half of what they would have made in previous years. These concerns were raised during an adjournment debate. read more

"On October 1st, 2025, French production of table apples was estimated at 1.56 million tons, which is 4% less than in 2024, but 6% more than the five-year average for 2020-2024. In September, the start of the campaign was marked by a market that was less active than last year, and by lower..." read more

Aphids attacking lettuce fields in England are showing regional patterns that could impact pest management strategies for one of the country's major salad crops. The currant-lettuce aphid, Nasonovia ribisnigri, is a destructive pest of outdoor lettuce. A new analysis, using data from... read more

Despite facing challenges, Babita Kumar remains resilient. The Nadi resident left her job as a preschool teacher to pursue a hobby she deeply loved. Today, she works as a florist, a profession she has been passionate about for over 20 years. "I love flowers, so I started growing them," she said. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has submitted its Autumn Budget proposals to the Chancellor, urging for immediate measures to alleviate pressures on its member businesses and unleash the environmental horticulture sector's capacity to contribute more than £51 billion to the UK economy by 2030. read more

There is a new name destined to make its way in the world of lunch tomatoes: Malizioso F1, the new cherry tomato developed by Cora Seeds after four years of research and experimentation in Sicilian greenhouses and in over 100 trials conducted throughout Italy. read more

Chiński rynek czosnku niedawno doświadczył niewielkich fluktuacji. Uporczywe jesiennie opady deszczu opóźniły okres sadzenia na nowy sezon czosnkowy, wpływając na oczekiwania rynku dotyczące przyszłej produkcji. Według dyrektora Zhang z firmy Jining Greenstream Fruit & Vegetable Co., Ltd. read more

In recent years, aromatic herbs have been generating interest not only in Spain but throughout Europe. There has been a greater diversification in their uses, as well as increased industry support and better integration in the catering industry and in households, as end consumers are seeking recipes using them. read more