A new project focusing on enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the Kurdish vegetable sector has been initiated in Sulaymaniyah. This initiative is based on a comprehensive market analysis carried out last year and involves collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the value chain, including farmers. read more

Carolina Flowers: Farm and Florist in West Asheville is a thriving business that is growing in more ways than one. Owner Emily Patrick has built her business from the ground up after deciding to pursue her passion. "I started the company in 2016, with just a shovel and a couple thousand dollars from my savings," read more

DP World has extended its partnership with the German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd for another ten years, continuing their collaboration at the Port of Santos, Brazil's largest container terminal. The renewed agreement, which started in 2014, guarantees that Hapag-Lloyd vessels will continue to make calls at the port. read more

The recent expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) last month has brought an end to 25 years of duty-free access for over 30 African countries to the U.S. market. South African exporters are now encountering tariffs of up to 30%, which is placing strain on industries that rely on agriculture and manufacturing. read more

Bengaluru's flower lovers found a wonderful escape this weekend at the Orchid Show 2025, organized by The Orchid Society of Karnataka (TOSK) in collaboration with Indo American Hybrid Seeds. The event kicked off at St. Joseph University on Saturday, attracting hundreds of orchid enthusiasts in its inaugural edition. read more

The harvest of the famous Grenoble walnut began on September 23rd. Nathalie Gaillard, coordinator of CING, gives us the first details of the campaign. "This year will be neither exceptional nor catastrophic," According to Nathalie Gaillard. read more

The sezon huraganów w USA zazwyczaj trwa od 1 czerwca do 30 listopada. Mimo że sezon jeszcze się nie skończył, wydaje się być spokojniejszy w porównaniu do poprzednich lat. Jak dotąd, nazwano dziesięć cyklonów tropikalnych i wystąpiły dwa huragany kategorii piątej. Mimo że te burze... read more

Exactly, those who try to be more competitive by lowering the prices of their products may actually achieve the opposite effect, losing market share. This is what emerges from a recent study conducted in Spain by Numerator (formerly Kantar) on the performance of the Iberian distribution. read more

SPAR Kosovo celebrates six year anniversaryAs part of its sixth anniversary celebrations, SPAR Kosovo organized a campaign to express gratitude to customers for their trust and support. The highlight of the campaign was the giveaway of a brand new car to one fortunate customer.Source: spar-international.com Australia: read more

Greek kiwi season has started, and although the harvest has just begun, volumes are similar to last season, according to Spiros Kontogiannis from Greek kiwi exporter K-fruits: "This year's kiwi cultivation period has produced better results than the previous one, despite the effects of climate." read more

The Shopping Bag, the service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, also offers this Friday advice for sustainable and cost-effective shopping. With the arrival of the first cold weather, the Italian fruit and vegetable market is entering the peak of the season. read more

The harvest of the Golden Delicious, the queen of Italian apples, is now in its final stages and the results are extremely positive. "This year the quality is exceptional: ideal coloring - especially on the cheek - and absence of defects, because we have not had any events." read more

With the change in weather, Pacbelimex's popular product range is also transitioning from summer to winter produce. Strawberries and red fruits are gradually disappearing, and products such as cabbage, leeks, celery, pumpkins, mushrooms, potatoes, and onions are taking their place. read more

The Iranian fruit export campaign started this fall with apple and kiwi programs. Despite a considerable increase in production costs, exporters are able to remain competitive due to the instability of the Iranian rial and its depreciation against the US dollar. Additionally, strong demand in several markets is boosting the export industry. read more

On October 8, 2025, experts from academia, government, and the agri-food sector gathered for the closing event of the Success4BioActives project, titled Unlocking the Power of Bioactive Compounds. During the event, discussions centered around how vegetables like broccoli, leeks, and cabbage can play a role in promoting a healthier diet and food choices. read more

Autumn blueberry pruning is becoming an increasingly common practice on large plantations. With the end of the season, when plants enter a dormant period, many growers choose to prune the bushes before winter. Is this procedure safe? What are the benefits? read more

For years, Poland has been a leader in cultivating berry fruits, and the increasing area of strawberries grown under cover confirms that growers are increasingly turning to solutions that allow them to extend the season and improve the quality of the harvest. Currently, it is estimated in our country that... read more

For the Rago Group, a key player in the fresh-cut produce sector, the 2025 edition of Fruit Attraction ended with a very positive outcome. The event in Madrid once again proved to be a strategic meeting point for the international fruit and vegetable business. read more

In the Sibari Plain, the pomegranate campaign of Op Agricor from Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) has started, marketed in Italy and abroad under the Gallo brand or under the distributor's brand. "The start is exceptional from a quality point of view," guarantees the president. read more

The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has announced a public stakeholder consultation for two floral schemes: the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) for its Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standards (FOSS), and MPS for its MPS-Socially Qualified (MPS-SQ) standard. This consultation is currently underway. read more