Tehuelche INTA, Chamamé INTA, and Rosalinda INTA are new peach cultivars that will be available to consumers from a local producer starting in November 2025. These varieties are part of a registry of 30 cultivars established by INTA San Pedro in 2017, featuring names that reflect Argentina's national...
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Dr. Berry with the title "Employer of Tomorrow - Change Leader". PARP has awarded the innovative model of berry education.
2026-02-12 00:00
The Dr Berry brand was awarded the title of "Employer of Tomorrow – Leader of Change" by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development. The award was granted for the Berry Education project – a nationwide model that combines business, schools, and local governments around practical education.
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The United Kingdom is preparing to revise its import procedures for CITES-regulated plants, following a consultation on CITES import permits. The Dutch Floricultural Wholesale Board (VGB) has welcomed the recently published response from the UK government, which outlines plans to ease.
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"Spring onions are consistently available throughout the year."
2026-02-12 00:00
James Christodoulou, from the family-owned produce company Carter & Spencer, states that despite spring onions being a popular product with consistent demand year-round, they are not suitable for export due to high costs, narrow profit margins, and the shorter shelf life of leafy vegetables.
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Potatoes from Washington will end slightly earlier.
2026-02-12 00:00
Popyt na ziemniaki z Waszyngtonu nadal pozostaje stabilny. Jack Wallace z Wallace Farms, który wysyła czerwone, białe, złote, powiedział: "Popyt jest trochę wolniejszy niż przed połową stycznia, ale zawsze zwalnia w tym okresie roku. Nadal jednak sprzedajemy dużo produktu."
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From October 6th to 8th, Fruit Attraction will once again transform Madrid into the main global meeting point for the fruit and vegetable sector. Organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, the fair is preparing its 18th edition and the application period for participation is now open to all.
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Farmers in the UK are advocating for the implementation of a Swiss-style system for importing crops, fruits, and vegetables that gives preference to domestic production. In Switzerland, import duties are lowered only when there is inadequate local supply, usually during off-season periods. When products like
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The area of land used for growing carrots in Egypt is decreasing because of the declining demand from Europe.
2026-02-12 00:00
Eksport marchwi z Egiptu do Unii Europejskiej znacząco wzrósł w zaledwie kilka lat, z 4 000 ton w 2020 roku do 19 000 ton w 2023 roku, czyniąc Egipt trzecim największym dostawcą marchwi do Unii Europejskiej. Ten gwałtowny wzrost importu marchwi do Europy może być przypisany...
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Ecuador confirms presence of TR4 on banana farm in El Oro.
2026-02-12 00:00
W grudniu 2025 roku Ekwador potwierdził obecność Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 w prowincji El Oro, niedaleko południowej granicy z Peru, po potwierdzeniu laboratoryjnym przez Agrocalidad. Wybuch został zidentyfikowany na komercyjnej bananowej plantacji w kantonie Santa Rosa. Rząd.
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Tomatoes: a still crowded shelf
2026-02-12 00:00
Winter tomato assortments are slightly reduced compared to 2025, but still remain at high levels for the category in this season. Overall, there are fewer references and less promotional pressure, with Spanish product presence still marginal.
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The ripening of fruits has never been so safe and controlled. For over fifty years, Catalytic Generators has been leading the industry with cutting-edge solutions for ethylene application, eliminating risks and complexity. We met with Greg Akins, President and CEO.
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A Dutch tulip grower is producing its own green hydrogen.
2026-02-12 00:00
Tulip forcing company Rainbow Colors in Andijk, in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands, has installed a solid oxide electrolyzer for the production of green hydrogen. According to the project partners, it is the first agricultural business worldwide to implement this technology.
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New Zealand horticulture revenue is expected to surpass US$9 billion, with kiwifruit leading the way.
2026-02-12 00:00
The Ministry for Primary Industries in New Zealand predicts that horticulture revenue will surpass US$9 billion by the end of June, marking a 5 percent increase from the previous year's 24 percent growth. The ministry forecasts that horticulture exports will reach US$9.5 billion by 2027, with kiwifruit leading the way.
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"A promising beginning for a type of product that has been doubling global sales volumes every year."
2026-02-12 00:00
The Sassy™ harvest has begun in the Hawke's Bay and Nelson regions of New Zealand, as well as in Shepparton, Australia, and South Africa. Australia was the first to start harvesting, with the initial pick taking place on February 2nd. This has brought relief to local retailers after a challenging apple season last year.
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From 1 to 7 February, the Week of Witloof once again took place in Flanders. This campaign, created by VLAM to stimulate Belgian endive consumption, has sparked fresh activity in the market. "I think it is a very good initiative. Nevertheless, I believe the concept could use an
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Floral designer Claudia Tararache reimagines Valentine’s Day during Flower Circus’ online show.
2026-02-12 00:00
Flower Circus presented its second Magical Flower Show of 2026 on February 6th, featuring Romanian floral artist and World Cup Top 10 competitor Claudia Tararache. The live-streamed event attracted florists and flower enthusiasts from over 15 countries, including Singapore, Canada, South Africa.
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Bad weather in Spain: up to 40,000 hectares of crops devastated and a 50% decrease in strawberry exports.
2026-02-12 00:00
The series of storms that have affected Spain in recent weeks are causing serious repercussions in the agricultural sector, highlighting the vulnerability of crops to extreme weather events. According to preliminary estimates from Agroseguro, the disturbances may have
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The pistachio industry in the United States has reported a record harvest and increase in exports.
2026-02-12 00:00
Przemysł pistacji w Stanach Zjednoczonych zakończył swoje największe zbiory w historii, osiągając ponad 1,5 miliarda funtów. Pomimo początkowych szacunków były wyższe, popyt pohłonął ilości na kluczowych rynkach eksportowych, w tym w Indiach, Brazylii, Korei Południowej i Europie. Rich Kreps, członek zarządu
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Peak season for Red Beauty mandarin is slowing down, with Yellow Beauty stepping in to fill the gap.
2026-02-12 00:00
W ostatnich latach ekskluzywne odmiany cytrusów nadal zyskują popularność zarówno na rynkach krajowych, jak i międzynarodowych, a odmiany takie jak Red Beauty i Yellow Beauty przyciągają szczególną uwagę. Ceny Red Beauty wpłynęły w tym sezonie - powiedział Manager Hong z Fresh Go Produce Co.
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At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, postharvest solutions for avocados were presented during a technical session at the Insights Stage, drawing industry attention to shipment performance and decay management. Dr. Martín Mottura shared results from industrial avocado shipments from Peru to Spain using...
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