Spain: Hiperber revenue grew 7% in FY 2025, amid store expansion
Supermarket chain Hiperber reported a revenue of €235.1 million for the 2025 financial year, showing a 6.88% increase compared to the previous year and a 5.77% growth in like-for-like sales. The chain continued to invest in its assisted-service sections, such as the read more

Fairtrade International has raised the minimum wage requirement for workers at over 70 certified flower farms in Africa, while also urging stakeholders in the supply chain to offer more competitive prices for flowers. The floor wage is the lowest wage that a worker can be paid. read more

Sezon sprzedaży białego szparaga oficjalnie rozpoczął się ponownie w Teboza, największym producencie szparagów w Holandii. "W zeszłym tygodniu zebraliśmy już niewielkie ilości, ale od dziś nasi klienci również mogą się nimi cieszyć," mówi Will Teeuwen. Popyt na ten wysokiej jakości produkt jest duży, według niego. read more

Interflora Australia has launched a Valentine's Day campaign with bold, modern, headline-led creative aimed at connecting with today's flower-buying audience. The updated campaign features the iconic gold logo, the traditional red rose, and a fresh, contemporary visual identity. read more

La Unió Llauradora has requested the Spanish Government to urge the EU to establish limits on annual fresh citrus imports and citrus for industry from Mercosur countries at 239,000 tons and 499,000 tons, respectively, in case the EU-Mercosur agreement is ratified. They are also advocating for a 15% corrective tariff. read more

On Valentine's Day, hundreds of thousands of Dutch people buy bouquets of flowers for someone they love. Flower growers also feel that love: every day, they are dedicated to growing the most beautiful flowers. As part of the Flower Love campaign, which began on February 9th, Royal FloraHolland is showcasing growers and their efforts. read more

Poland remains one of the leading global producers of highbush blueberries and continues to host the annual International Blueberry Conference. The 14th edition of the conference is scheduled to take place on 5-6 March 2026. With over 13,000 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, Poland is the largest blueberry producer. read more

UNITEC develops and provides technology for handling, sorting, quality selection, and packaging of fruits, tree nuts, and fresh vegetables. The company operates worldwide and has over 100 years of experience in post-harvest technology. In global fruit supply chains, precise quality. read more

"'Under construction' is how Fruvo's bright red new apple was announced at Fruit Logistica last week," Martijn Vogelaar said. He is well aware that new apple varieties are being introduced at a rapid pace. "But we see this one as very promising because it is an apple that can be grown with minimal impact." read more

Temperature fluctuations during transport pose a significant risk to the quality of flowers, especially for delicate varieties. In the Netherlands, Holex Flower has collaborated with Inter Fresh Concepts to develop innovative methods for safeguarding flowers from fluctuations in temperature, such as cold and heat. This collaboration has led to the development of new solutions for this issue. read more

Pink Lady® further consolidates its brand strategy and announces a partnership with GCDS, an established Italian brand in the new luxury sector. The agreement gives rise to "Apple Crush", a special and contemporary project that fits into the brand's evolution path. read more

The grocery technology company Instacart has announced its first nationwide exclusive partnership with the floral company 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. Through this collaboration, customers across the United States can now order fresh bouquets and gifts from 1-800-Flowers.com directly through the Instacart App. read more

Citrus production in Syria's coastal Tartous province continues to be a key aspect of the local agricultural economy, with annual output estimated at around 146,000 tons, as reported by provincial agriculture officials. Approximately 9,200 hectares of land in the province are dedicated to citrus tree cultivation. read more

The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand continues to be one of the country's most valuable horticultural sectors. In the 2024/2025 season, the industry set a new record for global sales and direct returns to producers, thanks to high production volumes and the global marketing efforts of its main company, Zespri. read more

La Conchita is taking a step forward by expanding into the production of customized bouquets, designed to meet the specific needs of different customers and destination markets. This move responds to the growing demand for ready-to-sell solutions that align with retail programs and seasonal trends. read more

Brazil is home to some of the world's largest fruit-growing operations, with production systems spanning citrus, coconut, açaí, and jabuticaba. These operations combine large planted areas with mechanization, digital monitoring, and export-oriented logistics. read more

Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities. read more

Rijk Zwaan Italia enriches its range with Merens RZ F1, an elongated watermelon variety developed to ensure agronomic reliability, internal quality, and optimal post-harvest management, in response to the needs of the entire supply chain, from producers to retailers. read more

An integrated offer that combines next-generation seeds, advanced defense strategies, and digital solutions for efficient management of processing tomatoes: this is the proposal that BASF Agricultural Solutions and Nunhems will present at Tomato World 2026, scheduled for 19th and 20th. read more

The new production campaign from Senegal is ready to start for the Francescon PO and, consequently, for the Mantuafruit PO. Among the protagonists of the season are Delica pumpkins, netted melons, and, starting this year, also mini watermelons with seeds. read more