Crops lying on the ground in a few minutes, hectares of vegetables and vineyards compromised, farms forced to stop and employees left at home. This is the dramatic toll of the recent bad weather in Emilia-Romagna, which has severely hit the region, bringing the countryside to its knees. read more

Syd St. John has been farming intermittently since the age of 16. They began in 2018 by growing microgreens and tomatoes in a greenhouse at an urban farm in Detroit, and continued farming after relocating to Franklin County in 2020. Upon moving, they worked at Red Fire Farm. read more

The Gross Value Added (GVA) of agriculture in the Algarve reached €811 million (US$880 million) in 2023, representing 4% of the region's GVA. Nationally, agriculture accounts for 2.4%, meaning the Algarve's sector is 46% above the national average. These figures were presented at the launch of. read more

Generations change, but the tradition of bringing flowers to school on 1 September remains the same. The rainy summer has also had a negative impact on local flower growers, and shops are replacing home-grown flowers with those grown abroad, Latvian Radio reports. "I can't imagine 1 September without a bouquet of flowers," said one parent. read more

Fall Creek is expanding its team in southern Chile to take advantage of the region's suitability for growing varieties with high cold requirements. These varieties are predominantly cultivated in Chile to satisfy the global demand for high-quality fruit during the country's natural production season. read more

KÖNST and MANSUINO Breeding Emotions have formed a commercial partnership that includes Europe, the UK, and the USA. MANSUINO's cut flower Hydrangea genetics will be introduced and promoted in these important markets through KÖNST's sales network. Some of the cut flower hydrangea assortment include: [list specific varieties if available] read more

The organic farm of Bożena and Sławomir Fiutko from Brzostówka (Lublin province) has been specializing in the cultivation of berries and vegetables for the fresh market for years. The key role in their technology is played by Natura Ekspert products, which - as the growers emphasize - read more

India's grape export industry is preparing for a bright future with the introduction of several new grape varieties that could enhance the country's global presence in the grape market," according to Mr. Rajaram Sangle, Director at fresh produce exporter Sangle Agro Processing Pvt. Ltd. He emphasized, "The 2024-25 season is poised to be a significant opportunity for growth and expansion in this sector." read more

More than 110 participants from 16 different countries gathered in July in Kraków, Poland, for the 54th Fleuroselect Annual Convention. This event provides Fleuroselect members with a chance to reunite with industry colleagues, tour member facilities worldwide, and discover local... read more

On August 29th, the three-day 2025 China International Fruit Expo (China Fruit) successfully concluded at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The exhibition showcased the vitality and growth potential of the fruit industry, encompassing cultivation, cold chain logistics, packaging. read more

This autumn, Morel Flowers will open its doors to horticultural professionals for an exclusive opportunity to experience its Production and Breeding Trials. The company extends a warm welcome to growers, retailers, and industry experts eager to engage with its latest genetics and innovations. read more

Spain is ranked among the top five most competitive agri-food sectors in the European Union, according to the 2024 Agri-Food Observatory compiled by Cajamar in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture. The report highlights Spain's position as the world's seventh-largest exporter of agricultural products. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on potatoes and onions. Are you involved in the potato industry as a grower, importer, or marketer? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview, just let us know. You can contact us at [contact information]. read more

Dollar spadł w poniedziałek do pięciotygodniowego minimum, ponieważ inwestorzy przygotowywali się do zbliżających się danych dotyczących rynku pracy, które mogą kształtować oczekiwania dotyczące ścieżki luzowania monetarnego Rezerwy Federalnej. Traderzy również analizowali piątkowe dane dotyczące inflacji w USA oraz decyzję federalnego sądu, który uznał, że większość byłego prezydenta Donalda. read more

In optics trade marketing, the payoff 'non chiamatela anguria', coined for Perla Nera by the creatives of the Mediaset Group at the beginning of the journey, remains in my opinion unmatched and is perfectly suited to this commercial campaign; that's why I have proposed it as the title of the interview. read more

The grape production in Portugal had to endure heavy rainfall, causing the season to be delayed quite a bit, says Martim Cruz, Commercial Manager of Portuguese grape exporter Hey,Vita! "Every season has its challenges. This year was marked by heavy rainfall during the spring, which caused several setbacks." read more

Between January and July 2025, Ukraine exported 6,200 tons of frozen vegetables valued at $6.1 million, as reported by the State Customs Service. The primary importers were Germany (30.5%), Poland (24.1%), and Italy (10.6%). In the same timeframe, Ukraine imported 7,600 tons of frozen vegetables. read more

Ecuador exported 227.72 million boxes of bananas (each weighing 18.14 kg) between January and July 2025, representing a 4.77% increase over the same period last year, according to data from Acorbanec's Statistics Coordination Office. The European Union remained the main destination, accounting read more

Selecting the sweetest parts of the fruit is a process based on experience that helps us create a final product with a high Brix level. Sweetness is a crucial quality factor for us, whether it's for fresh fruit or processed fruit. We apply the same approach to prickly pears, which we have recently begun processing. read more

Pierwsze genetycznie zmodyfikowane (GE) produkty spożywcze w Wielkiej Brytanii powinny trafić do supermarketów na początku 2026 roku, w wyniku nowej ustawy wprowadzonej na mocy ustawy o technologii genetycznej (Precyzyjne Hodowle) z 2023 roku. Ustawa pozwala na sprzedaż organizmów precyzyjnie hodowanych (PBO) w Anglii jako żywność dla ludzi i paszę dla bydła. read more