Klasmann-Deilmann will present its newest innovations at Cultivate 2025, scheduled to take place from July 13 to 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. With the theme "Meet the future of horticultural business," the company will showcase solutions tailored to meet the changing needs of the horticulture industry in North America. read more

The record-breaking high temperatures are influencing prices and consumption in the fruit and vegetable market in Rome. According to data from the Price Observatory of the Centro Agroalimentare Roma (CAR), the extreme heat of the past few weeks has caused a rapid ripening of fruits and... read more

The Lebanese grape season is shaping up to be one of the most promising in recent years, according to Mehdi Awdi, the owner of Lebanese grape exporter ETS Awdi Enterprise. "While many farmers across the Bekaa Valley are struggling with water shortages due to minimal winter rainfall and rapidly depleting water sources, read more

"Stand by nature, stand by you" is the new slogan that will accompany Naturitalia from today. It is a clear and direct message that summarizes the commitment of the Bologna-based cooperative, one of the main players in the fruit and vegetable sector, towards two fundamental pillars: nature and people. read more

Sainsbury's boss warns over retail taxes after 'high impact' NI rise. "The government needs to be careful about the level of costs being imposed on the industry," said Simon Roberts, the CEO of the supermarket group, which also owns the catalogue chain Argos and the furniture brand Habitat,... read more

The number of regions taking measures to cope with record heat is increasing, imposing a ban on outdoor work during the hottest hours of the day. In Lombardy, from today until September 15th, outdoor work will be prohibited between 12:30 and 16:00. read more

The end of the Spanish organic lemon season is accelerating due to high temperatures affecting the production of the Verna variety, which is already lower than last year. Demand remains high as we transition to the Southern Hemisphere campaign. read more

The state-run Karimbam farm in Kannur, India, has created three high-yield hybrid marigold varieties, specifically for the lucrative Onam flower market. The company stated that this achievement is a significant milestone in reducing Kerala's traditional dependence on marigold imports from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. read more

Blueberries have become one of the most sought-after fruits globally due to their nutritional and antioxidant properties, as well as their ease of consumption due to their seed and peel-free nature. In recent decades, their demand has grown exponentially, driven primarily by the trend toward read more

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The overseas citrus season is in full swing at Van Ooijen Citrus in Ridderkerk. "Lemon sales are going extremely well at the moment due to the nice weather. Sales of other citrus fruits are a bit slower, partly because there is a lot of summer fruit available. I expect lemon demand to continue to rise as we move further into the season." read more

With the Packaging Register, the floricultural sector is taking steps towards the digital exchange of sustainability data on used packaging in floriculture. This registry, set up in collaboration with various parties in the supply chain, provides growers, buyers, and packaging suppliers with a platform. read more

Chestnut Nursery in Poole has experienced a 150 percent increase in sales since its redevelopment in 2019. The garden center, known as a "plant paradise" by its owners, is operated by the charity Plants and Minds and provides support for adults with severe mental health conditions. Besides functioning as a garden center, read more

"We will begin harvesting operations on August 10, so it is still too early to make predictions about the summer fruit campaign. We can only hope that there will be no adverse weather conditions during these 40 days, as has occurred in the past," reported Giovanni Scavo, sales manager of the Sicilian Il. read more

Seminis-Bayer is celebrating Melon & Watermelon Week, which aims to highlight solutions to address climate change and production challenges for growers, while also emphasizing the importance of delivering delicious fruit. In the pursuit of innovation, José M.ª Román, a sales technician, is actively participating in the events. read more

Shida Kartli, the region surrounding the city of Gori—about 50 km west of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi—is the country's leading area for stone fruit production. However, apple and pear cultivation have also seen strong development. "Pome fruit cultivation may be even more profitable," says. read more

Według międzynarodowego zespołu EastFruit, początek sezonu jagód borówki w 2025 roku w Europie Wschodniej, Azji Środkowej i na Kaukazie ujawnił znaczne różnice zarówno w poziomach cen, jak i trendach cenowych. Warunki pogodowe odgrywają już główną rolę w określaniu wolumenów dostaw. read more

June marks the peak of the Greek watermelon season, and this year has seen an increase in the pace of exports, with almost every week surpassing the volume exported last season. This information is based on official data from the Greek Ministry of Agricultural Development. read more

The District Labor Office in Grójec informs that on June 1, 2025, a new law regulating the conditions for assigning work to foreigners in the territory of the Republic of Poland came into force. The new regulations introduce significant changes in the employment procedure.

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