Plastic may never wilt, but it's choking Maharashtra's blooming floriculture industry—prompting MLAs across party lines to call for a ban on artificial flowers. Legislators on Monday raised concerns about the harmful impact of synthetic flowers on public health, the environment, and the. read more

Ukrainian producers have begun selling the first batches of open-field cucumbers. Analysts cited by RBC-Ukraine also report that greenhouse supply remains high. In early July, wholesale prices for cucumbers range from 25 to 35 UAH/kg (€0.58–0.82), which is almost at the same level as last year. read more

In a quiet corner of West Bengal's East Midnapore district, Kolaghat blooms with life every morning. Its flower market, filled with the bright yellows of marigolds and the soft pinks of roses, buzzes with gentle energy. Amid this colorful bustle, young Arup Kumar Ghosh grew up, finding read more

Simone Zerbinati has been elected President of the Fresh-Cut and Fresh Produce Group of the Italian Food Union, representing the main companies operating in the sector that produce fresh, washed, packaged, ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables, and fresh ready meals. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in Peru has reported that the country exported over 100,000 tons of citrus fruits between January and May of this year, which is a 50% increase compared to the same period last year. Mandarins made up 62% of the total volume, followed by Tahiti limes. read more

Supporting in a targeted manner some key sectors of the agriculture and fishing industries in Emilia-Romagna that are facing economic, environmental, or structural challenges, through an extraordinary and urgent intervention. This is the objective of the bill presented today. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a specialist in the avocado industry, has finalized the acquisition of Greenpoint Trading B.V., a Dutch food service company that specializes in avocados and owns the popular Avojoy brand. Greenpoint caters to a diverse customer base within the food service industry. read more

Tornike Latatia, from the Association of Almond and Walnut Growers in Georgia, reports on recent frost impacts on almond yields in Shida Kartli. The frosts have affected orchards, with an anticipated 30-40% reduction in harvest volume. Despite this, forecasts suggest a production of approximately... read more

In the most recent weekly pricing data for bananas, Belize was the sole country among the listed suppliers to exhibit a notable price change. The average price for bananas from Belize decreased to £0.88 per kilogram, compared to the previous week's average of £0.99. This represents a decrease of £0.11, or read more

The fruit and vegetable export industry in Vietnam experienced a significant improvement in June 2025, with total exports reaching almost $810 million. This represented a 31% increase from May and a 20% rise compared to the same period last year. This boost brought the total exports for the first half of the year to $3.1 billion, narrowing the... read more

A luksusowy detalista sztucznych kwiatów został przejęty przez przedsiębiorcę Ben Herberta z Tamworth poprzez jego firmę inwestycyjną Hershaw Holdings. The Faux Flower Company, znana z ultra-realistycznych, ręcznie wykonanych kwiatów, została założona dziesięć lat temu w Hongkongu przez Janey Dillons pod nazwą. read more

Bangladesh's vegetable exports have experienced a remarkable recovery, with an increase of over 313% in the fiscal year 2024-25. The Plant Quarantine Centre at Chittagong Seaport reported that sea shipments amounted to 58,766 metric tons, a significant rise from the previous year's 14,202 tons. This resurgence follows years of... read more

Przybycie letnich owoców do Maroka przysłania importowane owoce, ale pewne produkty nadal cieszą się dużym popytem. Mohammed Kadri z Del Monte Morocco, importer owoców, dzieli się swoimi spostrzeżeniami na temat rynku. Kadri mówi: "Importujemy owoce przez cały rok, a dynamika rynku i" read more

The blueberry industry is experiencing steady growth worldwide. Peru has established itself as a top exporter, but other emerging players like China, the United States, and Chile are also making significant progress. Additionally, Zimbabwe from Africa has emerged as a promising alternative and is gaining momentum in the market. read more

Vietnam's mango industry has achieved a major milestone as Tien Giang province exported its first batch of green-skinned "tuong" (elephant) mangoes to the United States. This signals an increasing recognition of Vietnamese specialty fruits, especially those from the Mekong Delta region. Tien Giang... read more

Carrefour Italia has announced 175 redundancies at its central headquarters in Milan, equivalent to 25% of the workforce, which consists of around 700 employees. The cuts, affecting various functions and levels, have brought back attention to the hypothesis – neither denied nor confirmed – of a possible disengagement from the company. read more

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Spreafico Francesco & F.lli announces the start of an exclusive partnership with Fragoleinquota, an agricultural company located in the mountains of Conca Amatriciana, in the heart of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. The collaboration aims to strengthen the partnership. read more

The Karmen field scale, produced in Italy by Rescina Service, a company located in Noicattaro (Bari), is a lightweight and convenient solution for packaging fruits and vegetables directly in the field. This scale is specifically designed for weighing fruit crates, especially table grapes, on-site. read more

This year's strawberry season started off well, but it is currently facing challenges due to the hot weather. The high temperatures are making the strawberries more fragile and causing consumers to switch to other summer fruits. Despite these difficulties, sales are still good. read more