Fresh-cut flowers from Yunnan Province in southwest China are being transported nearly 4,000 kilometers northwest to Kazakhstan, thanks to improved infrastructure that has facilitated increased trade in various goods and products between the two nations. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has... read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved Iberflora 2025 as an AIPH-recognised D Category International Horticultural Trade Show. The approval follows a nomination from ACPO (Asociación de Cultivadores de Plantas Ornamentales), AIPH's member in Spain. read more

Sezon irlandzkich truskawek rozpoczął się mocno 18 marca. Według Paula Husseya, starszego menedżera handlowego w Donnelly Fresh Produce, sezon przebiega jak dotąd pomyślnie. "Jesteśmy teraz w samym środku sezonu, a truskawki pochodzą z tuneli na świeżym powietrzu. read more

W połowie czerwca na rynku brazylijskim obserwowano wahania cen limonek tahiti i mandarynek ponkan, spowodowane różnymi dynamikami podaży i popytu. Ceny limonek tahiti wzrosły w odpowiedzi na zmniejszoną podaż i zwiększone zapotrzebowanie międzynarodowe. Od 9 do 12 czerwca ceny limonek tahiti oscylowały wokół średniej wartości. read more

New varieties of American blueberries are gaining popularity among producers, affecting crop yield and profitability of cultivation. These innovations are significant for the agricultural market, improving the quality and quantity of yields. The introduction of modern technologies and research in this area is crucial.

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Sexual confusion has been confirmed as one of the most effective and sustainable techniques for controlling harmful insects such as the grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana), responsible for serious production losses and the triggering of secondary diseases like rot. The underlying principle is... read more

Late varieties of American blueberries play a significant role in cultivation, offering numerous benefits for both gardeners and food enthusiasts. By selecting these specific plants, you can greatly improve the quality of yields and experience better-tasting fruits. They are known for

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Sezon letnich owoców w Hiszpanii trwa pełną parą w MG Fruit. "Obecnie mamy silny rynek melonów. Melony żółte na przykład sprzedają się bardzo dobrze. Dostępność jest ograniczona, a melony żółte osiągają ceny od 14 do 15 euro za 12-13 kilogramów" - mówi Jacob Aktalan. "Melony galia są teraz. read more

The UK's exports to the EU have dropped by 23% since 2017, while imports from the bloc have declined just 5%, according to business group Logistics UK. The figures were shared by the group's President, Phil Roe, during his speech at Multimodal 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham on 17 June 2025. read more

The rise of the blueberry shows no signs of stopping. According to some analysts, in order to keep up with the growth of global demand, worldwide production will need to double (Click here to learn more). This trend is also reflected in Italy, where - albeit at a different pace. read more

Bakłażan, known as aubergine in the Netherlands, is quickly becoming more popular. Market data from Circana reveals that sales of aubergines increased by 33% in 2024 compared to 2019. Previously mostly utilized by professional chefs, aubergines are now being purchased more frequently by home cooks as well. read more

Between June 15th and 16th, a violent storm front hit Italy, especially the northern regions and parts of the center, such as Lazio. After days of intense heat, the bad weather brought exceptional hailstorms, tornadoes, floods, and landslides. The most affected areas are... read more

The Interpera 2025 International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 June in Hasselt, Belgium. The event will be held at the Corda Campus and is co-organised by AREFLH (Assembly of European Horticultural Regions) and VBT (Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). read more

Ukrainian plant breeders are in the final stages of registering the country's first domestically developed variety of edible burdock. The variety is currently undergoing testing by researchers at the Mayak Experimental Station of the Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing (NAAS) in the Chernihiv region. read more

With the final conference held at the Oliveri Farm Estate in Motta Sant'Anastasia (Ct), the NovArancia project - technological innovations for enhancement and traceability - has been completed. The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP was among the main promoters. read more

Unes, a chain of the Finiper Canova Group, is intensifying its commitment to raising awareness among its customers for greater environmental consideration, with two new concrete initiatives: collaboration with COREPLA for the recycling of PET bottles and the introduction of the receipt. read more

The Kenyan Fuerte avocado season is ending earlier than expected, as stocks have been depleted due to high demand. "Fuerte avocados are becoming scarce, and their prices are now even higher than those of Hass avocados, which is unprecedented as far as I know," says Noor Yasin. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), which is a weighted average of spot container freight rates across 18 major trade routes within Asia, rose by 8% in the first half of June 2025, reaching $707 per 40-foot container. This increase indicates a significant change in regional shipping costs and implies read more

The 2024/2025 Egyptian onion season has been rather disappointing for both producers and exporters, as it did not meet the high expectations set by the previous exceptionally successful season. Mohamed Hassan, export manager at Al Gamal, has noted this decline in performance within the sector. read more

Sezon zbioru wiśni i innych małych owoców w pełni trwa we Włoszech. Precyzyjna, a jednocześnie nie destrukcyjna metoda jest niezbędna do określenia jakości owoców. "Nasze podejście" - mówi Enrico Turoni z firmy TR Turoni w włoskiej prowincji Forlì w regionie Emilia-Romania - "to… read more