The Institute of Flowers (IOF) celebrated its first anniversary with a sold-out event at Killeen Castle, bringing together florists, suppliers, educators, and industry leaders from all over Ireland for a training session. Established in 2024, the IOF has rapidly become a prominent professional organization in the field. read more

The strawberry planting work in the greenhouses of the Ilia and Achaia regions has been completed this year with minimal problems, leaving producers relieved. In previous years, they were often forced to carry out extensive replanting around this time. read more

During the International Plant Fair (IPM) 2026 in Essen, Germany, the Show Your Colours Award will be presented once again. This award is aimed at IPM exhibitors with woody plants and perennials. Exhibitors can submit plants and/or concepts for consideration. The organizer, Messe Essen, read more

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is continuing its global outreach efforts after participating in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. At the event, the company met with distributors and trade partners to assess market developments and future prospects. CEO Jason Te Brake stated that the event attracted over 1,500 visitors. read more

The global pineapple market is experiencing high demand and limited supply. In Panama, production is ongoing, but economic and climate-related challenges have led to a reduction in the number of active producers. Alessandro Pataro, CEO of Ananas Panama SA, has stated that the country is working towards solidifying its position in a lucrative niche by... read more

Belgium: OKay Supermarkets Welcome Bon'Ap Shop-In-Shops

Belgian grocery retailer Colruyt has announced that four former Comarkt stores in East and West Flanders will reopen as OKay supermarkets, each featuring a new Bon'Ap department. This 'shop-in-shop' concept launched in Machelen (Zulte) on 5 read more

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has stated that Ghana's cashew industry could potentially generate over US$660 million in annual revenue with enhanced regulation, processing infrastructure, and export support. Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, the Chief Executive Officer of TCDA, made this presentation. read more

The bad weather that affected Sicily between Friday and Saturday brought heavy rain and locally intense thunderstorms in the Ragusa area, particularly in the area of Vittoria, where flooding and traffic disruptions were reported. The precipitation, which fell in a few hours, caused read more

SecondBloom, in partnership with M. Davis Group, will oversee the full liquidation of Bowery Farming's $70 million vertical farming facility in Locust Grove, Georgia. The 200,000 square foot operation is one of the largest vertical farming liquidations in the industry's history, showcasing... read more

The first edition of Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025, scheduled to take place from November 15 to 17 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, aims to establish itself as the premier regional hub for the green and landscaping industries. Positioned at the center of a market focused on green redevelopment and urban landscaping, read more

Representatives of major onion growers from across Europe and beyond gathered yesterday at the seed company Bejo in Warmenhuizen for the annual European onion congress, Euronion. In addition to European countries, this edition also welcomed representatives from the United States and South America. read more

Jako że zbliża się termin 2030 r. UE na wycofanie jednorazowej plastikowej opakowalni, szwedzka firma technologiczna zajmująca się żywnością, Saveggy, testuje jadalną, roślinną alternatywę dla konwencjonalnej folii plastikowej do świeżych produktów spożywczych. Innowacja, wykonana z oleju rzepakowego i bezglutenowego oleju owsianego, ma na celu przedłużenie świeżości ogórka. read more

Dutch exports of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines have seen an increase in sales in Germany and the UK this year. This information is based on export figures (volume) from January to September 2025, as reported by GroentenFruit Huis. Two-thirds of the total Dutch exports have contributed to this growth. read more

Heavy rainfall in some parts of Karnataka this year could lead to a delay in mango flowering, causing uncertainty for growers in important producing regions. Mango flowering usually takes place between November and December in districts like Ramanagara, Channapatna, Dharwad, and others in the north, while in the Kolar district,... read more

The situation for grapes in India seems to be even worse than previously thought, according to Swapnil Aware, a board member of Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods. "With the weather finally clearing this week, the overall scenario for this grape season has become much clearer and significantly. read more

Potato growers in Tasmania report that the state is starting to experience the impacts of the potato shortage affecting mainland Australia. The industry representatives believe that the mop-top virus outbreak is one of the reasons for this issue, as it has restricted potato exports from Tasmania to other areas. Despite the shortages... read more

Banana workers in Costa Rica have received compensation payments as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam Germany and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP under the German Supply Chain Law. The complaint addressed alleged violations of labor rights at a banana supplier for Aldi in Costa Rica, including. read more

Kenya is addressing key challenges that hinder the export of horticultural products through legislative reforms and the establishment of a new technical barriers committee. These initiatives aim to facilitate market access for the country's important flower, fruit, and vegetable industries, which generate billions in annual revenue. The timing of these efforts is crucial. read more

A platform funded by the EU and TradeMark Africa was launched this week to introduce electronic phytosanitary (ePhyto) certification to Ethiopia's export sector. This change is expected to have the most significant impact on the country's horticulture industry, which has long struggled with compliance challenges. The Integrated Export and read more

The tomato remains one of the main protagonists in the fruit and vegetable department, and the numbers confirm it: according to the data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, the consumption of fresh tomatoes in Italy - considering all channels - remains stable from 2020 to 2024 around the... read more