The rain has been a determining factor in the start of this year's white asparagus season on the banks of the Ebro in Spain, causing it to be slightly delayed compared to previous years. "In our case, we started the season with the first harvests around 20 days ago, but we have been lucky, because read more

PlantTape has recently announced promotions and new hires within its North American sales and product development teams. Mike McLane has been promoted to the position of Western Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for supporting growers and leading sales expansion in the western region. With his extensive experience in the industry, read more

In 2024, the horticultural sector in South Africa contributed 23% to the nation's agricultural Gross Value Added. Over the past decade, the sector has maintained an average growth rate of 11.4%, solidifying its position as a significant provider of employment and foreign exchange. Despite encountering logistical challenges, read more

The Giffoni Valle Piana Cinema Citadel is getting ready to host an extraordinary event, the final ceremony of Cinefrutta 2025, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30th. This national festival, a celebration of healthy eating and the promotion of young talents, will culminate with the read more

On the day of FreshPlaza's visit to the Bridelia Group in Levubu, Carmen Hass avocados are harvested. Typically, they achieve good sizes on the cultivar, which is exclusively grown for Westfalia, the company that handles Bridelia's avocado exports. Pictured on the right is Wiekus van der Walt, the general manager of the Bridelia Group. read more

Season of Egyptian table grapes is quickly approaching, with early varieties expected to be available starting from the beginning of May. Louay Elkout, co-founder of the Egyptian Growers Organization, provides updates on the preparations for the upcoming campaign. The early launch of the campaign presents a commercial opportunity for Egyptian growers. read more

In March, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade continues to grow in terms of volumes, although at a slower pace compared to previous months, with the increase in the average mix price further supporting the performance in terms of value. Among the main macro-categories, it is only the fruit that... read more

With Africa re-emerging in the Pinkerton avocado campaign, mangoes showing a slight increase, and limes seeking a new commercial position, the sector is undergoing a transitional period. Giorgio Donnarumma, Sales Manager of Nuovafrutta in Milan, discusses the current dynamics. read more

On 29 January 2025, during the international trade fair for horticulture IPM Essen (Germany), Valhor and MPS signed a partnership agreement to align MPS's record-keeping environment with the specifications of Plante Bleue, the social and environmental certification. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry in Moldova has announced that it will evaluate the effects of the recent frost on crops and provide guidance to farmers. Two meetings are scheduled for April 17th, one with regional agricultural departments and another with sector associations, to gather data. read more

PlantTape has recently made promotions and new hires within its North American sales and product development teams. Mike McLane has been promoted to the position of Western Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for supporting growers and driving sales expansion in the western region. With years of experience in the industry, read more

Turkey recently experienced one of its most severe agricultural frosts, with temperatures dropping significantly between April 10 and 12, as announced by Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı. "These unfavorable weather conditions resulted in one of the largest agricultural frosts." read more

Traverse Bay Farms, z siedzibą w Bellaire, Michigan, wprowadziła nową etykietę informującą o tym, że wiśnie pochodzą z USA i nigdy nie są importowane, która będzie teraz widoczna na opakowaniach i materiałach promocyjnych. Firma twierdzi, że ta etykieta jest częścią jej szerszego zaangażowania w korzystanie wyłącznie z krajowych źródeł wiśni,... read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more

W ostatnim odcinku (14 kwietnia) serii Blooming News Alert, Sahid Nahim rozmawiał z profesorem Charlie Hallem, znanym ekonomistą florystyki i profesorem na Uniwersytecie Texas A&M, który analizuje potencjalny wpływ gospodarczy proponowanych taryf na import kwiatów do USA. Obecnie, dla wszystkich read more

Despite a challenging start to the season for some crops, the spring campaign is progressing well, driven by high demand for early potatoes, broccoli, chicory, turnips, and cabbage. Francesco Romano, director of the Apulian company RO.GR.AN, summarizes the current situation. read more

The Southern Garden Tour is back this June, inviting members of the horticulture industry to explore top trial gardens across three Southern states. Hosted by Young's Plant Farm, the University of Georgia Trial Gardens, and Metrolina Greenhouses, the tour promises a vibrant showcase of the latest trends and innovations in gardening. read more

The freezing temperatures lasted for five nights in a row, says Bogdan Baianu, CEO and co-founder of Romanian fresh produce exporter Cerasus Grup Romania: "For the past week, from Sunday the 6th of April, stone fruit growers in Romania had to endure some extreme weather conditions. read more

CHOOVIO's product lineup is designed for real-time data monitoring across various key parameters, such as temperature, humidity, soil moisture, CO₂ levels, water flow, and power usage. The company provides a wide range of sensors, gateways, and complete kits, collaborating with... read more

The watermelon harvest from Hermosillo, Mexico is starting. "Compared to this time last year, the harvest is progressing well despite the recent cooler-than-usual weather in the area. We expect the season to begin this week and continue until early June, following a fairly standard timeframe for the crop." read more