The story of Michał and Urszula Stasiak's farm in Sarbinowo near Poznań is an example of a conscious transformation of strawberry production - from traditional soil cultivation to increasingly technologically advanced tunnel production. Decisions made over the past few years. read more

In a citrus market update, the severe weather currently affecting South Africa cannot be ignored. "In the Eastern Cape, South Africa's largest citrus-growing region, rainfall has reached as much as 500 to 800 mm. Farms close to the rivers are heavily flooded, with infrastructure damage as well. read more

W okresie poprzedzającym Dzień Matki produkcja i handel kwiatami ozdobnymi w Meksyku zanotowały znaczący wzrost aktywności w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia. Według danych z Sekretariatu Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi, wstępne dane na koniec 2025 roku pokazują, że więcej niż 3,888 miliarda. read more

Exports of grapes from Nashik district declined by 9.6 percent in the 2025-26 season (April to November), dropping to 1.4 lakh tons from 1.6 lakh tons the previous year, due to adverse weather conditions impacting production and decreasing export-quality volumes. Exporters attributed the decrease to prolonged and... read more

The potato acreage in Moldova has decreased by 10 to 20 per cent this year, according to potato seed suppliers. Market participants attribute the decline to rising production costs and relatively low potato prices throughout the 2025/26 marketing season. According to official data, Moldova planted
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Grønt fra Nord, the only vertical farming operation in Northern Norway, has opened its current convertible loan round to international investors. With 66% of the €600,000 target already raised and 20 days remaining, €199,000 is still available. The minimum entry is €1,000. read more

Since China Cosco Shipping Corp took over operations at Piraeus Port in Greece ten years ago, the port has increased container throughput, expanded infrastructure, and introduced digital operating systems. In 2016, annual container throughput at the port was around 680,000 TEUs, ranking 93rd. read more

W przeddzień Dnia Matki produkcja i handel kwiatami ozdobnymi w Meksyku zanotowały znaczący wzrost aktywności w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia. Według danych z Sekretariatu Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi, wstępne dane na zakończenie 2025 roku wskazują, że więcej niż 3,888 miliarda kwiatów zostało...

In the lead-up to Mother's Day, production and trade of ornamental flowers in Mexico saw a significant uptick in activity over the past week. According to data from the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development, preliminary figures for the close of 2025 show that more than 3.888 billion... read more

The apple and pear season at Fern Ridge Fresh in Hastings, New Zealand is going well. Packing has been finished for PIQA® Red and Gala varieties for the season. Fredy mentioned, "Demand for Gala has been very strong worldwide this year, and we are now almost out of available stocks." read more

Marks & Spencer will start selling strawberries grown in Co. Armagh in its 22 Northern Ireland stores from 12 May through a new collaboration with O'Malley Berry Co. Grower Tim O'Malley started strawberry production in May 2024 with a glasshouse-based operation. Since teaming up with M&S, the... read more

The fruit and vegetable sector is trying to carve out its space within Tuttofood. Still without the numbers of the major specialized vertical fairs, but with a more structured and aware presence compared to the past, the fresh produce sector has looked with increasing interest at the Milanese event. read more

NRTC Holding Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia's DAVA Agricultural to enhance regional agricultural cooperation, promote sustainable trade in fresh produce, and support food security initiatives across the GCC. The signing ceremony of the MoU took place in the presence of... read more

Prospiant proudly announces its fifth anniversary, marking half a decade of delivering greenhouse structures and systems to customers across North America and beyond. The anniversary was celebrated last week at the newly opened company headquarters in Ohio. Five years have passed, and more than a read more

Niemniej jednak, pomimo wojny w Iranie i jej wpływu na logistykę regionalną i globalną, plantator cytrusów z Walencji odniósł sukces w rozszerzaniu swoich operacji zagranicznych. Uruchomili nową spółkę eksportową, zatrudniając międzynarodowego eksperta ds. sprzedaży, co umożliwiło im dostarczanie pomarańczy bezpośrednio na rynki zagraniczne. read more

Dostawy malin nadal pozostają stabilne, przy jednoczesnym wzroście ilości. Watsonville: Dla firmy Gem Pack Berries, nowy zbór malin z regionu Watsonville zaczyna się rozwijać, gdy region ten przejmuje prowadzenie pod względem ilości. "Nasze dostawy szybko rosną. Tylko kilka tygodni dzieli nas od osiągnięcia szczytu letniego". read more

Annie van de Riet is leaving her positions at AVAG and Hortivation to take on a new leadership role in the Dutch agricultural sector, succeeding Wim Bens as chair of two national organizations. Van de Riet grew up on a mixed farm in West Brabant, in the Netherlands, giving her broad familiarity. read more

A full basket and significant pricing pressure throughout the supply chain characterized the beginning of the new apricot season in the Peloponnese, the southernmost and earliest cultivation region for this fruit in Greece. Mr. Grigoris Papoutsis, owner of the company Alfa, was at the center of this scene. read more

At the Floraliën in Ghent, Belgium, Vitro Plus officially launched its new outdoor fern brand, Cedar House Ferns, on Friday 8 May. To mark the introduction, a group of invited guests was received at the show, where Vitro Plus also participated with its own exhibition stand. read more

Prof. El-Saady Badawy talks about how Egypt's first comprehensive code for ornamental plants could increase flower exports, safeguard botanical heritage, and enhance green spaces nationwide. This week, Prof. Badawy, who specializes in ornamental plants and garden landscaping at the Faculty of… read more

The Veredictas International Foundation awarded designer Víctor Folk the ARCAPACK ORO 2026 National Packaging Design Award for best food packaging. He received the prize for a project that turns a cherry tomato tray into an interactive experience: a mini basketball hoop made from recyclable materials. read more