The family business was established in the mid-1890s. Sarah Gillespie's great-great-great Aunt Clara and Uncle Al Grande operated the John Grande Greenhouse on Grande Avenue in Indianapolis. Eventually, the Grandes expanded into a full-service florist shop, renaming it John Grande and Sons. read more

Hwasun County in South Jeolla Province is expected to set a new milestone for the Korean floriculture industry by exporting Korean spring orchids (Chunlan) to China for the first time in history. According to the county on October 16, this export was made possible through the collaboration of. read more

The possibility of rain during the upcoming weekend is motivating farmers in Ireland to quickly finish the maincrop potato harvest. Field operations are currently unaffected due to favorable ground conditions, according to FreshPlaza. read more

Senda, międzynarodowa platforma produkcji i marketingu jagód z siedzibą w Hiszpanii, wzmacnia swoje strategiczne cele dotyczące sprzedaży truskawek, jeżyn, borówek i malin przez cały rok, dzięki znacznemu postępowi w swojej globalnej ekspansji. Ten nacisk na wzrost pozwala firmie uniknąć read more

The produkcja jagód w Ukrainie się stabilizuje pomimo spadku ogólnej produkcji, ponieważ eksport nadal rośnie. Według Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Jagód, produkcja malin zmniejszyła się o 2,700 ton (–7.5%) w 2024 roku. Jednak eksport mrożonych malin nadal rośnie stabilnie, dodając 10,000. read more

Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A. is among the winning companies of the 1st national themed edition of the Industria Felix ESG Award - Sustainable Italy competing, now in its 66th event, organized by Industria Felix Magazine in collaboration with Cerved Rating Agency. read more

Tania Luz e Silva from Rush Group and Rush Farms fresh produce player says that the sweet potato market in Europe has been influenced by various producing countries, even those outside of Europe. She mentions that there has been an interesting beginning to the sweet potato campaign in Egypt, with high demand. read more

A rumor that a farmer in the southern Polish village of Dąbrowica was giving away free potatoes caused locals to remove around 150 tons of crops in one day. The claim, spread through social media, turned out to be false. The potatoes, valued at around US$16,300, had been purchased by a distillery the day before. read more

The family business began in the mid-1890s. Sarah Gillespie's great-great-great Aunt Clara and Uncle Al Grande operated the John Grande Greenhouse on Grande Avenue in Indianapolis. Soon, the Grandes expanded into a full-service florist shop and changed their name to John Grande and Sons. read more

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Greece have performed impressively in Egypt, but unfortunately, the market is now experiencing a downturn," said Mr. Elbahy. "The competition from other apple varieties, especially from countries like Poland and South Africa, has intensified, leading to a decrease in demand for Greek apples." He added that the current situation calls for strategic marketing efforts to boost the sales of Greek apples in Egypt. read more

Yesterday in Murcia, PROEXPORT, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters of the Region of Murcia, welcomed 21 Korean melon producers who are members of Korea's National Melon Union. This visit to Spain is part of an academic and agronomic program aimed at exploring some of. read more

The predominant batches were clearly from Germany, with only a few potato imports from France and the Netherlands in some cases. There was a wide variety of available varieties, and the quality was impressive. According to the BLE, availability increased and in some places exceeded storage capacity. read more

Merci bus: over 45,000 visitors at 100 stops. Migros reported: "After a successful journey covering 8,500 kilometers throughout Switzerland, Migros' Merci bus tour ends in Bussigny, canton of Vaud, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Highlights: A very special highlight was provided by former employees." read more

This time, the organizer, the Austrian consulting company gfa-consulting GmbH, has chosen the Hungarian capital Budapest as the event location. The conference, which will take place at Hotel FLOW around 30 kilometers from the airport, is said to be entirely dedicated to the organizers. read more

Fruit Logistica’s communications director for Spain and Latin America, Silvia de Juanes, discussed the role of innovation as a driver for competitiveness when she took part in a round table at this week’s Fruit and Vegetable Production and Distribution in Southern Spain 2025 conference. read more

According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, as reported by reefertrends, the head of the authority, Sergei Dankvert, held talks with representatives of the Indian Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, as well as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. read more

This week's signing of the new protocol for imports of South African stonefruit into China has also opened the door for the country's blueberries and cherries. read more

Avocados From Mexico has chosen actor and comedian Rob Riggle to lead a nationwide consumer marketing campaign in the United States. read more

With the Greek kiwifruit harvest officially starting on 15 October, exporters are already sounding a note of caution. Frosty conditions during the spring ensured that Greek stone fruit suppliers experienced an especially challenging season in 2025, including the country's cherry growers, whose crops were particularly affected. read more

At a meeting in Rome attended by the Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and the New Zealand Ambassador Jackie Frizelle, company representatives discussed technological advancements that promise a boost for a sector that is... read more