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There is a certain meteorological instability persisting over Italy, with the eleventh disturbance of the month expected to arrive on Thursday, bringing a new wave of severe bad weather across the entire Peninsula. The week starts with windy conditions, strong westerly currents and... read more

Bloom Fresh International Limited, a global fruit breeder, announced a major legal win in China. The court's ruling in the initial judgment confirmed third-party infringement of its Plant Variety Rights (PVR) for its exclusive grape variety IFG Six (sold worldwide as SWEET). read more

Demand for ENVY™ apples is rising in several Asian markets ahead of the Lunar New Year and Tết celebrations. FreshPlaza reports that forecasted volumes for the 2026 trading period are surpassing the levels seen in 2025 in China, Vietnam, and Thailand. read more

Southern Italy continues to pay a very high price due to severe weather. After cyclone Harry, which devastated Sicily, Sardinia, and Calabria, the main productive areas of the South have been literally knocked out by further waves of extreme weather events. Hail, wind, and read more

As the Australian mango season comes to an end in late summer, Manbulloo is still harvesting late varieties in Far North Queensland, even as domestic availability decreases. While local supplies diminish after Christmas, the grower continues to focus on export markets, especially in the U.S. read more

California remains the largest agricultural producer in the United States and a significant contributor to both domestic and global food supply. The state produces over 400 agricultural commodities and supplies nearly half of all U.S. vegetables, as well as around three-quarters of all fruits and nuts. read more

A new geothermal greenhouse at W Agro Park in Kayseri, Turkey, is expected to produce approximately 2,500 tons of fresh tomatoes annually from a 40,000 m² facility designed mainly for European export markets. Founder Mehmet Kabak stated that the project adheres strictly to an export-first compliance approach. read more

The Department of Internal Trade in Thailand announced that the prices of flowers for Valentine's Day this year have remained stable. This stability is attributed to favorable cool weather conditions which have enhanced the quality of flowers, reduced production costs, and enabled Thai roses to effectively compete with imported flowers from China. The statement was made on February 14th. read more

The beginning of the 2025/26 season has brought mixed signals to Poland's apple juice concentrate (AJC) market. Despite a higher apple harvest, concentrate production decreased, while sales volumes experienced a significant rebound. According to Statistics Poland, the apple output in 2025 was estimated to have increased. read more

The data collected by the State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service shows a persistent decline in Polish pear exports, with December 2025 being one of the worst-performing months in recent years. In December 2025, Poland exported only 2,803 tonnes of pears to non-EU countries. Belarus was the... read more

W 2025 roku eksport rolny Południowej Afryki osiągnął rekordową wartość 15,1 miliarda dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 10 procent w porównaniu z rokiem 2024. Aktywność eksportowa utrzymała się na wysokim poziomie przez cały rok. W czwartym kwartale eksport wyniósł 3,4 miliarda dolarów, co stanowiło wzrost o 7 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim, wspierany większą ilością towarów i poprawionymi warunkami. read more

Water-grown tulips produced using soilless farming methods in Antalya are experiencing high demand within the country, according to company officials. Growers in Serik are sending up to 500,000 flowers annually to major cities across Turkey. These water-grown tulips are cultivated in the Belek Tourism Center in the Serik district. read more

Coloured by Gerbera will be present at the FlorEvent florist trade fair in Nantes (booth A6) on 8-9 March, where professionals from all over France will come together to explore new inspirations, trends, and innovations. Throughout the event, Dutch gerbera growers will invite visitors to experience the. read more

CLCircular, a European company specializing in supply chain monitoring through connected reusable IoT sensors, has achieved B Corp certification by meeting rigorous criteria for social and environmental performance, transparency, and corporate accountability. read more

The transaction will ensure continuity and service for customers, while also enabling a stronger emphasis on expanding other segments of the Samskip network. On February 17th, Samskip revealed a deal with short sea shipping and multimodal operator CLdN to sell its UK and Ireland (UKI-trade) door-to-door services. read more

Vista Vineyards has launched a leadership-owned table grape company designed to provide a consistent, year-round supply through integrated farming, packing, and sales operations. By moving with the sun across California, Mexico, and South America, the company coordinates timing and varietal performance. read more

A shipment of 19.2 tonnes of pears was returned to Belgium after arriving in Kazakhstan without the necessary phytosanitary documentation. The consignment had reached the Port of Kuryk in the Mangystau region from Belgium. Authorities discovered during a document inspection that the cargo did not have the required paperwork. read more

KWS Vegetables hosted the first edition of Leafy PopUp in the Murcia region of Spain. It was an international event that, for the first time, brought the Netherlands directly into contact with growers and professionals in the leaf sector. The event, held under the slogan "Fresh fields. Fresh." read more

Starting on February 22nd, the next stage of the project that has been promoting the combination of sports and healthy eating for twelve years now will kick off: "Fruits and Vegetables in Sports - Training Starts with Eating," promoted by Italy Fruits and Vegetables National Union in partnership for the third year. read more

Bloom Fresh has achieved a major legal victory in China. The court's initial ruling has confirmed third-party infringement of its plant variety rights (PVR) for its unique grape variety IFG Six (sold worldwide as Sweet Sapphire). read more