Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have placed competitive bids for licenses for the Gold fruit variety and the newly commercialized Red80 cultivar, with values reaching high levels per hectare. For the first time, the marketer allocated 50 hectares of Red80 licenses for unrestricted planting. Opening at read more

Fruit growers in Poland are evaluating the damages caused by late April frosts that affected crops in various regions, with the eastern areas being the most impacted and stone fruit production facing challenges. In the Lublin region, grower Marcin Gazda reported temperatures dropping to -10°C on several nights. read more

Silne wiatry i obfite opady deszczu w częściach Tamilnadu zniszczyły plantacje bananów w różnych dystryktach, w tym Theni, Dindigul, Coimbatore i Salem. Największe szkody odnotowano w Theni, gdzie rośliny bananowca ucierpiały na około 2 000 akrach (około 809 hektarach). W taluku Andipatti około 3 000... read more

Poland's seaports are increasingly focusing on improving accessibility and multimodal connectivity in response to growing cargo volumes that have exposed limitations in road, rail, and border infrastructure. This issue was addressed in a session on seaport challenges and priorities at the European Economic. read more

The past week brought a wave of strong frosts that covered practically the entire area of Poland. In many regions, temperatures dropped to as low as -8°C, and locally even -9°C, and what was particularly concerning - they lasted for a long time, even from 7 to 10 hours. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has released its late Mandarin export estimate for the 2026 season, confirming that there is stability in production in the category. Overall, the numbers show a slight decrease compared to last year's late Mandarin export figures. read more

In the Netherlands, the gerbera is regaining popularity in the lead-up to Mother's Day, solidifying its position as a staple in the seasonal selection. According to Coloured by Gerbera, the flower's charm is well-founded. "Its versatility, strong visual impact, and wide range of colors... read more

Each spring, the Netherlands hosts the Dutch Spring Trials, also known as the Pack Trials, where seven plant breeders open their facilities to share trial results with customers. Visitors mainly come from other European countries, but growers and buyers from Asia and North America also attend. read more

Students studying for a Foundation Degree and a BSc (Hons) in Horticulture at the College of Food, Agriculture and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently participated in a study tour to France. The tour specifically explored the Nantes and Angers regions in the Loire Valley. This visit offered students a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in ornamental horticulture. read more

King Filip and Queen Mathilde of Belgium officially opened the Floraliën Ghent 2026, a flower and plant show taking place from May 1st to May 10th in the Belgian city of Ghent. To commemorate the event, Queen Mathilde has given her name to a new, exclusive Ghent azalea variety. read more

Cebula w Ukrainie podrożała o 40 do 45 procent w ciągu dwóch tygodni, oznaczając pierwszy wzrost cen od początku lutego. To pierwszy znaczący wzrost od połowy maja 2025 roku. Według danych z platformy EastFruit, ukraińscy rolnicy obecnie oferują cebulę w cenie od 5 do 9 hrywien. read more

The nut market is going through a phase of marked deflation. The price of shelled US walnuts delivered to Europe at the beginning of the year has dropped by 13%, reaching the lowest point since 2024. read more

The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) has officially opened registration for its 2026 Development Experience (DevX), taking place July 28-31, in Atlanta, Georgia. DevX is WFFSA's premier hands-on professional development event, designed to give the floral industry. read more

A new Europe – Red Sea – Middle East Express service has been launched in response to growing demand for connections from Europe to the Red Sea and current conditions in the Middle East. The service will call at key European ports, directly connecting to King Abdullah Port, Jeddah, and other destinations in the region. read more

Chiquita renews its partnership with the Stramilano, confirming itself as the Official Sponsor and supplier for the 5th consecutive year. The iconic blue sticker banana once again takes center stage at Italy's most famous non-competitive race, now in its 53rd edition. A event that... read more

Nowozelandzcy eksporterzy mogą być uprawnieni do zwrotu opłat celnych do wartości do 1 miliarda dolarów nowozelandzkich (600 milionów dolarów amerykańskich) na skutek decyzji Sądu Najwyższego Stanów Zjednoczonych, który uchylił cła nałożone na podstawie Ustawy o Międzynarodowych Sytuacjach Nadzwyczajnych Gospodarczych (IEEPA). Modelowanie przeprowadzone przez firmę Ernst & Young w Nowej Zelandii wskazuje, że. read more

A controversy seems to be emerging within Kenya's avocado industry regarding the unauthorized export of the fruit during periods when exports are typically not allowed. There are growing concerns within the sector about the misuse of a system that was put in place to safeguard Kenya's reputation and heritage. read more

L and L Farms and Greenhouse in Caledonia is open for the season, despite ongoing recovery efforts from a storm that hit on April 17. "You can't be in shock for long," said owner Lance Malicki. "You gotta keep going." The property sustained severe damage from high winds, including the ripping off of the roof and doors from a pole barn. read more

US based seasonal workforce provider másLabor has expanded into Europe with the launch of másLabor Iberia in Spain. This strategic move marks the company's first European venture and a significant milestone in its global growth strategy. The expansion follows the 2025 launch of másMX, which read more

Groupe Casino unveils new brand identity in France

Casino Group has introduced its new visual identity by opening two renovated stores in Saint-Étienne and Feurs in France. The company stated that the new stores were created to cater to the needs of contemporary urban shoppers, with a focus on read more