On May 1st, the Swedish company Wivid, renowned for manufacturing LED lighting, inaugurated a sales office in the Netherlands. This strategic step is intended to bolster Wivid's footprint in the Benelux region and enhance customer support in the horticultural industry. The new office is situated on Rotterdamseweg. read more

Floward has recently introduced its newest innovation: the first robotic flower vending machine in the MENA region. This machine, exclusively designed for Floward, aims to revolutionize the way people purchase flowers while on the move. Currently operational in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, these machines provide a fully automated, technology-driven shopping experience. read more

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The potato industry in Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, shows great potential but faces challenges due to low productivity, with average yields of less than seven tonnes per hectare. One of the main obstacles to enhancing productivity is the restricted availability of certified, high-quality seed potatoes. Many smallholder farmers in the region currently rely on traditional seeds, which hinders their ability to increase yields and improve the quality of their produce. read more

The frosts that Turkish cherry growers have had to endure will have a significant impact this season, according to Yigit Gokyigit, Commercial Coordinator for Turkish fresh produce exporter Alanar: "The frost this year is one of the worst agricultural disasters that has occurred in Turkey for years." read more

A promotion conference showcasing the independent innovation achievements in Rosa Chinensis, also known as the China rose, took place on May 18, 2025 at the International Flower Technology Innovation Center in Dounan, Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province in southwest China. The event introduced... read more

"Nie przybyło jeszcze wiele produktów z Nowej Zelandii do Wielkiej Brytanii ani Europy z powodu dłuższych czasów dostawy" - powiedział Patrick Meikle z firmy Golden Bay Fruit. "Sezon wzrostu minął bez problemów, nie było żadnych dużych zdarzeń pogodowych. Wolumeny są dobre, a rozmiary są nieco większe niż w ubiegłym roku." read more

From 10 to 13 June, the center of horticultural innovation will once again come alive across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany, as 56 plant breeders showcase their newest pot and bedding plant varieties at FlowerTrials. Drawing in over 5,000 visitors from over 80 countries last year, read more

A new quick-freezing facility for berries has opened in the village of Ozhenyn, Rivne region, western Ukraine. The mini plant was built on the grounds of a former fruit canning factory that had been abandoned for years. The project was developed as part of the Swiss-Ukrainian initiative. read more

The Vega Baja del Segura region, which spans the Spanish provinces of Murcia and Alicante, is one of the prime locations for cultivating aromatic herbs. While parsley, coriander, mint, spinach, chard, and dill are commonly consumed in other parts of Europe, the same cannot be said for Spain, where... read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products — especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last. read more

The Polish food-quality watchdog, IJHARS, reported that Russian deliveries in the first quarter were "significantly higher" compared to the previous year, due to low domestic greenhouse production. Eurostat data, as highlighted by the RIA news agency, indicated that March shipments exceeded. read more

Według gazety Ouest France, Reunion Island stoi w obliczu wzrostu cen owoców i warzyw bezpośrednio spowodowanego przez cyklon Garance, który uderzył w wyspę 28 lutego. W marcu ceny wzrosły o 19% w porównaniu z poprzednim miesiącem, według INSEE. Pomidory, banany i ananasy. read more

W środkowym wschodzie, południowoafrykańskie jabłka zostały sprzedawane po dużo wyższych cenach ze względu na popyt, przy braku konkurencji. "Jeśli spojrzymy na rok 2025, wtedy poziom sprzedaży jabłek w regionie był bardzo niski, gdy na rynek wkroczyła Południowa Afryka" - mówi eksporter z Południowej Afryki, specjalizujący się w sprzedaży owoców pestkowych i cytrusów. read more

From June 10 to 13, the epicenter of horticultural innovation will come alive once again across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany as 56 plant breeders showcase their newest pot and bedding plant varieties at FlowerTrials. Drawing in over 5,000 visitors from over 80 countries last year, read more

The heater may have just been turned on for winter, but the ACT Government's events team is already well into preparations for spring. Since April, over a million tulip bulbs and annuals for Floriade 2025 have been sorted and counted at the Yarralumla Nursery before being transported. read more

South African seedless citrus is gaining popularity in the Indian market, primarily driven by the growing demand for easy-peel varieties like oranges and mandarins. Exporters and logistics companies are implementing creative solutions to overcome regulatory and logistical obstacles, guaranteeing the smooth flow of products. read more

The first National Citrus Congress, held in Marrakech from May 13th to 15th, 2025, marked a pivotal moment for Morocco's citrus industry. Organized by Maroc Citrus, the Moroccan interprofessional federation for citrus, and chaired by Kacem Bennani Smires, this event brought together producers, read more

Optiflux's algorithm-based software Quality Insights offers the ability to determine the size and blush of an entire cold store of apples based on just a few photos. Additionally, it can predict how a batch of apples will maintain their quality in storage for up to 200 days at harvest time. read more