"According to forecasts prepared on May 1st, 2025, French tomato production for the fresh market is estimated at 491,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 9,800 tons less than in 2024 (-2%). In April 2025, prices were 12% higher than in the 2024 season and 3% higher than the 2020-2024 average." read more

The chanterelle season has begun just in time for Pentecost. Uwe Niklas GmbH has already received its first deliveries from the Balkan countries. "The freshly arrived chanterelles from Serbia impress with their high quality and variety. They are already available in various sizes – from small. read more

A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have introduced the TP9 service as part of the Gemini Cooperation framework, focusing on Transpacific routes. This new initiative connects East China and Northeast Asia to Long Beach and offers a direct link between Busan and Long Beach, ensuring smooth transit. read more

This year's blueberry cultivation season started dramatically for some growers. Blueberry bacterial canker, a disease caused by bacteria of the Pseudomonas genus, has spread to an unprecedented scale. In many regions of Poland, growers are observing this phenomenon. read more

Pacific Trellis Fruit Company, the owner of the Dulcinea® Brand, has announced a long-term joint venture agreement with Desert Ghost, a farming entity based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, owned by the Carrillo family from Caborca. The Carrillo family also owns UVEX, a major table grape operation in Caborca. read more

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The Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya, has welcomed the 12th edition of IFTEX. This morning, the Opening Ceremony took place. The show will continue until Thursday, June 5th. Our FloralDaily reporter will be on site, visiting all the booths to uncover the latest developments and highlights. read more

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In 2024, Spain exported 674.43 million kilograms of tomatoes, which is 17.98% more than the 571.67 million kilograms it exported in 2023. On the other hand, tomato imports decreased by 12.1%, totaling 209.72 million kilograms, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from ICEX and the Tax Agency. read more

The fruit cultivation sector in Ukraine is reporting negative effects from recent drought and frost conditions. Stone fruits, such as apricots, have been hit the hardest, with some apricot farms experiencing losses of up to 100% in certain areas. Cherry crops are also facing reductions of 30-50%. Deputy Head of the sector, Denys Marchuk, has noted these challenges. read more

The 23rd China Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE) and Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX) will be held from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event is expected to gather over 500 exhibitors from... read more

Visiting De Kemp company in March in the Netherlands, I had the opportunity to learn about the planned cultivation of rosettes (tips) intended for the production of various types of potted plants. They are harvested in the summer and used for the production of different types of seedlings in pots. read more

The data shows a rise in Egypt's agricultural exports from the beginning of the year until the end of May. The export volume exceeded 4.8 million tons, up from last year's 4.3 million tons during the same period. This information was disclosed in a statement. read more

Według dyrektora generalnego Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Kiwi (NZKGI) Colina Bonda, niedawny sezon zbiorów owoców w Nowej Zelandii był wyjątkowo spokojny, z minimalnymi uciążliwymi zakłóceniami pogodowymi. Zauważył brak poważnych zdarzeń pogodowych w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami, przypisując to częściowo read more

The raspberry variety Zawadi® (ABB136), developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB), is experiencing substantial growth in Southern Europe. Growers in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are scaling up production to meet the increasing demand from European retailers. In the first year of this expansion, the adoption of Zawadi® has been remarkable. read more

Mango season in Mexico is just a few weeks away from reaching peak seasonal volumes, and so far, everything is going smoothly. Shipments began in the spring and are currently 16 percent higher than at this time last year. "This is mostly due to favorable weather conditions, as early-season fruit was not affected by rain," said. read more

Productive dynamics, consumption trends in Italy and in Mediterranean countries, and varietal innovation will be the key topics of the first symposium of the Melon Mantovano Igp, scheduled from July 22 to 24 in Mantova. The event is organized by the Consortium for enhancement and protection. read more

On June 2, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris received over two tonnes of Vietnamese lychees, marking the initial shipment of this year's produce to France. These lychees, originating from Thanh Ha district in Vietnam's Hai Duong province, were expedited to Parisian supermarket shelves within read more

This weekend's Dragon Boat Festival has increased the demand for various fruits such as apples, blueberries, durians, and mangosteens. However, many traders have observed that the holiday buying trend this year is not as strong as in previous years. New Zealand's Gala apples experienced a slight price hike due to this festival. read more

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), has officially launched a new E-learning platform, 'Horti-Campus', at an event held at the Haile Grand Hotel in Addis Ababa. This digital platform aims to enhance capacity building in the horticulture sector. read more