The Mazandaran province in Iran has been exporting various horticultural products to international markets during the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21, 2025. As per Asadollah Teymouri Yansari, the Head of the Agricultural Jihad Organization of Mazandaran province, the shipments have read more

United Selections will once again start the new year with its annual Open Days in Nakuru, Kenya, taking place from January 14 to 16, 2026. "This yearly event has become a key moment for the floriculture industry, marking the beginning of the season where new varieties, developments, and read more

By Week 52, packing had commenced in all five South African table grape production regions. A total of 22 million cartons (equivalent to 4.5 kg) had been inspected for export, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period last season. Exported volumes had reached 11.4 million cartons by Week 52, which was a decrease of 5%. read more

Warmer winters can potentially alter the flowering schedules of plants, leading to cascading effects on various wildlife species. Since 2011, the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) has been gathering information on the blooming times of plants at the end and start of the year. The New Year Plant Hunt is an initiative by the BSBI. read more

The Netherlands and Belgium are experiencing snowfall, while the traffic light colors are turning orange. Winter weather persists in both countries today, marking the sixth consecutive day. In the Netherlands, the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management has advised working from home, and the NS railway company is... read more

The supply of imported cantaloupe is good, depending on the source. "Our main farm in Honduras is currently at its peak in cantaloupe harvest. We have excellent supply, especially on the East Coast," says Justin Bootz from Legend Produce. read more

From 27 to 30 January 2026, Flanders, Belgium, will once again showcase its presence in the international horticulture industry at the International Plant Fair (IPM) in Essen, as reported by VLAM. Featuring a robust stand design, cutting-edge plant innovations, and an emphasis on sustainable solutions, the Flemish... read more

For U.S. retailers looking ahead to a high-demand year, Avocados From Mexico® has a straightforward message: the fruit is readily available, there is a strong size mix, and promotional programs are in place to meet demand at crucial times. Avocados From Mexico announced today that Mexican avocado imports. read more

The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched an investigation into the imposition of antidumping duties on fresh mushroom imports from Canada. This action follows a petition filed on September 16, 2025, by the Fresh Mushrooms Fair Trade Coalition and its members, who are domestic producers. read more

Tanzania obecnie eksportuje średnio 36 520 ton awokado rocznie, generując około 79 milionów dolarów rocznie. Kraj ten dąży do stania się czwartym co do wielkości eksporterem awokado w Afryce, ustępując Kenii, Etiopii, RPA i Maroku. Według urzędników, istnieją strategie mające na celu to osiągnięcie. read more

Niedawno Círculo de Empresarios przedstawiło swoje "Stanowisko" w sprawie sektora rolnego w Hiszpanii. Jednym z głównych punktów było stwierdzenie, że dzięki głębokiej transformacji ostatnich dziesięcioleci Hiszpania należy do najbardziej konkurencyjnych krajów na świecie. Círculo de Empresarios to grupa myślicieli. read more

Australian stone fruit imports are gaining momentum in India now that the South African season has wrapped up, with three airfreight shipments landed, says Mumbai importer Arun Uttamchandani of Pushpbhuj Impex. "We have mainly imported white nectarines and violet peaches so far. The season did not read more

Cora Seeds will be present at Marca, scheduled on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 1G Stand E/6G). The Italian seed company will showcase several new products, including the "Malizioso" cocktail tomato, the "Corabell" midi plum tomato, as well as the range of "MaxiFresh" watermelons. "We are bringing new products to Bologna. read more

Despite a few minor logistical issues related to snowfall in some parts of France, the green kiwi campaign had a successful start this year for Vergers Cancel. "We are slightly ahead of the destocking plan," Alexandre Cancel explains. This is attributed to the fact that New Zealand... read more

The New Zealand onion grower Balle Bros began harvesting their earliest varieties at the start of December. The weather was quite unpredictable, with rain causing some interruptions. However, the quality and size of the onions were good. "Due to the slower harvest, the supply was limited and therefore..." read more

The arm wrestling between the demands of free trade and the protection of European food sovereignty seems to have reached a turning point. The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has played the ace of "financial security" to overcome the resistance of Italy and read more

Cherries were prominently displayed in South African retail stores during the December 2025 holiday season, showcasing the increased availability of domestic cherries during the local season. Adequate supply levels and competitive pricing facilitated broader distribution, and cherries are anticipated to be more commonly found in the market in the future. read more

Sezon pomarańczy w Egipcie przebiega tak dobrze, jak można było się spodziewać - mówi Gehan Elsherif, dyrektor zarządzający G Fresh Export & Import: "Egipt doświadcza solidnego sezonu pomarańczy, z zdrowym i stabilnym dostawami. Plony pozostają silne w kluczowych regionach uprawy, wspierane przez ugruntowaną… read more

"The news coming from Brussels is good and confirms the seriousness of the work carried out by Italy. We opposed and led the "No" front to the proposal to revise the Common Agricultural Policy that allocated only 31 billion euros to Italy despite the efforts." read more

Konsumpcja miękkich owoców, zwłaszcza borówek, rośnie dynamicznie na całym świecie, a Turcja ma potencjał, by stać się głównym graczem na tym rynku. Kolektyw Holland House of Fruits (HHF) wspiera tureckich producentów poprzez transfer wiedzy, szkolenia i technologię w celu poprawy...

The consumption of soft fruits, especially blueberries, is rapidly increasing worldwide, and Turkey has the potential to become a major player in this segment. The Holland House of Fruits (HHF) collective supports Turkish growers through knowledge transfer, training, and technology to improve... read more