Sicily is one of the main pepper production areas in Italy. However, Sicilian producers today face complex challenges, including labor scarcity and cost, climate change, and increasing aggressiveness of pathogens. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its Spring Meeting from 9-13 February in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This event featured high-level industry discussions and a professional tour, allowing delegates to witness the country's innovations in floriculture. read more

Włochy i Grecja, kluczowi gracze w globalnej produkcji kiwi, borykają się z wyzwaniami związanymi z zmiennym klimatem. Klimat śródziemnomorski, kiedyś idealny do uprawy kiwi, teraz stwarza przeszkody. Według Europejskiej Agencji ds. Żywności, lokalni producenci zgłaszają spadek plonów przypisany niestabilności.

Italy and Greece, key players in global kiwi production, face challenges due to climate variability. The Mediterranean climate, once ideal for kiwi cultivation, now presents obstacles. According to European Food Agency News, local producers report a decline in yields attributed to unstable. read more

Kornelia Lewikowska, purchasing manager for Polish vegetable exporter Green Best, stated that the season for Polish winter vegetables has passed without any major disruptions, making it a stable season. "The winter vegetable season in Poland has just about been completed, thankfully, without any." read more

As reported by Tomasz Domański, the February temperature drops to -20°C recorded in central Poland may have caused damage to plants. However, this is not a rule and significant differences may occur in plantations of different varieties and with different farming techniques in use. read more

Christian Ulrich, a passionate florist from Zug, Switzerland, is making a name for himself in the world of exclusive floral arrangements. Raised in a farming family, Ulrich developed a profound love for nature, animals, and plants from a young age. He turned this passion into a career as a... read more

Poland recently blocked a shipment of Russian cucumbers and sent it back due to high pesticide levels. Latvian farmers now fear that Russian cucumbers could still enter Latvia through Poland, where imports from Russia are not banned. Latvia prohibits vegetable imports from Russia and Belarus, but... read more

Field cucumber prices in North America are starting to rise slightly as demand is anticipated to increase following a period of weaker market conditions lasting almost three months. Mexico is still sending out large quantities, Florida's season is just starting, and Honduras is finishing earlier than usual. The sunny weather at the beginning of the season is also contributing to the market dynamics. read more

Według Dmitrija Kolykhanova, zastępcy szefa Zarządu Celnego Syberii, przed Międzynarodowym Dniem Kobiet do regionu przywieziono ponad 30 ton kwiatów. Od początku 2025 roku przywieziono ponad 50 ton kwiatów, których łączna wartość przekracza 41 milionów. read more

At the Bronisze wholesale market in Warsaw, domestic potatoes are priced between EUR 0.24 and EUR 0.49 per kilogram. Imported potatoes are slightly more expensive, with prices ranging from EUR 0.37 to EUR 0.73 per kilogram. Prices for the IRGA and IRIS varieties range from EUR 0.39 to EUR 0.49 per kilogram. read more

The total supply of goods in the EU increased significantly from 583.179 million euros in 2023 to 677.629 million euros in 2024, reflecting a rise of 94.450 million euros. Among EU countries, Spain showed the most significant increase, rising from 347.019 million euros in 2023 to 449.202 million euros in 2024. read more

Z okazji Dnia Kobiet Turcja wyeksportowała 75 milionów kwiatów do 34 krajów na całym świecie. Według tureckich urzędników, eksport ten, który zanotował wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, miał wartość 9 milionów dolarów i przekazał przesłanie delikatności i uznania dla kobiet na całym świecie. read more

W przeddzień Międzynarodowego Dnia Kobiet 8 marca, w Dounan Flower Market - największym w Azji i drugim co do wielkości na świecie rynku świeżo ściętych kwiatów - unosi się zapach kwiatów i napięcie. Ostatnio, kolorowe kwiaty na rynku przyciągnęły turystów do Dounan, które jest read more

In the last 10 years, the Bulgarian population in the Netherlands has quadrupled. Meanwhile, the number of Polish and Romanian migrant workers is decreasing. What are the reasons for this shift and what are the consequences? EenVandaag investigates and interviewed Eric Nabuurs, who is the owner of an employment agency, among others. read more

On the eve of International Women's Day, prices for popular cut flowers in Kazan have increased by an average of 20%, according to experts. This trend aligns with the national scenario as bouquets have seen a general price increase of about 25% across Russia. read more

Swapnil Aware, a board member of the Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, stated that the grape season in India has been positive and stable. He mentioned that the season started in December with low initial volumes and faced quality-related challenges. However, as the season advanced, both. read more

The delegations from Italy, France, and Spain of the tomato contact group met on March 4 at the headquarters of the Consorcio di Tudela Pomodoro di Pachino PGI in Sicily, Italy, to discuss the sector's developments and challenges. Overall, the tomato harvest in Italy and Spain was slightly... read more

Thousands of tons of waste illegally dumped on the territory, alarming data on the incidence of cancer among the population, a growing concern and a feeling of anger and dismay among the citizens: "Is Capitanata the new land of fires?". To respond, read more

Christian Ulrich, a passionate florist from Zug, Switzerland, is gaining recognition in the realm of luxurious floral designs. Raised in a family of farmers, Ulrich cultivated a profound appreciation for nature, animals, and plants from a young age. He turned this passion into a profession as a... read more

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump held a call on Thursday, resulting in a temporary reprieve from sweeping tariffs that had been imposed just days earlier. The initial 25% tariffs on all Mexican imports, which began on March 4, led to a sharp decline in orders. read more