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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

Mimo pewnych wyzwań związanych zarówno z pogodą, jak i logistyką, dostawy marchwi w Egipcie były niezawodne w tym sezonie - twierdzi Gehan Elsherif, dyrektor wykonawczy G Fresh Export & Import. "Egipski sezon z marchwią był do tej pory stosunkowo stabilny, dzięki korzystnym warunkom zbiorów oraz. read more

Kazakhstan has imported over 7,000 apple rootstocks from the Netherlands as part of efforts to develop a system of virus-free planting material, which the Ministry of Agriculture states is crucial for enhancing yields and fruit quality. The imported rootstocks include the popular M9 variety. read more

In the fruit and vegetable sector, where water availability is a crucial factor for production, the search for underground water remains one of the most significant challenges. Mistakes in assessment can lead to unnecessary drilling and economic losses amounting to tens of thousands of euros. read more

Frosts have caused critical damage to cherry orchards in the Kyustendil region of Bulgaria for the second consecutive spring, with producers reporting near-total crop losses. Local grower Lyubomir Dimitrov, who manages around 10 hectares of cherry plantations near the village of Nevestino, read more

Wonderful Pistachios will still be the Official Pistachio of the Giro d'Italia 2026, consolidating the collaboration with one of the most significant sports events in Italy and Europe for the fifth consecutive year. This partnership reinforces a marketing and communication project that is becoming increasingly structured. read more

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

A report by the Food Foundation suggests that approximately 8.25 million people in the UK have either used, are using, or are thinking about using GLP-1 weight loss medications, putting a significant strain on the NHS's capacity to meet this demand. read more

Fruit breeder Sun World International has chosen new licensees for its exclusive grape varieties in Australia and Italy, as it works to enhance its branded fruit programs globally. read more

The Indian agritech company, Superplum, has launched InstaTrace – a new consumer-facing digital intelligence system providing transparent access to the lifecycle of its fruit products. read more

The benefits of the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement for New Zealand's fresh produce exporters have been showcased on the agreement's second anniversary. read more

"Peruwiańskie eksport asparagusa zmniejszył się o 4% w ostatnich latach. Chociaż w 2025 roku odnotowano niewielki wzrost, wolumen pozostaje nawet o 15% poniżej poziomu z 2021 roku" - powiedział Franco Acaiturry, menedżer kategorii asparagus w świeżej dywizji Danper. Dotychczas w 2026 roku wyniki pozostają stabilne. read more

When it comes to pears, Belgium is mainly known for the Conference variety, but in recent years, a number of promising new varieties have been introduced to the market. One of these is the Fred pear, for which BelOrta has obtained the rights in the Benelux region. "Production is increasing every year." read more