Flowers Canada (Ontario) (FCO) held its 59th Annual General Meeting and Winter Event at the Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Conference Centre on December 3, 2025. The event was a success with 35 greenhouse flower farms in attendance, in addition to representatives from industry partners from... read more

India and New Zealand have agreed on a free trade agreement. The agreement is meant to boost trade and investment, with New Zealand looking for increased market access for dairy and fruit products, while India is focusing on facilitating the movement of skilled professionals and IT services. read more

The Spanish berry specialist El Pinar is advancing its growth strategy in the fresh fruit business by integrating Kyriazis Strawberries, a strawberry producer in Greece. This strategic move allows for the development of a strong Greek fruit offering targeted at both the domestic market and, primarily, at. read more

The next edition of the Blueberry School, organized by Fall Creek in the Netherlands, once again brought together blueberry producers, technical advisors, and representatives of companies from all over Europe. The event was also attended by a large number of growers. read more

Approaching the end of the year! Let's refresh our memories on the month of October. In the Netherlands, Schneider B.V. was declared bankrupt, while Royal Van Zanten's flower bulb company announced it will close its doors in 2026 after 164 years. At the same time, the international read more

In the Silifke district of Mersin, Turkey, the early mulberry harvest has started, and there is a high demand for this product, which is grown completely naturally without the use of pesticides. 70% of the mulberries are being exported to Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq; however, growers are facing challenges. read more

Egipt osiągnął w tym roku znaczący sukces na amerykańskim rynku, dostarczając rekordowe ilości czosnku do Stanów Zjednoczonych, jak podaje EastFruit. read more

The New Zealand machine manufacturer CR Automation collaborates closely with the fruit industry to create solutions that guarantee fruits meet export standards. One of the solutions developed to address the issue of pest contamination, which was affecting exports to important markets, is a high-pressure fruit washer. read more

The French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is denouncing cases of fraud involving foreign pears being sold as French after two cases were discovered in the Ile-de-France region. The pears in question are from Belgium and possibly the Netherlands. The discovery was made following a series of tips received by ANPP around the 6th. read more

The novelty coleus Lime Edge (marketed internationally as Skeletal) has been named the 2025-26 Flower of the Year in Japan. The award is presented by the Japan Flower Selection Association (JFSA) following an intensive, multi-stage trialing and evaluation process that recognizes standout plants. read more

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has increased its efforts to diversify Rwanda's export markets by expanding horticultural exports to new destinations such as the Middle East, India, and China in addition to traditional markets. Export agreements have been signed with China for products such as read more

Global IME Bank, and Mr. Kumar Kasaju Shrestha, President of the Floriculture Association of Nepal, signed the memorandum of understanding. read more

There are thousands of creative works from all over the world that have participated in the international contest, confirming the strong global recognition of the Marlene® brand: illustrations, recipes, poems, and musical pieces inspired by the "Daughter of the Alps" and the values that the brand embodies. read more

Carrefour BuyBye is expanding rapidly in Belgium with the launch of the Reckon.ai microstore. This second AI-powered microstore is a result of a partnership between Carrefour and the Accor Group. Arnaud Lesne, Director of Innovation & Partnerships at Carrefour, announced the news in a LinkedIn post. read more

The winners of the Marlene celebrates 30 years competition have been announced, an initiative strategically designed to strengthen the bond between the brand, the territory, and the international audience. Thousands of creative works from around the world participated, including illustrations, recipes, poems, and musical pieces. read more

TTA-ISO's partnership with Horizon Technologies and Linflowers Chrysanten is officially endorsed by the European Union. The three organizations are collaborating to develop a fully automated harvesting and processing system for chrysanthemums, one of the most widely cultivated flowers in the Netherlands. read more

The apple growers in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture are facing growing challenges due to the impact of climate change. The early-season apple varieties, which are typically harvested in September, are becoming less suitable for the increasing temperatures. This can lead to damage to the fruit, such as discoloration or sunburn on the skin. read more

In a region where many young people still believe that going abroad is the only way to overcome financial problems, 25-year-old Amanjit Kaur from Kulrian village in Mansa district has shown that success is possible at home. Amanjit has turned floriculture into a steady source of income for her family. read more

Niezwykłe warunki wzrostu w kluczowych regionach uprawy ananasów spowodowały niższe niż zwykle ilości ananasów, wpływając na dostępność na głównych rynkach na całym świecie. Costa Rica, Panama i Ekwador to trzy z najbardziej produktywnych oraz niezawodnych regionów uprawy ananasów na świecie. read more

The blueberry season in Morocco is beginning, but the growing conditions have been somewhat variable this season. While certain areas had favorable early weather, others faced challenges. These challenges were mainly due to temperature fluctuations and water management. read more