From 24–27 February, Ball Cut Flowers will open the doors of its trial station in Naivasha, Kenya, for its Open Days. This year, the event is built around a central concept that will guide the company's activities and communications throughout the year: Across the Flower-verse. read more

Ukraine confirmed its status as the world's largest exporter of frozen raspberries in 2025, and export expansion will remain the main growth driver for the fruit and vegetable sector in 2026 amid stagnating domestic consumption, said Taras Bashtannyk, president of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association. read more

Zewnętrzny handel produktami owocowymi i warzywnymi - zarówno eksportem, jak i importem - zajmuje strategiczne miejsce w sektorze rolnym i bezpieczeństwie żywnościowym Uzbekistanu. Jednakże, zgodnie z projektem EastFruit, rozwój handlu międzynarodowego wiąże się ze wzrostem śladu węglowego. read more

At the Teaching and Research Institute for Horticulture (LVG) in Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup, Lower Saxony, Germany, woody alternatives to boxwood for low hedges have been tested under practical conditions for many years. The trials aim to identify species that can replace boxwood, which has been widely used but is facing issues such as disease susceptibility. read more

Pindstrup Mosebrug A/S, a producer of growing media for professional growers, has acquired La Mundial de Coco, a supplier of high-quality coco products based in the Dominican Republic. The acquisition aligns with Pindstrup's green transition strategy and enhances its sourcing capabilities. "Our goal for 2028 is to..." read more

Global production for 2025/26, from September 2025 to August 2026, is projected to decrease by 8 percent to 1.1 million metric tons in terms of in-shell basis. Declines in Turkey, Iran, and Syria are anticipated to outweigh increases in the United States. Due to reduced available supplies, the global read more

In 2025, over three-quarters of all cut flowers sold in Russia were imported, with nearly one in three flowers coming from the Netherlands, according to data from consulting company B1 (formerly Ernst & Young) reported by Izvestia. The total market value reached $1.1 billion. read more

In Alert, located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada, winter brings 24-hour darkness, temperatures below -30°C, and a level of isolation that few agricultural systems are ever asked to withstand. Situated just 817 km from the North Pole, Alert is the northernmost continuously inhabited place. read more

Ali-Reza Mayer, CEO of TFC Holland, manages a worldwide supply chain for exotic fruits sourced from countries like Peru, South Africa, Vietnam, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic to European retailers. From the company's ripening facilities in Waddinxveen, he monitors a market that is "stable from my. read more

Senegal is expanding its position as a provider of fresh vegetables to the United Kingdom, showcasing changes in global agricultural supply chains. Factors such as climate limitations, differences in labor costs, and trade interruptions are impacting the geographic distribution of production, leading to Northern Senegal becoming a prominent winter. read more

Zimbabwe is expanding its involvement in the international blueberry market, benefitting from its high-altitude production areas and the adoption of precision irrigation systems. The country exports blueberries from May to October, filling a gap in supply during this period when other major producing regions have limited output. read more

Albanian vegetable exports declined at the beginning of 2026 due to floods that impacted important production regions and greenhouses that supply export markets. According to data from INSTAT for January, Albania exported 5,367 tons of vegetables, compared to 9,936 tons in January 2025, marking a read more

Even in stable seasons, mango is considered one of the more complex fruit crops to cultivate, due to its reliance on climate conditions, tree physiology, and management practices. This has direct implications for India, the world's largest mango producer. The country harvests 23 million tons… read more

The Carabinieri of the Units for the Protection of Food and Agriculture of Salerno and Messina carried out, in the provinces of Catania, Messina, Enna, Trapani, and Siracusa, an order issued by the Office of the Judge for Preliminary Investigations at the Court of Messina at the request of the European Prosecutor's Office. read more

A new research project has been initiated with the goal of safeguarding banana crops from Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a soil-borne disease that has been negatively impacting banana production worldwide. The project, funded by Hort Innovation, will leverage genetic tools to aid in the creation of banana varieties that are resistant to TR4. read more

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a proposed senior loan of up to €11 million to Star Bright Holdings. The investment aims to support a strategic capital expenditure program across the group's large flower farms in Kenya and Ethiopia, while also providing liquidity. read more

Arnold Ngare, marketing coordinator for Kenyan vegetable exporter Havilah Pro Ltd, says it has been a successful season for green beans in Kenya. He mentions that yields and quality have been improving each year. "Our green bean harvest is better this season compared to previous years, with increased volumes and quality," Ngare explains. read more

The global grape market is experiencing changes in supply dynamics, weather-related disturbances, and pricing pressures in key producing and consuming regions. The Netherlands is currently seeing a significant influx of South African grape shipments, with deliveries to Europe up by 27% as of week 7. Meanwhile, exports from India are facing delays with 1,200. read more

The third edition of "Tutti in Campo", the initiative by Gruppo Selex to support Amateur Sports Associations (ASD) and Amateur Sports Societies (SSD) throughout Italy, is closing with results that confirm and exceed the expectations of previous editions. Three years after read more

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