The total supply of pistachios from the two major producers, the United States and Iran, was reported to be about 760,000 tons in September 2024. The American pistachio industry accounts for approximately 530,000 tons, while Iran's share is 230,000 tons of this total amount. read more

De Vroomen Garden Products will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025. Jacobus Theodorus De Vroomen, born into a family of bulb growers, founded the company in 1925. What began as a small, family-owned horticultural business in the Netherlands has grown into a global leader in the import of. read more

W ostatniej aktualizacji z Ministerstwa Handlu i Integracji Regionalnej Etiopii, sektor ogrodnictwa miał wygenerować ponad 216 milionów USD przychodów z eksportu w ciągu pierwszych pięciu miesięcy fiskalnego roku 2024/25. W szczególności segment eksportu kwiatów przyczynił się kwotą 186 361 000 USD. read more

The Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) in Uganda has been operating for a decade within the banana subsector, with a focus on value addition and empowering banana farmers. Dr. Florence Muranga, the Director General of PIBID, highlighted the organization's journey. read more

Proven Winners, ColorChoice, Fairytrail Bride, Cascade Hydrangea (Hydrangea × 'USHYD0405') and Skinny Fit ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'), (known as Runaway Bride garland hydrangea and Lemonlime Spire ginkgo in Australia) have been awarded the 2025 Plant of the Year titles by the Nursery & Garden Industry. read more

Oleksandr Nechyporenko, a member of Ukraine's National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, stated that the increase in vegetable prices will motivate farmers to increase production in 2025. The significant loss of agricultural land as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion had severe consequences. Nevertheless, the area under read more

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced improvements to its Southern Africa network to boost trade between the region and Europe. The updates involve revising the North-West Continent (NWC) to South Africa service and introducing two new shuttles. read more

Po latach obrad na skutek jednostronnego zamknięcia granic celnych przez Maroko w 2018 roku, Hiszpania i Maroko postanowiły kontynuować prace nad nową strukturą handlową, pomimo opozycji ze strony lokalnych liderów w Melilli. Negocjacje mają na celu zmodernizowanie operacji celnych w Ceucie i Melilli, podkreślając... read more

Plant Empowerment is expanding its presence in Mexico in the upcoming years. Mexico is considered one of its key markets, offering great potential for the implementation of Plant Empowerment principles. The initial collaboration with a grower in Querétaro, Mexico started several years ago. Now, Plant Empowerment is... read more

Kenya's floriculture industry is a crucial component of the economy, generating millions of dollars in revenue and creating employment opportunities for thousands of individuals. As the leading exporter of rose cut flowers to the European Union (EU), Kenya holds almost 40% of the market share, with a significant portion of the flowers being sold through Dutch auctions. read more

In collaboration with Machinefabriek Akerboom B.V. from Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands, Holex Flower has developed the world's first bulb flower washing machine. The introduction of this machine marks a step for Holex Flower in easing production tasks and meeting the strict phytosanitary requirements. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Iran has reported a 10,000-ton increase in pomegranate production for the current Iranian calendar year. Zahra Jalili-Moghaddam, who oversees tropical and semi-tropical fruits, emphasized that the country's pomegranate orchards cover 96,000 hectares, resulting in... read more

Israel has ceased importing tomatoes for the first time since the war began. The Ministry of Agriculture attributes this to a substantial recovery in farming operations in border areas like Otef Aza, which now provide over 90% of the domestic market. It is worth mentioning that from August to read more

According to a recent update from the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration in Ethiopia, the horticulture sector has generated over 216 million USD in export revenues in the first five months of the 2024/25 fiscal year. Specifically, the flower export segment contributed 186,361,000 USD. read more

Ahold Delhaize announced that it has completed the acquisition of Romanian grocery retailer Profi Rom Food SRL (Profi) from MidEuropa for approximately €1.3 billion Enterprise Value. This acquisition has doubled Ahold Delhaize's retail presence in Romania, where it currently operates. read more

Morocco has launched a maritime route linking Agadir to Dakar, Senegal, with the goal of boosting trade, especially for the shipping of perishable goods like fruits and vegetables. This partnership between the Moroccan government and the British company Atlas Marine aims to offer a read more

Workers at numerous orchid farms in Lam Dong province are diligently getting ready for the most significant flower season of the year: The Lunar New Year (Tet). From early morning till late in the night, the farms are filled with hustle and bustle to meet deadlines for shipments heading to northern provinces. read more

Golden Bee has established a reputation for itself through its international trade of tropical fruits. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, the company is dedicated to providing customers with high-quality fruits like durian, longan, jackfruit, passion fruit, and papaya. Their product line also includes vegetables, such as sweet potatoes. read more

The Senegalese watermelon export campaign is set to begin soon and will continue until April, with consistent volumes and prices, as reported by grower Mohamed Mbengue. Mbengue stated, "In the Niyaes region in northwestern Senegal, we will commence the initial harvests on January 26. Our production areas have remained steady compared to last year." read more

India saw a spike in grape orders on New Year's Eve as people embraced a Spanish tradition. The custom involves eating '12 lucky grapes' at midnight, representing good luck for the upcoming year. This trend made grapes one of the most sought-after items in quick commerce. read more