Romanian people have a tradition of buying flowers on holidays, and they have several occasions to do so, such as Names days or Romanian Valentine's Day (24th of February) which is called Dragobete. In March, there is another reason to buy flowers as the country celebrates the Spring festival on the 1st of March. read more

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has conducted an analysis of the potential impacts of the European Union's proposed changes to maximum residue levels (MRLs) on South African agriculture, specifically focusing on table grapes and other crops. These adjustments are a part of the EU's Green Deal initiative. read more

W obliczu eskalacji zagrożeń dla rolnictwa, takich jak globalne ocieplenie, susza i choroby roślin w południowych regionach Włoch, nowa inicjatywa start-upu założona przez Andreę Ortenzi, byłego menedżera telekomunikacyjnego, zyskuje uwagę. Ortenzi, zainspirowany wykorzystaniem Opuntia ficus, powszechnie znanego read more

The pear industry has become quite complex, but La Grande Bellezza italiana, Italy's first fruit and vegetable network, remains dedicated to a sector that has been a driving force for the industry. "Italian pears," says founding member Leonardo Odorizzi, "boast unique characteristics." read more

The Greek chestnut market is already experiencing a shortage of Greek chestnuts before the first week of December is over. This situation is making space for Christmas imports, as nearly all Greek cooperatives have sold out their supplies. This shortage also applies to A.C. Kapa, located on Mount Paiko in northern Greece. read more

The port dock workers in India have announced an indefinite strike at all major ports starting on December 17, 2024, if the government does not implement wage revisions and productivity schemes by December 15, 2024. In September 2024, the labor federations postponed a planned strike. read more

With the beginning of the winter season, RedStar is launching year-round beef tomatoes under its own brand name, Mayra. These premium tomatoes are cultivated in Morocco during the winter and in RedStar's Dutch greenhouses during the summer. The tomatoes are subsequently packaged using their cutting-edge packaging technology. read more

Dutch Flower Group (DFG) has announced the transfer of ownership of The USA Bouquet Company to The Elite Group, effective December 1, 2024. The USA Bouquet Company has been a part of the Dutch Flower Group since 2018. Since becoming a part of the Dutch Flower Group, The USA Bouquet Company has collaborated on... read more

BDA/Dorot Farm's new crop for the upcoming season has arrived in the North American region. The company supplies jumbo carrots to markets, foodservice, and 'fresh and cut' companies. Additionally, it offers cello carrots in 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, and 5lb bags to major retail chains in the Northeast and Canada. read more

The recovery of European retail is still uncertain and uneven. Germany and Italy are falling behind, whereas France and Spain are experiencing slight growth this year (around 1.5%). Despite the increasing consumer confidence in Europe, high savings rates (20% in Germany) and inflation are still limiting consumer spending. read more

As South Africa's 2025 pomegranate season is about to start later in December, one of the leading exporters of this fruit from South Africa, Star South, has taken a different approach to reimagine the entire value chain. In this first of two articles, Jaco Rheeder, Managing Director of Star South, discusses the innovative changes they have made. read more

Bloom Fresh™ collaborates with table grape growers globally to license its varieties and offer technical, marketing, quality, and legal assistance. In June and August 2024, the company organized its inaugural open field days in Yunnan and Sichuan, China to exhibit its table grape portfolio to potential licensees. read more

With flowers of various hues and colors showcased in around 2000 pots, a two-day chrysanthemum show began at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana on Tuesday. The show, dedicated to the renowned Punjabi poet Bhai Vir Singh, who had a deep appreciation for flowers, was organized jointly. read more

Fruitwave B.V. has been a victim of identity theft. "Someone has used our company's name without permission. They copied the layout and text of our website. There is only one Fruitwave B.V., based in Sliedrecht, the Netherlands," says Gosia van Jole-Mikolajek. Here is the link to the copied website: [link]. read more

Around 33% (2,496 t) of the stored quantity are Gala apples. Braeburn (706 t) and Topaz (880 t) account for 9% and 11% of the quantity respectively, followed by Jonagold (316 t), Pinova (220 t), and Golden Delicious (210 t). The stock has further increased by 160 t from October to November, this is before. read more

Ahold Delhaize has confirmed that Romanian regulatory authorities have approved the planned acquisition of 100% of the grocery retailer Profi Rom Food from MidEuropa. read more

A decrease in revenue from licensing is anticipated to result in a 21 percent decline in net profit for New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri. read more

Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have announced a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive solutions for open-field and berry producers in Canada and the US. read more

Fruitnet's premier event for the international fresh tomato industry will take place in southern Spain next year. read more

The season was characterized by heat and drought, but also by occasional severe weather events and heavy rainfall, which sometimes led to significant quality losses. read more