From 10 to 13 June, the center of horticultural innovation will once again come alive across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany, as 56 plant breeders showcase their newest pot and bedding plant varieties at FlowerTrials. Drawing in over 5,000 visitors from over 80 countries last year, read more

A new quick-freezing facility for berries has opened in the village of Ozhenyn, Rivne region, western Ukraine. The mini plant was built on the grounds of a former fruit canning factory that had been abandoned for years. The project was developed as part of the Swiss-Ukrainian initiative. read more

The Vega Baja del Segura region, which spans the Spanish provinces of Murcia and Alicante, is one of the prime locations for cultivating aromatic herbs. While parsley, coriander, mint, spinach, chard, and dill are commonly consumed in other parts of Europe, the same cannot be said for Spain, where... read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products — especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last. read more

The Polish food-quality watchdog, IJHARS, reported that Russian deliveries in the first quarter were "significantly higher" compared to the previous year, due to low domestic greenhouse production. Eurostat data, as highlighted by the RIA news agency, indicated that March shipments exceeded. read more

Według gazety Ouest France, Reunion Island stoi w obliczu wzrostu cen owoców i warzyw bezpośrednio spowodowanego przez cyklon Garance, który uderzył w wyspę 28 lutego. W marcu ceny wzrosły o 19% w porównaniu z poprzednim miesiącem, według INSEE. Pomidory, banany i ananasy. read more

W środkowym wschodzie, południowoafrykańskie jabłka zostały sprzedawane po dużo wyższych cenach ze względu na popyt, przy braku konkurencji. "Jeśli spojrzymy na rok 2025, wtedy poziom sprzedaży jabłek w regionie był bardzo niski, gdy na rynek wkroczyła Południowa Afryka" - mówi eksporter z Południowej Afryki, specjalizujący się w sprzedaży owoców pestkowych i cytrusów. read more

From June 10 to 13, the epicenter of horticultural innovation will come alive once again across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany as 56 plant breeders showcase their newest pot and bedding plant varieties at FlowerTrials. Drawing in over 5,000 visitors from over 80 countries last year, read more

The heater may have just been turned on for winter, but the ACT Government's events team is already well into preparations for spring. Since April, over a million tulip bulbs and annuals for Floriade 2025 have been sorted and counted at the Yarralumla Nursery before being transported. read more

South African seedless citrus is gaining popularity in the Indian market, primarily driven by the growing demand for easy-peel varieties like oranges and mandarins. Exporters and logistics companies are implementing creative solutions to overcome regulatory and logistical obstacles, guaranteeing the smooth flow of products. read more

The first National Citrus Congress, held in Marrakech from May 13th to 15th, 2025, marked a pivotal moment for Morocco's citrus industry. Organized by Maroc Citrus, the Moroccan interprofessional federation for citrus, and chaired by Kacem Bennani Smires, this event brought together producers, read more

Optiflux's algorithm-based software Quality Insights offers the ability to determine the size and blush of an entire cold store of apples based on just a few photos. Additionally, it can predict how a batch of apples will maintain their quality in storage for up to 200 days at harvest time. read more

Morocco is experiencing changing trends in mango imports, with a significant growth reported by EastFruit. In 2024, imports reached 15,600 tons, showing a 10% increase compared to the previous year and doubling the numbers from 2019 and 2020. In early 2025, January and February recorded imports of 2,500 tons. read more

A delegation from Uzbekistan visited Budapest for talks aimed at upgrading the country's potato farming sector, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The visit was part of the official trip of the President of Uzbekistan to Hungary. During the visit, Agriculture Minister Ibrokhim. read more

Podczas oficjalnej misji do Chin, Brazylijskie Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Eksporterów Owoców i Produktów Owocowych (Abrafrutas) podjęło kluczowy krok w kierunku rozszerzenia brazylijskiego rynku owoców w Azji. Prezes stowarzyszenia, Guilherme Coelho, podpisał Memorandum o Porozumieniu z chińskimi. read more

Disseminate the first forecasts for the European production of peaches, pears, and nectarines in Europe (Cso Italy participated by providing estimates for Italy): for 2025, it is estimated at 3.2 million tons, a decrease of 7% compared to 2024. Excluding pears, which are mainly destined for read more

On May 18, 2025, a promotional conference showcasing the independent innovation achievements in Rosa Chinensis, also known as the China rose, took place at the International Flower Technology Innovation Center in Dounan, Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province in southwest China. The event aimed to introduce... read more

Martin Oudenes from My Roots & More finished the Egyptian sweet potato season in early April last year, but he continues to offer produce from Egypt. "Despite a slight decline in quality, the high prices allow us to deliver good quality produce. There have also been periods when prices were lower. read more

W kwietniu Rosja importowała pomidory z Chin o wartości 9 milionów dolarów - najwyższy poziom od sześciu lat i najmocniejszy od maja 2019 r., według danych celników chińskich analizowanych przez RIA Novosti. Oznacza to wzrost o 5% w porównaniu z kwietniem 2023 r. i pozycjonuje Rosję jako wiodącego importer
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