Fairtrade International has raised the minimum wage requirement for workers at over 70 certified flower farms in Africa, while also urging stakeholders in the supply chain to offer more competitive prices for flowers. The floor wage is the lowest wage that a worker can be paid. read more

Interflora Australia has launched a Valentine's Day campaign with bold, modern, headline-led creative aimed at connecting with today's flower-buying audience. The updated campaign features the iconic gold logo, the traditional red rose, and a fresh, contemporary visual identity. read more

On Valentine's Day, hundreds of thousands of Dutch people buy bouquets of flowers for someone they love. Flower growers also feel that love: every day, they are dedicated to growing the most beautiful flowers. As part of the Flower Love campaign, which began on February 9th, Royal FloraHolland is showcasing growers and their efforts. read more

Poland remains one of the leading global producers of highbush blueberries and continues to host the annual International Blueberry Conference. The 14th edition of the conference is scheduled to take place on 5-6 March 2026. With over 13,000 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, Poland is the largest blueberry producer. read more

Temperature fluctuations during transport pose a significant risk to the quality of flowers, especially for delicate varieties. In the Netherlands, Holex Flower has collaborated with Inter Fresh Concepts to develop innovative methods for safeguarding flowers from fluctuations in temperature, such as cold and heat. This collaboration has led to the development of new solutions for this issue. read more

Citrus production in Syria's coastal Tartous province continues to be a key aspect of the local agricultural economy, with annual output estimated at around 146,000 tons, as reported by provincial agriculture officials. Approximately 9,200 hectares of land in the province are dedicated to citrus tree cultivation. read more

The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand continues to be one of the country's most valuable horticultural sectors. In the 2024/2025 season, the industry set a new record for global sales and direct returns to producers, thanks to high production volumes and the global marketing efforts of its main company, Zespri. read more

Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities. read more

The new production campaign from Senegal is ready to start for the Francescon PO and, consequently, for the Mantuafruit PO. Among the protagonists of the season are Delica pumpkins, netted melons, and, starting this year, also mini watermelons with seeds. read more

Wczoraj opublikowano artykuł dotyczący zamiaru Kanadyjskiej Agencji Inspekcji Żywności zlikwidowania ich działu Destination Inspection Service (DIS). Dzisiaj więcej szczegółów zostaje podzielonych podczas sesji Q&A z Ronem Lemaire, Prezesem Kanadyjskiego Stowarzyszenia Marketingu Produkcji. Wyjaśnia on dlaczego to... read more

Operational conditions across several African trade lanes are showing mixed developments. Reliability is improving in parts of East Africa, recovery measures are underway in Southern and West Africa, and selected Red Sea services are gradually resuming under defined safety frameworks. At the same time,... read more

"There is a sense that carrots are approaching a turning point. 'There have been some supply issues when you consider the broader perspective,' says Mark Sato from Fortune Growers, a Mexican-based producer with packing partners in California and the East Coast. Regarding Canada, the country has concluded its season." read more

At Marni Fruit in Barendrecht, the South African pumpkin season has started. "Last week we received the first containers of bottle gourds, and from now on we will have weekly arrivals," says Niek Haerkens. Muscat pumpkins and Hokkaido pumpkins will follow in a fortnight. read more

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the Republic of South Africa has been granted market access to export fresh table grapes to the Republic of Korea. The Korean authorities informed South Africa of this market opening on 23 January 2026, enabling exports to begin promptly. read more

The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with thousands of tons of unsold fruit. Between mangoes, citrus fruits, and the iconic oranges... read more

The South Tyrolean consortium Vog, a top apple supplier located in the northeastern region of Italy, has unveiled a new strategic approach aimed at enhancing communication and engagement with consumers. read more

The Philippines ended 2025 with a much smaller agricultural trade deficit in December, thanks to a sharp increase in agricultural exports, particularly tropical fruits. This, coupled with reduced imports, helped alleviate pressure on the country's external accounts. read more

India’s Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced that the country has set a target to achieve self-reliance in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers and to stop importing them within. read more

Prices of Chilean cherries remained mostly stable compared to last week, although there were noticeable disparities in both pricing and sales speed between premium and regular quality fruit. For instance, a 2.5 kg pack of 3J grade Regina cherries was selling at around ¥150-160 (US$0.95-1.02) per box. read more

Before the Pongal festival, prices of flowers and fruits rose significantly on Wednesday in Tiruchy, with vendors citing a shortage of supply as one of the reasons for the price increase. Flower prices remained low until Monday but began to rise from Tuesday as expected. read more