Recent heavy rains have significantly impacted the Huejotzingo region, causing the marigold fields in the eight municipalities that supply the Iztaccíhuatl Flower Market to shrink from 150 to 100 hectares. This represents a 33 percent decrease in production, with potential losses reaching up to 40 percent due to the damage. read more

Representatives from the citrus industry in California are evaluating the effects of citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV), a disease that was discovered for the first time in the United States in 2022. The virus was found in Tulare County during comprehensive residential surveys for various pests carried out by the California. read more

Eksport jagód Ukrainy nadal rośnie w odpowiedzi na rosnące zapotrzebowanie na świecie, przy czym eksport świeżych jagód wzrósł o 72% w porównaniu do 2022 roku, a eksport mrożonych wzrósł o 24%. Głównymi importerami świeżych jagód są Polska (34%) i Holandia (28%), które podwoiły import jagód z Ukrainy od 2022 roku. read more

Hellmann Austria celebrated its 25th anniversary in logistics, emphasizing its two and a half decades of presence in the Austrian and Central European markets. Established in 2000, the company has offered a variety of air, sea, and road freight services and has established itself as a leader in the industry. read more

W wysokich technologiach szklarniowej uprawy, światło do wzrostu roślin jest jednym z najbardziej kapitałochłonnych aktywów. Różnica między sukcesem a porażką może być dosłownie mierzona w mikromolach (μmol) światła. Chociaż wielokanałowe diody LED oraz technologie dynamicznego oświetlenia obiecują nowe możliwości optymalizacji, read more

The Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture (ARiMR) in Poland predicts that potato production will reach 6.8 million tons this year, which is 15% higher than last season. This increase is due to the expansion of cultivated areas and higher yields per hectare, supported by favorable prices in recent times. read more

Centuries-old flower and bonsai village in Ninh Binh is coming back to life as it prepares for the Tet sales season. As the floodwaters recede, flower and ornamental plant growers in Vi Khe ward, Ninh Binh province, are working tirelessly to clean up and rejuvenate their farms in order to meet the market demand. read more

Obszar uprawy borówek w Chinach szybko się rozszerza. Dane statystyczne wskazują, że obecny obszar upraw wynosi 1,5 miliona mǔ (około 100 000 hektarów), utrzymując stały trend wzrostu, a metody uprawy w podłożu wykazują szczególnie istotny wzrost. read more

Assomela, the Italian association of apple producers, renews its commitment to the health and well-being of people, and does so through an important collaboration established with Komen Italy, with the support of excellent scientific institutions such as the Komen Center for. read more

One year after its official debut in Italy, the new Clemenlola variety of early-season clementines has exceeded all expectations for the Mediterranean citrus crop season in terms of production and expansion of cultivated areas in southern Italy. After years of testing and refinement, the first read more

Greenhouse farming in India has made significant advancements in the past five years and has become a key aspect of modern horticulture, according to Md. Rafiulla, Managing Director at HR Traders, a company specializing in greenhouse design and construction. "Growers now recognize that the design of a greenhouse has a direct impact on" read more

The inaugural Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up, scheduled to take place on 28–29 October 2025 at the Swissotel in Lima, has been postponed due to ongoing political developments and safety concerns in the Peruvian capital. According to the organisers, Global Produce Events (Hong Kong), the read more

The Italian kiwi supply chain, a national excellence brought to its knees by the "die-off", is looking to space to save the crops. In Rome, in the presence of Italian and New Zealand institutional representatives, including the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

Before the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which will be held on 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, Fresh Focus Tomato interviewed Hicham Abba, the head of marketing and area manager for the Americas, Western Europe, Africa, and the Middle East at Yuksel. He mentioned that the tomato industry is dynamic but challenging. read more

Fyffes has announced a new partnership with UK-based purpose-led company Future We Want to empower thousands of young people to take meaningful climate action and reduce food waste within their communities. read more

Chiquita has hired 1,600 workers as it resumes its operations in Panama, which is more than half of the 3,000 workers required in the first stage of the process, according to Jackeline Muñoz, the head of the country's Ministry of Labour and Workforce Development. read more

New Zealand grower-marketer The Fresh Berry Company has partnered with Driscoll’s to market Eterna, the blueberry variety that was recently certified as the world’s largest by the Guinness Book of World Records. read more

Dobra wiedza doprowadziła do większej liczby zbiorów szczypioru w Egipcie, które nadają się do eksportu do Europy - mówi Mohamed Ammar z egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Egypt Fruits & Vegetables Export: „Ogólnie sezon na szczypiorek był pozytywny. Warunki pogodowe były stosunkowo sprzyjające. read more

Due to continuous customer requests, Quality Cuttings Team, a woman-owned horticultural supplier specializing in unrooted annuals, perennials, and succulents, is pleased to announce the addition of top-selling petunia URC's from Westhoff selections. Petunias continue to be a staple in ornamental horticulture. read more

Turkey, the world's largest hazelnut producer, is experiencing significant crop losses this season due to a cold snap and heavy rainfall that have damaged orchards in key growing areas. The adverse weather conditions have impacted yields and are anticipated to lead to higher global prices. In Ordu Province, which is one of the country's major hazelnut-producing regions, the situation is particularly dire. read more