India: Navsari flower show enters Guinness World Records
2026-02-06 00:00
Navsari Municipal Corporation (NMC) made it to the Guinness World Records during its inaugural flower show by constructing an eight-foot-tall, 49-foot-long floral wall that spelled out the word 'Navsari' using more than 95,000 flowers. The achievement was officially recognized in the category 'word made with'.
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Tripura has experienced a significant increase in flower production over the last seven years, and has implemented various measures to support flower cultivation in the state. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath shared this information after inaugurating the Vivekananda Flower Garden in Mohanpur, West...
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Nepal is expected to experience a significant increase in the demand for roses during the Valentine's Day season, with an estimated 450,000 rose stems likely to be used throughout the country during the week-long celebration, as reported by the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN). FAN mentioned that the demand for roses...
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At Fruit Logistica, the alarm of the European fruit and vegetable sector: "It's no longer just a matter of reciprocity."
2026-02-06 00:00
Ten years ago, Italy had a national production potential of 26 million tons of fruits and vegetables, today we produce around 24.7 million tons, with crops such as pears, kiwis, peaches, and nectarines experiencing the most significant declines. In 2015, Italy produced 1.4 million tons.
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Photo report: Spring edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt
2026-02-06 00:00
Many people don't find waking up early to be a popular habit, but in the horticultural sector, it seems to be less of a challenge. At Plantarium|Groen-Direkt in Hazerswoude/Boskoop in the Netherlands, buyers arrive in large numbers early in the day. The spring edition of the trade fair brings
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Indeks: India: 13 orchid hybrids approved
2026-02-06 00:00
The State Variety Release Committee (SVRC) of Sikkim approved the release of 13 orchid hybrids developed by the ICAR–National Research Centre for Orchids, Pakyong, Sikkim, during its meeting at ICAR–National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRCO), Pakyong, Sikkim. The 13 hybrids include 9
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On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Kenya Flower Council held a meeting with KEPRO Kenya to discuss key developments in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and explore areas for deeper industry collaboration. The discussions provided important insights into the evolving EPR landscape.
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Benchmarking project aimed at improving the productivity of Australian apple and pear growers.
2026-02-05 23:00
Australians apple and pear growers are going to benefit from a new national benchmarking initiative that aims to enhance industry profitability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
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Benchmarking project to support the productivity of Australian apple and pear growers.
2026-02-05 23:00
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AGOA extension welcomed but tariffs remain on South African fruit
2026-02-05 09:00
South African fruit suppliers have expressed satisfaction with the one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the United States. However, they do not anticipate significant changes in the current situation following the introduction of 30% tariffs last year.
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Co-op incubator scheme opens for new suppliers
2026-02-05 09:00
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Stany Zjednoczone i Indie osiągnęły porozumienie w sprawie nowej umowy handlowej, która mogłaby doprowadzić do usunięcia indyjskich ceł na świeże produkty z USA.
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Neil Barker has been awarded the Order of Australia.
2026-02-05 02:00
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CAN: Analysing data related to Valentine's Day shopping
2026-02-05 00:00
Nowe badania przeprowadzone przez The Harris Poll, zlecone przez DoorDash, ujawniają, że prawie dwie piąte Kanadyjczyków uważa, że Walentynki powinny być okazją do doceniania wszystkich, którzy ich wspierają – nie tylko partnerów romantycznych. Wyniki wskazują również na rosnące zmęczenie tradycyjnymi Walentynkami.
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Valentine's Day has always been associated with flowers, but the way bouquets are wrapped is undergoing a subtle transformation. The 2026 trends focus on soft colors and natural textures, indicating a change in how Valentine's bouquets are presented visually. This shift is particularly noticeable in Valentine's arrangements.
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Il Mof brings Italian cuisine to Germany.
2026-02-05 00:00
Italian cuisine, recently recognized as intangible cultural heritage of humanity, and the role of the agri-food supply chain were at the center of the first day of Fruit Logistica 2026, with the MOF - Fondicon Wholesale Agri-food Center as the main protagonist.
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Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa presented in Berlin.
2026-02-05 00:00
Presented in Berlin, at the Fruit Logistica fair (Kenya stand), the Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa project, the network of Italian companies in the agrifood supply chains that aim to expand their business in sub-Saharan African countries.
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Celebrating 10 years of Adene's Farm Flowers in South Africa
2026-02-05 00:00
As Adene's Farm Flowers celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, the business is taking the opportunity to strengthen its foundations after several years of growth. Founder Adene Nieuwoudt explains that the priority now is on refining systems and ensuring smooth operations rather than
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Fruit Logistica 2026, the requests of the fruit and vegetable sector to EU politics
2026-02-05 00:00
The first day of Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin has ended, and the world of fruit and vegetables, particularly in Italy, is calling for greater attention from the EU institutions. On the table are the two main current issues: the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the
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