Chiquita Panama, a subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, has halted production at several banana farms due to a strike that began three weeks ago and has resulted in approximately $10 million in losses for the company, according to a statement by the company. The workers initiated the strike after Panama's congress approved a... read more

The average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean exhibited significant fluctuations between week 17 (ending April 27, 2025) and week 18 (ending May 4, 2025) in different European countries. In Greece (EL), prices slightly decreased from €121 per kilogram in week 17 to €123. read more

The story of the rose is one of beauty, evolution, and mystery. Researchers in China have made a groundbreaking discovery that traces the modern red rose back to a 30-million-year-old yellow ancestor. This finding sheds light on the evolutionary journey of one of the world's most beloved flowers. read more

The main agri-food markets in Northern Italy closed 2024 with solid balances, expanding projects, and a common re-launch strategy based on sustainability, innovation, and connection with the territory. Padua, Verona, and Udine, reference entities in the Italmercati network, are read more

Recent price data indicates a significant increase in the prices of bananas from Colombia and Panama. In Colombia, the average price of bananas has risen from £1.04 per kilogram in the previous week to £1.10 in the current week, representing a £0.06 increase, which is roughly a 6% rise. This upward trend has been observed. read more

Sustainability has emerged as a key aspect of responsible floriculture in the last decade, with growing expectations across the supply chain. The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) and MPS have been actively involved as creators and promoters of certification standards. read more

The demand for domestic pears appears to have decreased slightly, which could help prolong the availability of the short 2024 Pacific Northwest crop. "The late-season sales are currently slow, likely due to the influx of South American imports into the United States, Mexico, and Canada." read more

"Developing ToBRFV resistant cultivars is the most viable and sustainable solution," says Dr. Yasin Topcu, one of the tomato breeders at the Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Antalya, Turkey. He and his colleagues are currently working on this important research. read more

A new wave of bad weather is about to hit Italy and this time it will spare no area of the country. Starting from Thursday, May 15th, two disturbed systems – one moving up from North Africa, the other descending from Scandinavia – will respectively affect the South and the Northeast. read more

The Egyptian orange season is coming to a premature end as the few remaining packing stations close their last shipments. It has been a season of many twists and turns, marked by a reduced supply, a spectacular rise in prices, and the persistent crisis in the Red Sea, all this as the. read more

The 9th International Rose Research and Cultivation Symposium started on May 10th in Mentougou District of Beijing. This is the first time that China has hosted the symposium in its 40-year history. One of the prominent participants, JD Flowers—the floral division of JD.com—captured the spotlight by read more

It's still cold outside, but let's hope that these frosts are finally over, because enough is enough. There are places in Poland where the plantations are very heavily damaged, and sometimes the season is already over and there will be nothing to harvest. read more

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Vietnam's flower export industry has officially surpassed US$100 million in turnover, marking a significant milestone for one of the country's fastest-growing agricultural sectors, announced Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung. This achievement was highlighted during the opening of the VNUA Flower and Agricultural Fair. read more

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more

With the U.S. planning to implement a tariff on imported Mexican tomatoes starting in mid-July, Mexican growers are ramping up their efforts to oppose the measure, highlighting the potential negative impact on both countries. This action has brought together Mexican producers, U.S. partners, and President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. read more

Świeżo ścięte kwiaty nie czekają. Ich wartość maleje z każdą straconą godziną spowodowaną niewłaściwą obsługą, zatorami celno-taryfowymi lub niedokładnymi warunkami transportu chłodniczego. Dlatego transport lotniczy pozostaje nie tylko istotny, ale niezastąpiony w globalnej gospodarce kwiatami. Chociaż handel kwiatami może przywoływać obrazy romansu. read more

The story of the rose is one of beauty, evolution, and mystery. Researchers in China have made a groundbreaking discovery that traces the modern red rose back to a 30-million-year-old yellow ancestor. This finding sheds light on the evolutionary journey of one of the world's most beloved flowers. read more

Vincent Schoen from Freshlink has pointed out that the current fruit trade market is encountering challenges. This De Meern-based importer unexpectedly found a new market for South African Williams pears this year and is now getting ready for the upcoming South African citrus season. read more

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced the completion of Phase 1 of the Helskie Quay upgrade at its Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia, Poland. This project, carried out in coordination with the Port of Gdynia Authority, is part of a two-phase initiative. read more