Today, the European Union started discussions on revising the legal framework regulating the production and labeling of organic food. Spain, the leading country in organic cultivation area, will advocate for the European logo to be used only on products that meet EU standards. read more

A delegation of Tajik dried fruit producers is participating in the annual Gulfood exhibition in Dubai, taking place from January 26 to 30, 2026. The delegation includes seven leading companies from Isfara, namely Dolina Fruktov, Isfara Food, Barakat Isfara, Zardolui Isfara, Oro Isfara, Ali Apricot, and Visol Isfara, as well as the state-owned... read more

TSW, the biggest agriculture and horticulture trade fair in Poland, opened this year on Friday and Saturday in Kielce. The event includes both greenhouse and open-field production and acts as a platform for local and international suppliers of planting material, cultivation systems, and sorting… read more

VitalFluid has made progress in revolutionizing crop protection by providing five Plasma Activated Water (PAW) machines to top strawberry growers in England and Scotland. This achievement signifies the company's official expansion into the United Kingdom and marks a new chapter in... read more

Better prospects are ahead for Morocco's watermelon industry, as the Moroccan government has officially declared an end to the seven-year drought that has impacted the country. The drought had resulted in limitations and even prohibitions on watermelon production. read more

Currently, the UK is primarily importing blueberries from Peru, as its main season is ending and volumes are shifting to Chile. Additionally, early and smaller volumes from Morocco are beginning to enter the market. "As far as we know, there is currently no significant read more

"Visiting Spain last year, seeing the feedback from watermelon farmers around the world regarding the new micro-seeded watermelon category, and the significant impact it has had on the international melon segment, motivated me to return home and share these developments locally," says Jandri Venter, a melon enthusiast. read more

Citrus fruit produced solely with renewable energy has been introduced to the market for the first time in South Korea, with Jeju Island launching what it calls "RE100 citrus." This initiative expands the island's clean energy approach to fruit farming. The provincial government read more

The three-day district-level fruit and flower show, themed on the life and achievements of Padma Shri Saalumarada Thimmakka, will be held from January 26 to 28 at the horticulture department's flower auction center (Raitha Seva Kendra) at Shivalli Model Horticulture Farm. The show is open to the public. read more

A prolonged cold snap in South Korea, with wind chills falling to minus 20 degrees Celsius, is disrupting supply chains and pushing up prices for agricultural products. Fruits and vegetables sensitive to low temperatures are experiencing higher producer prices, with the risk that these increases may be. read more

There are over 30 exhibitors who have joined the Italy Collective, coordinated by Cso Italy in collaboration with Fruitimprese, on the occasion of the 2026 edition of Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4th to 6th. read more

In the period from January to October 2025, Azerbaijan imported 2.72 million carnations worth $188,000 from foreign countries. According to ABC.AZ, citing the State Statistics Committee, this represents a 63% increase in value and a 72% increase in quantity compared to the same period in 2024. read more

A niche vegetable with great potential, the kohlrabi was the focus of a two-day event of discussion and innovation in Sabaudia, organized by Rijk Zwaan Italy. read more

Fri-El Green House is expanding its operations at the Ostellato (Ferrara) site. The company, part of OP Cio (Consorzio Interregionale Ortofrutticolo SCA) and operating under the H₂Orto brand, will add 30 hectares of greenhouses and create 400 jobs in the short term. A biomethanation plant is also being ... read more

The passage of the Harry cyclone has left deep marks in Southern Italy, with estimated damages exceeding one billion euros, of which around 740 million in Sicily alone. Faced with this unprecedented emergency, the Government immediately declared a national state of emergency for Sicily and Calabria. read more

The last week of January opens under the sign of a decidedly unstable weather over much of Italy. The meteorological picture is dynamic and constantly evolving: starting from today, our country will be affected by the arrival of a new Atlantic disturbance, which read more

Elevate Farms has acquired Fieldless Farms, bringing together two Canadian Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) companies with complementary strengths. The transaction results in Fieldless becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elevate Farms, while maintaining the Fieldless brand and operations in Cornwall, Ontario. "The acquisition comes at a read more

"Nicolás Yavar from Upac Fruit stated that the situation is very complex, mainly due to the fact that Chile exports over 90% of its cherries to a single destination, China. Today, demand in China is weaker than expected, affected by a sluggish economy and more cautious consumer spending. This slowdown is causing difficulties in the cherry export market." read more

This morning, IPM Essen kicked off in Essen, Germany. The trade show brings together professionals from across the horticultural industry once again. For this year's event, almost 1,400 exhibitors are listed. After surpassing 1,500 exhibitors in 2024 and the years ahead. read more

The harvest has started for the Millennium Block, a seven-year citrus research project led by UF/IFAS in Fort Pierce. The project, initiated in 2019 at the Indian River Research and Education Center, includes 5,000 trees and aims to assess various citrus varieties and rootstock combinations. read more