The Memorandum of Understanding between the Uzbek Ministry of Agriculture, the Cermac Consortium, and Promos Italia for cooperation in the agricultural production sector was signed in Tashkent. Cermac President Enrico Turoni explains that "The signing of this agreement is satisfying and we..." read more

The Russian phytosanitary authorities have stopped two fruit shipments at the Ubylinka border crossing in the Pskov region due to discrepancies in documentation and labeling. A 20-ton shipment of fresh avocados, which was being transported from the Netherlands but listed Peru as the country of origin, did not meet the requirements... read more

For the fifth consecutive year, the Sole 365 edlp banner of Ap Commerciale (Megamark-Selex) has been awarded the title of Best Fruit and Vegetable Department in Italy at the CX Store Award 2026, also featured in Gdoweek, along with the recognition for the second consecutive year for the Best Display. read more

Rose grower Marjoland, located in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands, has invested in three Meto UV-C robots from Berg Hortimotive. These machines are specifically designed to combat diseases and pests in ornamental horticulture. The robots were acquired along with a Meto Trans unit, allowing the system to. read more

UK: Sainsbury's transforms its Tonbridge supermarket into a new flagship store. Sainsbury's announced: "Sainsbury's has revealed its new flagship supermarket after a significant project to expand and refurbish its current store in Tonbridge, Kent, into a larger, state-of-the-art superstore." read more

Marocco has become the main supplier of green beans to Ireland, according to EastFruit, due to a significant increase in export quantities. In 2025, Ireland imported 817 tons of Moroccan green beans, which is 2.5 times more than in 2024 and almost seven times the amount imported in 2023. read more

Morocco has secured the top position in Ireland's green bean market, highlighting its status as the world's leading exporter, according to EastFruit. In 2025, Ireland imported 817 tons of Moroccan green beans, which is 2.5 times more than in 2024 and nearly seven times the volume imported in 2023. read more

This tydzień, ukraiński rynek pomidorów szklarniowych ponownie doświadcza fali wzrostów cen, według analityków EastFruit. Ze względu na systematycznie niskie zapotrzebowanie na ten produkt w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni, importerzy zostali zmuszeni do zmniejszenia ilości dostaw pomidorów na rynek krajowy. read more

The Cyclamen Promotion Committee of Royal FloraHolland is participating in an indoor presentation at Keukenhof in the Netherlands. Despite current production volumes being relatively limited, committee member Heleen Valstar has put together a striking, color-coordinated Cyclamen display in the... read more

The Dutch greenhouse sector is facing a new round of uncertainty. Political proposals are pushing up costs, while geopolitical tensions continue to drive energy prices higher. Against this backdrop, the annual LichtEvent in Bleiswijk raised a key question: does supplemental lighting in the read more

Spain has been a consistent supplier to the Dutch market for many years. Suppliers are typically well-certified and undergo regular audits. However, retail and trading companies still feel the need to keep their own oversight. "Certification provides a solid foundation, but..." read more

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On March 19, 2026, a new tulip variety called Kosmo Quynza was officially named at the Bogotá Botanical Garden in Bogotá. The ceremony was held at the Biodiversario of the botanical garden as part of the celebrations commemorating 200 years of diplomatic relations between Colombia and. read more

Ireland's trade in fresh produce continues to rely heavily on imports, especially for fruit categories that are not produced domestically, according to data from the Central Statistics Office for 2024. Per capita consumption figures suggest that bananas are the most imported fresh produce item, at 18kg per person. read more

"This time, I just sat at the table as a guest. That makes a nice change," says Rick Gitzels with a laugh. Gitzels recently attended the closing event of the Hungry EcoCities project, a three-year Horizon Europe initiative that brought together artists, educational institutions, and SMEs. read more

Rynek ogórków w Finlandii nadal się rozwija, z konsumpcją i produkcją osiągającymi nowe poziomy, podczas gdy dostawy pozostają głównie krajowe. Produkcja ogórków osiągnęła w zeszłym roku 56 milionów kilogramów, co stanowi wzrost o 2 miliony kilogramów w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Średnio, szacuje się, że konsumpcja wynosi. read more

During the Opportunities in Horticulture & Floristry event, students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)'s Greenmount Campus were provided with an overview of the wide variety of opportunities available within their field. Industry professionals shared their career paths, read more

Niemal jedna trzecia gatunków kaktusów jest obecnie zagrożona wyginięciem, a naukowcy mają nadzieję, że nowa baza danych o otwartym dostępie pomoże odwrócić ten trend. Stworzona przez badaczy z Uniwersytetów w Bath i Reading, CactEcoDB jest najbardziej szczegółowym zasobem dotychczas stworzonym dotyczącym ekologii kaktusów. read more

On Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th, the Half Marathon of Italy returns, and Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, announces its participation as an Official Supplier. read more

Toluna, a world leader in the market research sector, announces the appointment of Roberto Amedei as Managing Director for Italy. Reporting directly to Angela Morgans, Chief Commercial Officer Europe at Toluna, Amedei will be responsible for leading the commercial strategy. read more