Producers of stonefruit in Romagna, Italy, have observed a growing demand for regional, specialty products like their own in recent months. As a result, they have plans to invest in developing new and improved varieties to meet this demand. read more

Deliveries to Italy and Slovenia increased by 101.3% and 83.2% respectively, highlighting the dynamic trend in exports to Europe, a key region for the banana sector. The strong performance was attributed to increased productivity due to improved climatic conditions. read more

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Last Thursday afternoon, members of the OI Pomodoro from Northern Italy met with the Agriculture Assessor of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Alessio Mammi. The meeting took place in Parma, at the OI headquarters, and provided an opportunity to discuss and assess the situation. read more

A new blueberry variety, provisionally named "Highland Charm," has been launched after a 10-year breeding program led by the James Hutton Institute in collaboration with partners in the Netherlands (Schijnwerkers Plants BV), Ukraine (Dolyna-Agro), Australia (Perfection Fresh), and read more

A rather unusual pallet of flowers caused quite a stir on Monday, September 8, at the auction grounds in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, leading to an investigation by the police. "The pallet of flowers appeared suspicious," a police spokesperson informed NH Nieuws. When customs officers collaborated with the read more

Virba-San, the surface disinfectant developed by Roam Technology, has recently been officially registered as a recognized biocide in both Belgium and the Netherlands. "This brings the total number of countries where our powerful surface disinfectant is available as a biocide to thirteen," said a company spokesperson. read more

Spain's Costa Tropical, located between the provinces of Malaga and Granada, is an area known for its avocado and mango production, but there's another fruit gaining more and more ground there because of its lower water requirements and characteristic sweetness. "Cherimoyas are our white gold." read more

In the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine, the first phase of a multifunctional training and production complex has been finished at the Agrarian College. The complex features seven cold storage chambers with a combined capacity of 1,275 tonnes, equipped with controlled atmosphere technology to prolong storage. read more

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UK's Sainsbury's has announced the end of discussions with China's JD.com regarding the potential sale of Argos, a general merchandise retailer. Discussions were confirmed just a day before this announcement. Source: reuters.com read more

Denmark has decided to phase out approximately 20 plant protection products containing PFAS due to the discovery that they break down into TFA, a water-soluble metabolite that can seep into groundwater. Growers in Sweden are now waiting for the Chemicals Inspectorate's strategy, which is expected to be released later this year. Anders read more

Antonio Martínez is a prominent figure in Spain's professional floral art industry. He serves as the Vice President of Fleurop Interflora Spain, is the technical and creative organizer of the Mejor Artesano Florista (MAF) competition, and is a member of the Interflora Training Group (GFI). His career has been characterized by a read more

Antonio Martínez is a prominent figure in Spain's professional floral art industry. He serves as the Vice President of Fleurop Interflora Spain, plays a key role as the technical and creative organizer of the Mejor Artesano Florista (MAF) competition, and is a member of the Interflora Training Group (GFI). His career has been characterized by a passion for floral artistry and dedication to the craft. read more

The commercial campaign for PGI Romagna Peach and Nectarine in 2025 concluded with a consistent demand in Italy and Germany, the primary target markets. Despite facing weather difficulties at the beginning of the season, the fruits were able to meet the PGI quality criteria in terms of sweetness, firmness, and aroma. In Italy, the product enjoyed benefits from read more

By late August 2025, the average retail price of apples in Russia exceeded 140 RUB/kg (€1.42), up 14% year-on-year, as reported by Kommersant. According to Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews, the rise in prices is attributed not only to weather conditions but also to significantly increased production costs. read more

A rather unusual pallet of flowers caused quite a stir on Monday, September 8, at the auction grounds in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, which the police are now investigating. "The pallet of flowers looked suspicious," a police spokesperson told NH Nieuws. When customs officers teamed up with the police read more

Haryana's agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana said on Tuesday that the state is now looking to promote flower farming as a crucial component of its agricultural diversification strategy, taking inspiration from Europe's flourishing floriculture industry. Rana made this statement after returning from a week-long visit to France and The Netherlands, where he investigated the sector. read more

In total, there are over 100 varieties to see, which are optimally adapted to northern climate conditions. Additionally, Sakata will be demonstrating hydroponics and showcasing its onion assortment. read more

This focuses on two main objectives: strengthening Limón de España's® leadership position with the guarantee of European origin and freshness, and generating profitability for all members of the chain. read more