Polish floral designer Tomasz "Max" Kuczyński has won the World Cup Floral Art, with the judges praising his creativity, technical skill, and unique artistic style. Hungary took second place, with France coming in close behind. Dutch competitor Franka Roenhorst also achieved success. read more

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Easier phytosanitary protocols concerning citrus black spot could boost South African orange exports to Russia. The Port of St. Petersburg has served as a key entry point for fruit exports from South Africa for the last 15 years. Export data indicates that as of September 1, the beginning of week 34, 5.1 million... read more

Starting in September, PENNY will start selling pineapples without crowns across Germany. The crowns will be removed during the harvesting process. This change offers several benefits, as the crown typically makes up about 25% of the fruit's volume, leading to reduced packaging and transportation costs. read more

Hungary is preparing for its weakest apple harvest in recorded history, as poor weather and a reduction in orchard area impact volumes, according to Világgazdaság. "This year is shaping up to bring the lowest apple yield ever recorded in Hungary," said Ferenc Apáti, president of FruitVeB. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has announced a ban on the import and transit of fruits, except table grapes, and vine seeds (partim Vitis L.) to the Canary Islands from countries where phylloxera is present. This measure is intended to safeguard the vineyards in the Canary Islands. read more

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotkał się z prezydentem Rosji Władimirem Putinem i prezydentem Chin Xi Jinpingiem podczas swojej pierwszej wizyty w Chinach od siedmiu lat. Spotkanie odbyło się podczas szczytu Organizacji Współpracy Szanghajskiej (SCO), gdzie trzej liderzy publicznie pojawili się, trzymając się za ręce. Xi...

During his first visit to China in seven years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting took place at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where the three leaders appeared publicly holding hands. Xi... read more

Generations change, but the tradition of bringing flowers to school on 1 September remains the same. The rainy summer has also had a negative impact on local flower growers, and shops are replacing home-grown flowers with those grown abroad, Latvian Radio reports. "I can't imagine 1 September" read more

Generations change, but the tradition of bringing flowers to school on 1 September remains the same. The rainy summer has also had a negative impact on local flower growers, and shops are replacing home-grown flowers with those grown abroad, Latvian Radio reports. "I can't imagine 1 September without a bouquet of flowers," said one parent. read more

More than 110 participants from 16 different countries gathered in July in Kraków, Poland, for the 54th Fleuroselect Annual Convention. This event provides Fleuroselect members with a chance to reunite with industry colleagues, tour member facilities worldwide, and discover local... read more

Spain is ranked among the top five most competitive agri-food sectors in the European Union, according to the 2024 Agri-Food Observatory compiled by Cajamar in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture. The report highlights Spain's position as the world's seventh-largest exporter of agricultural products. read more

The grape production in Portugal had to endure heavy rainfall, causing the season to be delayed quite a bit, says Martim Cruz, Commercial Manager of Portuguese grape exporter Hey,Vita! "Every season has its challenges. This year was marked by heavy rainfall during the spring, which caused several setbacks." read more

Between January and July 2025, Ukraine exported 6,200 tons of frozen vegetables valued at $6.1 million, as reported by the State Customs Service. The primary importers were Germany (30.5%), Poland (24.1%), and Italy (10.6%). In the same timeframe, Ukraine imported 7,600 tons of frozen vegetables. read more

The new organic produce season has started again in Belgium in recent weeks. "We started at the end of July or beginning of August. We always aim to have the first leeks ready around this time, as demand from retailers increases and we can begin our programs," says organic grower Pieter. read more

Sweet, fragrant, and unique: the Pescabivona IGP is not just a peach, but the result of a valorization process that has transformed a local product into an ambassador of Sicilian excellence throughout Italy. Thanks to the commitment of producers and the strategy of companies like Parlapiano. read more

In the 2025/2026 season, Spain anticipates a decrease in Spring garlic production as a result of the impact of spring rains. Similarly, Morado garlic production is also expected to decline due to the intense heat experienced since mid-May. "Due to the spring rains, I believe our Spring garlic production per hectare will be lower." read more

On Tuesday, August 26, the Agrion Foundation organized a meeting dedicated to Glomerella of apple trees, an emerging disease recently detected in Piedmont and in all apple-growing areas of Northern Italy. The event was organized as part of the SERIA Project, an initiative funded by read more

Irish shoppers take 37 minutes to do the "big shop" - new research reveals

New research has revealed that Irish shoppers spend an average of 37 minutes doing their "big shop" every week. The research, conducted by Bounce Insights on behalf of ALDI Ireland, surveyed more than 1,000 people. read more

Field-scale vegetable production is commonly linked to the eastern part of Ireland, but in County Cork, Castlecor Potatoes in Mallow cultivates a significant amount of onions alongside its primary potato crop. The company grows both winter and autumn crops, with the latter currently being harvested. read more

The school holidays, both in the Netherlands and abroad, are just about over, and everyday life is slowly getting back to normal. In the trade, we like to call this period "The Rentree." With the return to routine, demand at the auction clocks is rising again, and prices are looking much read more