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

According to the newly released report, strong obesity has now surpassed underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among children and adolescents for the first time. The numbers in Germany remain constant: Every fourth German child between the ages of five and 19 years is. read more

The taste of Giga® met the heroic strength of Superman - thanks to a partnership between VOG and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), through which the apple also became part of the Celebration Tour organized by Warner Bros. Discovery Italy. read more

This summer, around 150 branches were equipped with the new terminals. This would provide customers nationwide with even more flexibility and speed when shopping. read more

The pomegranate season started at the end of August in Spain with the harvesting of the earliest varieties, characterized by an abundance of small sizes due to the lack of water and high temperatures. The harvest of the first native Valenciana pomegranates will begin in week 37. read more

London calling for Walmart Marketplace as office opens to support UK and EMEA online sellers. Walmart Marketplace has officially opened its new office in London to assist sellers from the UK and EMEA region who are interested in selling on Walmart.com. Liz Kindell, Senior Manager of Business Development for the UK, announced the news in a post on LinkedIn. read more

Wholesale prices of bananas in selected European markets exhibited varied changes between week 35 (ending August 31, 2025) and week 36 (ending September 7, 2025). Data presented in €/100kg showed divergent trends, as certain countries saw price increases while others experienced significant drops. read more

Peach prices across the European Union continued to decline in August, with the most recent data from weeks 32 to 34 indicating ongoing pressure in major producing countries. Figures from Spain, Greece, and the EU as a whole show a decrease in prices, with Italy also experiencing this trend. read more

Do końca września mołdawskie firmy konserwowe prawie zakończyły swoje plany zakupowe śliwek przeznaczonych do produkcji musu i soku, informuje Logos Press, powołując się na stowarzyszenie przetwórców owoców i warzyw Speranța Con. Przedstawiciele branży twierdzą, że produkcja może read more

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Italy closed its Valencia orange season in June with stable sales and prices around €1/kg, but the outlook for the new campaign suggests a potential 20-30% decrease in Tarocco blood orange production. Spain ended its orange season in July with reduced production and quality problems due to heavy rainfall. read more

Hayward kiwi production in Arta, one of the most important kiwi-growing regions in Greece, is expected to be higher than last year, according to Mr. Dimitris Tsolas, owner of the local company Tsolas Fruit: "It seems that Hayward production in Arta will be 10–15% higher than last year." read more

The 2025 commercial campaign of Pesca e Nettarina di Romagna Igp has ended positively. There was a good response from the market both in Italy, where it benefited from renewed interest from organized distribution and the final consumer towards local products of origin. read more

Popyt na bataty na Ukrainie rośnie szybciej niż może za nim nadążyć podaż. Rolnicy zauważają, że zbiory sprzedają się niemal natychmiast po zebraniu. Ivan Pavlish, rolnik i założyciel marki Batatko, twierdzi, że jego gospodarstwo uprawia bataty metodami organicznymi, bez stosowania pestycydów. read more