The Buzau Plant Genetic Resources Bank (BRGV) holds 20 chrysanthemum varieties of various sizes and colors in its collection, two of which are edible and are currently undergoing approval, as stated by the institution's representatives. November is a month that coincides with lower temperatures. read more

In Italy, discount stores continue to grow, although they are beginning to show signs of slowing down. This trend affects all operators, albeit with varying intensity and starting from very different situations, as demonstrated by the cases of Lidl and Aldi. In this scenario, the transition read more

In the first part of the report from the conference at the Lublin Agricultural Advisory Center in Końskowola, we presented the current situation of the currant industry in Poland - including current acreage and production levels. Today we will focus on the challenges. read more

Afganistan sent its first shipment of apples and pomegranates to the Russian market this month, as reported by the Times of India. read more

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) wydało wstępne coroczne prognozy dotyczące cytrusów na półkuli północnej na sezon 2025/26. Prognoza oparta jest na danych z Egiptu, Grecji, Izraela, Włoch, Maroka, Hiszpanii, Tunezji, Turcji, USA i Portugalii i wskazuje, że produkcja cytrusów ma osiągnąć. read more

Morocco has been increasing its fresh sweet corn exports to Germany for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Po opublikowaniu najnowszych danych dotyczących sezonu migdałów przez MAPA oraz prognoz na lata 2025/2026, firma SAB-Almendrave cieszy się z wzrostu produkcji migdałów w Hiszpanii. "Hiszpania wyprodukowała rekordową liczbę 366,495 ton migdałów w sezonie 2024/25, co oznacza wzrost o 23.6% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem i o 8.4% ponad" read more

Maraldi Sementi invites all industry professionals to the annual Fresh-Cut Field Days. The event will take place on 4 and 5 December at OP Italian Leaf's farm in Pontecagnano, Campania, Italy. "Foreign operators are encouraged to attend on 2 and 3 December," says Andrea Maraldi. read more

The Poinsettia season is now in full swing. This year, the plant is receiving extra attention at major consumer fairs and in the media. Following a successful presentation earlier this month at the Libelle Winter Fair in Mechelen, Belgium, the Poinsettia is now taking center stage at the Margriet. read more

Apple prices in four major European markets are showing a widening divergence at the beginning of the 2025/26 season. Poland and Germany are experiencing significant declines, while Italy and France are maintaining levels similar to the previous season. In Poland, prices at ex-packaging stations have dropped significantly compared to last year. read more

Italy is one of the world's reference countries for the cultivation of fennel, and also in terms of consumption, this vegetable plays a prominent role, consistently ranking in the top ten most purchased vegetables. Thanks to the usual in-depth analysis by IFN, read more

Located in Woubrugge, the Netherlands, spread across several sites and occupying over 20 hectares of greenhouses, Nolina Kwekerijen has been a prominent name in ornamental horticulture for the past fifty years. During our visit to the company, Marek Hoving led us through the pot roses and elaborated on the reasons why, starting 1 read more

The partnership between Lidl Italy and the Italian Red Cross (CRI) is renewed this year for the Christmas holidays with an important solidarity initiative. Starting from Monday, December 1st, the traditional Panettone will be available in over 780 Lidl stores in Italy. read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) reports that its early season low-chill blueberry variety, Tropical Blue, is generating considerable interest this season due to its remarkably early performance in Spain and Morocco, as highlighted by Fruitnet. read more

Potato yields in Western Europe, including Luxembourg, have increased this season due to optimal weather conditions. Nathalie Lamberty, director of the seed potato cooperative Synplants, stated, "The sun shone when it needed to, and it rained when it needed to." Despite this, demand has not. read more

"We consider Mercosur, overall, a good deal for the European economy and especially for Italy, and therefore we are working towards this." This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, in a press conference at the Brazil-Italy Lide Forum. read more

Arie Luiten passed away at the age of 61 in his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Arie was born on November 5, 1964 in Maassluis, the Netherlands. He spent his youth in the Westland region and realized at a young age that school wasn't for him so under the guidance of. read more

An important opportunity for networking to strengthen and expand commercial channels in a rapidly growing market. It is also a chance for institutional dialogue at an event of significant strategic value for a Consortium that has long been contributing to. read more

Dole Italia is back with a new outdoor campaign that puts Doooolé! at the center of urban life. Throughout the months of November and December, jumbotrams, buses, and side banners will animate the major cities of Italy, including Milan, Rome, Bologna, and Florence. read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) announces that its early season low-chill blueberry variety, Tropical Blue, is attracting significant interest this season due to its exceptional early performance in Spain and Morocco. read more