W region of California started cultivating dates. Today, dates have gained popularity in the U.S. and are widely available in grocery stores and markets. read more

That's great! The International Centre for Underwater Archaeology in Zadar has finished a research project on a Roman-era shipwreck in Barbir Bay near Sukošan, Croatia. During the course of four years, they excavated and documented a 12.5-meter long vessel using daily photography, which was then used to create three-dimensional models. read more

Grape varieties from the Byzantine era that were discovered in Israel's Negev desert are now being replanted after over a thousand years, reviving ancient farming practices that once provided wine to Mediterranean markets. The new vineyard is being established at Shivta National Park, located within the remains of the Byzantine-era settlement. read more

Certhon's collaboration with LucFlor, a gerbera grower located west of Bucharest, is entering a new chapter. For almost eight years, LucFlor has relied on Certhon for the construction and technical systems of their greenhouse. "Where we previously implemented the greenhouse, hybrid lighting (LED)" read more

Green Factory, a Polish producer in the vegetable, salad, and fresh convenience food sector, has completed the acquisition of three Eisberg companies from Bell Food Group in Poland, Hungary, and Romania. After receiving regulatory approval, the companies are now under the ownership of Green Holding Group. read more

The season in Jalisco has progressed positively and steadily. Moisés Barbeyto, Antonio Núñez, and Jorge Hernández from DG Fresh Group note that their vertical integration strategy—covering production, packaging, and logistics—has contributed to consistent operations during the season. read more

Argos Greenhouse Solutions is an Israeli company that has been designing and delivering high-tech, turnkey greenhouse projects since 2005. Their projects have reached various continents and climates, including the snowy expanses of Central Asia, the humid lowlands of Southeast Asia, and the developing agricultural regions. read more

Sezon jabłek w Iranie przebiega stabilnie, z silnym popytem ze strony krajów Zatoki Perskiej oraz Pakistanu, który zaczyna się wyłaniać jako dynamiczny rynek. Takie informacje pochodzą od Payama Mohammadi Aghdama, irańskiego eksportera i dyrektora generalnego firmy Holden Harvest. Sezon rozpoczął się pod koniec sierpnia z niższymi wolumenami produkcji. read more

W pierwszej połowie 2025 roku produkcja awokado w Meksyku wykazuje pozytywny trend w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Salvador Miranda Aguilar, dyrektor generalny Grupo Sanell, twierdzi, że deszcze miały korzystny wpływ, co przekłada się na większe ilości i lepsze dostawy dużych. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced that it will be launching a new direct service to the Middle East market, commencing in October. read more

The season for salads and vegetables in Ukraine has been described as atypical, both in greenhouse production and in open field cultivation. Cold and prolonged spring conditions delayed seedling planting by nearly a month, resulting in later-than-usual harvests, according to agronews.ua. Roman read more

Romania's governing coalition has decided to extend the cap on commercial markups for basic products until the end of March 2026. The measure, first introduced in June 2023, limits the markup on 17 food categories to 5%. For fruit and vegetables, the cap applies to bulk tomatoes, onions, read more

The decision of a future bride to grow her own wedding flowers has gone viral, leaving viewers stunned by the breathtaking results. The woman, who is getting married in just under a month, shared a TikTok video with the caption: "Maybe it was a bad idea to try growing all my own wedding flowers...just read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has officially approved the Expo 2029 Garden in Baghdad, giving Iraq the privilege of hosting its first AIPH-approved International Green Expo. The decision was made by AIPH Members on Monday, September 15, following the International... read more

Rani Bar Nes, an 80-year-old farmer from Moshav Bitzaron in southern Israel, has been growing fruit for four decades. A decade ago, he planted pomegranate trees on his land near Kibbutz Negba with the expectation of developing an export crop. That expectation has not materialized. Bar Nes, now, read more

Iran is located on the world's arid belt, with a large part of its land affected by arid and semi-arid climates. According to the World Resources Institute, the country is among those experiencing severe water scarcity. read more

Greenhouse technology specialist Kubo has recently constructed two large-scale production facilities for strawberries, one in Canada and the other in Saudi Arabia. The company is further advancing its semi-closed model Ultra-Clima, incorporating an emission-free CO₂ dosing strategy. read more

Spreafico, among the main players in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, is consolidating its presence in the Central-South by inaugurating a new logistics platform in Fiano Romano, on the outskirts of Rome, in one of the country's most strategic distribution hubs. This initiative is part of a larger plan to read more

North Africa and the Middle East are witnessing significant growth in their cold chain infrastructure. According to BCC Research, the market is expected to reach $41.1 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. DP World has revealed its intentions to establish a cold storage facility in Al Oula, Egypt. read more

The new production and distribution platform of Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, located in Fiano Romano, on the outskirts of Rome, represents a significant step to strengthen their presence in central-southern Italy, where the market is growing, and to evolve towards the future. The warehouse is a read more