The announcement of new US tariffs by President Trump has heightened uncertainty in the global economy, impacting sectors such as horticulture. This adds to the existing pressure that the sector has been experiencing due to a series of supply chain shocks over the past five years. read more

The new US tariffs announced by President Trump have heightened uncertainty in the global economy, impacting various sectors including horticulture. This adds to the existing pressure that the sector has faced in recent years due to supply chain disruptions. read more

Ananas from Costa Rica are experiencing a successful year. Prices have reached levels unprecedented in over ten years, and producers are seeing a notable increase in exports due to various external and internal factors. The global shortage of orange and apple juices has also contributed to this trend. read more

"Growers now operate much larger facilities than before, but due to the shortage of available labor, sampling and measuring in the greenhouse have not scaled up in line with the greenhouse size. With our technology, they can scan thousands of plants in a consistent manner," says Adam Greenberg from iUNU. read more

Every year, National Orchid Day is celebrated across the United States of America (USA) on April 16. The annual event is dedicated to celebrating and honoring one of the most diverse and captivating families of flowering plants—orchids. These flowers are renowned for their intricate beauty. read more

The Trump administration has announced the introduction of new tariffs on tomato imports from Mexico in an attempt to protect American growers, as reported by the New York Post. Starting from July 14, most Mexican tomatoes will be subject to these tariffs. read more

The prices of bananas from the main suppliers remained unchanged this week, with no reported changes for countries like Belize, Cameroon, Colombia, and Costa Rica. For instance, the average price of bananas from Belize remained stable at £1.05, the same as last week's average. Similarly, the prices of bananas from Cameroon... read more

Po ogłoszeniu przez prezydenta Trumpa nowych taryf celnych USA, globalna gospodarka, w tym sektor ogrodnictwa, zaczęła odczuwać coraz większą niepewność. W Wielkiej Brytanii jest to kolejny czynnik dodający presji, z jaką sektor ten zmaga się od ostatnich pięciu lat, takich jak wzrost. read more

Holenderscy eksporterzy skupiają się teraz na rynku europejskim, ponieważ amerykański staje się mniej atrakcyjny z powodu wysokich ceł. Wynika to z badań przeprowadzonych przez Evofenedex i Atradius wśród setek holenderskich firm. Jako przykład wymieniono CE-Line w artykule z Financieele Dagblad. read more

Dang Phuc Nguyen, general secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, pointed out that the recent 46% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from Vietnam are not expected to have an impact on fruits and vegetables. The U.S. remains a major importer of these products. In 2024, Vietnam exported... read more

PlantTape has recently announced promotions and new hires within its North American sales and product development teams. Mike McLane has been promoted to the position of Western Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for supporting growers and leading sales expansion in the western region. With his extensive experience in the industry, read more

PlantTape has recently made promotions and new hires within its North American sales and product development teams. Mike McLane has been promoted to the position of Western Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for supporting growers and driving sales expansion in the western region. With years of experience in the industry, read more

Traverse Bay Farms, z siedzibą w Bellaire, Michigan, wprowadziła nową etykietę informującą o tym, że wiśnie pochodzą z USA i nigdy nie są importowane, która będzie teraz widoczna na opakowaniach i materiałach promocyjnych. Firma twierdzi, że ta etykieta jest częścią jej szerszego zaangażowania w korzystanie wyłącznie z krajowych źródeł wiśni,... read more

W ostatnim odcinku (14 kwietnia) serii Blooming News Alert, Sahid Nahim rozmawiał z profesorem Charlie Hallem, znanym ekonomistą florystyki i profesorem na Uniwersytecie Texas A&M, który analizuje potencjalny wpływ gospodarczy proponowanych taryf na import kwiatów do USA. Obecnie, dla wszystkich read more

CHOOVIO's product lineup is designed for real-time data monitoring across various key parameters, such as temperature, humidity, soil moisture, CO₂ levels, water flow, and power usage. The company provides a wide range of sensors, gateways, and complete kits, collaborating with... read more

The watermelon harvest from Hermosillo, Mexico is starting. "Compared to this time last year, the harvest is progressing well despite the recent cooler-than-usual weather in the area. We expect the season to begin this week and continue until early June, following a fairly standard timeframe for the crop." read more

American tomato farmers and the Florida Tomato Exchange praised the announcement made yesterday by the U.S. Department of Commerce to end the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, effective from July 14, 2025. "This represents a significant win for American agriculture," stated Robert Guenther. read more

CHOOVIO's product lineup is focused on real-time data monitoring across various important parameters such as temperature, humidity, soil moisture, CO₂ levels, water flow, and power usage. The company provides a wide range of sensors, gateways, and complete kits, and collaborates with. read more

It takes an average of seven years of work to obtain a new variety of strawberries, starting from thousands of crosses and with no guarantee of success. It is a long and complex process, made even more challenging by constantly changing variables, such as climate change and evolving needs. read more

The Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation (Agrosavia) has identified Colombia as having 850 native potato varieties. Despite this diversity, the extensive promotion of specific varieties such as R12, betina, and pastusa has led to a decrease in demand for other varieties, putting the preservation of these varieties at risk. read more