Be among the first to explore the newest products featured in the recently released 2025 Ball FloraPlant catalog. This 170-page catalog showcases a variety of vegetative annuals, all offered as unrooted cuttings or liners from suppliers in North America. "This year, the catalog has been refreshed with a new look, read more

In Bursa's Keles district, famous for its fruit cultivation, the cherry harvest has started. Keles Mayor Ali Doğru has announced that the region, which exported 15 thousand tons of cherries last year, aims to maintain this export volume. He mentioned this during a meeting with cherry producers in the area. read more

Instacart, a leading company in the food technology sector in North America, along with Price Chopper and McKeever's Market & Eatery, recently announced the adoption of Caper carts in some stores in Missouri. These are intelligent carts developed by Instacart. read more

Resistance to major diseases - starting from the fungal pathogens Fusarium and Bremia - and the introduction of innovative characteristics that enhance the product both in terms of organoleptic and aesthetic aspects are the main drivers guiding varietal innovation in the field. read more

Prosper Africa, an initiative by the US government aimed at boosting trade and investment between the US and Africa, has revealed that the US-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) has successfully finalized its first trade agreement. The deal involves 700 containers (1.26 million crates) of table grapes grown in South Africa, scheduled to be shipped in November 2024. read more

Genetic resistance to apple scab remains relatively rare in commercial apple varieties and is an increasingly sought-after trait to limit the need for phytosanitary treatments. Most varieties that have this resistance carry the Vf gene. read more

The communication campaign dedicated to the IGP Sicilian Lemon has been launched, promoted by the Consortium for the protection of the Sicilian product. LemON - IGP Sicilian Lemon: capture the essence of Sicily! includes digital activities of social and influencer marketing, a TV campaign in Italy, and out. read more

Prosper Africa has announced the first $56 million trade deal facilitated by the United States – Africa Trade Desk (USATD), involving 700 containers (1,260,000 crates) of South African-grown table grapes destined for the U.S. The USATD is a partnership between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, established with the mandate to... read more

The anniversary edition of the Westland Varend Corso had a fantastic weekend. Hundreds of thousands of spectators enjoyed the beautifully decorated parade for three days. On a sunny Sunday evening, the 25th Varend Corso sailed back into their home port at FloraHolland. 3D next level won the 1st place. read more

The Giumarra Companies have expanded their organic avocado program specifically for grocery retailers and foodservice operators. "With increased supplies from California and Mexico, we are meeting the growing consumer demand for both bulk and bagged organic avocados in different sizes," says Bruce Dowhan. read more

Najnowsze zawieszenie inspekcji awokado w Meksyku przez Stany Zjednoczone spowodowało straty w branży po obu stronach w wysokości 7 milionów dolarów dziennie. Jednak meksykańska branża awokado obawia się długoterminowego szkodzenia reputacji jako dostawcy. Wynika to z obaw o bezpieczeństwo personelu inspekcyjnego z USA w niektórych miejscach. read more

ErfGoed will be hosting an exclusive webinar for growers on July 9, 2024, with a focus on water management and its impact on product quality. Growers are encountering growing challenges such as limited availability of usable water, declining water quality, and increasingly stringent government regulations on water. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the release of a recent independent survey highlighting Americans' love for pineapples in celebration of International Pineapple Day today. Alongside this, they have launched the North America-based "You're Welcome" campaign. The survey was conducted by Pollfish. read more

Ostatnia susza w Meksyku spowodowała niewielkie opóźnienie w rozpoczęciu zbiorów awokado w Jalisco, Meksyku. Organizacja rolników reprezentująca producentów i eksporterów awokado w stanie Jalisco twierdzi, że nie zostali dotknięci niedawnym zakazem inspektorów z USA w stanie Michoacán. read more

The 20th edition of the FlowerTrials was a great success. Fifty-nine companies participated, and the event attracted thousands of visitors. "Over time, the FlowerTrials have become one of the most important events in floriculture. Twenty years ago, a handful of participants welcomed a mere 100. read more

It is a sobering thought that in 1986 - before the US Senate imposed sanctions against South Africa's apartheid policy, including the country's fruit sector - the country was selling more than 6 million boxes annually in North America. When the sanctions were lifted eight years later. read more

About a week ago, tropical storm Alberto passed through Central Mexico and impacted the agricultural regions where various produce items, such as hot peppers, are grown. This storm marked the first of the Atlantic hurricane season and resulted in significant rainfall. "Although the precipitation was greatly beneficial, the muddy fields caused delays. read more

Prezydent Meksyku, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ogłosił, że eksport awokado i mango z Michoacán do Stanów Zjednoczonych normalizuje się po przerwie narzuconej przez Waszyngton z powodu incydentu przemocy wobec amerykańskich inspektorów. López Obrador wyraził optymizm co do szybkiego powrotu do normalności. read more

In Estremadura, the incessant rains of the last few weeks, 80-100 liters of water per square meter, have devastated cherry productions. Out of the 25 thousand tons that were left to be harvested to complete the campaign, 12 have been damaged by the recent rains, making them unsuitable. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the release of a recent independent survey highlighting US consumers' love for pineapples in celebration of International Pineapple Day. The company also launched its 'You're Welcome' campaign in North America. read more