A cut flower farm in Detroit is making plans to recover from a fire that destroyed its hoophouse on Monday. Detroit Abloom, a nonprofit farm located at 244 Manistique Street, shared photos and described the situation on its website and social media. The flower farm, established in 2015, specializes in cut flowers. read more

Vegetables by Bayer is launching the new interactive catalogs for the Seminis® and De Ruiter™ variety ranges, developed to make browsing even easier, clearer, and accessible from mobile devices. Available in PDF format, the catalogs are perfectly usable from. read more

AP Moller–Maersk has announced the appointment of Michelle Grose as the new area managing director and president for Canada, effective from 1 April. read more

Agdia has launched a new product for rapid, in-field detection of Orchid fleck virus (OFV) on its ImmunoStrip platform. Orchid fleck virus is an emerging Dichorhavirus that is transmitted by Brevipalpus mites (also known as flat mites or false spider mites). First reported in Japan, OFV has now read more

Egypts exports of fresh grapes to Finland have significantly increased, reaching 3.8 thousand tons by the end of 2024, valued at over $14 million. This volume is almost three times higher than in 2023, signaling a new milestone in Egypt-Finland trade relations. read more

An industry report on ornamental horticulture in Thailand was presented at the 2025 AIPH Spring Meeting in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The report was funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and produced by the International Association of. read more

The global lime market is mainly dominated by Mexico, Brazil, India, and Egypt. Mexico is the largest exporter, followed by Brazil, with Europe and the US being the main export destinations. In recent years, the demand for limes has been growing at a rate of 4 to 6% annually due to their increasing use for. read more

The global lime market is mainly dominated by Mexico, Brazil, India, and Egypt. Mexico is the largest exporter, followed by Brazil, with Europe and the US being the main export destinations. In recent years, the demand for limes has grown between 4 and 6% annually due to their versatile uses. read more

Egipt has obserwed a significant increase in the export of fresh grapes to Finland, as reported by EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country delivered 3.8 thousand tons of grapes to the Finnish market, with a total value exceeding $14 million. This marks almost three times the export volume of 2023 and establishes a new trend. read more

A transition period for the asparagus supply from Mexico is approaching. According to Cruz Carrera, director of sales for the asparagus division at Five Crowns Marketing, the industry supply from the Caborca Mexico region is starting to decline. Caborca is currently the main growing region for asparagus. read more

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has proposed the development of a megaport on the Pacific to enhance the operations of the Panama Canal. This announcement comes amid reports of U.S. military strategies concerning the canal. President Donald Trump's remarks about potentially reclaiming the read more

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are stable, strawberries from Central Florida are starting to decrease seasonally. On the other hand, cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico are experiencing price... read more

At the moment, the majority of limes on the French market come from Brazil, the largest exporter to France. "We also see limes from Panama and Mexico, which is the second largest exporter to France," explains David Besnard of ABCD de l'Exotique, a company located at the Rungis market. read more

Australian company Sai World has launched a new business venture in British Columbia, Canada. Nature's Connection, a collaboration with a Canadian grower with 20 years of experience, falls under the Sai World brand. The exports from this partnership include apples, cherries, and blueberries. "We have been growing and exporting apples and..." read more

Orchardists in Canada are witnessing better conditions for cherry crops this spring compared to last year. Roger Bailey of Kalwood Farms has noticed improved bud formation on cherry trees. Alan Gatzke from Gatzke Orchards remembers the challenges of last year, saying, "We knew we were in for a tough year. read more

California's avocado harvest is currently at its peak, with the state anticipating a plentiful crop this year. The harvest began in the southern region of San Diego and recently extended to the largest growing area, Ventura County. It is estimated that the state is approximately three weeks away from harvesting the first avocados. read more

Dla tych, którzy tego nie widzieli, Flowers Canada Growers (FCG) zorganizowało webinar na temat planowania sukcesji podatkowej w październiku 2024 roku, prowadzony przez Kevina Stienstra, partnera podatkowego w Doane Grant Thornton. Kliknij tutaj, aby uzyskać dostęp do nagrania wideo tego webinaru. Hasło do tego webinaru to 5=isXQe7. Źródło: read more

With the beginning of spring, French orchards are blanketed in white and pink hues, with trees adorned with thousands of flowers. It's a sight to behold, but it also signals the beginning of a period feared by arborists: spring frosts. This crucial period typically lasts read more

South Africa is on track to exceed initial expectations for table grape exports this season. According to updated estimates as of week 11, the country is projected to reach an export volume of 351 thousand tons, marking a 4% increase compared to previous forecasts. read more

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has revolutionized the production of fresh food by minimizing land and water usage. Nevertheless, sustainability issues persist, particularly in the areas of packaging waste and food spoilage. Proseal, a company under the JBT Marel brand that focuses on tray-sealing technology, is making significant progress in addressing these challenges. read more