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Increased avocado supply from Mexico, California, and Peru is starting to decrease.
2025-09-23 00:00
Dostawy awokado nadal są obfite i stabilne. „Mamy dobre dostawy z Meksyku” - mówi Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc., dodając, że dostępne są owoce wszystkich rozmiarów w równomiernym rozkładzie. „Obecnie Meksyk wchodzi w główny sezon na awokado”. Dobra podaż awokado to…
The avocado supply continues to be ample and steady. "We have good supply coming in from Mexico," says Peter Shore of Calavo Growers Inc., adding that fruit of all sizes is available in an even distribution. "Right now, Mexico is entering its primary avocado season." Good avocado supply is... read more
The avocado supply continues to be ample and steady. "We have good supply coming in from Mexico," says Peter Shore of Calavo Growers Inc., adding that fruit of all sizes is available in an even distribution. "Right now, Mexico is entering its primary avocado season." Good avocado supply is... read more
Achieving a 40% energy savings by switching to LED lights.
2025-09-23 00:00
Signify is supporting CosMic Plants, a Phalaenopsis orchid grower in Ontario, Canada, in their transition from HPS lighting to LED lighting. This transition includes an expanded installation of Philips GreenPower LED toplighting. The Philips LED lighting, along with the Philips GrowWise control system, offers enhanced lighting technology for optimal plant growth.
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The autumn edition of the GrootGroenPlus trade fair, which will take place from October 1st to 3rd, 2025, will once again highlight the international importance of the nursery stock sector. With over 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from both domestic and international markets, GrootGroenPlus serves as a platform.
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U.S. farmer grows record 828.5g peach.
2025-09-23 00:00
The heaviest peach weighs 828.5 g (1 lb 13 oz) and was cultivated by Henry Chiles (USA) in Crozet, Virginia, USA, as confirmed on 10 September 2025. The PF-27A peach was grown on Henry's family farm. He informed GWR that the weather conditions during spring and summer were ideal for the growth of this gigantic peach.
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Sicilia will be the protagonist at Macfrut 2026.
2025-09-23 00:00
If there is a record that Sicily excels in, it is its production of fruits and vegetables. In terms of quantity (data from 2024): its cultivated area for fruits and vegetables amounts to over 263 thousand hectares (22% of the national total), while its production has reached 4.6 million tons (19% of the total).
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"Razem budujemy następną generację szkółek roślinnych."
2025-09-23 00:00
Montreal-based Planteva Farms has announced two significant achievements: the first closing of $2.75 million as part of its $4.5 million seed round, and a strategic partnership with Swedish cultivation technology supplier PlantVation AB to introduce a Seedling-as-a-Service model throughout North America.
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Introducing greenhouse-grown heirloom tomatoes from Guatemala.
2025-09-23 00:00
Southern Specialties, Inc. is pleased to introduce its new product line, Southern Selects® Heirloom Tomatoes. These greenhouse-grown heirlooms are a tribute to the longstanding tradition of tomato farming. These authentic varieties, which have been carefully preserved and passed down through generations, are cultivated with a focus on exceptional flavor.
read more
Kubo is developing semi-closed Ultra-Clima strawberry production facilities in Canada and Saudi Arabia using emission-free technology.
2025-09-22 12:00
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.
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The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit will be held in Mexico City on October 28-29, gathering fintech companies, development banks, and agribusiness leaders to discuss the evolution of smallholder finance in Latin America. Access to credit continues to be one of the most challenging barriers for them.
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The Royal Honey Murcott is a mid-season mandarin developed in Mundubbera, Australia. It is likely a hybrid of Murcott and Ellendale, which was a chance mutation created by Allen and Susan Jenkin from Ironbark Citrus. The season for this variety typically runs from mid-May to June in Queensland and from mid-June to.
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Increased avocado supply from Mexico, California, and Peru is starting to decrease.
2025-09-23 00:00
Dostawy awokado nadal są obfite i stabilne. „Mamy dobre dostawy z Meksyku” - mówi Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc., dodając, że dostępne są owoce wszystkich rozmiarów w równomiernym rozkładzie. „Obecnie Meksyk wchodzi w główny sezon na awokado”. Dobra podaż awokado to…
The avocado supply continues to be ample and steady. "We have good supply coming in from Mexico," says Peter Shore of Calavo Growers Inc., adding that fruit of all sizes is available in an even distribution. "Right now, Mexico is entering its primary avocado season." Good avocado supply is... read more
The avocado supply continues to be ample and steady. "We have good supply coming in from Mexico," says Peter Shore of Calavo Growers Inc., adding that fruit of all sizes is available in an even distribution. "Right now, Mexico is entering its primary avocado season." Good avocado supply is... read more
Achieving a 40% energy savings by switching to LED lights.
2025-09-23 00:00
Signify is supporting CosMic Plants, a Phalaenopsis orchid grower in Ontario, Canada, in their transition from HPS lighting to LED lighting. This transition includes an expanded installation of Philips GreenPower LED toplighting. The Philips LED lighting, along with the Philips GrowWise control system, offers enhanced lighting technology for optimal plant growth.
read more
The autumn edition of the GrootGroenPlus trade fair, which will take place from October 1st to 3rd, 2025, will once again highlight the international importance of the nursery stock sector. With over 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from both domestic and international markets, GrootGroenPlus serves as a platform.
read more
U.S. farmer grows record 828.5g peach.
2025-09-23 00:00
The heaviest peach weighs 828.5 g (1 lb 13 oz) and was cultivated by Henry Chiles (USA) in Crozet, Virginia, USA, as confirmed on 10 September 2025. The PF-27A peach was grown on Henry's family farm. He informed GWR that the weather conditions during spring and summer were ideal for the growth of this gigantic peach.
read more
Sicilia will be the protagonist at Macfrut 2026.
2025-09-23 00:00
If there is a record that Sicily excels in, it is its production of fruits and vegetables. In terms of quantity (data from 2024): its cultivated area for fruits and vegetables amounts to over 263 thousand hectares (22% of the national total), while its production has reached 4.6 million tons (19% of the total).
read more
"Razem budujemy następną generację szkółek roślinnych."
2025-09-23 00:00
Montreal-based Planteva Farms has announced two significant achievements: the first closing of $2.75 million as part of its $4.5 million seed round, and a strategic partnership with Swedish cultivation technology supplier PlantVation AB to introduce a Seedling-as-a-Service model throughout North America.
read more
Introducing greenhouse-grown heirloom tomatoes from Guatemala.
2025-09-23 00:00
Southern Specialties, Inc. is pleased to introduce its new product line, Southern Selects® Heirloom Tomatoes. These greenhouse-grown heirlooms are a tribute to the longstanding tradition of tomato farming. These authentic varieties, which have been carefully preserved and passed down through generations, are cultivated with a focus on exceptional flavor.
read more
Kubo is developing semi-closed Ultra-Clima strawberry production facilities in Canada and Saudi Arabia using emission-free technology.
2025-09-22 12:00
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
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit will be held in Mexico City on October 28-29, gathering fintech companies, development banks, and agribusiness leaders to discuss the evolution of smallholder finance in Latin America. Access to credit continues to be one of the most challenging barriers for them.
read more
The Royal Honey Murcott is a mid-season mandarin developed in Mundubbera, Australia. It is likely a hybrid of Murcott and Ellendale, which was a chance mutation created by Allen and Susan Jenkin from Ironbark Citrus. The season for this variety typically runs from mid-May to June in Queensland and from mid-June to.
read more
Dutch sweet potato harvest in full swing
2025-09-19 00:00
At Biologische Tuinderij De Waog in Neer, the sweet potato harvest is in full swing. Owner Joep van de Bool expects a total gross yield of over a thousand tonnes this year, which is a positive outlook despite earlier challenges with planting material, resulting in a 30% reduction in planting.
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"What came out of the summer fruit season"
2025-09-19 00:00
Agrintesa, an Italian agricultural cooperative, is evaluating its production and market performance after selling 58 thousand tons of summer stone fruit. "Our production levels are satisfactory," stated director Cristian Moretti. "Although the sale of 58 thousand tons does not fully showcase our potential, we are pleased with the results."
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Ecuadorian organic bananas are gaining popularity in Asia due to new trade agreements.
2025-09-19 00:00
Ecuadorian organic bananas are beginning to make progress in the Asian market, thanks to recent free trade agreements that allow them to compete more effectively with other exporting countries. Currently, all of Ecuador's organic banana exports are sent to Europe and North America, but Asia is starting to gain ground as well.
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"We felt that we were going to be the best steward moving forward for their original mission."
2025-09-19 00:00
When Growcer acquired the assets of container-farming company Freight Farms in July 2025, it marked a significant moment for North American controlled-environment agriculture. Freight Farms left behind customers in over 500 locations, a substantial software and parts ecosystem, and a support system.
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DR organic bananas are turning the corner
2025-09-18 11:00
The Dominican Republic is once again establishing itself as one of the most attractive and reliable sources for organic bananas, thanks to its strong performance in 2025 and optimistic outlook for 2026. This assessment comes from Fresh Fruit Dominicana, a family-owned Belgian company that cultivates and exports bananas.
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Minnesota is ready to host the first A1 International Horticultural Expo in the United States.
2025-09-18 00:00
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has granted provisional approval for Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA. This Expo is planned to take place from May 1 to October 15, 2031 in Dakota County, and it will be the first A1 International Horticultural Expo to be held on American soil.
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Argos wins Rethink Award 2025 with the Flowercrate APP.
2025-09-18 00:00
Argos Packaging has been announced as the winner of the Rethink Award 2025 in the Reduce & Reuse category. The award was given for the APP Flowercrate, a reusable crate solution specially developed for the floriculture industry. The APP Flowercrate replaces single-use cardboard and outdated packaging methods.
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Cherry farmers in Northern Michigan are reporting the conclusion of a challenging season, with state officials cautioning that specialty crop production is nearing a critical point. Some farmers are experimenting with new product formats, but there is still a lot of uncertainty. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is closely monitoring the situation.
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U.S. almonds will not increase their market share in the fresh market, even if imported with a zero tariff.
2025-09-17 00:00
Ostatnie "Porozumienie Ramowe" osiągnięte między USA i UE obejmuje orzechy drzewne jako jeden z amerykańskich produktów, na których UE zamierza zlikwidować cła. Jednak według greckiego handlowca orzechami, to wydarzenie nie zwiększy ich świeżego udziału w rynku. Pan Christos Balestravos, właściciel
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This week, the Belgian city of Ghent is a gathering place for the international floriculture industry. Industry representatives have been meeting since Monday for the 77th AIPH Annual Congress, which includes a full day dedicated to presentations and discussions at the Industry Conference.
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