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"Mumbai’s trade hub to host pavilions from 20+ countries at Fresh India Show"
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (324+ words) "Mumbai's trade hub to host pavilions from 20+ countries at Fresh India Show"Hortidaily Fresh India Show 2026 is lining up an array of international pavilions from over 20 countries, reflecting the growing global interest in India's fresh produce market and trade, says…...
Fall Creek and Planasa present berry breeding programs during joint industry event in southern Spain
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (346+ words) The berry breeding programs of Fall Creek and Planasa were showcased this year during a joint industry event held on 10 March between Seville and Huelva. The day began in the morning at the facilities of Fall Creek in Aznalc'zar with…...
Bulgarian pepper prices rise 58% as citrus prices fall
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (288+ words) Fresh pepper prices in Bulgaria increased by more than 50% nationwide during the ninth week of 2026, according to data from the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS). The weekly analysis, covering the period up to February 26, shows mixed price trends across fruit…...
Cucumber and tomato prices rise as supplies tighten
21+ hour, 46+ min ago (296+ words) The U.S. produce market is showing mixed trends this week, with strong price increases for cucumbers and tomatoes, while blueberry supplies are tightening seasonally. Avocados and peppers are seeing moderate price adjustments, while strawberries remain largely unchanged in most regions. AsparagusAsparagus…...
Shipping rates from U.S. to Middle East spike
21+ hour, 46+ min ago (274+ words) New shipments of nuts and dates from the U.S. to the Middle East have largely stopped due to the war with Iran that began on Saturday. "Sunday morning, we were told about the shelter in place order in the Middle East…...
IGD warns UK food system at risk without urgent action
21+ hour, 46+ min ago (522+ words) One in eight UK jobs sits within the food and drink industry, yet the sector faces growing workforce shortages that threaten its long-term stability. A new report from IGD warns that labour and skills gaps across the food system are…...
Updated spray robots showcased
21+ hour, 46+ min ago (202+ words) Dutch manufacturer Holland Green Machine, a regular exhibitor at the HortiContact trade show in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, presented three updated spraying robots at the event. Each machine addresses a specific need in greenhouse crop protection. The first is a robot…...
Jamaica: "Vegetable oversupply not caused by importation"
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (128+ words) Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green says that the oversupply of certain crops on the market is not due to the importation of vegetables. "None of the vegetable line glut are due to importation, absolutely not. No tomato,…...
University of California announces appointment of new Agriculture Advisor
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (157+ words) University of California announces appointment of new Agriculture Advisor'Hortidaily Carrie Brown has been announced as the new Environmental Horticulture and Controlled Environment Agriculture Advisor serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Mateo, and San Benito Counties for the University of California Based…...
"Instead of functioning purely as individual packs, the trays form part of a geometric structure"
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (503+ words) "Instead of functioning purely as individual packs, the trays form part of a geometric structure"Hortidaily...