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Prominent figures in the retail supply of fresh produce, foodservice, marketing, and branding will be featured in the second speaker session at the Festival of Fresh 2024. read more

Romania: Carrefour launches initiative to fight inflation

Carrefour Romania has launched a nationwide price reduction program to assist customers in dealing with inflation and increasing prices. The program, titled "Minus la Sută," will involve Carrefour Romania offering discounts of up to 20% on 1,200 products. read more

AILIMPO's lemon harvest forecast for the 2023/2024 season, made last September, anticipated a 34% increase in production compared to the 2022/2023 campaign (which had fallen to the lowest point in the last 10 years), with a 30% increase for Fino lemons and a 45% increase for Verna. However, read more

The future of a city-funded hydroponic farm in Winston-Salem is still uncertain after being delayed by five years and exceeding its original budget by 100%. Located inside a greenhouse, the hydroponic farm is situated in Kimberley Park, within the historically Black Boston Thurmond neighborhood. read more

In the first four months of 2024, Madeira recorded the sale of 6,623.5 tons of bananas, which represented an 18.7% increase compared to the previous year. This equated to 1,045.1 tons more bananas sold. The Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (DRADR) provided these figures, which were later... read more

Well-known Flower Market figure Bob Cooley is retiring from plant wholesaler L Mills today (Friday 24/5), after a career that included working for various businesses in both the old and new Covent Gardens. Referred to by many of his Flower Market colleagues as 'Bob Bacon' – not because of his love for bacon sandwiches, but read more

In April, the EU recorded an orange price of €93.17 per 100 kgs, marking a 1.81% decrease compared to April 2023. This figure is also 17% higher than the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were reported at €82 per 100 kgs, representing an increase of approximately 16% compared to the 5-year average. read more

The exclusive Breva fig campaign will start in just a few weeks. "Breva figs are the equivalent of extra-early fruit in other species. In Spain, the main production area is Alicante, although there is also significant production in Extremadura," says Francisco Balas from Higos Fiki. read more

This week, HortiAsia 2024 started at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with horticultural suppliers, numerous flower companies are showcasing their products to the Thai market and international visitors. Among the key figures present are Kuno Jacobs from Nova Exhibitions and Mirjam Boekestein from Dutch Greenhouse Delta. read more

Late blight is the most widespread disease in potato cultivation. It is caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans. In susceptible potato varieties, a crop can be completely destroyed in just a few days without plant protection measures. read more

The James Hutton Institute will continue its efforts to protect Britain's potato crop against late blight with the help of additional funding. The institute secured new funding from a consortium of industry partners to support its monitoring and testing activities. read more

For the last 60 years, David Austin Roses has been naming new varieties after historical British figures every year – from Queen Elizabeth II to Emily Brontë. This year, a rose has been named after Emma Bridgewater – a designer whose iconic mugs and teapots have become a hallmark of the modern country. read more

Badania przeprowadzone przez Uniwersytet Wageningen oraz Uniwersytet w Leiden wykazały, że opracowano biologiczną barierę chroniącą rośliny przed chorobami i szkodnikami. Chodzi o lepki substancję, która jest rozpylana na liście, do której przylegają szkodniki. Badacze mają nadzieję, że ten klej dla owadów pomoże w read more

Starting from July 1st, supermarkets in France are required to display a notice alerting customers to any decrease in the weight or volume of their products, a tactic commonly referred to as shrinkflation. This regulation, outlined in a newly released government decree, aims to bring transparency to hidden price hikes resulting from product modifications. read more

In the continuous fight against invasive leaf-dwelling thrips species, Biobest is introducing the Vespiformis-System. This system includes Franklinothrips vespiformis, a predatory thrips that actively hunts for prey on the leaves, enhancing control methods. This poses a challenge to invasive leaf-dwelling thrips. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has released its revenue figures for the first half of 2023/24 (1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024) and the second quarter of 2023/24 (1 January to 31 March 2024). In Q2 2023/24, Omer-Decugis & Cie reported revenue of €57.7 million, representing a 13.7% increase (including read more

The 2023/2024 Spanish grapefruit campaign is now in its final stretch, lasting over two weeks longer than the previous season due to slow sales. Production in Spain has increased again this year and is expected to continue growing in the coming years, based on planted area figures. read more

Scotland is leading the way in organic farming, with growth stagnating in the rest of the UK, according to new government figures. read more

Over a thousand inspections have been carried out by monitoring teams on the front line of the fight against locusts in the mid Tirso Valley, in central Sardinia, of which 642 reported the presence of locusts, followed by 361 disinfection interventions. read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for April 1, 2024. The data reveals that in Europe, apple stocks increased by 0.3% compared to 2023, reaching -674,616 tons, while pear stocks saw a significant increase of 16.3% to reach 135,589 tons. In the USA, apple stocks... read more