Herbs

Exciting news at the Spices&Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2025. The leading European trade fair dedicated to spices, medicinal herbs, and aromatic herbs will host the International Mediterranean Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MESMAP). Promoted by the Association of Medicinal Plants, read more

In the study, Bradshaw and his colleagues analyzed historic and modern plant leaves affected by powdery mildew. The collection consisted of 173 samples from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. One sample from a North American herbarium, collected over 150 years ago, was also analyzed. read more

The herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) flower is one of the most important ornamental plants in current international flower markets and is widely used for festive occasions because of its bright colors, large flowers, pleasant scent, and plump flower shape. However, the cut peony is read more

The annual seasonal transition is currently happening in the fresh herbs industry. "With the exception of thyme, which we can provide year-round from German sources, we have now started importing the last crops, such as parsley, by early December," says Thomas Herrmann. read more

"The Wasserstein LOPAFA (Local Partner Farmer) Program has been developed to assist and support local farmers by providing seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, agricultural knowledge, machinery, and equipment, and we also purchase the final products from the farmers," stated Ayaz Bayramov, CEO and Partner. read more

On Thursday, November 28th, the international editorial team of AGF and FreshPlaza visited Vegobel, which was busy preparing for the Christmas season. Fresh herbs are often associated with summer, sunny holidays, or Mediterranean countries, but the herbs grown at the organic spice company Vegobel... read more

The use of Glyphosate remains one of the most debated topics in the world of fruit and vegetable cultivation. In this context, a research project was launched in April 2023 with the aim of verifying possible alternatives to replace the use of Glyphosate in cantaloupe cultivation. read more

In 2023, there were 38 thousand hectares in Italy dedicated to the multiplication of vegetable and herb seeds. This was revealed by a survey conducted by Assosementi, the association representing Italian seed companies, which highlighted a substantial stability compared to 2022, confirming their role. read more

Located behind the 10th sideline in Milton, Ontario is Brownridge Greenhouses, a wholesale grower that has been supplying independent garden centers and retailers with a wide range of perennials, annuals, herbs, and vegetables for over fifty years. Variety is Brownridge's calling card. read more

"Było to trudny sezon dla moringi w Egipcie, ponieważ podaż nie była na poziomie wystarczającym, aby sprostać rosnącemu popytowi" - powiedział Mansour Ahmed, menedżer sprzedaży egipskiego eksportera Pure Herbs: "To był przeciętny sezon na moringę, z niską podażą i wysokim popytem. Wyprodukowaliśmy około 40 ton, co jest mniej." read more

Charles Verdy launched a plan in 2021 to double the production area of his agricultural operation, believing in the growing market demand for his fresh herbs. However, he was uncertain about finding enough workers to support this ambitious expansion. Verdy is the president of Gourma. read more

The company Herbstreith & Fox is offering a complete fruit processing line for sale through an online auction on www.Industrial-Auctions.com. The entire process of producing jam and fruit spreads, from washing and destoning to sorting, crushing, defrosting, extracting, and pasteurizing the fruits, has been completed. read more

According to DUH, the associated termination of the approval does not occur solely for "formal reasons," as the BVL suggests. Rather, the termination of approval is also imperative because the Federal Environment Agency previously found unacceptable environmental impacts for a variety of applications. read more

Raymond van der Burgh of Europe Retail Packing (ERP) reports that the European herb market is experiencing significant price hikes and challenges in logistics. However, the demand for fresh herbs continues to rise, partly due to the innovative solutions and strategic decisions made by this Dutch company. read more

Supplying fifty lines of baby vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs to many of South Africa's retailers has been a good training ground for what the Glamourveg packhouse plans to do next. "We are very experienced in retail supply and familiar with the various requirements that come with it," says director Nico le Roux. read more

As QS reports with reference to the BVL, the use of Fonganil Gold for combating downy mildew in the cultivation of young plants of lettuce species and fresh herbs in the greenhouse is approved under the provisions of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009. read more

Elevated strawberry beds are definitely the right direction for the development of field strawberry plantations. This technology brings many benefits, such as eliminating the need for herbicides, improving plant health, and enhancing fruit quality. Additionally, working on the plantation is much easier. read more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Vulnerable Species Action Plan (VSAP) as part of an effort to mitigate pesticide impacts on particularly vulnerable endangered species. This new plan is distinct from the recent EPA herbicide and insecticide strategies, which focus solely on agricultural applications. read more

Australian vegetable and herb grower Thorndon Park Produce has recently expanded the area dedicated to growing rosemary on their site at Grawler River. "This is a previously unused patch of land along the river border, covering approximately 1/4 of a hectare. We haven't utilized this land before due to its challenging location." read more

October 25, 2024, was a memorable day for the relatively young company Bio-Plus+. The German horticultural trade magazine TASPO (part of Haymarket Media Market) presented three awards to the company on that day: 3rd place in the category "Concept Vegetables – Herbs – Fruit Crops," 3rd place in... read more