Herbs

Nadchodzący sezon zimowy na rynku świeżych ziół przynosi branży przygotowania na burzliwy okres. Holenderska firma Europe Retail Packaging (ERP), z siedzibą w Poeldijk, specjalizująca się w sektorze świeżych ziół, prognozuje trendy i zapotrzebowanie na nadchodzącą zimę. read more

Taipei's health authorities have ordered the removal of 18 types of fruits and vegetables from the market after finding high levels of pesticide residues during the September testing phase. Among the items on the list is coriander, a common herb used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. read more

Tanja Dworschak-Fleischmann was awarded the SAGAFLOR Award for the best concept in the vegetables/herbs/fruit category last week, surpassing the organic sweet potatoes from Reichenau eG and Bio PLUS+ GmbH, which came in second and third place. Bioland KräuterGut is the leading quality market for organic products. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

When it comes to packaging fresh herbs, consumers are already familiar with two common types of packaging: clamshells arranged in a row with the product inside or products stacked in a wet wall of herbs. However, Soli Organic is trying something new. In recent years, the company has introduced a new approach to herb packaging. read more

The Voltz Vertical Farming range from Voltz Maraîchage has been expanded to include 7 varieties of lettuce to complement the assortment of herbs, leafy vegetables, microgreens, and decorative flowers. These lettuce varieties have been carefully chosen in collaboration with Gautier Semences. read more

Envu is working to help ornamental growers increase profits with the release of "Herbicide Calibration," an educational video demonstrating calibration and application best practices. Weeds can be controlled by hand-weeding, treating weeds with postemergence herbicides, or with timely interventions. read more

The innovative brand thus incorporates into its portfolio up to 35 fresh vegetables straight from the field, including different varieties of lettuces and zucchinis, sweet corn, and aromatic herbs such as mint or cilantro. Products that will bring all the read more

Orchards and vineyards are cultivated in hilly or mountainous areas, not only in Italy but also in Spain, France, and Eastern Europe. In these situations, it is not easy to carry out weeding, especially if the aim is to avoid the use of chemical herbicides. This is why Calderoni has developed the... read more

Voltz Maraîchage specializes in selecting and breeding vegetable varieties, as well as aromatic plants. The seed company offers a diverse range of over twenty species, including basil, which currently represents 60-75% of herb consumption in Europe. "We have been developing basil varieties since the company was founded." read more

Spicy-hot, minty-fresh, nutty-bitter, or lemony-delicate - fresh herbs create real flavor explosions in the kitchen when used correctly. Both hobby and professional chefs appreciate this and are increasingly experimenting with tried and true flavors. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

Six varieties of FRESH salads and two variants of PESTO are the references that make up the new product range from Planet Farms, an agritech company specializing in the production of salads and herbs through vertical farming, which has returned to the market following the recovery. read more

Kentucky FarmHER Janet Dennison started Mammoth Cave Transplants as a retirement project with her husband, David, in 1994, growing tobacco transplants for local farmers. Since then, it has blossomed into a thriving business that offers a wide range of products, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, and plants. read more

The Federal Government supports the abandonment of herbicides, growth regulators, insecticides, and fungicides in the IPM cultivation with production system contributions ranging from 250 CHF to 1,400 CHF per hectare, depending on the crop. For the combination of organic farming and pesticide abandonment, funding contributions amount to read more

Sweden's largest fresh herb grower, Svegro, is investing in a new greenhouse in Färingsö outside Stockholm. The new automated greenhouse will produce 2.2 million heads of lettuce annually on 2.4 hectares. The consumption of lettuce in Sweden is approximately 5.5 kilograms per person per year. read more

Millions of euros in damages to agricultural productions in open fields and greenhouses, trees swept away, particularly affecting flower and herb plants. The severe weather that has especially hit Liguria is being assessed, with ongoing checks also in Piedmont and Lombardy. Reviewing the situation. read more

Badanie wykazało, że zioła i przyprawy są ważnymi sojusznikami dla naszego zdrowia, zwłaszcza w diecie, ponieważ pomagają zmniejszyć zawartość sodu, tłuszczu i kalorii, sprawiając, że potrawy są zdrowsze i smaczniejsze. Jednym z najpopularniejszych ziół latem jest bazylia, która jest dostępna w wygodnych doniczkach o średnicy 14 cm z atrakcyjną. read more

The USDA has released a report on the progress and condition of crops in California, including fruit, nut, and vegetable crops. Stone fruit and citrus orchards have been fertilized and treated with fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, while pruning and shredding activities have also been ongoing. Additionally, irrigation has been implemented to support crop growth. read more

Carol Nelson has found her happy place in a 70-by-30-foot flower bed. She loves the scent of the flowers and enjoys creating bouquets with added herbs to give to her loved ones. Nelson has been growing and selling flowers at her home in Pine Island for four years, and this year her business, The Little Flower, has flourished. read more