Herbs
BVL/QS: Downy mildew on fresh herbs in the greenhouse - emergency approval for Fonganil Gold
2023-06-14 00:00
For the control of downy mildew on fresh herbs in greenhouses on sealed surfaces, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has granted an emergency authorisation for the plant protection product Fonganil Gold (active ingredient: Metalaxyl-M).
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Located about one hour south of Montreal and about 15 minutes from the US border, the garden of Quebec is a key growing region for many different vegetable varieties. “We are one of the major lettuce growers in Canada, harvesting up to 15,000 cartons of lettuce a day in season,” says Arthur
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Living Organic Basil back on shelves
2023-06-13 00:00
Windset Farms® is thrilled to reintroduce Living Organic Basil to its line of greenhouse-grown products. With vibrant green leaves and strong aromatics and flavor, this herb has become a summer staple for Windset Farms. Living Organic Basil is 100 percent organically grown in B.C., Canada, and
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Ukraine: Introducing a 'commercially-promising' in-store pilot
2023-06-12 00:00
Recently, Smart Oasis, a Ukrainian vertical farming company, has successfully launched its products and is now piloting 'a commercially promising business model' for sales of living herbs under the brand name Localista with one of the largest Ukrainian Food chains, SILPO.
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Biedronka celebrates Colombia’s finest fare
2023-06-08 16:00
The colours and flavours of Colombia will take centre stage from 9-14 June in Poland’s largest retail chain, Biedronka.
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German fruit and vegetables: exotic, Mediterranean, spicy - the variety of herbs is convincing
2023-06-05 00:00
The list of fresh herbs is long. As true aromatic wonders, they have taken the culinary scene by storm with their diverse uses. Well-known domestic kitchen herbs, but also herbs previously classified as exotic, such as basil with its peppery, spicy flavour, are now being used in a variety of ways.
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Buyers sought for UK hydroponic salad grower
2023-06-05 00:00
Steve Baluchi and Philip Armstrong of specialist business advisory firm FRP were appointed as Joint Administrators of Madestein (UK) Ltd and Fresh Willow Ltd on April 11, 2023.
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"Many customers travel long distances, just for the assortment and quality at the Munich wholesale market"
2023-05-29 00:00
For several years, Munich-based company Herbafrucht Ltd, which specializes in herbs, has been working with a wild garlic producer from Hungary and another from Romania. "The season usually starts earlier for both origins than German production," says managing director of Herbafrucht, Phillippe Kahn.
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"Due to rapid growth in domestic herbs, we can now completely dispense with flown-in goods"
2023-05-24 00:00
While the European stone fruit campaign is now rapidly picking up speed despite the weather caprices, exotic imports are seasonally declining. "Last year we had an extremely long stone fruit season, with high-quality batches from Greece and Turkey available to us right into September. Among
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"Demand for the Gourmet herb range continues to grow"
2023-05-18 00:00
Butler Market Gardens have been attending Hort Connections for many years and will be there again this year. The team will not have a stand this year but still intend to attend.
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At Macfrut we met Massimilano Ceccarini, general manager of Sipo. "In recent years we have segmented our offer by use and in 2023 we will consolidate the launch," he said. The range, in fact, is divided into product families, mushrooms, herbs
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Buyers sought for greenhouse salad growers
2023-05-15 11:00
British lettuce and herb growers Madestein (UK) Ltd and Fresh Willow Ltd have gone into administration after a substantial investment, combined with rising energy costs, inflationary pressures and labour challenges, left the companies unable to meet their financial obligations.
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Lithuania: “Our products are just 10-30% more expensive than conventional products”
2023-05-12 00:00
On Wednesday, May 10, the doors of Leafoods' vertical farm were officially opened and inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The farm is set to deliver its first products by the end of this week. By the end of this year, they aim to produce about 1000kg of lettuce a day. For now, they are
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New basil variety helps indoor grower to differentiate
2023-05-10 00:00
With basil being one of the most, if not the most, popular fresh herb that consumers want to cook with, one indoor grower is introducing a new basil product just in time for spring.
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"Climate-neutral waste heat from our neighbor heats the greenhouse in the transitional and winter periods"
2023-05-09 00:00
Dr. Gunnar Schellenberger, president of the Saxony-Anhalt Landtag, has now seen for himself what sustainable production controlled by high-tech can achieve in one of the largest greenhouse facilities in Europe. He had followed an invitation from the Wimex Group, a company that produces
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Kenyan herb exporter looks to expand to US and Scandinavia
2023-05-09 00:00
A Kenyan grower and exporter, who currently supplies the European market with fresh-cut herbs, is looking to expand to the US and Scandinavian markets. However, this is easier said than done, due to expensive airfreight costs, says Solomon Mumbi, CEO of Avohass, who are growers and exporters of
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Bördegarten/Wimex Group: State Parliament President Dr Gunnar Schellenberger visits greenhouse
2023-05-08 00:00
Dr Gunnar Schellenberger, President of the Saxony-Anhalt State Parliament, saw for himself what sustainable production controlled by high-tech can achieve in one of the largest greenhouse facilities in Europe. He had accepted an invitation from the Wimex Group to visit the state-of-the-art glasshouse.
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“We want to develop in Europe”
2023-05-08 00:00
Les Herbes du Roussillon was present for the first time at this year’s Macfrut event in Italy, a great opportunity for the French producer of aromatic herbs to increase its presence in Europe and beyond. Already present in Germany and Belgium, the dried herbs in bouquets, the latest
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The first strawberries from greenhouses are already on sale, and the first strawberries from tunnel crops are also appearing. Let's not forget, however, that field crops are the backbone of the production of this sweet fruit in our country. There is a lot going on in the fields, and with each passing day
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"Availability determines edible flowers' success"
2023-05-01 00:00
African Marigolds, fuchsias, snapdragons, and rose petals are just a few of Van Vugt Kruiden's range of edible flowers, which now consists of more than 20 products. "Pansies, however, remain the best sellers," Piet van Vugt begins. This Dutch herb grower moved to its new location four years ago
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