Herbs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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