Herbs
An area for processing herbs, a space dedicated to sensory tests, aromatic aperitifs with expert bartenders. The exhibition of spices, officinal herbs and aromatic herbs at Macfrut, hosted in the West Hall, is also this. Officinal plants and essential oils are worth 800 in Italy
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In the heart of the pastoral region of northern Israel lies a new agricultural initiative that attempts to transform Herbal Farming by bringing it one step closer to the future, a fully automated basil-growing greenhouse with limited human intervention that extends the shelf life up to 20 days.
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"We want to offer an honest organic-vegan product, which is why we do not use animal manure"
2023-04-20 00:00
The Bioland Kräutergut Dworschak-Fleischmann offers some 240 different organic-vegan herb varieties. "I am not a vegan myself, but I want to offer an honest organic-vegan product, which is why we do not use animal fertilizers," Managing Director Tanja Dworschak tells us. Only certain
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Rainfall ‘impacting potato herbicide plans’
2023-04-14 12:00
Potato growers are facing a different proposition when it comes to weed control this spring compared to 2022 following delayed planting of much of the UK’s maincrop, according to Corteva Agriscience.
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Future Crops’ equipment to be auctioned
2023-04-12 17:00
All equipment belonging to vertical farming group Future Crops is being auctioned through the Troostwijk Auctions platform, it has been announced, after the Poeldijk-based producer was declared bankrupt.
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Herb production transitions to New Jersey this week
2023-04-12 00:00
Domestic herb supplies are good coming out of the South and Southeastern U.S. “We are also transitioning now into New Jersey and will probably start harvesting in New Jersey this week,” says Bill Nardelli Sr. of Nardelli Brothers. “It looks like there are more conducive weather conditions
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It's usually hectic at the Belgian herb farm Kruiden Claus from mid-March in the run-up to Easter. This year, however, the proper pressure is a way off. "I think the weather's the biggest reason," begins Lode Claus of the herb farm specializing in herbs, forgotten vegetables, rare strawberry
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REV technology could become a game changer for healthy snacks
2023-04-07 00:00
Radiant energy under vacuum (REV) technology is a process in which microwave energy and vacuum pressure are combined to deliver high-speed and low-temperature food dehydration. REV is effective for drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, meat, and seafood under or above their freezing points.
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2nd Spices & Herbs Global Expo to take place in May
2023-04-06 08:00
Future Crops declared bankrupt: all equipment in online auction at Troostwijk Auctions
2023-04-06 00:00
Poeldijk-based vertical farm Future Crops has been declared bankrupt. For this reason, all equipment belonging to the baby lettuce and herb producer will be auctioned through Troostwijk Auctions' platform. The lots can be bid on from Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 16:00. The auction closes on
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Oliver Agro, weeding for horticulture is becoming more and more hi-tech #vocidellortofrutta
2023-04-05 00:00
The strong cut that the EU, with the Green Deal, demands of Italy by 2030 in the use of herbicides stimulates conversions to organic farming and mechanisation in the field as alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals. The offer of Oliver Agro, based in Salizzole, goes in this direction.
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The business of spices and herbs at Macfrut #vocidellortofrutta
2023-04-03 00:00
"Ė a strongly desired exhibition, there is great global interest. The future of a large part of pharmaceuticals is linked to these products: organic molecules that replace synthetic products. There will be no herb and spice market. It will be a time for the
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Meeting on officinal herbs in Milan in anticipation of Macfrut
2023-03-31 00:00
Valerian, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Hypericum... the list of Medicinal herbs is definitely long;
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"More people are getting to know exclusive products like Spanish wild strawberries"
2023-03-29 00:00
This month, Spanish wild strawberries appeared again in herb and edible flower merchant Van Laethem's assortment. "These have been an established part of our range for several years. As soon as the first ones are ready for harvest, we offer them," says Niel Van Laethem of this Belgian company.
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Vitacress Real greening La Place food concept in Hema
2023-03-29 00:00
A sea of basil and mint creates a green oasis in two new La Place restaurants introduced at Hema. "We are very proud that we were able to create a fresh herb experience in collaboration with Leaf: a herb greenhouse and a fresh tea garden," explains Renée Peeters of Vitacress Real. The greening
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Current conditions are good for herbicide treatments in strawberries - plantation monitoring (28.03.2023)
2023-03-28 00:00
We are in a time of temporary weather breakdown and significant cooling, which will certainly put a slight brake on the vegetation. However, this does not exempt us from thinking about what condition the strawberries are currently in and what can be found on the soil surface besides them.
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Harvest London plans vertical farming network
2023-03-23 17:00
Vertical farming specialist Harvest London has made an agreement with Planet Organic that we see its living basil sold exclusively at the UK organic retailer’s stores across London, according to a report from the Grocer.
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"Here and there, the cold snap has led to price increases of up to 50 percent for herbs"
2023-03-23 00:00
The onset of winter in the Mediterranean region has had a noticeable impact on the vegetable trade. "We buy a lot of dandelion, radicchio, and colorful salads from Italy at this time of year and have noticed that the cold snap has had less of an impact on product availability than on prices.
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In western Ukraine, farmers are growing medicinal herbs for export.
2023-03-17 00:00
In recent years, western Ukrainian farmers have retrained from growing vegetables for borscht to cultivating medicinal herbs. These herbs are used in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food. This market is complex but promising, with profits from herb sales coming in three to
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Dragon fruit acreage in India expected to expand to 50,000 ha in five years under MIDH scheme
2023-03-14 00:00
Kamalam or dragon fruit, a herbaceous perennial climbing cactus widely known as Pitaya, has its origin in Southern Mexico, Central America and South America. It is widely cultivated in South-East Asia, India, USA, The Caribbean Islands, Australia throughout the tropical and sub-tropical world.
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