Herbs
Focus on Dominican Republic mango, new frontiers in rootstocks, the value chain of varietal innovation in fruit growing, business opportunities with Namibia, supply chain agreements in the herbal sector. There are many events also on the last day of Macfrut (10th).
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Spices, a healthy market worth 180 million in Italy
2024-05-02 00:00
The value of the spice market in Italy has reached 180 million euros, with a 1.9% increase in sales by volume (packaging). Cannamela (a brand of Gruppo Montenegro) is launching five new references at the Spices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut. Research shows that those under 34 are the most attracted.
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Spices, health market worth 180 million in Italy
2024-05-02 00:00
The value of the spice market in Italy has reached 180 million euros, with a 1.9% increase in sales by volume (packaging). Cannamela (a brand of Gruppo Montenegro) is launching five new references at the Spices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut. Research shows that those under 34 are the most attracted.
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"The certified organic growing media performs in a similar way to conventional growing media."
2024-04-24 00:00
Explore the PRO-MIX FPO with Troy Buechel, Horticulture Specialist at Premier Tech. In this video, Troy discusses why this certified organic plug and germination growing media is ideal for herbs, vegetables, and flowering plants. Troy also dives into its unique composition and compost-free nature.
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A fair within the fair. The main international experts in medicinal plants will meet at Macfrut on Thursday, May 9, for the Fippo Forum (Italian Federation of Medicinal Plant Producers), as part of the Spices & Herbs Global Expo, the trade show dedicated to spices, medicinal herbs, and.
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Kenya is Europe's vegetable garden: "That's how the world works"
2024-04-24 00:00
In Kenya, locals rarely consume cauliflower, broccoli, or bok choy themselves, yet the country produces these crops abundantly. This African nation serves as the 'food garden of Europe'. A significant portion of its cultivation includes herbs, green beans, mangoes, and avocados.
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"The certified organic growing media functions similarly to a traditional growing media."
2024-04-24 00:00
Watch the video featuring Troy Buechel, Horticulture Specialist at Premier Tech, as he introduces the PRO-MIX FPO. Troy discusses why this certified organic plug and germination growing media is an ideal choice for herbs, vegetables, and flowering plants. He also explains its unique composition and compost-free formula.
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Younger consumers are increasingly turning to fresh organic herbs.
2024-04-11 00:00
Zasób świeżych organicznych ziół wydaje się rosnąć wchodząc w wiosnę i lato. "Podczas zimy przemysł doświadczył tu i ówdzie problemów z dostawami - były one niepewne z powodu obfitych opadów w regionach upraw, ale dzięki różnorodności naszych regionów uprawowych udało nam się.
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"Harvest herbs, plugs, as a new local and organic herb concept"
2024-04-09 00:00
Vegobel is set to innovate in the herb market with the launch of a new concept. The organic herb nursery specializes in potted herbs, and with its new 'pick herbs,' it aims to innovate further, focusing on sustainability, convenience, and quality. "This new concept, the plugs or affectionately
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Egypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
2024-04-08 14:00
Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association (EEA), is organising the Egyptian pavilion at fresh produce trade exhibition Macfrut, which takes place in Rimini on 8-10 May.
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Taking care of the entire chain from cultivation to harvesting and processing helps guarantee genuineness and traceability, which are essential for safe and healthy nutrition. This is the philosophy behind Macara®, the brand of Azienda agricola Iacona SS, a company specializing in dried aromas
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"Herbs increasingly found in fresh produce packs and online stores"
2024-03-27 00:00
The new Dutch herb season has begun. "The greenhouses have been steamed clean, and we've replanted everything. In about three weeks, our product range will again include most of the Dutch herbs. Unfortunately, too late for Easter, but that's beyond our control," says Piet van Vugt. Last year,
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Higher avocado yields bring new opportunities for Kenya’s Karakuta
2024-03-26 13:00
Karakuta, located in Juja, Kiambu County, 45 minutes from the capital city of Nairobi, is one of the fastest growing agribusinesses in Kenya, specialised in Hass avocados, as well as fresh herbs. The plantation consists of 15,000, five-year old avocado trees, fully irrigated, with the fruit sold
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Statins: from cholesterol drug to potential herbicide?
2024-03-25 00:00
From a drug used to combat cholesterol comes an idea that could open up new avenues in the production of new types of herbicides. This is the discovery resulting from Australian research by Curtin's Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM), a centre that through
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Officinal and aromatic herbs, growth doubled in Emilia-Romagna
2024-03-20 00:00
The officinal herbs business is growing. In Emilia-Romagna in eight years the hectares have increased by 82% (from 236 in 2016 to 480 last year) and the companies by +110% (from 306 to 644). The data emerged from the meeting Officinali: l'Emilia-Romagna non aspetta, promoted by Macfrut with
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Officinal and aromatic herbs, growth doubled in Emilia-Romagna
2024-03-20 00:00
The officinal herbs business is growing. In Emilia-Romagna in eight years the hectares have increased by 82% (from 236 in 2016 to 480 last year) and the companies by +110% (from 306 to 644). The data emerged from the meeting Officinali: l'Emilia-Romagna non aspetta, promoted by Macfrut with
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MD and Herbert Ballerina challenge discounter sceptics
2024-03-14 00:00
Herbert Ballerina returns as the star of the new MD commercials, on air from this week on digital TV: Rai Play, Mediaset Play, Amazon Prime, Ciao People channels and on YouTube.
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Grower introduces new peel-reseal pint for organic snacking tomatoes
2024-03-14 00:00
Jacobs Farm del Cabo, a grower-packer of organic vegetables and herbs, has introduced its new del Cabo® Peel-Reseal Pint in the organic snacking tomato category. "We have watched the industry-wide adoption of top seal replacing single-use plastic clamshells and sought our unique take on this new…
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"With our first full-scale herb harvest, we should gain a foothold in the Netherlands"
2024-03-13 00:00
Most of Janyra Organics' herbs of the new season are ready to harvest. This cultivation and export company from Kitui, Kenya, recently primarily focused on the domestic market, but this season, its gaze is increasingly turning towards the export market. "We started two years ago. This first
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Spain's leader in hydroponic basil production announces diversification into other aromatic herbs
2024-03-12 00:00
The Navarre-based company Foodys, which together with Cocuus Iberica sl. is renowned for pioneering the launch of one of the world's first industrial plants for 3D plant-based meat alternatives through bio-printing, has announced a new €6M investment plan aimed at quadrupling the hydroponic
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