Herbs
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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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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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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"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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Dedicated knowledge partner helps achieve maximum performance
2024-03-07 00:00
The culmination of dedication, that is the role of growing supporter Herbert van Gijtenbeek at Schoneveld Breeding. When he was a child, he was always busy with seeds and plants, now it is his daily work. "I stand next to a grower; I partner with them and help them look to the future. All
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Dedicated knowledge partner helps achieve maximum performance
2024-03-07 00:00
The culmination of dedication, that is the role of growing supporter Herbert van Gijtenbeek at Schoneveld Breeding. When he was a child, he was always busy with seeds and plants, now it is his daily work. "I stand next to a grower; I partner with them and help them look to the future. All
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“Coriander is a popular product and demand continues to be strong"
2024-03-07 00:00
Butler Market Gardens grows a wide range of herbs and vegetables in Heatherton, Melbourne and Queensland. The products are harvested packed and sent to their customers on the same day. "Coriander is a popular product and demand continues to be strong. We have not seen any slowdown in demand
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Glyphosate: Aurelia Foundation and Deutsche Umwelthilfe criticise planned approval by the Ministry of Agriculture
2024-03-06 09:00
In a technical-legal statement, DUH and the Aurelia Foundation point out three legal implementation options for maintaining a national glyphosate ban even after the EU Commission's decision. The broad-spectrum herbicide glyphosate has drastic
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"I treated 2000 sqm in just 1 hour, compared to 3 hours of spraying"
2024-03-04 00:00
As the season just started at Gärtnerei Fürmsinn, these are busy times. The Austrian family company grows over 600 varieties: plants, flowers, and herbs, and sells these partly at their own facility. This is why owner Markus Dorner is always on the lookout for things to improve its
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"I treated 2000 sqm in just 1 hour, compared to 3 hours of spraying"
2024-03-04 00:00
As the season just started at Gärtnerei Fürmsinn, these are busy times. The Austrian family company grows over 600 varieties: plants, flowers, and herbs, and sells these partly at their own facility. This is why owner Markus Dorner is always on the lookout for things to improve its
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The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) is pleased to announce an updated awards program to recognize leaders in the herbaceous perennial plant industry.
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For the Bernardi company, this is the first year in which it is producing 'chard a costa fine', or Romagna chard, and at the moment the market is giving it satisfaction. "It is a product that we grow directly on our farm," says Christopher Bernardi, head of the
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"We want to be a pioneer in the organic segment"
2024-02-12 00:00
Organic is more than just a farming method for Vegobel. It is a business practice that the Belgian company wants to incorporate in all its facets. This herb company has been practicing organic cultivation since its early years and considers this switch a level of responsibility every business
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Herbs Unlimited to supply new range for Spar North
2024-01-26 11:00
Spar North has added a new range of herbs supplied by James Hall & Co.
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Spices & Herbs Global Expo returns to Macfrut
2024-01-26 00:00
Spices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2024, confirms and relaunches. The only European exhibition dedicated to spices, officinal herbs and aromatic herbs confirms its presence for the third consecutive year, making it an essential reference point for the sector. At the same time, it relaunches with
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James Hall & Co. Ltd has added flavour to Spar North of England’s fresh range with the addition of tasty new herbs. The company has sown a new deal with North Yorkshire business Herbs Unlimited to initially supply six popular herbs in basil, chives, coriander, curly parsley, mint, and
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