Herbs

The marketing of German potted herbs is currently running on a fairly quiet course. "It's very quiet at the moment," says Helmut Beiermeister, who offers his self-produced goods at the Stuttgart wholesale market. "Prices are not where they should be in view of the sharp rise in production costs,
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"This is an important milestone for us, given the facility construction in Fauske just began this spring. Back then, we sowed the seeds for watercress, radish, broccoli, and borage, which we have been delivering to clients ever since six days ago," says Marius Johansen, Founder and Co-owner of
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Piedmont has a record: it is the region with the largest area under medicinal plants in Italy. There are more than 600 hectares, with Piedmontese mint leading the way in a widespread supply chain of herbs and derivatives that involves several districts in the region. On Friday 27 October, a meeting in
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There are two weeks left to apply for the 2024 LSA Fellowship scheme, which is seeking to identify the future leaders of the UK horticulture industry. read more

A revolutionary herbicide suitable for a more sustainable agriculture arrives in Italy: it is Halvetic (click here to download the brochure), the new solution based on glyphosate and based on the innovative BGT(Better Glyphosate Technology®), which guarantees a high
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With a symbolic maxi postcard delivered to the Ministry of Health, yesterday morning Greenpeace Italy became the spokesperson for over 75 thousand people who, in less than a month, signed a petition asking the Italian government to vote against the renewal of the European authorisation of the
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Pullman Tbilisi Axis Towers, Accor’s flagship hotel, presented its sustainability initiative – a vertical farm from SpaceFarms, EastFruit reports with reference to the company’s page. This innovative project underscores Pullman’s commitment to creating sustainable value,
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Brussels is justifying the renewal of the authorization to use glyphosate based on the latest report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which last July ruled out "critical areas of concern" in the use of this herbicide, although it admitted that some issues could not be evaluated. read more

The rains recorded in recent days in the Spanish Region of Murcia have coincided with the planting of various crops, including several varieties of fresh aromatic herbs produced by Aromatic Factory and marketed by Freshpania, which handle about 2 million kilos annually. read more

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Health Organisation (WHO) released their full report on Prevention and control of microbiological hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

For Kruiden Claus, these months are normally the calmer months of the year. The nursery experiences its peak in spring, but for several years now, it has also added a "second season" for the herb business. "In recent years, we have noticed that in autumn, there is a lot of demand from tree
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Avocados, fresh berries and herbs are in demand year-round. New sourcing opportunities are available from producers in developing and emerging markets, which the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) will showcase at Fruit Attraction, which takes place Oct. 3-5 in Madrid. For example, avocado producers
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“When BioCat+ is added to irrigation, results have shown that it acts as a broad-spectrum biostimulant that enhances root growth and resistance to diseases, also leading to a reduction in the use of herbicides and insecticides while improving yield,” says Henry Madders, the Managing Director
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Could fresh-cut organic herbs and various lettuce varieties be priced the same as their conventional counterparts in stores? Impossible, or at least not sustainable, many will think. Yet, the Dutch company Fresh Organic Choice is already achieving this and has it as a long-term strategy. We
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The British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) is excited to announce its upcoming Demonstration Day in Sherburn, North Yorkshire. read more

The British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) is excited to announce its upcoming Demonstration Day in Sherburn, North Yorkshire. read more

EastFruit systematically monitors wholesale prices for coriander, dill, and parsley. You may have noticed strong jumps in the prices in recent weeks in Georgia. The reasons behind these jumps are quite simple, and the market expects the prices to go down in the near future. read more

EastFruit systematically monitors wholesale prices for coriander, dill, and parsley. You may have noticed strong jumps in the prices in recent weeks in Georgia. The reasons behind these jumps are quite simple, and the market expects the prices to go down in the near future. read more

Fischer Farms has secured Red Tractor and GlobalGAP accreditations for its new site in Norwich, enabling the vertical farming business to sell its herbs and leafy greens to both domestic and international markets. read more

A spin-out company from the University of Bristol has secured £500,000 to develop technology to help boost food production in commercial greenhouses. read more