Herbs

Ethiopian flower producers have expressed concerns about the newly imposed U.S. tariffs and their potential impact on their flower exports to the U.S. market. Miserach Berhanu, who heads the Ethiopian Flower, Vegetable, Fruit, and Herbs Exporters Association, recently told local media outlet The Reporter that the 10 percent... read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

The Irish saying, "you shouldn't start sowing until" refers to waiting for the right conditions, and in March the ground conditions in Ireland were very good, ideal for preparing for sowing, according to Stephen McCormack from McCormack Family Farms, who grow herbs and leafy greens. read more

From 22 April to 2 May, ARCO is organizing Demo Days in Grubbenvorst. During this event, they will showcase a new integrated line for weighing and packaging fresh herbs in flowpack. "The solution focuses on efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use within the packaging process," the company states. read more

Domino's Pizza wprowadziło nowatorski przysmak wielkanocny, który wzbudza zainteresowanie: czosnkowe i ziołowe jajko wielkanocne. Ta nietypowa kreacja łączy kremową teksturę białej czekolady z wyrazistymi nutami ikonicznego Dipu z czosnkiem i ziołami Domino's. Dostępne tylko przez ograniczony czas, to jajko wielkanocne zostało zaprojektowane read more

In the last few months, there has been a growing demand for herbal raw materials and active ingredients derived from plants. We are talking about a sector, that of botanical derivatives for wellness and health, which in Italy generates a value of over 1 billion euros between production and exports, and read more

Aldi has issued a recall for its Inspired Cuisine baby potatoes with herbs and butter due to potential risks for individuals with severe dairy allergies. The recall applies to the 385g packs with the batch code 4061463488152 and a best before date of April 12. read more

Among the international symposia organized by Macfrut 2025, there is also a Round Table discussion scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th, as part of the Spices & Herbs Global Expo, the exhibition dedicated to spices, medicinal and aromatic herbs. The herbal supply chain: a guarantee of quality for. read more

Jolanda Wijsmuller, who is currently active independently in the market after working at Bayer for many years, provides an overview on LinkedIn regarding the active substances available in the EU for controlling fungi, insects, and weeds based on their origin: synthetic or natural. read more

"Just plug it in and let it grow" – that's the slogan of the Viennese start-up omni.farm. The device, also named omni.farm, is designed to produce two to three kilos of fresh vegetables and herbs within two to eight weeks, depending on the type. And all of this without needing a "green thumb". read more

In the world of agriculture, there is often discussion about sustainability, soil stewardship, and reducing chemical inputs. One method to eliminate the use of herbicides, improve soil structure, and enhance moisture retention capacity is through continuous inter-row tilling. read more

The Italian apple supplier Vip reports that the recent initiation of a project aimed at developing herbicide-free apple production in South Tyrol has been widely embraced by its member growers. read more

There are some interesting developments occurring in the herb industry. One notable trend is the increasing focus on domestic sourcing of herbs. For example, Soli Organic has seen significant growth in this area due to its vertically integrated supply chain. This ensures a consistent supply of herbs, as they are grown year-round in indoor facilities. read more

Blooming British, a company with a long history in traditional flower cultivation, has embraced the future by adopting vertical farming techniques for growing houseplants. Through developing their own knowledge in vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA), Blooming British is pioneering a new era in the industry. read more

Pod koniec tego roku firma Kruiden Claus, jedna z największych herbaciarni w Belgii, obchodzi swoje 125-lecie. Firma oferuje setki rodzajów ziół i dostarcza je do centrów ogrodniczych oraz sektora gastronomicznego w Belgii, Holandii i Francji, włączając w to restauracje z gwiazdkami Michelin. read more

As reported by QS citing the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the use of Fonganil Gold is permitted for combating downy mildew in the cultivation of young plants of lettuce and fresh herbs. The emergency authorization is valid from March 14, 2025, until July 11, 2025. read more

For most companies, the focus is on mass production, efficiency, and low costs. However, at PUURgroenten in the Netherlands, purity is the primary concern. In 2012, Han Lammers and his wife Saskia began cultivating edible flowers, herbs, and vegetables innovatively in ponds. read more

Terpenes are one of the most abundant and diverse natural compounds produced by plants. These compounds play various essential ecological roles, such as attracting pollinators, deterring herbivores, and protecting against pathogens. Despite their ecological significance, the evolutionary read more

Shortly after submitting the objection against the approval of the product, the responsible Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) announced this with reference to the suspensive effect of the objection, according to the DUH. read more