Sorma Clipless, packaging in monomaterial plastic net without clips
2026-02-06 00:00
Sorma Group, a leading technical partner for post-harvest processing of fruits and vegetables, presented at Fruit Logistica the Sorma Clipless, a packaging made entirely of single-material plastic, an innovation in net packaging. The advantages
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Ondulati Maranello, a packaging company part of the Pro-Gest S.p.A. group, closes 2025 with solid results, confirming the growth path started in recent years and strengthening its role as a reference industrial entity for the area. After recording in 2024 a
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Nitin Malakar from Maheshwar in Khargone district has shown that with vision, technology, and determination, agriculture can be transformed into a profitable and dignified business. A former Deputy Manager (Engineer) at JSW Group, Malakar left his high-paying corporate job behind.
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Jonathan Chai '24 spent two years working as an undergraduate research assistant in the laboratory of Robert Raguso, a professor of neurobiology and behavior. Raguso's lab was the first to discover that insects are attracted to plants not only by scent but also by humidity. Chai was involved in further research to expand on this discovery.
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Egypt is now able to import fresh onions and garlic from Vietnam.
2026-02-06 00:00
Egipt has been granted permission to enter the Vietnamese market for the export of fresh onions and garlic, as reported by FreshPlaza citing an announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.
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India: Navsari flower show enters Guinness World Records
2026-02-06 00:00
Navsari Municipal Corporation (NMC) made it to the Guinness World Records during its inaugural flower show by constructing an eight-foot-tall, 49-foot-long floral wall that spelled out the word 'Navsari' using more than 95,000 flowers. The achievement was officially recognized in the category 'word made with'.
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The RHS Malvern Spring Festival is scheduled to be the first event of the RHS Floral programme in 2026. It will take place at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern from May 7th to May 10th, 2026. Known for showcasing new horticultural trends and innovations, the 2026 festival will introduce two brand-new features.
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Success for the Italian Fruit Village in Berlin.
2026-02-06 00:00
Success for the 2026 edition of the Italian Fruit Village at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The internationalization format of Italian fresh produce created by the Edamus Consortium has grown by over 30% compared to last year.
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Agrometeo: Conserve Italia presents the first results on phytosanitary defense, yields, and water consumption.
2026-02-06 00:00
Data, technology, and skills at the service of decisions in the field. The second training session of the Agrometeo project promoted by Conserve Italia has ended in Bagnacavallo, a direct comparison moment between technicians and fruit-growing partners from Romagna to assess what has been achieved so far.
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A new retail propagation kit has been launched.
2026-02-06 00:00
Oasis Grower Solutions has announced the release of a propagation kit aimed at retail consumers, designed specifically for home-based propagation. The brand-new Oasis RhizoPlug Sheet Propagation Kit features the newest generation of clean, pest- and pathogen-free substrate technology developed by Oasis, tailored for small-scale use.
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Tripura has experienced a significant increase in flower production over the last seven years, and has implemented various measures to support flower cultivation in the state. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath shared this information after inaugurating the Vivekananda Flower Garden in Mohanpur, West...
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At Fruit Logistica, the Italian Fruit Village grows by 30%.
2026-02-06 00:00
About 50 events, 27 exhibitors representing around 1600 companies. The president of the consortium Edamus, Emilio Ferrara, celebrates the success of the Italian Fruit Village at Fruit Logistica, which grew by 30%. Themes and guests.
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Smithers-Oasis is responding to the Church of England's upcoming motion to ban the use of floral foam.
2026-02-06 00:00
Smithers-Oasis has issued the following response to the upcoming Church of England General Synod Motion to ban floral foam and require flowers used in designs to be locally grown: "Since the Church of England has not reached out to us to discuss our products and sustainability plan, and the
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Nepal is expected to experience a significant increase in the demand for roses during the Valentine's Day season, with an estimated 450,000 rose stems likely to be used throughout the country during the week-long celebration, as reported by the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN). FAN mentioned that the demand for roses...
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At Fruit Logistica, the alarm of the European fruit and vegetable sector: "It's no longer just a matter of reciprocity."
2026-02-06 00:00
Ten years ago, Italy had a national production potential of 26 million tons of fruits and vegetables, today we produce around 24.7 million tons, with crops such as pears, kiwis, peaches, and nectarines experiencing the most significant declines. In 2015, Italy produced 1.4 million tons.
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Photo report: Spring edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt
2026-02-06 00:00
Many people don't find waking up early to be a popular habit, but in the horticultural sector, it seems to be less of a challenge. At Plantarium|Groen-Direkt in Hazerswoude/Boskoop in the Netherlands, buyers arrive in large numbers early in the day. The spring edition of the trade fair brings
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Indeks: India: 13 orchid hybrids approved
2026-02-06 00:00
The State Variety Release Committee (SVRC) of Sikkim approved the release of 13 orchid hybrids developed by the ICAR–National Research Centre for Orchids, Pakyong, Sikkim, during its meeting at ICAR–National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRCO), Pakyong, Sikkim. The 13 hybrids include 9
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First Currant Conference 2026. Towards higher yields.
2026-02-06 00:00
The shrinking pool of plant protection resources, increasing production costs, and growing pressure from diseases and pests make growing currants today require not only knowledge but also a flexible and precise technological approach. The response to these challenges is
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On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Kenya Flower Council held a meeting with KEPRO Kenya to discuss key developments in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and explore areas for deeper industry collaboration. The discussions provided important insights into the evolving EPR landscape.
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Fruit Logistica day 2, the value of being in Berlin for Italian fruits and vegetables.
2026-02-06 00:00
The second day of the fair in Berlin ended with a turnout affected by the chaos at the city's airport, with canceled flights both arriving and departing. On this second day, a reflection on the value that an event like Fruit Logistica still represents.
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