McDonald's renews its commitment to promote high-quality Made in Italy products with the return of the My Selection line, available these days in over 750 restaurants throughout Italy.
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India's floriculture industry is set to receive a significant boost from the Buyer-Seller Meet scheduled for 2024/25.
2025-01-17 00:00
The Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu organized a Buyer-Seller Meet 2024-25 for flower growers today under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) at Baba Jitto, Kisan Kendra Talab Tillo. The event aimed to foster a robust marketplace for floriculture...
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Leading industry player focuses more on top-selling fruits due to changes in blueberry supply dynamics.
2025-01-17 00:00
Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to him chairing the industry association BerriesZA for five years. He gained recognition during the weeks-long port strike in 2022 when he spoke out against the destruction in the mainstream media.
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"Komputerowe widzenie oparte na sztucznej inteligencji zwiększa dokładność sortowania gruszek i redukuje marnotrawstwo"
2025-01-17 00:00
In the world of high-tech greenhouse farming, the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into the sorting process of pears represents a significant advancement. Cees Maessen, a former data science student, explored this subject for his master's thesis with the goal of improving efficiency and...
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Sustainabloom has published three new guides highlighting the significance of social sustainability.
2025-01-17 00:00
The program Sustainabloom, created by the American Floral Endowment, has introduced three new guides aimed at helping the industry grasp the significance of social sustainability. Developed by researchers from NC State University, these guides provide valuable insights into various aspects such as [...].
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Russia: Sverdlovsk imports 1.4 million cut flowers in January.
2025-01-17 00:00
W styczniu 2025 roku do obwodu swierdłowskiego zostało sprowadzonych niemal 1,4 miliona ciętych kwiatów i 35 800 roślin doniczkowych, wszystkie uprawiane w krajach spoza Rosji. Kwiaty pochodziły m.in. z Holandii, Kolumbii, Kenii, Izraela, Ekwadoru, Kostaryki, Włoch i Meksyku.
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The USA closes its doors to Spanish peppers.
2025-01-17 00:00
The US administration has closed the US market to the export of Spanish peppers. Faced with this fact, which has occurred without prior notice, the Association of
read more#Marca2025, L’Op La Deliziosa enhances Sicilian PDOs
2025-01-17 00:00
The "Op La Deliziosasi" brand is presented at Marca 2025 with its range of protected label products. A selection of proposals all from controlled, sustainable supply chains and made in Sicily, as marketing manager Sarah Bua explained to us.
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Revolutionary studio in the fight against citrus HLB.
2025-01-17 00:00
Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as "citrus greening," is confirmed as the most serious threat to citrus cultivation worldwide. This devastating disease is caused by a bacterium that compromises the plant's nutrient transport system and consequently causes the
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES
2025-01-17 00:00
As Peru's blueberry harvest volumes have returned to normal levels and exports have increased, the global blueberry market has also returned to normal. Chinese growers are experiencing ideal weather conditions that are enhancing the flavor of blueberries this year. Meanwhile, South Africa's blueberry season, which is ending soon, has witnessed...
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The supply of high-quality artichokes has been significantly reduced due to frosts, leading to a sharp increase in prices.
2025-01-17 00:00
Kilka kolejnych nocy przymrozków na południowym wschodzie Hiszpanii, w regionie Levante, z temperaturami spadającymi nawet do -10 stopni w niektórych wnętrznych obszarach Murcji, spowodowało znaczący spadek produkcji karczochów. Karczochy ucierpiały na skutek przymrozków. "W tej chwili bardzo trudno znaleźć.
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The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has reported positive trends in the 2024/25 season, with exports significantly surpassing last year's figures despite a slight decrease in total inspected volumes. By Week 02, 24.5 million cartons had been exported, marking a 39% increase compared to the previous season.
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New-season apples will soon be available to complement the abundant nectarine harvest.
2025-01-17 00:00
Exporting is a natural progression for any fruit marketing company in South Africa, as it was for Proudly Produce, founded in 2017 initially to serve the local retail market but later expanding into international trade. Proudly Produce is partially owned by the Timberlea Farming Trust, a collective.
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At its New Year's reception on January 16th, Proeftuin Randwijk introduced its new name and corporate identity. The new name, Fruit Research Centre Randwijk (FRC Randwijk), reflects the organization's goal to enhance the professionalism of the experimental orchard and expand its international presence.
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Adopting technology has become essential in addressing the productivity, sustainability, and traceability challenges of international markets. Digital traceability has emerged as a solution to integrate and connect various stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, from producers to supermarkets.
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"The greenhouse industry is at a crossroads where people face a pivotal choice: embrace the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to stand out in a crowded market or risk being commodified by sticking to outdated AI methods," says Adam Greenberg with IUNU. "Before implementing new
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A colorful sea of chrysanthemums at 'Carnaval de Flores'
2025-01-17 00:00
In recent days, traders and growers visited Deliflor in Maasdijk, the Netherlands. The greenhouse had been transformed into a tropical flower festival during the Delishow, where the latest varieties and codes were on display. Click here for the photo report. The greenhouse is open for visits.
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