Berries production in Greece has been growing steadily over the past five years, with an increasing number of farmers choosing to cultivate these crops. "Up until 12-13 years ago, Greece primarily focused on growing strawberries as the main type of berry. However, a few growers began to explore other varieties of berries during that time. read more

The beginning of the asparagus season is always eagerly anticipated. Restaurants, in particular, enjoy featuring the first asparagus on their menus. This results in a busy period for catering wholesalers like Flemish Square Melon. "Volumes are still limited, but we're now delivering every." read more

India, the world's third-largest citrus fruit producer, has expressed interest in cultivating the Tang Gold mandarin in the country. A trade delegation, led by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Transport, and Vilas Shinde, President of Sahyadri Farms, visited Spain to learn about innovations. read more

Mercadona has become the fourth-largest retailer in Portugal after experiencing the highest market share growth in 2024 in the country's grocery market. According to data from Kantar published by the daily Expansion, the Spanish chain increased its market share by 1.1%. read more

Waterman Onions has expanded beyond its original purpose as an onion packaging facility. This was highlighted by the introduction of the Waterman Food Group at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. In addition to Waterman Onions, the group also consists of companies such as Faiafood, Sawari Fresh, JAWA Food, BioCrops, and Holland Cambridge Farms. read more

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, gość dzieli się jedną wersją narracji na to, jak mogłaby wyglądać "rozdział drugi" uprawy kwiatów. Po 8 latach intensywnej miejskiej uprawy kwiatów i projektowania florystycznego w Filadelfii, Cassie Plummer z Jig-Bee Flower Farm wyrwała korzenie i przeniosła się do... read more

Rynek borówki w Ukrainie jest pod presją, ponieważ koszty produkcji pozostają wysokie, podczas gdy ceny są oczekiwane na stabilizację lub nawet lekkie spadki. Według Jarosława Movchuna, współwłaściciela gospodarstwa owocowego Ozeriana, ten sezon będzie trudny dla wielu producentów, zwłaszcza większych ferm, gdzie

The blueberry market in Ukraine is under pressure as production costs remain high, while prices are expected to stay stable or even decline slightly. According to Yaroslav Movchun, co-owner of the Ozeriana berry farm, this season will be tough for many growers, especially larger farms where read more

With the introduction of a certification program for small-scale growers by the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) and the establishment of clear sustainability guidelines for certification, the last milestone towards achieving 100% FSI compliance for all Dutch growers has been reached. Previously, growers and buyers had... read more

At the central market in Chisinau, a wide range of seasonal vegetables has recently become available, with the majority being imported from Turkey. Vendors are selling tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and cabbage, however, shoppers are hesitant to make purchases due to high prices and are opting to buy only essential items. read more

The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia is a renowned fruit-growing region, famous for its fertile soils. Among the fruits that flourish in this area are pears. Kevin Day from Day's Century Growers states, "The clay loam soil in the valleys offers superb drainage, and the climate is almost perfect." read more

Georgia is gearing up to make a significant impact on the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for production and export expansion in the next four years. The goal is to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as reported by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

Vine tomatoes mainly originated from Spain and the Netherlands and were imported to Germany, while cherry tomatoes were predominantly from Italy and Spain. Round tomatoes were easily accessible from Turkey and Morocco. According to BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the availability of beef tomatoes was mainly restricted to Belgium. read more

Fruit emerged as Thailand's top agricultural export last year, with a turnover of 6.51 billion USD, exceeding the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD. This accounted for 22.6% of the nation's total agricultural exports, as reported by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). read more

Georgia is getting ready to establish a strong presence in the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for increasing production and exports over the next four years. These plans are designed to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as stated by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

Były dyrektor Tate Modern, Vicente Todolí, założył Fundację Todolí Citrus w celu zachowania rzadkich odmian cytrusów i opracowania katalogu wiedzy rolniczej, aby zainspirować przyszłe pokolenia. Nasze wyobrażenia o cytrynach są bardzo rzadko kwestionowane. Ale pewnego chłodnego listopadowego poranka w zielonej Hiszpanii read more

Jednym z największych wyzwań w branży rolniczej jest marnotrawienie żywności, zwłaszcza owoców, które nie spełniają standardów wizualnych. Jednakże, to marnotrawstwo może być źródłem innowacji. Firma z Dominikany odkryła alternatywny sposób wykorzystania tych owoców w celu produkcji zdrowego produktu i redukcji.

One of the biggest challenges in the agricultural industry is food waste, particularly of fruits that do not meet visual standards. However, this waste can be a source of innovation. A company from the Dominican Republic discovered a culinary alternative to produce a healthy product and reduce. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc., a global company in the avocado industry and a provider of value-added fresh food, has released its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ending on January 31, 2025. The total net sales amounted to $154.4 million, marking a 21.0% increase from the same quarter in the previous year. The sales in the fresh segment. read more

John Anderson, the chairman, CEO, and managing partner of Oppy, will be celebrating his 50th anniversary with the company on March 15. What started as a temporary warehouse job in 1975 has blossomed into a significant career, playing a key role in steering the company's growth from a $7 million enterprise to a global leader with $1.5 billion in revenue. read more

"We not only use PCR, we create it," says Owen Diller of East Jordan Plastics. "We take containers originally made for and used in the horticulture industry and recycle them into new horticultural containers." Since the early 1960s, this Michigan-based company has been dedicated to reducing waste. read more

Due to the prolonged cold temperatures in the soil during January and February, as well as the limited hours of sunshine, the asparagus spears did not have the conditions to sprout until the end of February. This period of dormancy, known as winter rest, is beneficial for the asparagus plants as it allows them to conserve energy to sprout vigorously. read more