"In the world of horticulture, every investment must deliver exceptional value. We know that one of the most critical inputs to Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) environment is lighting. By now, it's well understood by most in the industry that LED lighting is the lighting technology of choice." read more

For a few days now, the harvesting of one of the flagship products of the local fruit and vegetable industry in Sardinia has begun: the artichoke. And who better than Salvatore Lotta, the commercial director of Op Agricola Campidanese, can describe the feelings after the first harvests and what the prospects are for it. read more

The Spanish company group Saica is now offering a comprehensive and sustainable approach to fruit and vegetable packaging under the name Saica Fresh. This includes using films and packaging made from recycled and refined waste paper. The goal is to help reduce waste and promote sustainability. read more

The Valencian company Citrosol has introduced the world's first automatic control system for fungicide treatments, known as CATsystem®, at the 6th conference on technology for the agri-food sector at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV). This innovative system can significantly contribute to. read more

Sektor pomidorowy w Australii został znacząco dotknięty wprowadzeniem wirusa brązowej plamistości pomidorów dwa miesiące temu, co spowodowało kwarantannę trzech przedsiębiorstw z Południowej Australii. Sytuacja ta spowodowała straty finansowe szacowane na 20 milionów dolarów i... read more

The Uzbekistan Trade Development Company will reimburse transportation costs for exporting fruit and vegetable products, according to the report by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan. The funds will be allocated to Uzbek exporting companies after the products have been shipped overseas. read more

Sole365, a leading brand in the retail sector in Campania, is pleased to announce a new and important partnership with the AIRC Foundation for Cancer Research. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in Sole365's commitment to promoting the... read more

ALDI will buy 2,190 tons of sweet potatoes and pumpkins this season, all of them sourced 100% from national farmers. Specifically, the supermarket chain plans to acquire around

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Morocco is on track to establish a new annual export record for sweet peppers, as reported by EastFruit. This year, tomato exports, a crucial element of Morocco's fruit and vegetable industry, have also displayed a positive trend. The growth in sweet pepper exports has been particularly noteworthy. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is actively leading a campaign against retail crime in the garden center industry. They are collaborating with the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for West Sussex, Katy Bourne, and the Thames Valley PCC Matthew Barber this month. Retail crime has a significant impact on the sector, and the HTA is working to address this issue. read more

At the foot of Dai Hue mountain in Nam Anh commune, Nam Dan district, Nghe An province, there are ancient rose gardens with a unique aroma, as well as persimmon trees that have weathered a difficult season. This region is renowned for two particular varieties of roses: the rose apple and egg rose. read more

In response to a parliamentary inquiry from Bernard Durkan, a Fine Gael TD from Kildare, Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, revealed that Ireland imported over €400 million worth of vegetables last year. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) regularly provides data on this topic. read more

Recently, a shipment of 28,800 kilograms of onions from the Boquerón department in Paraguay was exported to Argentina. This milestone, which added onions to the list of fruits and vegetables exported by Paraguay, occurred last Friday (October 25) and was commemorated at the Boreal Dry Port. read more

As Malaysia prepares for the monsoon season, vegetable farmers are taking proactive measures by increasing their cultivation by 20% to counter potential yield reductions. The Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations, led by President Lim Ser Kwee, recognizes the unpredictability of the 2024 season. read more

Bioline Agrosciences has announced the appointment of Benjamin Desruelle as the new Africa Business Unit Director. Ludwik Pokornoy, CEO of Bioline Agrosciences, stated: "Benjamin's proficiency in operational excellence and customer-centric strategies make him the perfect choice to lead Bioline… read more

The envy™ experience is back to engage consumers' five senses and take the apple category beyond the produce department. With a new excellent harvest and increased quantities, envy™ will be available to delight even the most discerning audience until mid-year. read more

W 2024 roku wzrosła znacznie eksport jesiennych owoców z Abchazji do Rosji - w tym mandarynek, feijoi i persymonów. Według agencji TASS, powołującej się na dane Komitetu Celnego republiki, dostawy mandarynek wzrosły o 12%, feijoi o 64%, a persymonów o 75%. read more

The team from Albers Alligator is constantly on the move. This summer, they completed installations in Canada and Australia, among other locations. These professionals are experienced in handling large projects; in Dinteloord, they installed liners in a basin covering 25,000 m² at Van der Kaay. Their previous project involved a 34,540 m² area. read more

A new fully collapsible crate with a range of innovative features, named Future, has been developed by the Salerno-based company Ecoplastica and will be available in all sizes starting from mid-November. "The benefits of this new product are plentiful. Beginning with the colored handles, which are highly... read more

During the first nine months of 2024, farming enterprises and small agricultural producers in Uzbekistan have produced 8.6 million tons of vegetables, as reported by the country's Statistical Agency. This represents a 6.1% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The majority of the harvest, read more