Greenhouse film manufacturer Plastika Kritis has recently introduced the SunCooler® range of cooling films to meet the needs of warm climates. By utilizing nanotechnology and advanced Near-IR additives that absorb and dissipate heat, Plastika Kritis has successfully maintained high levels of light transmission while reducing temperatures inside the greenhouse. read more

The ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute (CCRI) in Nagpur has launched the commercial cultivation of six sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) varieties in Biswanath Chariali, Assam, to meet the growing demand for this fruit. The varieties include Valencia, Westin, TM-33, Cutter Valencia, Pera. read more

We wrześniu 2024 roku Peru zgłosiło eksport 3 271 ton truskawek o wartości 5,76 miliona dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o +14,8% pod względem wolumenu i +13,8% pod względem wartości w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Średnia cena peruwiańskich truskawek odnotowała spadek o -0,9%, zmieniając się z 1,78 do 1,76 dolarów za tonę. read more

The floriculture industry in the Chikkamagaluru district has been greatly affected by the recent rainfall and the conclusion of the Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami celebrations. The demand for flowers has dropped significantly, and supplies from Bengaluru have been reduced, causing difficulties for vendors and growers. read more

W zeszłym roku Kompany z powodzeniem rozpoczął uprawę ogórków w Hiszpanii. To osiągnięcie było możliwe dzięki budowie nowej szklarni i przyjęciu hiszpańskiego członka do spółdzielni. "Formuła sukcesu jest taka sama jak w Holandii. Kompany skupia się na krótkiej dostawie." read more

Blue Whale took advantage of the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid to showcase the different varieties of apples and pears that the cooperative produces. Among them was the Kissabel®, an apple resulting from a natural hybridization between the Gala and original Georgian varieties. This is amazing. read more

The partnership continues between Nicofruit® - a company belonging to the Fruitthera Growers Producer Organization, founded in 1993 in Basilicata as a family business and now composed of 30 local excellent growers - and Brand-Cross, which handles all corporate communication for Nicofruit®. read more

The most relevant international fair in the horticultural sector, Fruit Attraction 2024, was the chosen setting for the Agricultural Cooperatives Federation of Murcia (Fecoam) and read more

Post-harvest handling and quality control problems have been recognized as major obstacles in exporting durians, especially to China. Emmanuel Belviz, the president of the Davao City Durian Industry Council (DCDIC), addressed these issues during the Business Matters media forum. read more

Kuba Antoszewski from Kantar Polska pointed out some marketing trends related to the consumer market. It turns out that artificial intelligence is beginning to play an increasingly important role in marketing. On the other hand, there is a growing attachment to small family brands and products. read more

VitroplantSA, a plant propagation company, has emerged as a significant player in the South African horticulture industry. Founded ten years ago to address the increasing need for deciduous fruit rootstocks, the company has broadened its scope to encompass various crops like cherries. read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, has partnered with Asda to supply over 50,000 pumpkins to its 16 stores across Northern Ireland. The Gilpin Family, who founded Gilfresh Produce in 1965, started their vegetable business with Thomas Gilpin leading the way. read more

In the heart of The Hague, Netherlands, large planters filled with colorful Garden Cyclamens have been on display along the Hofvijver since the end of September. This initiative is part of a promotional campaign organized by cyclamen growers. The suppliers of Cyclamens from Royal FloraHolland are behind this effort. read more

Ismea, with the support of Masaf, has organized a major commercial promotion initiative, managing to bring 6 international distribution operators to Bari for the Table Grape Supply Chain fair taking place from today until October 24th. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Pears from Rincón de Soto has finished its campaign

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During the India vs Bangladesh Test in Kanpur, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla was humorously caught eating papaya on live TV. When the camera zoomed in on him, Shukla quickly put his fork down, trying to act as if nothing had happened, even keeping food in his mouth without chewing until... read more

The berry sector in Huelva is constantly evolving, aiming to improve productivity and quality in a changing and increasingly challenging climate. This evolution requires more efficient water use and production schedules that align with the needs and commercial demands of growers. read more

Kupujący polskich jabłek postępują ostrożnie ze względu na wyższe ceny - mówi Aniruddh Ramesh, dyrektor polskiego eksportera jabłek LVMG Grupa: "Od początku sezonu eksport odbywa się bardzo stopniowo. Ze względu na wyższe ceny w Polsce, ogólnie rzecz biorąc, rynki eksportowe są ostrożne". read more

VitroplantSA, a plant propagation company, has emerged as a significant player in the South African horticulture industry. Founded ten years ago to address the increasing need for deciduous fruit rootstocks, the company has broadened its activities to encompass a variety of crops including cherries. read more

Some types of fresh produce can be quite difficult to clean. For example, blueberries secrete juice that can turn into a tar-like substance and harden like resin, making it very challenging and time-consuming to clean. Snack tomatoes can also split when being processed by packing machinery, releasing their juice. read more