The latest data from Kantar shows that take-home grocery sales in the UK rose by 2.5% in the four weeks leading up to December 1, 2024, as shoppers geared up for Christmas. Supermarket sales are anticipated to keep increasing in the coming weeks. read more

Cultures Gen V is a family-owned greenhouse growing company in Quebec, Canada. The second generation, which includes a brother, sister, and cousin in their 30s, is planning to take over the company in the coming years. "We love what we do, but all three of us are sensitive to the need for sustainable practices," they said. read more

It is a rather long story that has seen Bimi, the promising baby broccoli developed in the 1990s in Japan by Sakata Seed Company, trying to enter the Italian market. Just by scrolling through our archives, we can discover that they tried in Maremma in 2017. read more

New seizures by the financial police in Turin as part of the 'Via dei semi' operation, which focused on the marketing nationwide of vegetable seeds (tomato, chili pepper, and green beans) predominantly of Chinese or foreign origin but labeled. read more

Exports of lychees from Mozambique to Europe are increasing, thanks to higher production, improved promotion, and technical support for local farmers. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Celso Correia, during a recent visit. read more

AINIA in its commitment to technological innovation is developing 12 R&D projects in the 2024-2025 period involving 28 companies from the Valencian Community. The goal is to contribute

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Regulatory measures in the U.S., Canada, and the EU are pushing for increased sustainability in packaging. A significant initiative worth $25 million by the USDA, as part of its Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) program, is leading this effort. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)… read more

The harvest season for Sichuan Anyue lemons is coming to an end. It is known that this season's production has decreased due to the citrus off-year and the impact of drought, resulting in an early conclusion to the harvesting. "Last year was a peak year for lemons, with high production driving" read more

Kunming, located in southwest China and known as the "Spring City," has emerged as a bustling center for flower production, drawing entrepreneurs from both sides of the Taiwan Straits. One such entrepreneur is Christopher Chen, a second-generation businessman who has successfully elevated his family's orchid business to new levels of success. read more

Vreugdenhil Bulbs & Plants is pleased to announce that the company is once again able to make a contribution to nature conservation in Africa. This time, the donation amounts to €9,590, raised from the sales proceeds of African Breeze products. This is the sixth time Vreugdenhil Bulbs & Plants has made such a donation. read more

Marco van Noord, Jan Verbaarschot, Gilbert Heijens, Peter Schoenmakers, Wilbert van Oers, and Ton van Kessel from Horti-Consult International visited South Africa last month. The team of crop consultants goes on an annual trip, and South Africa had been a long-time destination on their wish list. read more

Fruit-picking robots have been in existence for some time, but Extend Robotics has recently created one specifically for harvesting grapes at Saffron Grange Vineyard in Essex. Developed in partnership with researchers from Queen Mary University, this robotic system is equipped with AI-powered visual sensors to detect ripe grapes. read more

In recent times, the commercial leadership and significant internationalization of Peruvian mangoes have been ratified, as they continue to progress and position themselves better, commercially speaking, in various foreign markets. read more

Dee Harrison, 56, from Ipswich, mistook the pink and red glow from Suffolk Sweet Tomatoes' LED lights for the Northern Lights. Driving early Wednesday, she spotted the vibrant sky above Bramford, believing it was an aurora. Sharing photos online, she received praise for the "impressive" sight. read more

New Zealand kiwi producers Zespri have approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), agreeing to allocate a maximum of 420 additional hectares of SunGold per year for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The allocation and... read more

Cartón Circular, the Collective Extended Producer Responsibility System (SCRAP) specialized in the management and recycling of industrial packaging, has received authorization.

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At the beginning of October, and coinciding with the end of the late melon season in Madrid and Castile-La Mancha, the import season started for Spanish companies specializing in this fruit that serve their clients all year round, such as SAT Hermanos Agudo Contreras, better known by its. read more

Morocco is about to start a new blueberry production season, with the first harvests of early varieties scheduled to begin in early December. This signals the start of a campaign that is expected to peak in the following months. Despite the peak production read more

A marathon day of negotiations at the Labor Arbitration Tribunal (TAL) has borne fruit. A conciliation meeting which, late on Monday evening, resulted in a preliminary agreement between the private commerce employers' association

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W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy sektor cebulowy w Kolumbii znalazł się w kryzysie. Aby zmierzyć się z tą sytuacją, Ministerstwa Rolnictwa i Handlu, reprezentowane przez Marthę Carvajalino i Luisa Carlosa Reyesa, odpowiednio, połączyły siły, aby rozwiązać problemy, z którymi borykają się producenci cebuli w kraju. read more