With big strides, we are approaching the Christmas holidays and obviously dried fruit is preparing to dominate the fruit and vegetable departments. Even though, analyzing consumption trends with Madi Ventura, it can be said that dried fruit is becoming an indispensable reference point. read more

At the BioFarm 2024 conference, John Hogan, an agronomist and horticultural consultant, reported that 70% of organic vegetables purchased in Ireland are imported. Hogan, who serves on the horticultural board of Bord Bia and has represented the vegetable sector in the DAFM Horticulture Action. read more

Paulina Brandberg, the Swedish Minister for Gender Equality, is reportedly suffering from a strong fear of bananas. This was revealed by the Swedish tabloid Expressen, which claimed to have received several emails in which the government official's staff specifically requested the removal of yellow fruits from all. read more

The French tomato season is at a turning point: "Many producers are nearing the end of their season," notes an industry expert. Prices currently range around €1.80 per kilo for grape tomatoes, €1.50 per kilo for round tomatoes, and €1.80 per kilo for fleshy varieties. Although prices read more

Elevated strawberry beds are definitely the right direction for the development of field strawberry plantations. This technology brings many benefits, such as eliminating the need for herbicides, improving plant health, and enhancing fruit quality. Additionally, working on the plantation is much easier. read more

Himachal Pradesh is embarking on a strategy to boost its fruit economy, with the goal of positioning itself as a leader in innovative horticulture practices. The state government plans to expand the area dedicated to horticulture, with a particular focus on apple production and marketing. read more

Weddingflowers has announced that it will be participating in Myplant & Garden 2025. This collaboration involves Myplant&Garden, the publisher of the bridal magazine White Sposa, Floweracademy.it, Dini Holtrop, MPS Group, and Chrysal International. Weddingflowers continues to grow and evolve each year. read more

"The weather conditions have made it more difficult to maintain good quality apples," says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group. "The current Polish apple season is very challenging due to the lower apple harvest in Poland caused by spring frosts. read more

When you step into the New Export Company's box at the Rijnsburg auction in the Netherlands, you will come across mixed trolleys that are ready to be shipped to Germany, along with the warm smile of Jimmy de Mooij. Having worked at the Rijnsburg auction for 12 years, he eventually made the decision to start his own business, which he... read more

Full production for Italian clementines. Quantities of Navelina oranges are increasing, with the first arrivals of Tarocco oranges. All varieties of pears are available, with a good production from Emilia, without any issues related to pathogens or weather conditions. The cauliflower season is now in full swing. read more

With summers getting warmer across the United States, there is a growing demand for heat-tolerant plants. Both retailers and consumers are expanding their plant-buying seasons to find resilient varieties that can thrive in high temperatures. Portulaca has become a popular choice among these plants. read more

The marketing campaign for Kissabel® apples, the range of innovative apples with colored flesh ranging from pink to deep red, is now in full swing. The IFORED program partners in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland have completed the harvest and are ready to bring them to market. read more

W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2024 roku Kirgistan odnotował umiarkowany wzrost importu pomidorów, który wyniósł 18 560,5 ton, o wartości 12,2 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to niewielki wzrost w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2023 roku, kiedy kraj importował 18 512,0 ton pomidorów o wartości 10,7 miliona dolarów, według danych z. read more

Jeśli chodzi o łączny wolumen, produkcja owoców pestkowych Meksyku w sezonie marketingowym (MY) 2024/25 jest prognozowana na niemalże niezmienionym poziomie, z niewielkim spadkiem produkcji gruszek, który jest w dużej mierze zrównoważony przez niewielki wzrost produkcji jabłek i winogron deserowych. Konsumpcja jabłek jest prognozowana na niewielki wzrost. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the Marketing Organization for Farmers (MOF), and Shanghai Taihuixuan Technology Co., Ltd. have collaborated through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on November 15, 2024, to launch "THAI MALL" on Chinese e-commerce platforms. This venture aims to promote Thai agricultural products and cooperatives in the Chinese market. read more

Exporters of seasonal fruits in Pakistan have been unable to fulfill export orders this winter due to a liquidity crunch caused by delayed sales tax refunds pending since 2022, and bureaucratic obstacles created by the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) regional offices. The refunds, primarily read more

The Dutch indoor farming company Growy has successfully opened its new farm in Singapore and transitioned from a research and development growing phase to commercial operations. This new facility represents Growy's commitment to providing tasty, healthy, and affordable greens for Singapore. read more

The mandarin orange sector on Jeju Island is facing challenges due to climate change, which have disrupted cultivation practices. This year, extended tropical nights and higher temperatures have led to delayed harvests and impacted fruit quality, forcing farmers to adjust their agricultural practices. read more

Last week, the annual meeting of participants in the FIGURA Project took place at the headquarters of UNICA GROUP SCA. The research project activities are aimed at improving sustainability.

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Vitotrans, the leading Spanish transportation company in comprehensive logistics, headquartered in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Basque Country), has been included in the prestigious Europe’s Long-Term Growth ranking.

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