In the small village of Dharmpur in Samastipur, Bihar, fields of golden marigolds (locally known as genda) and fragrant roses sway gently in the breeze, carrying with them stories of resilience. Marigolds seamlessly blend into every aspect of life—worship, weddings, and everyday decorations. read more

Taylor Farms and Foodiverse have successfully acquired two production plants that specialize in the production of ready-to-eat salads from Bonduelle's fresh business in Germany. As part of this acquisition, Foodiverse will oversee the management of these plants as part of its European business operations. read more

82 fruit and vegetable companies "are coming together" around the idea that in Italy there is a need for a change in the trade show proposal for the sector: a fair that can go beyond the business to business (B2B) formula to also open up to the consumer world (B2B2C). read more

Organic shiso grown in Italy is now available. This aromatic plant, also known as Japanese basil, is an important ingredient in the preparation of sushi and kombucha, especially popular for high-end preparations. After years of experimentation, trials, and natural selection of the best plants, read more

Co roku zużywa się 15 miliardów kilogramów styropianu do pakowania. Jednakże, w ciągu jednego dnia większość z nich trafia do wysypisk śmieci, gdzie może zajmować nawet do wieku, aby się zdezintegrować. Ale czy plastik czy styropian są zawsze konieczne? Ukraińska przedsiębiorczyni Yuliia Bialetska i jej mąż zastanowili się nad tym. read more

It's that time of the year again when FreshPlaza focuses on Australia and New Zealand. Whether you are a grower, importer, exporter, machine manufacturer, or in the packaging business, if you are part of the fresh produce industry, we would like to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to us. read more

The Luxembourg government is pushing forward a new agriculture law to allow for bigger greenhouse operations and improve financial support for vegetable cultivation. This legislative action is intended to strengthen the vegetable farming industry in Luxembourg. Insights from two local farms reveal a diverse landscape. read more

Shokat Ali, a local farmer from Katra, has turned his flower farming operation into a profitable business, earning around Rs 10 lakh annually. By blending traditional farming techniques with innovative approaches, Shokat and his family cultivate flowers and make garlands to sell in the market. read more

AgriLook is a new software tool designed to assist farmers in navigating the challenges of unpredictable changes in regulations, market dynamics, funding, and climate, as explained by Preston Waldon from the UK. read more