October 25, 2024, was a memorable day for the relatively young company Bio-Plus+. The German horticultural trade magazine TASPO (part of Haymarket Media Market) presented three awards to the company on that day: 3rd place in the category "Concept Vegetables – Herbs – Fruit Crops," 3rd place in... read more

In Somalia, date palms have shown remarkable resilience to climate-related challenges like droughts, floods, and locust invasions. Mohamud noted, "When the locusts arrived, they devoured everything except the date palms. They only ate the leaves, but the trees continued to thrive." read more

Plantpeddler has announced a Poinsettia Variety Day for December 5, 2024. "If you grow, represent, or market Poinsettias, then this event is for you. All horticulture professionals in production, distribution, wholesale, and retail are invited," says the Plantpeddler team. read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $31,169,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment labeled as serrano peppers. "Our CBP officers continue to remain vigilant and intercepted this massive read more

The European Commission's Europhyt platform reports that EU entry points detected imports from South Africa infested with in October. read more

Matthew Miller has been promoted to the position of Marketing Communications Manager for the UK and Ireland in ICL's Professional Horticulture division. He holds a BA in Business Management and Marketing from De Montfort University. Prior to this role, he worked at the Suffolk County Council Highways division starting in 2021. read more

The Op Terremersedi Bagnacavallo (Ra), a multi-chain cooperative, becomes a partner in the capital of Arandis, the trading company controlled by the Agribologna Cooperative, established in early 2024. Both are members of the Aop Viva. Initial focus on the first range: zucchini, salads, tomatoes, kiwi. read more

A recent study conducted by Freshuelva and the University of Huelva focuses on the potential beneficial effects of consuming strawberries for reducing menstrual disorders, as reported by fruitnet.com. read more

Carts, crates, machines, trays, and pots. These are commonly used items in horticulture that require cleaning. Steam is utilized for this purpose. However, in addition to the traditional method of steam cleaning, there is a technique where steaming is done in an insulated shipping container. "Our Agro-Pure" read more

The Japanese pineapple market is currently growing, as local consumers prefer fresh pineapples. Japan's annual consumption exceeds 180,000 tons, which includes juice, canned, and dried pineapple products. Since Japan's climate is not suitable for pineapple cultivation, the country imports... read more

The organic avocado now also speaks Italian, thanks to Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables. Together with their partner Alce Nero, they have launched an ambitious project in 2023 to develop the "Made in Italy" production of this increasingly popular fruit. read more

Nowadays talking about catastrophic phenomena affecting fruits and vegetables is routine: just think that in 2023 Italy was the European country most affected by large hailstorms. But the problem is not only the climate; in fact, damages caused by insects and pathogens are also a concern. read more

Haith Group, a manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment, began its partnership with MH Poskitt in 1959 when Geoff Haith started offering repair services to Mark Poskitt. Back then, Poskitts were producing approximately 1,000 tons of carrots each year. Today, their production has increased significantly to 70,000 tons annually. read more

The harvest of the very first strawberries has already begun in Greece, with the products being exported directly, according to Mr. Antonis Arvanitakis, the owner of the strawberry exporting company Arvanitakis Fruits. "There is a very high demand from European supermarket chains, especially. read more

The Australian apricot brand Pride of Prima is experiencing growth as it enters its second season, aiming to revitalize the category. Following a successful trial season last year, Prima Fresh is expanding its apricot brand to Coles Supermarkets and Costco in New South Wales and Victoria. read more

In ornamental and container crops, liverwort can be a persistent problem, especially during the wet months. Liverworts thrive in these wet conditions and can quickly spread over pots, containers, and other growing surfaces. This hinders the plants' uptake of nutrients, which can lead to poor growth. read more

Wagons, crates, machines, trays, and pots. These are commonly used items in horticulture that require cleaning. Steam is used for this purpose. Instead of the traditional method of steam cleaning, there is a technique where steaming is done inside an insulated shipping container. "Our Agro-Pure" read more

In Nova Scotia, a region historically rich in wild blueberries, climate change is bringing about several challenges for the industry. According to David Percival from Dalhousie University, changes in climate patterns have resulted in an unusual synchronization in the blooming period of the blueberries. read more

Kenya's horticulture and fresh produce industry is facing challenges due to disruptions in freight services affecting exports. The problem began in early October and has worsened as airlines prioritize more profitable routes. Qatar Airways has stopped operating two freighters from Nairobi. read more

Nowo ukończony szklarniowy park kulturowy Expo Cultural Park Greenhouse zaprojektowany przez firmę architektoniczną Delugan Meissl Associated Architects (DMAA) w Szanghaju odzwierciedla zmieniające się globalne uznanie natury jako istotnej części naszego środowiska życia. Ten najnowszy projekt integruje techniczną i kulturową wiedzę DMAA w zakresie szklarni. read more