Berry Hill and Nursery Hill are revolutionizing the strawberry production for the U.S. market. They conduct mother plant production on 12 hectares of high-tech greenhouse at Berry Hill and 7 hectares at Nursery Hill. Their goal is to grow the highest quality strawberries in an... read more

Oranges are the third most consumed category of fruit in Italy, after apples and bananas, despite their seasonality being concentrated in the autumn-winter period. In fact, oranges are a pillar of our diet, thanks to their versatility: they are often consumed at the end. read more

Producers of durians in Southeast Asia who primarily target the Chinese market are currently encountering potential challenges. These challenges stem from a potential oversupply of durians and economic factors that could decrease China's demand for imported durians. Despite these concerns, the impact of China's initiatives aimed at achieving durian self-sufficiency remains to be seen. read more

The Gallicchio Frutta plant, the company responsible for the new 'Divino – Italian Persimmon', is currently running at full capacity. The company from Basilicata is currently concentrating on three main product packages: the Divino custom cardboard tray (30x50x9 cm, single-layer alveolus, average. read more

Od słodkiego i kwaśnego do delikatnego i kwiatowego, nie ma nic takiego jak soczyste brzoskwinie podczas upalnych dni lata. Chociaż skala produkcji brzoskwiń w New Hampshire jest znacznie mniejsza niż w przypadku jabłek, rośnie każdego roku. Organizacja Extension wspiera producentów poprzez prowadzenie badań nad brzoskwinią i... read more

W najważniejszych regionach produkcji duriana w Wietnamie, czyli na Delcie Mekongu i w Centralnych Wysokościach, zaobserwowano zauważalne różnice w trendach cenowych różnych odmian duriana. Koszt najwyższej jakości duriana odmiany Ri6 spadł o 15,6%, ustalając się na poziomie 135 000 VND (około 5,34 USD) za sztukę. read more

There are hardly any good horticultural news in the country, with producers facing crises, low prices in supermarkets, and stagnant consumption growth. Amidst all this, we find the persistence of the campaign "Eat them to defeat."

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In September 2024, a positive cyclical variation is estimated for retail sales, both in value and volume (+1.2%). Sales of food products are increasing in value (+1.7%) and volume (+1.5%), as well as non-food products (+0.9% in value and +1.1% in volume). read more

The US parent company Americold is closing its Westland facility, marking the end of the refrigeration company in 's-Gravenzande, which was known for many years as ADB Cool Company, after 95 years of operation. The company, originally owned by the De Bruijn family, was acquired in 2015 by Agro. read more

Rząd Stanów Zjednoczonych niedawno zezwolił na eksport awokado z Gwatemali, kończąc tym samym niemal trzydziestoletnią dominację Meksyku jako głównego źródła tych importów. Ta decyzja, mająca na celu zdywersyfikowanie rynku awokado w USA, rozwiązuje długotrwałe obawy dotyczące możliwych chorób roślin i szkodników. read more

The harvest of Oscar Gold and Oscar Red kiwis is complete, but green kiwis are still being picked from the trees. "Thanks to new plantings, we are noticing an earlier start to the sales of French kiwis, and the expansion of international orchards allows us to greatly extend the marketing season." read more

Przemysł borówki peruwiańskiej odzyskał się, przewyższając wysokie poziomy produkcji z poprzednich lat. Ten sukces przypisuje się wprowadzeniu do upraw lepszych genetyk odmianowych, co przyczyniło się do uzyskania owoców lepszej jakości i bardziej wydajnych pól. Obecność tego przemysłu na read more

The freshly harvested ginger is currently in the "rounding stage" for a month, undergoing a critical month-long curing period. Production for the upcoming season is projected to increase by 10% compared to last year. Anqiu Jinzhi Food Co., Ltd., a ginger grower and exporter in Shandong, provided insights on the current situation. read more

A new independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) confirms that, in key sustainability metrics, IFCO reusable crates (RPCs) outperform single-use packaging by far. IFCO, a global leader in solutions, stands out for its superior sustainability performance. read more

Canadian apple production is projected to increase by five percent in marketing year 2024/25, primarily due to a larger crop in Quebec and an average crop in Ontario. Pear production is expected to decrease by nine percent compared to 2023 figures, mainly due to the cold weather affecting the crop in British Columbia. Additionally, there is expected to be a larger crop in Ontario. read more

HK-Pack Krautscheid GmbH from the county of Grafschaft Gelsdorf and HBW Pack GmbH from Bremen are joining forces for the first time at this year's ExpoSE in Karlsruhe, the premier trade fair for direct agricultural marketing in Germany. Both companies have extensive experience in packaging... read more

In particular, Castilla y León, as stated by the councilor, with 35 strawberry plant nurseries and an area of 1,500 hectares, is the top producer in Europe with around 950 million plants per year. read more

The Kenyan company Keitt announces two new products: ready-to-eat avocados and ready-to-eat mangoes. Erick Nyansimora, Commercial and Supply Chain Manager of Keitt, says he is "delighted with the successful trials in the production and marketing of both new products". According to Nyansimora, read more

Chilean grower and exporter Grupo Los Olmos is aiming to increase fruit volumes by 15% in the 2024/2025 export season. Javiera Ahumada, the head of marketing at Exportadora Los Olmos, a part of the Los Olmos Group, stated, "we are committed to providing some of the freshest, read more

A neighboring greenhouse recently went up for sale, catching the interest of strawberry grower Hendrik Satter from Starberry in Nieuwaal. When he had the chance to acquire the adjacent Artisan orchid greenhouse, he didn't hesitate. After reaching an agreement, the expansion was celebrated last week. read more