Author: Andrés Jaén García - finalist of the Becas Europa program, organized by the Francisco de Vitoria University.

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The new generation of growers, such as Hanneke and Bas Ubink, who are the fifth generation in the family business Handelskwekerij Ubink bv, known for its cacti and succulents, are adapting to the increasingly internationalizing ornamental plant market. Hanneke works in the Netherlands, while Bas is from a sunny region. read more

Indie skupia się na zwiększeniu eksportu bananów do Rosji, po udanych próbach wysyłek do krajów takich jak Holandia drogą morską, jak oświadczył urzędnik. Kraj ten ma na celu osiągnięcie celu eksportu bananów w wysokości 1 miliarda dolarów w przyszłości. Obecnie eksport owoców... read more

Not long ago, most farms stopped using artificial lighting for cultivation in winter because of the energy crisis. At that time, there were questions about whether lighted cultivation would make a comeback or if local strawberries and tomatoes would only be available in summer. However, the following years quickly provided answers to these questions. read more

A series of studies has unveiled important findings regarding the perceptions of sustainable practices within the floral industry among U.S. consumers and florists. These studies have also highlighted regional variations in attitudes and willingness to pay for environmentally friendly options. The results offer a thorough understanding of how... read more

Obecna podaż awokado jest wystarczająca, aby zaspokoić popyt. „Jednak przepływ podaży doświadcza końcoworocznego napięcia związanego z świętami, co jest typowe, ponieważ wielu ludzi w branży, zwłaszcza producenci, korzystają z okresu świątecznego i Nowego Roku, aby odpocząć od pracy” - mówi David Billings. read more

Mjko GmbH (formerly Weiße Köpfe), a company based in Lower Saxony, has expanded its Hoheging site to include a new mushroom farm. With a total of seven sites in Germany, Mjko GmbH supplies organic and button mushrooms to retailers and organic food stores throughout the country. The latest expansion was aimed at increasing production capacity and meeting the growing demand for their products. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is updating the regulations for inspecting and certifying fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products to ensure that fees are assessed fairly and accurately based on the actual volume inspected. read more

The Ukrainian Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food stated that every region should have large vegetable storage facilities capable of holding 10,000 to 20,000 tons. He also mentioned that next year's budget includes UAH 1 billion (almost €23 million) to support the development of livestock farming and the processing of… read more

Delhaize completes acquisition in Luxembourg
Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize has acquired Alima, a chain of two convenience stores in Luxembourg City, to claim the title of market leader in the Grand Duchy's capital.
Source: retaildetail.eu

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The previous endive season was extremely challenging, not only due to a shortage of planting material but also because of a delayed harvest start and inconsistent root quality, according to Lukas Klimesch from the eponymous company. The company, located in Lafnitztal in the Burgenland region of Austria, has been highly regarded. read more

In contrast to the production surplus in MY 2023/24, total citrus production is expected to decrease by 36 percent in MY 2024/25 to around 5 million metric tons (MMT) due to excessive heat during the blooming period and drought conditions during the harvest period. read more

Zasoby jabłek z Pensylwanii są bardziej kontrolowane w tym roku niż rok temu o tej porze. "Narodowy zbiór jabłek na sezon 2024-2025 jest nieco mniejszy, a popyt jest silny" - mówi Brandon Ruppert z Cohen Produce Marketing. Jeśli chodzi o odmiany, jabłka Gala zaczynają się kurczyć. read more

The range of vegetable varieties available for greenhouse growers is increasing. Seed company Med Hermes Vegetable Seeds is actively working on introducing new Solanaceae hybrids. A meeting took place in Leverano, Apulia, at Azienda Rosafio Gianluca where significant results were achieved during events focused on the topic. read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat światowe zapotrzebowanie na owoce tropikalne wzrosło, co sprawiło, że Wietnam stał się kluczowym dostawcą na rynku. Wśród najbardziej poszukiwanych produktów znajdują się świeże kokosy i różowy pomelo, cenione za swój smak, korzyści zdrowotne i wszechstronność. Wzrost popytu na świeże kokosy read more