X5 Import, responsible for direct imports for X5 Group businesses, has announced the launch of certified organic banana supplies to the shelves of its retail chains. The first certified supplier is the "Association of Ecological Agricultural Production of Bananas," located in El Oro, Ecuador. read more

Benary, a breeder of ornamental seeds, has purchased the Seedling Scan Pro from AgriData Innovations. According to Benary, this system performs accurate counts, eliminating the need for time-consuming hand counts. Additionally, it automatically saves photos of the trays, aiming to make the process more efficient. read more

W ostatnich latach Maroko znacząco zwiększyło swoją obecność na polskim rynku pomidorów uprawianych w szklarniach, stając się prawdziwym liderem trendów - informuje EastFruit. W ciągu ostatnich trzech lat roczny bezpośredni import pomidorów z Maroka do Polski wynosił od 30 000 do 36 000 ton. W pierwszym read more

The Spanish stone fruit season is now coming to an end, with a more limited commercial use of species such as nectarines and great sales for red/white peaches, Paraguayo peaches, and plums, for which there has been a really high demand. "We are currently selling Angeleno plums, the flagship read more

A new Australian strawberry variety is not only benefiting growers by increasing yields and providing disease resistance but also paying tribute to the late Stella Young, a well-known disability advocate. The new subtropical strawberry variety, Stella-ASBP, has recently been introduced to Australian retail shelves this winter. read more

The genus Hydrangea belongs to the family Hydrangeaceae, in the order Cornales of flowering plants. This order diverged early among the Asterids, and includes several species that are commonly used as ornamental plants. Among these, Hydrangea macrophylla is one of the most valuable species in the nursery. read more

Aby zoptymalizować wysiłki i zasoby, VPZ GmbH połączyła firmę handlową, VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH, jako firmę przenoszącą, z siostrzaną firmą, Packnatur Entwicklungs- und Produktions GmbH, jako firmą nabywającą. "Od 1 lipca nazywamy się Packnatur GmbH i jesteśmy... read more

While the European Parliament's various Committees are examining the European 2025 budget under the Multiannual Financial Framework, Freshfel Europe and its Fruit and Vegetables Interbranch Organizations emphasize the essential role of a well-funded promotion policy and other related instruments. read more

The 2025 Asia Pacific Orchid Conference & Taiwan International Orchid Show are currently looking for field experts to speak at the upcoming event. Scheduled to be held from March 8 to March 10, 2025, the conference aims to be a significant gathering for orchid enthusiasts. read more

Mimo wysokich cen jakie uzyskali producenci granatów Acco z Grecji na początku sezonu, popyt się wyrównał i teraz ceny zostały prawie zmniejszone o połowę. "Ceny dla producentów spadły obecnie do 0,80-0,90 euro/kg, podczas gdy na początku okresu zbiorów, były one" read more

The Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service of the Junta de Andalucía released a report on the phenological status of greenhouse crops in the region between September 9 and 15. In Almeria, new plantings of various vegetables have been completed. The majority of California peppers were in the read more

The land in Huelva has already been prepared, covered, and equipped with irrigation for the strawberry plants of the 2024/25 season. The first shipments of plants for the earliest plantations will start to arrive next week, and by October 3 or 4, practically 100% of the growers will already be planting," says Manuel. read more

Farmer Neil Young had a brilliant idea when he decided to bring joy to people by planting acres of giant, golden sunflowers that create a stunning sight when in full bloom. For the past four years, he has succeeded in making thousands of people happy. read more

Technolgy doesn't have to be expensive and complicated; sometimes simple tools can assist in everyday tasks. This is the case with the pulp hardness tester created by TR Turoni from Forlì, which is able to assess the ripeness of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes. read more

ZimTrade is focusing on exporting rock melons to diversify Zimbabwe's export base, as reported by NewsDay Business. A rock melon export cluster has been established, which involves collaboration with local universities, vocational training centers, smallholder and rural farmers, and a local consolidator. read more

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG), an Italian company that specializes in researching and experimenting with new varieties of strawberries and berries, will be consolidating its international growth and expansion phase in the upcoming season. Spain will once again be one of the key markets for NSG, thanks to the positive. read more

With the start of the citrus season in Syria, the government is encountering difficulties in efficiently marketing the crop, resulting in considerable losses for farmers. This problem has caused some farmers to give up citrus cultivation in favor of other crops or even non-agricultural businesses. read more

The University of Minnesota's Grape Breeding and Enology Program, known for its success in developing cold-hardy wine grapes such as Marquette, Frontenac, and Itasca, is now expanding into the realm of cold-hardy table grapes. The program is currently in the process of releasing three new table grape varieties. read more

This year's blueberry season in overseas regions such as Peru, South Africa, and Zimbabwe faced a challenging start. "It has become evident that Argentine growers still hold a significant position this year. A few years back, there was a belief in Europe that their role might diminish, but now... read more

In this newly started distribution campaign, the strawberry plants of the Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) varieties, which will be distributed by licensed nurserymen, show a +15% increase compared to last year, reaching about 150 million. The distribution of the rooted cuttings of these. read more