NLight has sold almost 600 1,000-watt LED fixtures to Ichtus Flowers & Plants in Waddinxveen, The Netherlands. The specialist in cut phalaenopsis and green plants made a conscious decision to choose NLight, despite already having LED fixtures from another supplier installed. read more

Australia produces avocados all year round, with Queensland currently in peak production, especially in North and Central Queensland. Queensland remains the largest avocado producer in the country, closely followed by Western Australia. "We've experienced a few disruptions due to read more

A report by Chilean consultancy Afrusec emphasizes that nuts have become increasingly important in global consumption for reasons beyond just their nutritional value. Factors such as their focus on food safety, traditional appeal, status as functional foods, and low carbon and water footprints have elevated their position within the healthy food market. read more

Horticulture can be much more than an agricultural supply chain. It can become a narrative, an experience, a tourist attraction, and an identity factor for a territory. In the wine industry, this transition is now well-established; in fruit production, however, the potential often remains underutilized. Yet, when the product read more

DS Smith is providing a Closed-Type Tray packaging solution for kiwifruit and other fresh produce exporters in Greece. This tray system is specifically designed for transatlantic shipments lasting over 45 days, with the goal of preserving product quality during transportation. DS Smith emphasizes that the lightweight nature of the trays helps reduce shipping costs. read more

Dutch agricultural consultancy Delphy has named Edwin van Lenthe as the new managing director of its Netherlands operations, taking over from Jacco van der Wekken, who is retiring after more than 34 years with the company. read more

Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake says that the kiwifruit company is pleased with a new government-led initiative to improve infrastructure in its home region of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, due to worries about the current capacity of the Port of Tauranga. read more

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The spread of Fusarium wilt TR4 is causing Peruvian banana growers to move to new areas as the industry faces challenges in staying competitive in international markets. read more