Floriculture is a unique agricultural blend that is taking root in Laikipia County. Here, a vibrant tapestry of colorful flowers is transforming the landscape. The floriculture industry is bringing economic prosperity and aesthetic benefits to the region. According to statistics by the Embassy read more

The Egyptian orange season has come to a close, except for producers who delayed the harvest and stored the fruit on the trees, a risky practice, according to Amgad Nessem, Export Manager at El Teriak Farms. The exporter explains: "Because of an oversupply in Europe, due to the Red Sea crisis, read more

The sector of production and marketing of packaging for fruit and vegetable products in Vittoria, in the Ragusa area, was a business controlled by the mafia clan. read more

On June 11, BelOrta, in collaboration with Aldi, officially launched the Belgian cherry season. The first cherries were provided by grower Benny Herbots from Zoutleeuw and were purchased by Aldi Belgium for €5,000. BelOrta then matched this amount, enabling a donation of read more

The harvest of open-field vegetables this year has been irregular due to the wet and cold weather. The planting of young plants is also starting later, leading to gaps in the harvest, especially in the case of cabbages. For example, cauliflower. read more

The company started 2024 as the first company in the sector to apply a generalized price reduction on own-brand food, liquids, cleaning products, perfumes, and baby items. In a second wave, the chain added products

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Tegoroczny sezon szparagów został znacząco dotknięty nadmiernymi opadami deszczu. "W tym sezonie nie mieliśmy problemu z popytem, ale pozyskanie szparagów, zwłaszcza pod koniec sezonu, okazało się poważnym wyzwaniem" - mówi Marcel Goumans, który zadebiutował jako kierownik produktu w firmie ZON. read more

I have carefully read the latest ISMEA report on Wholesale Markets in the Agri-Food Sector, based on a survey conducted on the Italmercati network, which provides an overview that Fabrizio Patuelli has summarized well in the analysis we published recently. read more

A delegation from the Brazilian Fruit Growers and Exporters Association (Abrafrutas), representing approximately 80% of Brazil's fresh fruit exports, visited the UK to seek new partnerships for selling their produce. During their visit, they toured London's fruit and vegetable market and met with potential buyers. read more

Floriculture is a distinctive agricultural sector that is flourishing in Laikipia County. In this area, a diverse array of vibrant flowers is reshaping the scenery. The floriculture industry is contributing to economic growth and providing aesthetic advantages to the region. According to data from the Embassy read more

In just over a month, by mid-July, the first greenhouse mango productions in Europe, grown in the Spanish region of Andalusia, will hit the market. "At Finca El Edén, we cultivate organic Irwin mangoes in our greenhouses in Motril," says Eva Cantos. "The Irwin mango is highly appreciated for its quality and flavor." read more

With recent advancements in substrates and potting soils, there is an increasing need to comprehend the physical properties of peat-reduced mixtures. As a result, Eurofins is expanding the capacity of its physical laboratory. Manufacturers and growers are currently conducting extensive experiments with new potting mixtures. read more

Spanish apricots clearly dominated the market, with French and Italian batches following at a considerable distance. Matador apricots from Turkey were available on many, but not all markets. Turkish Sekerpare apricots have only arrived in Munich so far. Greek products supplemented the scene in Frankfurt. read more

The president of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food, and Organic Production Research and Training (Ifapa), Marta Bosquet, and the regional delegate of Agriculture, Fisheries,

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W mieście Varėna na Litwie można znaleźć więcej grzybów niż ludzi. Litewskie kurki zyskują popularność w Europie, szczególnie w Niemczech. Marius Juškevičius, dyrektor wykonawczy JSC M&KO, eksporterów grzybów z krajów bałtyckich, mówi: "Jesteśmy zadowoleni, że nasze". read more

W zeszłym tygodniu (na przełomie maja i czerwca) nasi obserwatorzy polowi i ja zaczęliśmy zauważać pierwsze bladzielone cykady ziemniaczane (PLH) na polu, prawie zgodnie z planem. Widzieli je na ziemniakach i fasoli, podczas gdy ja dostrzegłem je na delikatnym wzroście naszego orzecha angielskiego, strażnika na północnym końcu długiego. read more

Royal FloraHolland is convinced that it can only achieve its goal of becoming the future international marketplace for floriculture through collaboration with growers, buyers, and employees. The world is evolving rapidly, and Royal FloraHolland is evolving along with it. "Today's" read more

Co każdego miesiąca, British Apples and Pears zbiera dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Najnowsze dane znajdują się poniżej. W maju 2024 roku Aldi nadal był największym nabywcą brytyjskich jabłek sprzedawanych przez producentów BAPL do brytyjskich supermarketów. read more

Wzrasta zainteresowanie wykorzystaniem dronów w produkcji kwiatów ciętych jako sposobu na zmniejszenie problemów z siłą roboczą i kosztami związanymi z monitorowaniem szkodników i chorób, monitorowaniem stresu, aplikacją pestycydów, zagęszczeniem gleby i innymi czynnościami. Drony mogą stanowić sposób na poprawę precyzji w ocenie stresu. read more

Madrid's new mango-scented asphalt, designed to cover up the smell of fresh pavement, has sparked renewed anger among residents following the recent removal of almost 9,000 trees in the city. Locals believe that real fruit trees would be more effective in addressing both the odor and the summer heat, as they act as natural coolants. Mayor José Luis... read more