LED lighting has become the preferred choice for commercial growers, despite being a cost-prohibitive alternative in the past. The technology provides various benefits that drive its quick adoption over traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights. Nowadays, choosing to retrofit your lighting system with LEDs is a popular and advantageous decision. read more

At Warnez Potatoes, there is currently a gradual shift towards importing potatoes. Jurgen mentioned that "local sourcing is becoming more challenging. It's difficult to determine the availability of industrial potatoes, and ware potatoes are decreasing rapidly, so we are increasingly turning to imported options." read more

In week 14, sales of pre-packaged Lcc and fruit and vegetables drop by double digits, but the calendar plays a role due to Easter, which is why trends should be taken with caution. Among channels, all physical ones are losing, including discount stores. read more

ICA Sweden is replacing traditional plastic flower trays with molded fiber trays from Stora Enso. This shift to molded fiber trays will lead to a substantial decrease in carbon dioxide emissions over time. By swapping out a polystyrene tray for a wood fiber tray, CO2 emissions are read more

The inaugural Fruit Attraction São Paulo event held in Brazil, which concluded yesterday, is being praised as a success by attendees who reported making new connections, forming new partnerships, re-engaging with potential customers, and strengthening existing collaborations, as well as catching up with friends. read more

Growers are invited to join DryGair and Royal Brinkman for the highly anticipated return of the 'DryGair Experience,' scheduled for Monday, June 10 – the day before GreenTech Amsterdam 2024. Building on the success of previous editions, the 'DryGair Experience' will once again be held this year. read more

LED lighting has become the preferred choice for commercial growers, despite being a costly alternative in the past. The technology offers numerous advantages that have driven its rapid adoption over traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights. Nowadays, choosing to retrofit your lighting system with LEDs is a common decision among growers. read more

Genesis Fresh, in partnership with its parent company AMFresh Group, is excited to announce the success of The Alizza Fruit™ Season 3, which has been awarded the prestigious Three-Star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute. This summer, we are introducing limited volumes of the Alizza Fruit from South. read more

Senegalese mango exporters are preparing for the beginning of the season at the end of April. According to Bassirou Ba, the general manager of Sunu Mango, "conditions for the Senegalese mango campaign have improved this year, especially in terms of the country's security situation, departing from the... read more

The main sales channel of Tred Technology Srl, a company from Molise that has been designing and manufacturing complete systems for the processing of agricultural and food products for 17 years, which includes an extensive catalog of dryers, cookers, sterilizers, pasteurizers, and steamers, is comprised of... read more

"It's a fantastic pear season, but whether we'll reach last season's final months' prices remains a big question," starts Dominiek Noppe from Vergro. This Belgian trading company is reflecting on a successful winter and believes this trend could continue into the final months. Throughout the season, the pear market has been strong. read more

Drive the digitization of the agricultural sector and become the leading provider of technological platforms for agricultural companies, agro-industrial groups, financial institutions, and public administration. read more

The trend to follow for spring/summer 2024? It's the one of "fruit-themed" outfits, like the one Elisabetta Gregoraci is wearing on her social media profiles, as reported by the fanpage.it website. read more

In the small fruits segment, blueberries are currently playing a leading role. For the Apofruit Group and Coop Sole, the surfaces dedicated to blueberries represent 70% of the total. They are expected to continue growing, considering the new investments planned and the excellent results achieved. read more

The week was marked by slow business activity. According to the BLE (Bureau of Agricultural Economics), domestic apple varieties such as Elstar, Jonagold, and Braeburn continued to be predominant. From Italy, Pink Lady and Golden Delicious were the main varieties available, while France primarily supplied club varieties like Jazz and Pink Lady. read more

Sustainability is of utmost importance at Ecuadorian flower company Mystic Flowers. To showcase all the sustainable practices they have implemented at their farm, they recently launched several short videos under the theme 'Discover the story behind every flower.' read more

W Illinois, specialty growers are actively engaging in spring preparations. Tony Pferschy from Garlic Breath Farms in the northern region reports the commencement of planting 70,000 garlic bulbs and managing 5,000 to 10,000 plants, including peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes, within his. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries is showcasing its new drink-inspired varieties with a sneak peek of Echinacea DELIGHTFUL™ 'Sangria' and the popular Heuchera 'Peach Smoothie'. Echinacea DELIGHTFUL 'Sangria' is a dwarf echinacea specially bred for the potted plant market, known for its low growth habit. read more

This year, the Dutch breeder Dümmen Orange presented their rose innovations at their site on Bogota's savannah, located at the Flores Prisma farm in Colombia, from April 10 to 12. Varieties such as Sweet Memory+, Sundae+, Swan+, and Violet Hill+ were the highlights of the event, showcased in a vibrant display. read more

Jak prognozowali analitycy EastFruit przed rozpoczęciem ostatniego sezonu jabłek, ceny świeżych jabłek pozostawały stosunkowo wysokie do teraz. W Ukrainie ceny jabłek są naprawdę wysokie, ale nie osiągnęły jeszcze rekordowego poziomu. Niemniej jednak, do końca sezonu pozostało jeszcze ponad trzy miesiące, więc. read more