In a corner that felt more like a private square than a booth, the new CEO of GreenTech Amsterdam, Hans Peters, showcased a series of horticultural innovations that he had known little about until roughly a year ago. Hans previously worked for Unilever and NS (Dutch principal passenger railway). read more

Rząd indyjski rozpoczął strategię zgromadzenia 500 000 ton cebuli z celem interwencji na rynku w celu stabilizacji cen, jeśli będzie to konieczne. Dotychczas inicjatywa zakupowa doprowadziła do pozyskania około 71 000 ton. Według FreshPlaza, read more

At a press conference on June 14th, UNILET, the French interprofessional organization for canned and frozen vegetables, presented the latest market figures for the sector, as well as a survey on their image and consumption among the French. Canned and frozen vegetables were reported to "enjoy a good image" and availability. read more

Zesprilancia the new Choose Real campaign, coinciding with the New Zealand kiwi season. The brand aims to reaffirm its commitment to encouraging consumers to prioritize fresh fruit, such as kiwifruit, which provide wellness and energy, and to make an impact. read more

IFPA's The Floral Conference - Miami 2024 wrapped up on a positive note last week, gathering industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from the floral sector for an event on June 18 at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon. The conference showcased key trends, innovations, and read more

Agricultural holding company PAEK in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, has begun harvesting early watermelons, thanks to the construction of greenhouses and the use of mulch film in their fields. In March, PAEK planted watermelon seeds with the goal of harvesting in late June. They constructed greenhouses, prepared the soil, read more

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa have recently been introduced in China, along with a new brand mascot that narrates the brand's story and its journey of producing these fruits. Sweet C, a mandarin brand originating from South Africa, has gained popularity in China and Southeast Asia in the last three years. read more

Konsumpcja pozostaje wysoka w Irlandii, a popyt rośnie na rynku obierania wraz z nadejściem sezonu wakacyjnego. Siewy zostały zakończone po trudnym okresie niestabilnych warunków pogodowych. Nowe materiały sezonowe wciąż pojawiają się na rynku, jednak wolumeny są niskie. read more

"The beginning of the season was challenging due to overproduction, with fruits from Veneto (Chioggia) and Lazio (Maccarrese) still being available, along with the initial harvest from Abruzzo (Fucino). The surplus supply and consistent demand resulted in falling prices. Furthermore, consumption was also..." read more

The prominent intermodal operator GEODIS has expanded its rail freight services by adding another fixed schedule connection. Starting from June 11th, a freight train linking Łódź and Barcelona is now operational, marking the first direct rail connection between the two countries. During the inaugural trip read more

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a leading company in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, has extended its longstanding partnership with Bagú SL, a family-owned company from Burriana, Spain known for their high-quality clementines produced for almost a century. Serving clients in the read more

WEC Lines, a shortsea shipping company, entered the reefer container market for the first time this year with the commissioning of around 50 45 ft reefer containers. The company's primary focus has traditionally been on dry cargo, including supermarket-related products, as well as heavy cargoes such as. read more

In Trentino, it's cherry season again. The harvesting of fruits by the Trentino Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association (Apot) has begun, leading to their distribution through the usual sales channels. Fields up to 800 meters high, young people investing in high-altitude excellence cherries. read more

If the first part of the watermelon season under greenhouse wasn't the best, now a positive trend is expected for open field cultivation. The Lazio and Sicilian areas of the O.p. San Lidano have indeed been spared from the negative weather conditions that affected the rest of the crop. read more

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The melon-growing campaign is proving to be quite fluctuating, as evidenced by the analyses of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor regarding sales in hypermarkets and supermarkets from April to week 23 (first decade of June) in 2024. Indeed, after a strong start, with read more

The 20th edition of the FlowerTrials was a great success. Fifty-nine companies participated, and the event attracted thousands of visitors. "Over time, the FlowerTrials have become one of the most important events in floriculture. Twenty years ago, a handful of participants welcomed a mere 100. read more

VDL Fleurs, a chrysanthemum nursery owned by the Zentoo group, aims to reduce their dependence on chemicals by utilizing more effective solutions for managing diseases and pests. They have found sustainable methods of pest control by combining biological approaches with green technologies. read more

A Central Queensland couple who switched careers from mining and media to become mango growers have been named Honey Gold Grower of the Year by Piñata Farms. Dan and Alice Rye of Evaldar Pty Ltd, Alton Downs, located north-west of Rockhampton, had no previous experience in horticulture when they purchased the orchard. read more

In this video, Vineland and OMAFA offer a detailed explanation of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), with a focus on their application in biological pest control. The video discusses techniques for maintaining high-quality EPN cultures, how to apply them in agricultural environments, and the advantages of using EPNs. read more