Greek authorities intercepted 46 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a banana container on a ship at Piraeus port, according to police. This comes after Greece announced the dismantling of an international cocaine trafficking network that was operating from Latin America to Europe. The operation involved the US. read more

At present, the European market for frozen strawberries is largely dominated by Egyptian suppliers. However, cultivation and freezing of these berries continue within Europe. The team at EastFruit has conducted an analysis of the latest market trends to determine whether... read more

CalNEXT, a statewide initiative aimed at identifying, testing, and promoting electric technologies and delivery methods to support California's decarbonized future, has chosen Energy Resources Integration (ERI) to assess the advantages of integrated lighting, HVAC, and irrigation control systems for greenhouses. read more

SAO MAI Agro is a relatively new exporter of fresh and processed fruit from Vietnam, specializing in mango, pineapple, and passion fruit. "This is our first year of market expansion," said Ahn Tran from the company. We typically grow our fruit in the highlands of Vietnam, where the read more

Bigbucks, a Gala mutation from South Africa renowned for its wine red color, has entered a new phase after being granted plant breeders' rights in Australia. "If anyone in Australia wants to plant a Gala-type apple and doesn't include Bigbucks, they are doing themselves a disservice." read more

In Bursa, the "Plastic Greenhouse Covering Renewal Project" was implemented to revitalize unused greenhouses and provide employment opportunities for workers whose greenhouses had no covers or covers that were worn out. The project aimed to promote modern greenhouse cultivation, direct producers towards high-value-added strategic agricultural activities, and boost the local economy. A total of 50 greenhouses were... read more

Arno Klijbroek's company imports tulips and vegetable processing lines to Ukraine, but since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he has been providing all kinds of support to the Ukrainian people. Arno Klijbroek, a Dutch entrepreneur, has been living in Ukraine for almost 30 years, actively working in horticulture. read more

The upright posture of the plant, the three-dimensionality of the leaf, the resistance to processing, and a certified seed free from Lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) are the common thread that unites the varieties of baby lettuce offered by Levantia Seed. read more

W żadnym kraju kalafior nie jest tak popularny jak w Holandii. Dowodem na to jest Factsheet „Kalafior w skupieniu” opracowany przez GroentenFruit Huis: Kalafior jest jednym z najczęściej spożywanych warzyw, cieszącym się popularnością zarówno wśród rodzin z dziećmi, jak i osób starszych. Z read more

In South Africa, avocado cultivation, which was originally concentrated in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, has now expanded to include the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces, and more recently to the Southern and Western Cape regions. This expansion is driven by growing demand and the desire to achieve year-round production. read more

A Kenyan fresh produce company has announced a $20 million investment in value addition, inspired by President William Ruto's visit to the United States. AvoVeg Health, led by CEO Nathan Loyd, plans to begin this investment in the third quarter of 2024. The company, which primarily read more

Zgodnie z raportem EastFruit, wczesna kapusta i cebula z Uzbekistanu trafiły na półki supermarketów w Rydze, na Łotwie. Pomimo znacznej odległości, jaką musiały pokonać te produkty, okazały się być wyjątkowo przystępne cenowo. read more

TikTok users are entertained by a Stop & Shop self-checkout's humorous pronunciation of "organic bananas," attracting 9.2 million views. The video, shared by Everett, has sparked widespread laughter and curiosity as to why it is so funny. This trend has brought positive attention to self-checkouts. read more

El Pinar, a reference nursery in the entire Mediterranean region, is currently in the midst of the plant multiplication phase, in a campaign aimed at increasing the volume marketed by over 15% compared to the previous year (more than 250 million plants). read more

Dla wielu Chińczyków kupowanie świeżo ściętych kwiatów staje się coraz bardziej częścią codziennego życia, a nie luksusem zarezerwowanym tylko na specjalne okazje, takie jak Walentynki. Ta tendencja jest szczególnie prawdziwa dla Lin Xiaoyun, mieszkańca Pekinu, który kupuje świeże kwiaty niemal co tydzień poprzez transmisje na żywo. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds introduces the latest innovation in tomatoes: Doryta is the midi-plum variety that represents the evolution of Piccadilly. The presentation took place during the Open Day in Fondi at the Petrillo Roberto Farm. Less waste even at the point of sale with Doryta tomatoes. read more