The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has raised concerns about the suspension of the KLM/MartinAir service to Zimbabwe, emphasizing its potential effects on the horticulture sector, which is largely dependent on the European market. KLM/MartinAir's decision to stop flights to Zimbabwe is based on... read more

Fruit Logistica announces that Alexander Stein will be its new director. Starting from February 1, 2025, he will be responsible for the strategic management of the event, which will take place in Berlin from February 5 to 7. Stein will succeed Kai Mangelberger, the area manager of Messe Berlin and former director. read more

Rządowe wsparcie dla projektów infrastrukturalnych o znaczeniu krajowym, w tym trzeciej drogi startowej na lotnisku Heathrow i Lower Thames Crossing, jest zgodne z długoletnimi apelami branży o działanie - powiedział Logistics UK. David Wells OBE, wypowiadając się w Oksfordzie po przemówieniu kanclerza. read more

With about forty exhibiting companies, Italy, located in hall 2.2, with its 1000 square meters of total area, confirms itself as the largest private collective at Fruit Logistica. Alongside Cso Italy, the National Association Fruitimprese and the Calabria Region are also present. read more

With France as the main export destination, Frutas Montosa has already adapted in 2022 to the French ban on plastic packaging for fresh fruit, and has been expanding its commitment. read more

In Italy, the annual production of mandarins and clementines generally ranges from 600,000 to 700,000 tons, depending on the climatic conditions and the performance of the years. read more

There is an apple that is not only delicious, but also beautiful and surprising. It's called envy™ and it's about to make its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a project that combines taste, creativity, and style: "envy™ Passion Week." A unique idea born from a collaboration with the Institute. read more

Holland: Jumbo seeks new CEO

In a surprising development, Jumbo's top executive, Ton van Veen, has announced his departure from the company within the next few months. The Dutch supermarket chain has initiated the search for his successor. Van Veen has been the financial director of the supermarket chain since 2004 and has decided to step down. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the launch of the Plant Retail Success Initiative, designed to support HTA members in maximizing plant sales and related categories such as containers, growing media, and garden care through garden centers. The initiative provides consumer... read more

The UK government is being encouraged by MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture (APPGSTA) to adopt a strategy to increase domestic food production by 30% by 2050. The UK, with its favorable climate and advanced agricultural science, is well placed to achieve this goal. read more

The Harvard Business School has published one of its renowned case studies on Equifruit, a pioneering importer and marketer of Fairtrade bananas in the North American market. Co-owners Jennie Coleman (President) and Kim Chackal (VP, Sales & Marketing) were present at Dartmouth College. read more

W Ukrainie ceny białej kapusty zaczęły ponownie rosnąć w tym tygodniu. Według codziennych danych monitorowania projektu EastFruit, do końca stycznia wielu producentów sprzedało większość swoich zapasów. Ponadto na rynku praktycznie nie pozostały żadne warzywa średniej i niskiej jakości. read more

The cultivation area of tender garlic has decreased by more than 23% in recent years in the production areas of the Valencian Community, mainly due to the lack of adaptation of the planted varieties and the difficulties in commercializing a product highly valued by consumers. read more

"Now that the Christmas holidays are over, the season of the highly sought-after red oranges has begun as scheduled. In this region, the Moro and Tarocco varieties of the Nucellare, Gallo, and Lempso cultivars are especially popular," says Giovanni Scavo, sales manager of the Sicilian company Il. read more

Mushroom cultivation in Spain is facing growing challenges, with the sector experiencing rising costs in recent years. Factors contributing to this include significant increases in straw prices for compost, the spread of pests and diseases with fewer effective treatments to combat them due to common European policies, and significant. read more

Chợ Lách District in the Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre in Vietnam has earned a well-deserved reputation in the southern region for its long-standing tradition of cultivating flowers, ornamental plants, and seedlings. The district has become a key hub for this industry. read more

The demand for implementing sustainable techniques in greenhouse flower cultivation is increasing due to growing environmental consciousness and the rising market interest in eco-friendly products. Conventional flower cultivation usually involves significant water usage. read more

Five garlic workers were struck by lightning at the El Chacay farm in Malargüe on Monday afternoon. The electrical discharge struck the harvesters after they took shelter from a thunderstorm under a tree. The five workers suffered burns to their backs, legs, and faces. One was knocked
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Food Freshly, a specialist in extending the shelf-life of fresh produce, is getting ready to start pilot trials for a new solution that combines maintaining quality with optimal food safety. This solution is expected to reduce the risk of expensive product recalls and eliminate the use of chemical residues typically associated with traditional methods. read more

On Friday, January 24th, the sustainability project "Remote Sensing for Floriculture" was launched at Landgoed Tespelduyn in the Netherlands in the presence of all partners involved. This project focuses on detecting plant diseases and crop abnormalities using artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. read more