The Datterino tomato appeals to Italy's top brands
2024-03-06 00:00
By means of diversified strategies, which also aim directly at the end consumer through the retail channel, one can remain competitive in the horticultural sector and, in particular, in the tomato sector. With a big project called 'Mr Datterino', Vegetables by Bayer from
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Mushroom market dynamics move towards imports
2024-03-06 00:00
In Bulgaria, local mushrooms, such as white champignons, are reported to be worm-infested and of poor quality. Therefore, Bulgarian companies increasingly prefer imports from Romania. This is stated by Julian Kolev, president of the Association of Fruit Processors
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Australia sees record Honey Gold mango volumes harvested in January
2024-03-06 00:00
Honey Gold mango producer Piñata Farms has ended the season on a high with a record January, up 43% in volume and just less than its record season in 2022-2023. Managing director Gavin Scurr said initial predictions were for a light season following a poor winter flowering due to irregular cool
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Diminished box demand and continued capacity expansion is leading to a decline in freight rates
2024-03-06 00:00
In the aftermath of the Chinese New Year, Asia has witnessed a decrease in concerns regarding an empty repositioning crisis. This shift comes as a result of diminished demand and continued capacity expansion, leading to a decline in freight rates. Linerlytica, a Hong Kong-based analyst firm,
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'No reason to complain about the Polish apple season'
2024-03-06 00:00
Given the higher prices for Polish apples, there is no reason to complain, according to Marcin Swiatek of the Polish apple export company Bialski Owoc: 'For us, it was a really good season for apples. The price has been a bit higher than last
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Brazil and Canada are importing increasingly more Egyptian citrus
2024-03-06 00:00
The difficulties encountered by Egyptian citrus exporters in Asia, due to the Red Sea crisis, are driving them to explore other markets, says Amr Kadah, Export Manager of Fruit.Farm. "The Asian market is a major destination for Egyptian citrus, alongside the Gulf countries, Europe and Russia,"
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'Health aspects are also driving sales'
2024-03-06 00:00
"Our core market consists of a large proportion of consumers who are motivated to buy bergamot because of the health aspects of this prized citrus fruit. The active ingredients contained in the fruit are adjuvants to control
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Since mid-February, a variety of mandarin that only a few companies produce and sell in Spain has been available on the market: the Gold Nugget variety, recognisable by its rough skin and very sweet flavour. "It is our customers who ask us for it," says Silvana Sorli,
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"We are in full production with winter vegetables, but we are already preparing for the summer, with the transplanting phase for the summer crop assortment". Alberto Nocera, president of Agrieuropa, based in Terracina (Latina) talks about the seasonal moment at his company. Agrieuropa,
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Finessing the business of growing cactus pears
2024-03-06 00:00
When first Freda Linde took some of their Skinners Court cactus pears to a municipal market in Gauteng, the agent was reluctant: he'd see what he could do with this fruit that most South Africans don't know. Right: celebrating the first day of packing for Freshmark Checkers This season, two
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There continues to be a gradual decline in prices for Apulian artichokes, which was felt by operators as early as the first ten days of February. Now, however, quotations have halved, due to the production surplus and subsequent commercial slowdown, worsened by the massive
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Several Dutch entities are evaluating Egypt as a viable market for climate and water smart agriculture advancements. This interest is driven by Egypt's significant progress in this sector. A Study Tour, facilitated by the Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC) in partnership with Delphy and…
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P.L. Light Systems expands North American sales team
2024-03-06 00:00
P.L. Light Systems has expanded its North American sales team to support their growing customer base. Gustavo Barahona is the newly appointed Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada/USA and Latin America. Gustavo brings a wealth of experience in Crop Science, Precision Ag and Ag IoT—backed
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Australian fresh produce industry delegation focussed on growing relationships with Japan
2024-03-06 00:00
A delegation of Australia's major fruit and vegetable producers is travelling to Japan from 6-8 March 2024 to discuss emerging market opportunities and further enhance collaboration between the fresh produce industries of both Australia and Japan. The delegation's visit builds on a successful
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US (WA): Tens of millions of tulips bloom in a Verdant Valley
2024-03-06 00:00
If the name Skagit Valley sounds familiar that's because it probably is. The verdant valley in Washington produces everything from cheese and beer to garlic and berries. Seafood is plucked from the sea and served up fresh and all-you-can-pick blueberry farms dot the landscape. The edible bounty
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Women in Horticulture interview with Leigh Geschwill
2024-03-06 00:00
Join us for a Women in Horticulture interview with Leigh Geschwill, one of the owners of F&B Farms and Nursery (a family-owned and operated business in Oregon, United States). Hear her journey of nurturing a family business where she balances the roles of business owner and industry leader. Hear
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Ken Turrentine is the next president of McHutchison and Vaughan's Horticulture. He previously served as a key account sales manager and western regional sales manager for Vaughan's Horticulture from 2019 to 2022. Ken Turrentine is the next president of McHutchison and Vaughan's Horticulture "I'm
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The 23rd World Orchid Conference (WOC) and the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) began on February 23, marking the simultaneous celebration of these two global orchid events under the slogan "Orchid Together". This embodies not only the unity of people coming together for orchids but
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Pheno Geno Roses gifted rose to city of Belgrade
2024-03-06 00:00
Pheno Geno Roses gifted the City of Belgrade with 2,400 rose plants planted in Manjež Park, in front of the Palace of Justice, and in Topčider Park. Planting was carried out in cooperation with JKP "Zelenilo-Beograd" and with the presence of the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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Hort Americas partners with utility rebate expert to promote energy efficiency for growers
2024-03-06 00:00
Commercial horticultural supplier Hort Americas announced today an exclusive partnership with utility rebate specialist Lee Levitt, Energy Advisors 360. Levitt brings over two decades of experience in utilities, incentives, and financial solutions to the partnership. As co-founder of Encentiv
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