The potato industry is introducing the SaniCoup sanitary approval. This new system is designed to organize and enhance the process of cutting plants (in full growth) in order to minimize the risks of spreading quarantine organisms. It also allows growers to receive compensation in case of any issues. read more

Pod koniec tego roku firma Kruiden Claus, jedna z największych herbaciarni w Belgii, obchodzi swoje 125-lecie. Firma oferuje setki rodzajów ziół i dostarcza je do centrów ogrodniczych oraz sektora gastronomicznego w Belgii, Holandii i Francji, włączając w to restauracje z gwiazdkami Michelin. read more

The onion market is currently facing challenges in getting active. "We're all a bit stuck. Market prices are slowly approaching the €20 mark. However, farmers are occupied in the fields and are not willing to sell their onions due to lack of time, while bale prices are decreasing," notes Wouter van. read more

Andrew Dunstan, the director of Southern Cross Horticulture in Tauranga, has stated that the kiwifruit sector is expected to remain stable, with a solid and reliable decade ahead if execution is done well. The demand for kiwifruit at favorable prices is increasing, requiring efforts to meet this growing demand. read more

The Peruvian ginger sector is facing challenges related to quality issues upon arrival, high certification costs, and stricter phytosanitary controls in both the fields and packing plants. Moreover, yields are currently below average. Consequently, the exports have decreased in the 2024 season. read more

Some pests in blueberry cultivation have become particularly troublesome and difficult to control in recent years. One of them is the plum curculio. It has become a real scourge on some plantations. Not everyone realizes that right now, at the beginning read more

Produkcja papryki w szklarni rozpoczęła się wcześnie w tym sezonie w Ontario, Kanada. "Rozpoczynając sezon papryki w Kanadzie, jesteśmy podekscytowani dostępnością nowych ilości, które będą wspierać nasz program papryki przez cały rok" - mówi Chris Veillon, Wiceprezes ds. Marketingu w Topline. read more

When passion turns into innovation, the result is internationally recognized excellence. L'Insalata dell'Orto, a Veneto-based company specializing in the production of fresh vegetables for the IV Range, has been able to enhance a niche market that is still relatively unknown. read more

Aartsen, a family business in the fruit and vegetable industry, is making a significant move towards a sustainable future. Shareholders Menno van Breemen (CCO) and Jasper van der Sandt (COO) have increased their ownership in the company, demonstrating their long-term dedication. Jack Aartsen read more

British Berry Growers (BBG), the industry association representing 95 percent of British berries sold in the UK, has raised significant concerns regarding Defra's decision to terminate the Producer Organisations (PO) scheme. Nick Marston, the chairman of British Berry Growers, stated: "POs have played a crucial role in promoting collaboration read more

Interest in firm-fleshed persimmons is not limited to Europe, as it is also spreading to other parts of the world, with several companies planting hundreds of hectares in Latin America. Agronomist Vito Vitelli believes that Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil are new areas that can produce high-quality persimmons using more modern methods. read more

Sanchai Puranachaikiri, the president of the Thai Fresh Fruit Traders and Exporters Association, expects a 20% increase in durian supply from Thailand's eastern provinces. The main harvest is scheduled to begin next month. Former president Paiboon Wongchotesathit forecasts that the region's supply will. read more

Horticulture stakeholders in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to improve local production and supply chains in order to access the 43 billion euros EU horticulture and grape market. This request was made during a webinar organized by the EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform, titled "Market Insights: read more

The nights of Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20 saw a frost wave that may have caused damage to the orchards in Basilicata, especially to the stone fruit trees in bloom or fruit setting phase. Fortunately, the coldest temperatures... read more

Cravo is excited to announce the expansion of its customer support to the southern U.S. states and the Caribbean with the addition of Andrew Brooks to the team. Andrew will be joining the company in the role of Sales and Business Development. He brings a wealth of experience in facility design and climate optimization. read more

Optimizing the processes of fruit production, packaging, and distribution is an extremely important element in improving the efficiency of a farm. Proper management of these elements allows for achieving additional profits and making savings in areas that generate high costs. read more

Amine Amanatoullah, a grower based in Agadir, reports that there is an exceptionally high demand for Moroccan peppers this season. This is due to production difficulties in Europe, which has led to lower yields in Morocco compared to last season, resulting in higher prices. read more

Irish fruit importer Fyffes was praised for its efforts to promote environmental sustainability at the PwC Business Post Sustainable Business Awards gala event in Dublin. read more

Approximately 60 consortium partners and other interested parties gathered at the Fruit Research Centre (FRC) in Randwijk to conclude the project The Next Fruit 4.0. Over the past four years, this project has focused on technological innovations aimed at improving fruit cultivation. read more

One of these initiatives is the Ukrainian Association of Blueberry Producers, which already has 16 leading companies in the sector that have joined forces to grow blueberries on a total area of 850 hectares. read more