Almaverde Bio, an Italian organic brand, has introduced the "Elodì" strawberry, exclusively grown in Romagna. This strawberry is the outcome of research conducted by the Newplant Group in collaboration with CREA of Forlì. The aim was to develop a product that is not only delicious and fragrant but also suitable for. read more

On May 23rd, the 26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) opened in style at the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing. Due to the pandemic, the IPM show was not held in Beijing for 5 years. People are very excited to join IPM Beijing again. "We saw more people than we expected." read more

Worth Center, signed a contract with a Chinese partner to establish a World Horti Center branch in Shandong province in the near future. This location will serve as a local base for over 100 participants, mostly from the Netherlands, who are involved in World Horti Center activities. read more

The marketing of the first Italian apricots has started, with different cultivars ranging from Cot to Pricia. The sale of Bigarreau cherries is coming to an end, making way for Pugliese Ferrovia cherries. The watermelon campaign is expected to pick up soon, with a new product on the way. read more

Ministry of Environment of Armenia, along with the two National Operating Companies (NOCs) under its supervision, failed to effectively oversee four greenhouses constructed in the country using international grants. Two of the greenhouses were destroyed and later rebuilt, while the other two were destroyed twice and still await restoration. read more

The breeding company Floritec has announced the construction of a new breeding facility in Colombia. This announcement comes after the successful opening of a facility in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, in 2023. The expansion into Colombia demonstrates Floritec's significant growth in the South American market. read more

Five years after the founding of the Linbo club, President Francesco Gallo announced at the latest shareholders' meeting, with the "Linbo 2030" development program, important news regarding the future of the club's offerings. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reported a consistent supply of vegetables following Typhoon Aghon. Despite the typhoon's effects, DA Assistant Secretary for Operations U-Nichols Manalo has confirmed that measures have been implemented to maintain market stability and protect consumers. read more

Delphy has signed an agreement with ENSA (École Nationale Supérieur d'Agriculture) in Thiès, Senegal. Since 2023, Delphy has been collaborating closely with this prestigious educational and research institution on various projects. Delphy and ENSA aim to further enhance their current cooperation and expand it. read more

The value of the brand is also important in the fruit and vegetable sector in wholesale markets. In this channel as well, the presence of the brand helps ensure an excellent level of quality and fosters long-term customer loyalty. We discussed this with Abramo, Francesco, and Vincenzo. read more

Katastrofy klimatyczne stały się niestety normą w ostatnich latach, a sektor owoców i warzyw, jako najbardziej wrażliwy na zmiany klimatyczne, cierpi bardziej niż inne segmenty rolnictwa. Według analityków EastFruit, w Uzbekistanie i innych krajach Azji Środkowej, read more

Fresh from hosting the 23rd World Orchid Conference and the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show, the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association (TOGA) received an invitation from the President's office. Their assignment was to manage the floral decorations for the inauguration banquet on May 20th. read more

Wskaźnik kompozytowy, jak podaje konsultant ds. żeglugi Drewry Shipping Consultants, wzrósł o 16% w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia, osiągając poziom 4,072 USD/feu, co oznacza wzrost o 142% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku. Wzrost popytu, w połączeniu z odwołanymi rejsami i wyzwaniami logistycznymi, w tym niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi. read more

ProPak China 2024, the trade fair in China for the processing and packaging industry, will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai (NECC) from June 19 to 21, 2024. In collaboration with FoodPack China, Hi & Fi Asia-China, HNC, and Starch Expo, the exhibition will showcase a wide range read more

A cash and carry with a large square footage and a diverse offer to cater to the horeca world. Europa Commerciale, a company operating in Calabria with stores under the Sisa (D.IT-Distribuzione Italiana) brand, is experimenting with a new wholesale commerce concept. read more

"Improving logistics is our bread and butter," says John Kowarsky, CEO of Cargolite®. Eight years ago, Cargolite introduced their packaging concept, first in Kenya, and three years later in other countries as well. In March, they presented their latest innovation, the Slimskid. With the Slimskid, read more

However, many people still remain distant from agriculture. For this reason, FNSEA invited the leading candidates of the French electoral lists this week to inform voters about the respective agricultural programs of the parties. After all, there are fewer read more

Two months after their last appeal, the Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador, together with unions from Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Peru, released a new statement on May 23. In this statement, they called on European supermarket chains and discount stores to implement fair trade practices. They are urging supermarkets to adopt fair trade practices. read more

The French cherry season started at the beginning of May, but the market situation is now "complicated," according to the president of Agence Laparra. Weather challenges in France have mostly favored Spanish producers. French cherries have been affected by rain, leading to weaker quality. "Our clients prefer French cherries," the president added. read more

Organic farming can reinvent itself by exploring innovative strategies and approaches to attract consumers and increase demand for organic products. This was the focus of a conference at medFEL 2024. Despite years of growth, the consumption of organically grown products has plateaued. In France, the organic fruit and vegetable market experienced a slight decline in 2023 compared to 2022, with a 9% drop. To revitalize the organic farming sector, it may be necessary to introduce new marketing campaigns, improve distribution channels, enhance product quality, and engage in sustainable practices that appeal to modern consumers. read more