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NLight has sold nearly 600 1,000-watt LED fixtures to Ichtus Flowers & Plants in Waddinxveen, The Netherlands. The specialist in cut phalaenopsis and green plants chose NLight over their current supplier, despite already having LED fixtures in place. read more

Lidl and Tesco are the top performers in Ireland, with summer categories and online sales driving grocery sales. The latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator indicates that take-home grocery sales in Ireland increased by 2.8% over the four weeks leading to 17th May compared to the same period last year, with like-for-like grocery prices also rising. read more

Od 21 maja południowe Chiny doświadczają intensywnych opadów deszczu, a wiele obszarów w prowincji Guangdong ma do czynienia z uporczywą deszczową pogodą, która przewidywana jest do końca czerwca. Dla regionów wytwarzających liczi w prowincji Guangdong, już dotkniętych "rokiem spokojnym", który doprowadził do znacznego read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

Local fruit and vegetable growers in Latvia claim that supermarkets are prioritizing imported produce, which is making it difficult to sell domestic crops. This information comes from the Latvian Association of Fruit and Vegetable Traders. However, retail chains refute this claim and argue that the limited presence of Latvian produce on their shelves is due to other factors. read more

Taiwan has successfully exported its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to Europe after meeting the European Union's import and quarantine regulations. The shipment, which originated from Pingtung County, consisted of 6 tons of mangoes, lychees, and dragon fruit bound for the Rungis wholesale market. read more

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics, a supplier of greenhouse logistics equipment based in Belgium, has developed a spring-loaded push bar called Flexbar. This innovation is designed to minimize physical strain on employees who use manual harvest trolleys. The product has been patented by the company. read more

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government will support exporters affected by Russia's recent restrictions on imports of Armenian produce and will focus on export diversification. "If the pepper spoils, I will pay for that pepper; the government will pay," he said during an. read more

On Friday, May 22, Wouter Kuiper, Marco van Daalen, and the KUBO China team visited Haoyu Group in China. The visit was significant due to two important milestones: the first planting in greenhouse 5 of Haoyu phase 3 and the official signing for greenhouses 8 and 9. During the visit, all those present had the opportunity to engage in discussions and exchange ideas. read more

Greece and Egypt are entering the implementation phase of a bilateral labor agreement that could facilitate the employment of up to 5,000 Egyptian seasonal workers in Greek agriculture. This initiative is being pursued as Greek farmers and agricultural cooperatives struggle with labor shortages during harvest season. read more

On 11 June, the World Cup will kick off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms, we are organizing a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

Ciężkie deszcze i burze gradowe dotknęły kilka regionów rolniczych w Serbii w ciągu ostatnich trzech dni, powodując szkody w sadach, winnicach i uprawach polowych. Według raportów, dystrykty Zlatibor, Kolubara, Morava i wschodnie części Serbii były najbardziej dotkniętymi obszarami. read more

Taiwan has successfully exported its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to Europe after meeting the import and quarantine requirements of the European Union. The shipment, consisting of 6 tons of mangoes, lychees, and dragon fruit, left from Pingtung County and is headed for the Rungis wholesale market near Paris. read more

Australian avocado processor Naturo Technologies is steadily expanding, now benefiting from increased reach and capacity thanks to its new facility in Mexico. The company specializes in producing Natavo Avocado, an IQF Avocado product line that remains non-browning for up to 10 days once thawed. Ross, the Commercial Director, plays a key role in the company's growth and success. read more

Asaja, COAG, Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España, and Aeofruse estimate that Spain's almond kernel production will reach 135,250 tons in the 2026/2027 season. This estimate is 6.6% higher than last season and 33% higher than the average over the last five years. read more

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics, a supplier of greenhouse logistics equipment based in Belgium, has developed a spring-loaded push bar called Flexbar. This innovative product is designed to reduce physical strain on employees who use manual harvest trolleys. The company has patented the Flexbar to ensure its uniqueness in the market. read more

This year's season presents raspberry growers with exceptionally many challenges. Two waves of spring frosts have left a mark on both field and tunnel crops. During the Malinowe Factory project meeting in Karczmiska, experts from ICB Pharma and Symbioz firms discussed these issues. read more

A strawberry grower in the Netherlands has substantially increased its residue-free cultivation after five years of on-farm testing. De Ruwenberg, located in Etten-Leur in the southern Dutch province of North Brabant, has expanded its residue-free production from 1 to 12 hectares. read more

Ukraine's strawberry market is currently experiencing the peak of the season, facing challenges such as spring frosts, high production costs, and labor shortages. While prices were initially high at the beginning of the season, they are expected to decrease significantly in early June as supply increases. read more

NLight has sold almost 600 1,000-watt LED fixtures to Ichtus Flowers & Plants in Waddinxveen, The Netherlands. The specialist in cut phalaenopsis and green plants made a conscious decision to choose NLight, despite already having LED fixtures from another supplier installed. read more