The global agricultural sector is under increasing pressure to balance productivity with sustainability. A collaboration between Spanish fruit exporter El Ciruelo and packaging company Plasgad offers a practical example of how thoughtful solutions can address these challenges. El Ciruelo, known read more

Chrysanthemum gardens are ready for Vietnam's Tet celebrations. read more

This year, on March 6 and 7, the 13th edition of the International Blueberry Conference will be held. The event brings together blueberry growers from Poland, Europe, and even more distant countries around the world. This conference is an opportunity to establish new contacts and hold B2B meetings. read more

A two-day awareness, training, and seed distribution program focusing on marigold production and crop management was inaugurated at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu on Wednesday. The event, part of the CSIR Floriculture Mission, brought together 176 farmers from read more

W dniu 15 stycznia amerykańska Służba Inspekcji Zdrowia Zwierząt i Roślin (APHIS) Departamentu Rolnictwa USA poinformowała, że aktualizuje wymagania importowe dotyczące świeżych papryk (Capsicum annuum) z Hiszpanii, wstrzymując wysyłki w sezonie, który już się rozpoczął. "W rzeczywistości szacujemy, że read more

Współpraca pomiędzy BC Hydro i Windset Farms umożliwiła lokalnemu producentowi warzyw rozbudowę zakładu w Delta, co sprawiło, że stał się on największym na Zachodnim Wybrzeżu Ameryki Północnej szklarnią oświetlaną diodami LED zasilaną energią odnawialną od BC Hydro. „Nasza czysta, dostępna ekonomicznie energia elektryczna to ogromna zaleta dla” read more

Durian distributor Kaki Kaki will be launching a new vending machine at Tampines MRT station on January 20, following the installation of machines at three apartment buildings last year. The vending machine will sell 400-gram boxes of Musang King durian for SGD38 (US$28), with a half-price discount available until mid-February. read more

Technologies from Italy for the processing and sorting of fruits and vegetables are highly esteemed worldwide. In this regard, Omar Papi, the CEO of Futura srl, is reviewing the year 2024 and analyzing the outlook for 2025. "We are extremely pleased to have solidified the growth trend from last year. read more

A video of a 108-year-old Indian onion vendor has become popular on social media. Despite his advanced age, the street vendor appears to be lively and strong-willed. He mentions that he still sells onions and potatoes daily, always maintaining a cheerful demeanor. read more

Smithers-Oasis has introduced a new plant-based floral foam called OASIS® Renewal™ Floral Foam. This foam is made from renewable biomass materials and has achieved OK biobased certification from TÜV Austria with a 4-star rating, the highest possible for OK biobased certifications. "Smithers-Oasis is" read more

Good sales for Tarocco oranges, for juice. Sales have started for Italian Hernandina clementines, in addition to Spanish Tango. Good demand for leeks, in the peak of the season; weak sales for artichokes, cauliflowers, and fennel this week. Low product availability for peppers. read more

Voltiris, a company specializing in solar energy solutions for greenhouses, has recently completed a successful seed financing round amounting to CHF 4.8 million (over 5 million euro). The funding will be used to expedite the electrification of advanced greenhouses. Voltiris has already showcased its system in demonstration greenhouses in the Netherlands, among other locations. read more

On Thursday 23 January 2025, the final shipment of Comune clementines departed from the processing warehouse of Martucci Srl, a company that has been packaging and distributing citrus fruits in Italy and Europe, with a focus on eastern countries, for over 30 years. "We ceased harvesting a few days ago because read more

"The collection of our range of lettuces – gentilina, trocadero, and romana – started around mid-November with quite a turbulent dynamic," said Felice Petrillo, president of Aop Luce, in an interview with IFN, commenting on the progress of the vegetable campaign. read more

Core Fruit is one of fourteen global licensees of Sekoya blueberries. In addition to Sekoya, Core Fruit also exports other open varieties to mostly retail clients in the UK, Europe, the Far East, and the Middle East. On the right: Sekoya Pop™'s berry size profile, shelf life, and eating quality. read more

Po uruchomieniu maszyny Paper Pot, zespół Air Tray Technologies by Blackmore teraz wprowadza wersję 2.0 tej maszyny. Ta linia produkcyjna opatentowana w trakcie ubiegania się o patent została dostosowana w celu optymalizacji zdrowia roślin i automatyzacji. „Z pojemnością do 1200 doniczek lub 250 tacek na godzinę, read more

There are several Italian companies in Berlin that will participate in the upcoming edition of Fruit Logistica. They will be part of regional or category collectives, such as the Italian Fruit Village promoted by the Consortium Edamus or Italy-The Beauty of Quality organized by... read more

Growers and exporters in Chile are facing a significant crisis within their industry, as more than 1,300 containers containing approximately 5 million boxes of cherries are currently delayed on the vessel Maersk Saltaro. Both Chilean and Chinese industry experts have stated that these cherries could have been sold for anywhere between $60 to $130 million. read more

Po latach działania na europejskim rynku detalicznym pod nazwą East4Fresh, holenderska para Rick Rebergen i Helien Verhagen teraz wejdzie na rynek z Portugalii pod nazwą The Plant Based Traders. "East4Fresh był głównie skoncentrowany na azjatyckich warzywach, ale nasz zasięg jest teraz znacznie szerszy jako..." read more

A month ago, Handelfresh launched the Moroccan season for Nadorcott mandarins. "We have access to a good crop in Morocco. The weather has been favorable, and there has been enough water, ensuring sufficient supply, including the most requested sizes," says Ahmed Laasri, the Moroccan exporter. read more