The China Flower Industry Conference (CFIC) took place in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province from October 18th-20th. Approximately 300 companies had a booth at the event. The exhibition hall featured displays of phalaenopsis, Anthurium, Ilex verticillata, roses, and hydrangea, as well as imported tulips and proteas. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that apple prices in Ukraine have once again started to increase. Producers attribute the recent price surge in this sector to a decrease in the availability of winter apple varieties in the local market. Meanwhile, read more

Sown between May and July, the sugarloaf lettuce is harvested from September to November. In 2023, vegetable growers in Switzerland cultivated sugarloaf lettuce on 115 hectares, with 39 of them being in organic production. A total of 3,500 tons were harvested, while 1,650 tons were imported. Sugarloaf lettuce was... read more

The Dutch organic supplier Eosta has announced that it is collaborating with two experienced partners on a new organic ginger project in central Europe. This project, now in its second year, aims to assess the viability of cultivating ginger in Bosnia and Herzegovina. read more

Nova Siri Genetics is continuing to strengthen its international presence by entering new regions for berry production. The Italian company specializing in berry breeding has reported significant success with its early strawberry varieties in Spain, Italy, and North Africa, and is now looking to expand into other regions. read more

The associations assume that the expansion of the quotas for reusable packaging is a mistake in the legislative process. The changes were made at the end of the trilogue negotiations at short notice and only aimed to improve the clarity of the regulations. read more

The situation in the past weeks remains unchanged, it is said. Onions, especially smaller sizes, are abundant, and the quality of the goods varies greatly. In addition to the ongoing domestic sales, exports can also be processed. The price level remains the same as last week. read more

Rosja wprowadziła tymczasowe ograniczenia na import różnych owoców i warzyw z Kazachstanu, argumentując to troską o bezpieczeństwo żywności. read more

Apple varieties in South Africa with low chill requirements are thriving, with nearly 500 hectares of these cultivars already planted in the warmer regions of the country. read more

All national branches, logistics centers, and administrative locations of Aldi Süd in Germany already meet the high environmental standards set by the EU's EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme). In order to ensure compliance with these environmental standards, Aldi Süd has set goals for itself. read more

In week 43, a large Dutch delegation consisting of businesses, educational institutions, and government representatives will travel to Riyadh to participate in events at the Saudi Agricultural Exhibition from October 21 to 24. The focus of these events will be on the. read more

Out of the 25,300 tonnes, approximately 21,500 tonnes are chemical-synthetic plant protection products and 3,800 tonnes are plant protection products approved for use in organic farming. "The use of plant protection products in agriculture has decreased significantly in Germany over the past 15 years on average." read more

Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake has stated to the New Zealand Herald that he believes the company has the ability to export 220 million trays of kiwifruit from New Zealand, including 145 million trays of its SunGold variety, if such a volume of fruit becomes available in a future season. read more

Economies across Asia have recently been experiencing economic challenges, with consumers struggling with inflation and the rising cost of living. The opening panel discussion at this year's Asiafruit Congress on September 3rd delved into the effects on consumer behavior and examined the wider opportunities available. read more

Experts from the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) are using satellite technology to combat the Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungus, which poses a threat to banana and plantain crops in Guatemala and Belize. This effort was showcased at the 2024 International Forum on Applied Technology in Musacae,... read more

ErfGoed has partnered with Albers Alligator to deliver "the largest water basin both companies have ever constructed" at Double Diamond Farms in Canada. The basin, boasting dimensions of 426 meters (1,398 ft) in length, 69 meters (226 ft) in width, and 5 meters (17 ft) in depth, offers storage space. read more

With changing weather, most regions experience a slight decrease in demand for strawberries, which are primarily consumed during the summer season. In the Netherlands, there is an ample supply of strawberries available in the market to meet customer needs, with a good balance between supply and demand. Belgians still have access to a decent amount of strawberries. read more

Z powodu niekorzystnego roku i warunków pogodowych produkcja mandarynek Linhai z Taizhou w Zhejiang, w Chinach znacząco zmniejszyła się w tym sezonie. "W porównaniu z ubiegłorocznym obfitym plonem, produkcja spadła o prawie 50%, podobnie jak dwa lata temu", powiedział pan Feng z Taizhou... read more

A hydroponic cherry grower in Hungary partnered with Gremon Systems to address the issue of fruit cracking. By utilizing dendrometers to monitor stem diameter, the grower was able to better manage osmotic pressure and ultimately reduce the occurrence of cracking in cherries. read more