Floriculture in Assam has significant potential, but research in the Kamrup Metro region, especially in Sonapur, is limited. This study aims to fill this research gap by analyzing the socioeconomic aspects, operational functioning, and profitability of floricultural businesses in Guwahati. read more

The Dutch company Olympic Fruit has reported an increase in grape sales in the Netherlands over the past year, with a change in demand towards white and black varieties over red and mixed ones, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Wild imports and climate crisis threaten the records of Made in Italy fruit and vegetable production, making it necessary to implement policies that can ensure reciprocity of rules with foreign countries, strengthen supply chains, and protect crops from disasters. read more

The geo-climatic conditions in Vattavada, India, are conducive to the cultivation of various horticultural crops, including a local variety of passion fruit. This fruit is known for its orange color with a greenish tint, as well as its sweet and slightly tangy flavor. There is a high demand for this fruit in the market due to these desirable qualities. read more

Carriers prioritizing profit over efficiency in deploying freighter capacity have caused problems for Kenyan flower shippers, who have had to discard a large amount of their produce. At the recent World Cargo Summit in Bruges, the Managing Director of Florius International, Willum Van den Hoogen, surprised attendees by read more

Holland: Ruud van Munster succeeds John van der Ent as CEO of SPAR Holding B.V. SPAR Netherlands announced that Ruud van Munster will become the CEO of SPAR Holdings B.V. starting from May 1, 2025. John van der Ent, who served as CEO of SPAR Netherlands for seven years, resigned from his position for personal reasons on May 1st. read more

More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed™ Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste being offered for the first time in several exciting new markets. The RubyRed harvest will begin in New Zealand in the coming weeks, with a large volume expected. read more

Asia's ongoing progress in horticulture positions it as a region of interest for the global industry. At the AIPH Industry Conference on February 11, 2025, in Chiang Rai, Thailand, AIPH will delve into advancements in ornamental horticulture in Asia, featuring speakers from Thailand. read more

Salix Fruits has appointed Andy Froggatt as its country manager for South Africa. With over 30 years of extensive experience in international fruit sales and procurement, Froggatt joins the company as it pursues its global expansion efforts. read more

The economic implications of food waste in Australia are substantial, with an estimated $36.6 billion lost annually. A significant portion of fresh produce is discarded at the farm gate due to cosmetic imperfections, including appearance, size, or ripeness. This issue has long been recognized. read more

The Russian discount retailer Svetofor is continuing its expansion in Greece. After entering the Greek market in 2021 under the Mere brand, which is currently managed by Torg Hellas Ike, the company has recently opened three supermarkets in Thessaloniki, Kalamata, and Amaliada. As of now, the Russian company operates seven such stores in Greece. read more

Native to North America, the zoophytophagous species Dicyphus hesperus (Hemiptera: Miridae) is a valuable asset in integrated pest management (IPM) as a beneficial insect. With a diet that includes both animals and plants, it is particularly effective at controlling whiteflies, such as the Greenhouse whitefly. read more

Dennis Peterson of Riverbend Fresh states that the supply of imported watermelons is currently at a reasonable level, priced at $200 per bin. He believes that they are at a good level. He also mentions that growing conditions for watermelons in central and southern parts of Mexico and Guatemala have been generally favorable. read more

Konsumpcja wysokiej klasy melonów wywołała dyskusje wśród konsumentów w Wielkiej Brytanii. Ostatnim przypadkiem jest historia z udziałem Carmie Sellitto, pasjonata kulinariów znanej ze swoich recenzji restauracji wokół Londynu. Sellitto zakupił japoński melon koronny za 150 funtów w Harrods Food Hall, Knightsbridge, Londyn. Jego read more

Salix Fruit has named Andy Froggatt as the country manager for South Africa. With over 30 years of extensive experience in the international fruit sales and procurement sector, Froggatt will be responsible for overseeing the company's growth in this important market. read more

Producers in South Africa who market their fruit through the export company Tru-Cape are expressing optimism about the current apple and pear harvest. They are anticipating good yields and favorable growing conditions across all regions. read more

The trade fair offers a unique event program with over a hundred speakers presenting thousands of new ideas on the five stages of the fair. In fact, industry professionals will find nowhere else in the world such an extensive program of events focusing on trends and. read more

Harvest London has launched what it claims is London’s largest integrated indoor vertical farm within Corner Corner in Canada Water. read more

Less than 1.5 years after the official groundbreaking and start of construction, Maersk has now received the first fresh grapes from South African fruit exporter Grape Alliance at its new cold storage facility in Rotterdam. "Our cold storage facility enhances the speed and reliability of" read more

According to the Minister, the precipitation deficit is at an alarming 70% and the irrigation reservoirs are on average only a quarter full. In some regions, irrigation and thus the planting season have only started slowly. In other regions, including Doukkala, Al-Haouz... read more