From early next year, after 48 years, the greenhouses of Van Geel Group in Erica, The Netherlands, will no longer be filled with chrysanthemums but with Skimmias. Starting next year, Martijn van Geel will take over the breeding and production branch of Skimmia Kwekerij Bolwijn, in addition to the read more

The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) in Egypt has increased its regulatory efforts to ensure food safety in various sectors. According to its latest report, the NFSA's Information Centre revealed that from October 19 to 25, its Department of Control of Packing Stations and Centers carried out 28. read more

In Namibia, 70% of locally-grown asparagus is exported to international markets, while the remaining 30% is used for domestic consumption, as emphasized by Carlos Lerchundi, the managing director of Otjimbele Agriculture. Lerchundi expressed his satisfaction with this distribution during a recent press briefing. read more

The citrus season in Israel for 2024 has started off well, but there are concerns about how the longer journey around the Cape of Good Hope to reach Asian markets will affect the quality of the fruit upon arrival. Rafi Zuri, the citrus product manager at Galilee Exports, stated, "Until now we shipped..." read more

"The product is not in short supply and the quality is very encouraging, given the full range of calibers. Although we have to wait for the final results, we are optimistic at the moment," says Giancarlo Elmi, owner of Mitica (in Rioveggio, Bologna), who is in the middle of the campaign season. read more

A promotional campaign for French apples in Thailand is scheduled to resume in December, following various activities conducted throughout the previous year. read more

The Georgian blueberry industry has been flourishing since its commercial inception in 2011. Production has increased significantly since then, according to Shota Tsukoshvili, CEO of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. He stated, "The first commercial blueberry orchards were established in the country in 2011, as part" read more

Prashant Gidwani, founder of Indian fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances, states that the domestic apple production in India is causing a hindrance to imports from European countries. He explains, "Currently, India is in its domestic apple season, which typically runs from July to November. This period has seen a robust. read more

At this year's Taspo Awards on October 25, 2024, in Berlin, companies from the green sector were honored in 17 categories. Among the winners was Europlant Canders from Straelen, who won first place in the "Best Analog Marketing Activity" category with its "Heidefestival 2023 - Heidestars live on" event. read more

The European almond is a phenomenon in Spain and beyond. 2023 was a key year for almond consumption in Spain, which grew by 32.6% over the previous year (from 11.1 million kg to 14.7 million), according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. A large part of this increase. read more

W Antigui i Barbudzie została wprowadzona nowa inicjatywa o nazwie "Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean", której celem jest rozwiązanie problemów, z którymi borykają się plantatorzy batatów, w tym zagrożenia ze strony czerwca batatowego. Ten regionalny projekt ma na celu zwiększenie zrównoważonej uprawy. read more

The pip fruit industry in New Zealand has launched a five-year project to find more effective ways to manage the bronze beetle, a pest that affects apple quality by harming fruitlets. Apples and Pears New Zealand has dedicated $598,370 towards this development. read more

Inside a fruit and vegetable warehouse, such as the one operated by the Axfood Group in Landskrona, Sweden since 2022, you would typically see a large space filled with crates and boxes of fresh produce. The warehouse is likely equipped with temperature-controlled storage areas to keep the fruits and vegetables fresh. Workers would be busy sorting, packing, and preparing the goods for distribution to stores and customers. The atmosphere would be bustling with activity as trucks come and go, delivering fresh produce from nearby regions and around the world. read more

Mexico's mango season has come to an end, and the offshore season has begun with import volumes increasing week by week. Brazil began shipping in August and, up until last week, the country had shipped 5.7 million boxes out of a total projected volume of 7.6 million boxes for the season. read more

Storms with heavy rainfall, strong gusts of wind, and hail have been reported in various parts of eastern Spain, causing significant damage to agriculture in the Valencian Community. According to AVA-ASAJA, the Valencian Agricultural Producers' Association, the heavy rains are flooding fields and uprooting crops. read more

One grower has stepped forward in Zevenhuizen, the Netherlands, in response to a call from grid operator Liander for flexible power. As a result, thirteen farms will receive power. In Boskoop, no additional space for connecting farms has been identified so far. Another company has also reported interest there, but their participation is still pending. read more

Burze i ulewy, które nawiedziły wschodnią i południową Hiszpanię we wtorek, spowodowały śmierć ponad 50 osób i zalanie części regionu. read more

Burza i ulewny deszcz, które nawiedziły wschodnią i południową Hiszpanię we wtorek, spowodowały śmierć ponad 50 osób i podtopiły części regionu. read more

In this context, ZVG President Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf pointed out the importance of energy costs for protected horticulture in Germany. "The previous approach of the federal government to make energy prices internationally competitive is aimed at an industrial electricity price." read more

The trend calculation shows only a minimal annual production growth of 0.1%. Despite some fluctuations, this indicates a largely stable production volume. Far ahead of other production countries, China has been consistently ranked at the top position for years. In the year... read more