Beotanics has been researching wasabi since 2015, initially learning about it through visits to a renowned Japanese village with a 400-year history of cultivating wasabi. This village is situated in rural Shizuoka, nestled deep in the mountains. read more

Analysts from EastFruit have noted that Ukrainian strawberry growers have managed to raise their selling prices successfully this week. Market operators attribute this increase primarily to the unstable and limited supplies of the fruit, caused by worsening weather conditions in the region. read more

In 2023, a consortium of Dutch soft fruit businesses, the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), and the Netherlands Embassy in Ankara launched a three-year initiative to enhance business relations between the Netherlands and Turkey in the strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry markets. read more

Prezydent T&T Orchid Society (TTOS), Gopaul Chackan, stwierdził, że rynek kwiatów ciętych ma ogromny potencjał generowania miejsc pracy. Chackan wypowiedział się w rozmowie z Guardian Media podczas corocznego pokazu storczyków TTOS w szkole średniej Preysal High School w Couva, który odbył się wczoraj. read more

The Valencian company Euro Variety Agronomic Management (EVAM) is the exclusive licensee of the industrial property rights for the US Early Pride mandarin variety in the European Union, Morocco, Chile, Peru, and Turkey. EVAM has close connections to the citrus industry. Its director and partner is Vicente. read more

In this update, Kölla is starting the promising 2024 cherry season with production in five different countries: Spain, Italy, Turkey, Greece, and France. Spain is the first country to begin production. After a successful start in the early regions, rain affected up to read more

TOVs as well as round tomatoes primarily originated from the Netherlands and Belgium, followed by Spain, with supplies from Morocco no longer playing a significant role according to BLE. The popular cherry tomatoes were mainly sourced from Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium. read more

Blueberries are a relatively new fruit in Azerbaijan, with the harvest season running from June to the end of July. Berry Blue was founded by Mehri Ahmadova and her husband five years ago, and they now cultivate blueberries on 21 hectares of open ground. "Our blueberry harvest in Azerbaijan is from read more

Vellsam Materias Bioactivas and Fresh Del Monte have launched De l'Ora Bio, an association that has opened an innovative plant in Kenya.

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Ukranian farmers are currently experiencing a significant setback this spring due to exceptional weather conditions. According to reports from EastFruit, persistent nighttime frosts are expected to destroy almost half of the country's blueberry harvest. Some agricultural businesses are preparing for losses of up to 90%. read more

The strawberry campaign in Huelva, which represents over 90% of Spain's strawberry production, is now in its final phase with an average price higher than in previous campaigns. According to the latest report from the Price Observatory of the Junta de Andalucía, the total volume marketed so far is... read more

Biesheuvel Knoflook has fresh garlic from Italy available for the fourth year in a row. According to Thijs Boersma, "Italian garlic serves as a great transition to the Dutch season starting in mid-June." The garlic from Italy comes in two sizes: 50+ mm and 60+ mm. read more

Carccu®, a packaging manufacturer based in Sastamala, Finland, has been awarded the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) forest certification. "Before obtaining the FSC certification, we already had a PEFC certification, which we received last year. Now we hold all forest certifications." read more

After a period of stability, tomato prices in Morocco have recently witnessed a notable surge, reaching up to 14 dirhams per kilo in urban areas like Casablanca. As of May 8, 2024, the price range for tomatoes in Casablanca has expanded, with both the minimum and maximum prices rising significantly. read more

Ethiopia has a diverse range of climates suitable for crop cultivation, ranging from the cooler highlands that make up most of the country to the lowlands with a mild year-round climate. read more

Protected Cropping Australia is once again organizing "Webinar Wednesday" events. During these events, industry leaders and companies will offer insights into various topics to better educate their members. The first webinar is set for Wednesday, May 22nd at 4:00 pm. read more

The South African blueberry season is at the starting line. In the northern part of the country, harvesting has already begun and the first exports are expected in up to four weeks. read more

In response to a call from Légumes de France, as well as the FDSEA 66 and JA 66 unions, a new mobilization is taking place today, May 16th, starting at 9am in Perpignan. The goal is to "begin the march from Saint-Charles towards the southern tollgate of the A9 highway." The producers are targeting. read more

Precision digital agriculture is making its way to increasingly larger surfaces. However, Spain is one of the countries in Europe with smaller plots, which may be hindering the adoption of these technologies. In order to have a sector

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Bostock Group Ltd, a New Zealand family-owned horticultural enterprise with a 40-year legacy, has agreed to transfer 240 hectares of orchards to Scales Corporation. This deal involves both the sale of land and the transfer of leases, representing a strategic move to unlock value while. read more