The majority of the main season potato crops for 2024 in Ireland have been planted, according to a report by Teagasc. However, there are still some areas, particularly in North Cork and Wexford, where planting is still ongoing. A variety of potato types are being cultivated, including Rooster and salad varieties. read more

Foodcareplus, a food logistics service provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Intercontplus from India. Both companies specialize in refrigerated ocean freight and operate in international perishable logistics. This collaboration aims to enhance supply chain solutions, specifically for the... read more

Landgard founded the independent Landgard Fiori & Piante S.r.l. to strengthen its position in the Italian flower and plant industry. The new company, based in Italy, will officially start its business operations on July 1, 2024. Michael Bank, Florian Hinrichs, and Dieter Kicherer will be part of the management team. read more

The blueberry market is currently going through its annual seasonal shift. According to Christiaan's report, "The season is ending in Morocco and Spain, while the harvest in Serbia and Romania is starting to accelerate. As a result, this year we are observing a relatively smooth seasonal transition." read more

The Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya, has opened its doors for the 11th edition of IFTEX. The Opening Ceremony took place this morning. The show will run until Thursday, June 6th. Our FloralDaily reporter will be on site as usual to visit all the booths and discover the latest developments. read more

On this Monday, agricultural producers from Spain and France have organized blockades on various roads along the Spanish-French border, demanding measures to protect the European agricultural sector against competition from third countries. One of their requests, for example, is the... read more

Sakata Ornamentals, based in Denmark, is an independent breeder specializing in bedding plants, pot crops, and cut flowers. With over 100 years of experience in developing genetics for commercial growers and gardeners, Sakata has recently incorporated the MITRA X lighting system from Heliospectra into its operations. read more

Pomimo lekkiego przymrozka i gradu, sad jabłoniowy we Włoszech Północnych ogólnie dobrze poradził sobie w sezonie kwitnienia, podczas gdy tegoroczny sezon marketingowy jest w swoim końcowym etapie. "Spodziewane są znaczne szkody spowodowane warunkami pogodowymi jedynie w regionie Melinda, chociaż dokładne liczby nie są jeszcze dostępne". read more

Egipt has reduced its potato exports to Russia, leading to a rise in market prices. However, the situation is expected to improve soon as new potatoes from domestic fields are set to enter the market, as stated by Alexey Krasilnikov, the executive director of the Potato Union. read more

There are those who make the enhancement of Made in Italy agri-food products an important part of their marketing strategy: this is the case of Acqua di Parma, which, with its Blu Mediterraneo perfume line, promotes the excellences and territories of southern Italy, paying homage to its. read more

The volumes of the Italian Gold kiwifruit variety Dori have been steadily increasing in Australia over the past few years, with a significant surge anticipated in the upcoming years. The growing season in Victoria has been generally favorable and unremarkable, while Western Australia has experienced hot and dry conditions. read more

As we have written in recent days (click here to learn more), in Spain we are witnessing a decrease in export volumes but, at the same time, a significant growth in value. In our initial analysis, we have highlighted that the reason for this shift in paradigm can be attributed to... read more

The tomato campaign is now in full swing: prices of cherry and date tomatoes have dropped by 60% compared to last year. The apricot campaign is going well (with the Errani variety entering the market) as well as the nectarine campaign. The campaigns for watermelons, cherries, and peaches remain stagnant and are not optimal yet. read more

S. Peru's fruit and vegetable sector has a strong export orientation. In order to export, it depends on producers, exporters, and packing facilities that can ensure a continuous process of sorting and packaging of fruits and vegetables, like Agrihusac, a fruit processing and packaging company located in. read more

Some producers from different agricultural realities in Lazio have praised the qualities of Sophy, a new variety of Romanesco zucchini from Enza Zaden that is gaining considerable success. From the first use, Sophy has shown superior productivity compared to read more

The harvesting season for Namibian dates ended a bit earlier than usual this year, according to Mahmoud Khamis, Technical Manager at Namibian date exporter Desert Fruit (Pty) Ltd. He mentioned, "Unlike palm cultivation in the Northern Hemisphere, which starts pollination at the end of February and initiates the. read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has reported a decrease in the export crop of Navel oranges, with the forecast for Valencia oranges also showing a slight decline. read more

Bigbucks, the wine-red Gala apple mutation discovered in South Africa, is embarking on a new phase of commercialization after being granted plant breeders’ rights in Australia. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been honored with two Superior Taste Awards from the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry was awarded the highest scoring accolade, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa received a 2-star award. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been awarded two Superior Taste Awards by the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry received the highest scoring award, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa earned a 2-star award. read more