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The Australian-based PTC automation company Nic-In Systems® has announced that it has successfully maintained its patent rights in Europe. According to Nico van Rooijen of Nic-In Systems, their system's European patent was challenged 2.5 years ago, leading to consultations and a. read more

In Tokat, where 20 million flower stems are produced annually, the goal is to reach an annual flower production of 45 million stems and become the second-largest production center in Turkey. In order to meet the employment demands of the cut flower industry, which currently produces 20 million stems from 25... read more

Korea grapes are becoming more widely distributed in the U.S. Love April, now in its fourth year of importing the grapes, is actively expanding the program. Currently, the grapes are distributed not only in California but also in Washington, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York. read more

Riya Bunty Shah is the Business Development Director of Bloomingdale Roses in Kenya. This farm was established in 2013 and specializes in growing high-quality T-Hybrid roses. Since 2019, Riya has been a member of the Members' Council. In this interview, she shares her experiences of being on the Members' Council and the benefits it offers. read more

The Twypack packhouse, located in Nelspruit, specializes in packing soft citrus, handling up to 800 tonnes daily. Despite being distant from the global markets it exports to, the packhouse is committed to packing and shipping its entire crop without the flexibility of fulfilling specific orders quickly like other citrus suppliers. read more

Obecnie podaż awokado do Stanów Zjednoczonych jest dostateczna i przewiduje się, że będzie obfita do końca 2024 roku. Rozpoczęto zbieranie nowego zbioru odmiany Flora Loca z Meksyku, a wolumen ma wzrosnąć w przyszłym tygodniu. Nowy zbór owoców początkowo opóźniono z powodu niewystarczającej. read more

"Normally, summer is the sales off-season of flowers. However, now people only come to buy flowers when necessary, and there is an obvious sales decline," says Cao Li, the owner of Xuan Cheng Phalaenopsis. Xuan Cheng Phalaenopsis is a flower wholesaler in the Shanghai Hongqiao flower Market. The
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Fruits from ASEAN countries have experienced increased access to the Chinese market, thanks to various important developments. These include the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the opening of the China-Laos Railway, and the establishment of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. read more

Brazilian animals will soon "roam the markets" in the U.S. through the new brand created by the Brazilian melon producer Agricola Famosa, represented by Crown International USA LLC, their North American commercial subsidiary. Rodrigo Lima, president of Crown International based in the U.S., is leading this initiative. read more

Physical mutagenesis is an effective method of mutational breeding for enhancing different morphological traits of ornamental plants. An experiment was conducted to study the impact of different doses of gamma irradiation on the seed germination of Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle). read more

Minister of Agriculture Girma Amente reported that the horticulture sector experienced a decline in foreign exchange earnings this year, with a decrease of USD 123 million compared to the previous year. The Minister stated that this year's horticulture exports generated USD 535 million. read more

W Turcji sektor rolniczy przechodzi transformację, skupiając się na produkcji owoców tropikalnych. Produkty takie jak marakuja wykazały obiecujące wyniki, co skłoniło do dalszej ekspansji. Oprócz marakui, krajobraz rolniczy Turcji obejmuje teraz również awokado, mango i smocze owoce. read more

The World Potato Congress, a prominent networking organization for the global potato industry, held its 12th global event in Adelaide, Australia from June 23-26, drawing over 1,000 delegates from various countries. The World Potato Congress, a non-profit organization, aims to support... read more

FP Coetzee from Potatoes South Africa pointed out the significant price hike in potatoes that occurred as a result of decreased production due to load-shedding in 2023. Following a reduction of 1,600 hectares, prices skyrocketed from R42.87 per 10kg to R72.92 per 10kg. If an additional reduction of 2,100 hectares were to happen as proposed, the prices are likely to rise even further. read more

The potato harvest in Egypt has finished, as reported by Yassen Abdelhay from Arafa for Export and Agriculture Development. The export campaign is ongoing using stocks from cold storage. The grower mentioned that "potato stocks in Egypt are already limited." Following a global potato shortage last season, growers... read more

Italy's peach and nectarine industry seems to be adapting to the changing times. By introducing new products such as flat peaches and later-maturing varieties, producers have made progress in reversing the recent decline in the sector. read more

"In the face of the expected summer travel traffic in the ports of the English Channel, Logistics UK, representing the industry throughout the United Kingdom, is calling on Keir Starmer's government to address the remaining issues related to freight traffic across borders." read more

Reusable packaging specialist Tosca has opened a state-of-the-art service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, focused on downstream operations, is equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy usage and advanced technology capabilities. It is designed to support Germany's largest retailers. read more

Ultimately, the situation escalated week by week and the market was undersupplied in the actual strawberry month of June. While this boosted prices, marketing had to proceed with caution to avoid prematurely delisting strawberries in retail outlets. The scarcity read more

Peru's largest blueberry producer is teaming up with Ninjacart, India's leading agricultural startup supported by Walmart, which uses technology and data to organize the global agricultural supply chain and offer high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. read more