Fruit breeding company Bloom Fresh has won a legal case in Italy related to the unauthorized use of its proprietary fruit varieties. The court in Bari has instructed the grower who infringed on these varieties to remove all illegal plants at their own cost, even before the final judgment. Furthermore, in addition to this ruling, ... read more

After two years of research and trials conducted in Valsugana (Trento) and the Netherlands, the Sant'Orsola cooperative introduced the 'Trentino greenhouse' to its members on November 21, 2024. The presentation took place in the auditorium of the Village of Small Fruits in Pergine Valsugana, with… read more

In a large plant nursery near Thessaloniki in northern Greece, a Greek family is diligently working. They are preparing nearly 150,000 poinsettias for distribution before Christmas, primarily to foreign markets but also locally. Over the years, their poinsettia family business has expanded. read more

The kiwi is starting to take center stage in the Italian markets, but the dominant players are not the fruits grown in Italy. In fact, as Marco D'Emilio from Ortofrutta Palestini at the Pescara Market and Nino Recchia from the eponymous company operating in the fruit and vegetable market testify, read more

German jam producers are raising concerns: the fruit harvest in 2024 was a disaster. On average, the yields of apples, sour cherries, strawberries, and other soft fruits in Germany were one-third below expectations. Sour cherries were particularly affected, with a shortfall of up to 60%. The situation was similar in neighboring countries. read more

A few days ago, analysts at EastFruit reported that vegetable and fruit exporters are rejecting contracts to supply their products to Russia due to increasing currency risks. This is happening just as demand for these products is beginning to increase rapidly. read more

Michel Verheul, Senior at NIBIO, states, "At NIBIO, we no longer use natural gas for heating, so we do not benefit from waste carbon dioxide. With DAC technology, we capture carbon dioxide from the outside and inject it into the greenhouse. By using hydroelectric energy, we are able to operate as a zero-emission system." read more

Barcelona's Mercado Central de la Flor - Mercabarna-flor - celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 17. The event was attended by the president of Mercabarna and deputy mayor of Economy, Finance, Economic Promotion, and Tourism of the Barcelona City Council, Jordi Valls; the general director of... read more

Spanish horticultural imports in the first nine months of 2024 registered a high growth rate, specifically increasing by 16% in volume and 18% in value compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 1.5 million tons and 1.156 billion euros.

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At a time when French farmers are mobilizing against the signing of a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, the meeting of the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee on November 18th was an opportunity to revisit the consequences of another free trade agreement. read more

Besides its established success in Huelva, RedSayra is also yielding good results in other countries such as Italy, Morocco, Jordan, and Egypt. The first fruits of this variety have already been observed in pots in these countries, and also in bare root, as is the case in Egypt. This is just the beginning. read more

Hazera has announced that its new high-tech R&D greenhouse, revealed last week in Made, the Netherlands, represents a "significant milestone" in the company's goal to become a leader in the high-tech tomato industry. read more

Bloom Fresh has achieved a major legal victory in Italy regarding the illegal planting of its exclusive table grape varieties. read more

Bloom Fresh has achieved a significant legal victory in Italy concerning the violation of its proprietary varieties. read more

He includes attention-grabbing displays, couponing, creative recipes, and giveaways with exclusive prizes, he reports. The goal of this comprehensive campaign, both in-store and online, is to strengthen the market leadership of the Jingold brand in Germany. read more

Westfalia Fruit has introduced laser-etched mangoes for customers in Europe. This initiative, led by its operations in the Netherlands, aims to eliminate the use of individual plastic PLU stickers. read more

Russia is currently experiencing rapid inflation, with consumer prices rising by 0.37% in week 47 alone. This has pushed the inflation rate for the current year up to 7.4%, approaching the Central Bank's estimated rate for the entire year of 8%. read more

The "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024" is welcoming over 200 active participants including growers, researchers, policymakers, and academics from the floriculture sector in Thailand, neighboring countries, and the Netherlands. The event will also feature experts from both the Netherlands and Thailand. read more

The demand for clementines and oranges continues to exceed the supply during peak consumption periods. The heavy rains in Spain between October and November have made harvesting challenging and have negatively impacted yields. Additionally, the ripening process has been delayed due to the temperatures. read more

Hunton has announced that it has received funding of over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The company, based in Gjøvik, is a manufacturer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow is their new product. read more