Ethnic-exotic market "like soil that does not drain water anymore"
2024-03-08 00:00
The ethnic-exotic segment changes every day, every hour or even every moment. Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager at Nuovafrutta, explains that "this is a very peculiar window, as all products are going through a period of uncertainty. In addition, there is the drought in the Panama Canal and the
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AIPH elects a new Vice President
2024-03-08 00:00
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) is a global organization uniting thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants. We are the approving body of International Horticultural Expos, such as Expo Doha Qatar 2023. As the world's champion for the power of plants,
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Russian cucumbers dominate Polish market
2024-03-08 00:00
EastFruit reports an unprecedented influx of Russian cucumbers on the Polish wholesale markets. Polish market operators observe that Russian cucumbers dominate the supply, mainly because of their low price. Poland imports about 2-3 thousand tons of cucumbers from Russia every month, making it the…
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Aggressive rise in imports from aggressor: Russian cucumbers dominate Polish market
2024-03-08 00:00
EastFruitreports an unprecedented influx of Russian cucumbers on the Polish wholesale markets. Polish market operators observe that Russian cucumbers dominate the supply, mainly because of their low price.
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The role of women in agriculture: one in four farms is pink
2024-03-08 00:00
What is the role of women in agriculture? Could the sector do without them? This is the reflection on which the main organisations in the sector - Coldiretti, Cia and Confagricoltura - are focusing in their speeches on the occasion of International Women's Day, celebrated today
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AIPH elects a new Vice President
2024-03-08 00:00
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) is a global organization uniting thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants. We are the approving body of International Horticultural Expos, such as Expo Doha Qatar 2023. As the world's champion for the power of plants,
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An automatic inter-row mower sold throughout Europe and the USA
2024-03-08 00:00
The DB12 automatic inter-row mower, produced by BFM Italy since 2011, has become a point of reference for many farmers, not only in Italy but also in many European countries and North America. It is one of the 25 models produced by the company, and with its automatic system and dual steering on
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Ecuador supplied Kazakhstan with 4,913 tons of flowers in 2023, reports the statistics agency. "The largest suppliers of flowers (to Kazakhstan - KazTAG) in 2023 were: Ecuador - 4913 tons, the Netherlands - 1633 tons, Kenya - 635 tons and Colombia - 488 tons," reads the report. According to the…
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BGA: German exports robust
2024-03-07 15:00
Contrary to expectations, the eurozone in particular proved to be a driving force. "Outside Europe, the USA was once again an important target market for German exporters. However, one swallow does not make a summer: the global economic situation continues to be characterised by increasing protectionism.
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Mastronardi Produce joins Sekoya blueberry club
2024-03-07 14:00
North American company Mastronardi Produce has joined Sekoya, a leading provider of premium blueberry varieties.
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This week in Fruchthandel Magazine: Packaging & Technology, France and Global Player
2024-03-07 11:00
Packaging innovations that are 100% recyclable, reusable solutions that make supply chains more sustainable and, last but not least, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) - these are topics that are by no means new in the areas of packaging and technology, but which continue to shape the way we act and work.
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Dutch study unveils findings on genomic diversity and evolution of Fusarium oxysporum
2024-03-07 00:00
Recent research led by Utrecht University and Wageningen University & Research, with contributions from six KeyGene scientists, has unveiled significant findings on the genomic diversity and evolution of the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum, which causes Fusarium Wilt in bananas. This study,…
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"We want to go the extra mile to help our customers"
2024-03-07 00:00
M Plants has more than 500 indoor and outdoor plants available year-round. The assortment includes tropical plants from Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica) and Asia (China and Thailand). In addition, florists can also turn to RM Plants for Mediterranean plants from Italy,
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"New strategic focus on walnuts and citrus"
2024-03-07 00:00
Icon USA, also known as the 'Stars and Stripes' brand. In 2019, the launch of Icon USA marked an important move for Aartsen, establishing itself as a premier supplier of high-quality American products to consumers in Asia and Europe. Initially targeting the Asian market with a selection of
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Tosca honoured with EcoVadis Gold Award
2024-03-07 00:00
Tosca, a world leader in reusable packaging and performance pooling solutions, proudly announces that it has received the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for its sustainability initiatives in Europe and the UK. This achievement places Tosca in the top 5%
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Brazilian guava industry getting ready for peak export season to Europe and other markets
2024-03-07 00:00
Brazilian guavas and avocados are in demand in Europe and the UK, where they are doing well, says Gideao Guilherme, CEO and Sales Manager of the trading company Fresh Quality in Brazil. "Guavas are more required by ethnic groups that live in Europe and Canada, as this fruit is very popular in
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MARKETMexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley:Don Ed Holmes with The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, said on March 5 that he is now shipping Tampico onions. "The yellow deal is real strong," he noted, adding that the white deal is "intense." He said whites had hit and surpassed the $50 mark, but he went on
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Moroccan fruit and veg exports to Canada up for 4th year in a row, mandarins leading the way
2024-03-07 00:00
Morocco boosts its fruit and vegetable exports to Canada for the fourth consecutive year, EastFruitreveals. The Moroccan export of this produce to the Canadian market grew by 14% in tons and by 33% in US dollars every year from 2018 to 2023!
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The USA Bouquet Company hires Shaunn Alderman
2024-03-07 00:00
The USA Bouquet Company, a manufacturer and distributor of U.S.-made fresh-cut floral bouquets and arrangements, hires Shaunn Alderman as an account executive. "Shaunn brings a valuable perspective to the sales position because of her years of writing about marketing and merchandising in
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The USA Bouquet Company hires Shaunn Alderman
2024-03-07 00:00
The USA Bouquet Company, a manufacturer and distributor of U.S.-made fresh-cut floral bouquets and arrangements, hires Shaunn Alderman as an account executive. "Shaunn brings a valuable perspective to the sales position because of her years of writing about marketing and merchandising in
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