Dutch Flower Group (DFG) has announced the transfer of ownership of The USA Bouquet Company to The Elite Group, effective December 1, 2024. The USA Bouquet Company has been a part of the Dutch Flower Group since 2018. Since becoming a part of the Dutch Flower Group, The USA Bouquet Company has collaborated on... read more

BDA/Dorot Farm's new crop for the upcoming season has arrived in the North American region. The company supplies jumbo carrots to markets, foodservice, and 'fresh and cut' companies. Additionally, it offers cello carrots in 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, and 5lb bags to major retail chains in the Northeast and Canada. read more

Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have announced a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive solutions for open-field and berry producers in Canada and the US. read more

Kasava from Costa Rica has become a crucial product in international trade, showcasing the country's agricultural heritage in markets like the United States and Europe. "Costa Rica continues to be the top exporter of edible cassava. Our climate enables consistent year-round production, ensuring high quality." read more

The garlic supply in North America can be described as having two distinct markets. According to Kian Fattahi from Global Farms Enterprises, one market focuses on retail and exclusively uses non-Chinese garlic, while the other market is centered around Chinese garlic. Currently, the supply of garlic not sourced from Asia is quite limited. read more

Zhongxian County in Chongqing has developed into a significant center for citrus cultivation, utilizing its two-thousand-year history to establish a complete citrus industrial chain. Tian Changzhong, deputy head of the county, highlighted the objective of taking the citrus industry to a higher level, aiming read more

Deciding to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has sparked concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. "JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more." read more

The decision to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has raised concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more. read more

It's National Poinsettia Day next Thursday (December 12th), and to get people excited in advance and boost sales at New Covent Garden Flower Market and other places, houseplant styling expert Dr. Susanne Lux from Stars for Europe (SfE) has shared some insights into a plant that has played an integral role. read more

According to the data presented, 20 hectares of land are sealed in Italy every day, which corresponds to a total area of 72.5 km². The land affected is mainly agriculturally usable soil lost to buildings, roads, or logistics facilities. The economic consequences of this are... read more

The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service predicts that orange production in Costa Rica will bounce back from the previous season's decline caused by El Niño, with a projected increase of around 11 percent to 250,000 tonnes in 2024/25. read more

South African grape exporters are happy with the sales progress they are making in North America, especially in Canada, which has become the country's third largest market in recent years. read more

Flowers Canada Growers has announced that Cyclaniliprole 50SL (cyclaniliprole) was recently registered for greenhouse ornamental crops. Also marketed under the trade name Harvanta, this MOA group 28 insecticide is claimed to be effective against a wide variety of insect pests, including thrips. read more

FAS/San José predicts that orange production will increase by around 11 percent in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 to reach 250,000 metric tons. Production in MY 2023/24 was lower than anticipated, at 225,000 metric tons, due to irregular rainfall patterns linked to El Niño weather. read more

Ta analiza cen bananów w różnych krajach w tym tygodniu podkreśla istotne trendy przy porównywaniu obecnych średnich cen z poprzednim tygodniem. Te trendy dostarczają cennych informacji na temat dynamiki rynku, w tym zróżnicowań w łańcuchu dostaw i fluktuacji popytu regionalnego. Kliknij aby... read more

HB RTS, a company that offers logistics solutions focusing on reusable load carriers, has revealed its acquisition of TPS Rental Systems Ltd ("TPS"). This strategic decision strengthens HB RTS's position as a leading provider of sustainable logistics solutions in Europe, serving various industries. read more

The OrtoRomi Agricultural Cooperative presents a limited edition of Pausa Pranzo, its famous tray salads: Pausa Pranzo d’Inverno, three tasty salads available in an elegant and distinctive tray, featuring a top with metallic gold details that maximizes. read more

South African pears imported into Canada will return to a more regular start time this coming season. "This year it is about seven to 10 days later than last year but last year was early so generally it's more of a 'normal' start," says Peter Martino of FPD East, Inc. South Africa will begin... read more

Perhaps it's the influence of recent films like Sausage Party, an animated comedy that explores the challenges faced by anthropomorphic food items, or it could be the ridiculousness of a single banana being duct-taped to a wall and sold for millions as art, but it seems that empathy towards food could be increasing. read more

W Kanadzie owoce pestkowe są uprawiane tylko w krótkim okresie, ale są dostępne w sklepach przez cały rok. "Chociaż oferujemy różne produkty z owoców pestkowych z różnych miejsc pochodzenia przez cały rok, wciąż istnieje duży potencjał do poprawy tej kategorii" - mówi Marcelo Rusca z Go Fresh. read more