Harvest London plans vertical farming network
Vertical farming specialist Harvest London has made an agreement with Planet Organic that we see its living basil sold exclusively at the UK organic retailer’s stores across London, according to

"Here and there, the cold snap has led to price increases of up to 50 percent for herbs"
The onset of winter in the Mediterranean region has had a noticeable impact on the vegetable trade. "We buy a lot of dandelion, radicchio, and colorful salads from Italy at this time of year and

“The product quality is maintained, ensuring a longer shelf-life”

In western Ukraine, farmers are growing medicinal herbs for export.
In recent years, western Ukrainian farmers have retrained from growing vegetables for borscht to cultivating medicinal herbs. These herbs are used in various fields such as pharmaceuticals,

“Suppliers stated that the leafy vegetable and aromatic herbs campaign will end before it completely normalizes”
The supply of open-field leafy vegetables is slowly being restored after having been under tremendous pressure in the past few weeks. However, the normalization of the production will take longer

BVL/QS: Emergency authorisations for plant protection products Proman and Verimark
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has announced that the herbicide Proman (BCP222H) with the active ingredient metobromuron may be used on lamb's lettuce for the

Stress memory in plants could hold key to growing disease resistant crops
A mechanism behind how plants can develop long-term immunity to stress has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield. Biotic stress experienced by plants can take the form of

Cutting fresh herbs with precise cuts
Fresh herbs play an essential role in making dishes taste better. But cutting herbs can be a tedious task, especially when you need to prepare large quantities. That's why FAM Stumabo offers two

African organic plants show potential to combat obesity and address taste disorders
At BioFach 2023, African herbs and fruits were highlighted for their nutritional density while also being able to regulate insulin levels, blood sugar levels or modify taste receptors through

Weed control methods
In orchards and plantations managed according to the principles of integrated production (IP), selected herbicides with relatively high environmental safety have been allowed for use, adopting

Netherlands: Continuous growth for 'On the way to PlanetProof'
The sustainability label 'On the way to PlanetProof' has been around for five years. During this time, the label's share of fruit and vegetables in the Netherlands has increased from less than 5%

Higher demand for herbs from southern Europe, Israel, and Kenya

"Interest in our products from food retailers increased noticeably over the years"
The special added value of wholesale markets is demonstrated, among other things, by the wide variety of products on offer. GSM Import-Export Ltd, for example, offers Agretto, an Italian herb also

Planning volumes is hard when yields depend on the weather
"In our orchards and gardens, we grow seasonal fruits and vegetables, edible flowers and herbs, which are transformed into top-quality gourmet products. Product availability naturally varies with

"Earthquake will have devastating impact on vegetable imports from eastern Turkey"
The earthquake in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria has severely affected the society there and, consequently, the agricultural industry. "We buy a lot of vegetables from eastern Turkey, such

Solar farming and agrivoltaics instead of gas and coal – examples of their use in Ukraine and globally (photo)
Solar energy generation is on top, and the crops are under it – agrivoltaics, namely, growing crops under solar panels, is developing worldwide. Mixes of herbs and edible flowers in Greece,

BVL/QS: Emergency approvals for Fonganil Gold
According to this, the application of Fonganil Gold for the control of downy mildew on lettuce species and fresh herbs in the greenhouse on sealed surfaces as well as on tomatoes for young plant

Fresh herb buyers turn to Israel after lower supplies from Italy and Spain due to weather
The Israeli fresh herbs and edible flowers exporter Bless S.R. are caught between a rock and a hard place. As some harsh winter weather led to shortages from Italy and Spain sees European buyers

Local farmers pleased with prices for Georgian herbs
Prices for herbs from Georgia increased last week. Local farmers spoke about several reasons in local and foreign markets affecting the prices. The previous season was not that successful for

Цены на грузинские травы радуют местных фермеров
На прошлой неделе выросли цены на зелень из Грузии. В беседе с EastFruit местные фермеры рассказали о

Prices for Georgian herbs make local farmers happy
Prices for herbs from Georgia increased last week. In conversation with EastFruit, local farmers spoke about several reasons in local and foreign markets affecting the prices. The previous season

Ceny gruzińskich ziół cieszą lokalnych rolników
Ceny ziół z Gruzji wzrosły w zeszłym tygodniu. W rozmowie z EastFruit lokalni rolnicy mówili o kilku przyczynach na rynkach lokalnych i zagranicznych wpływających na

British Growers announces string of producer events
British Growers has announced its events programme for the next 12 months, featuring conferences and demo days aimed at producers of carrots, onions, leeks, herbs, and more. The trade

Weather impacts supplies of fresh rosemary, basil and thyme