How large-scale distribution can enhance the value of the IGP Tropea Red Onion
From 10,000 quintals produced in 2008, the figure has risen to 380,000 in 2022 and from around 80-100 hectares to 1,000, while the number of companies belonging to the Consortium has tripled and

MedFEL 2023 doubles number of international delegates
More than 200 French and international exhibitors showed their commtiment to sustainability and eco-responsibility. The 7 major sectors were represented: production, import/export, transport and

Berry 5/2023 now on sale
We would like to invite you to read the current May/June issue of the 'Jagodnik' magazine. In the prepared issue, a solid dose from the field of modern berry plant cultivation. Price analyses and

A SUCCESSFUL WAY TO GROW STRAWBERRIES UNDER COVER
From the video below, you can find out how Paweł Kalicki - a greenhouse strawberry grower - dealt with, among other things, strawberry crown rot using the Agro ECA product. The video also shows

Extracts plus, OrtoRomi presents functional drinks
OrtoRomifa makes its debut in the fast-growing market of functional beverages, presenting the first references of the Estratti più line, fresh fruit extracts enriched with valuable substances for

Bid online for vegetable machinery from Invicta Produce Ltd
Are you looking for equipment for your vegetable production plant? Industrial Auctions offers many for sale on their online auction in Ramsgate (UK). This auction is organized on behalf of Invicta

Uniform water supply is extremely important
In order to ensure even distribution of water and nutrient solution and not to have problems with clogged drippers, a NetBow™ type solution was used. This is actually a circle-shaped dripper

Early demand from rest of Europe for Hungary’s 2023 watermelon crop
As Hungary’s watermelon season is expected to return to normal levels, after a challenging few years, buyers in the rest of Europe have already started placing orders in winter to secure supply.

'Pistachios, veg diets drive consumption'
Plant-based and high-protein diets are transforming market trends and benefiting from this are plant-based products in addition to fruit and vegetables and nuts. Among these products are

GrowGeneration partners with Bridgetown Mushrooms to begin selling mycology supplies
GrowGeneration Corp. and GrowLife, Inc. have announced a multi-year partnership focused on the development and sale of mycology supplies, placing both companies among the early movers in the

Situation in blueberry plantations 2023 - Spring is not favourable
The weather conditions this spring meant that flower development was slowed down. The plants were waiting for warming. At the time of last week's frosts, full flowering was taking place in crops

Weakening Lira causes uncertainty in commodity markets amid Turkish elections
Simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Turkey on 14th May. The results are set to have a significant impact on several commodities, including nuts, dried fruit, and

U.S. blueberry industry pushes on tariff amendment ahead of trade mission to Japan
Following a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement formed in 2020 that eliminated Japan’s tariffs on fresh and dried blueberries but left tariffs on frozen blueberries, the U.S. blueberry industry is

Farmmi Inc. to ship high-volume mushroom order to Canada
Farmmi, Inc., an agriculture products supplier in China, has announced it is shipping a new high-volume mushroom order for its commercialized black fungus to export to Canada. Ms. Yefang Zhang,

Driscoll’s celebrates ten-year anniversary in China
World leading berry brand Driscoll’s celebrated its ten-year anniversary in the China market with a special banquet in Kunming Yunnan on 6th May. More than 300 guests including Yunnan government

Port of Gioia Tauro, three tonnes of cocaine among the bananas
Record seizure of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro. Financiers from the provincial command of Reggio Calabria and officials from the Customs Office found in two containers coming from Guayaquil,

Grapes can cause subtle shifts in human microbiome
Several studies have indicated that diet plays a crucial role in maintaining and altering the gut microbiome. Gut microbial population and abundance affect the levels of metabolites, such as

Fair demand from Europe for South African citrus
Autumn rain continues to fall over the Loskop Valley where lemons and clementines are waiting to be harvested. The rain, blocking out picking this whole week, shouldn’t set them back very much,

New pomegranate, strawberry and raspberry juice available in three formats
A new Lome Super Fruit juice mix with pomegranate, strawberry and raspberry has just been launched on the market in the 200, 250 and 500 ml formats. FreshPlaza has talked about it with Dario De

New developments for British Columbia’s 2023 cherry season
As the British Columbia (B.C.) cherry season approaches this summer, the industry is seeing a few welcome developments. This starts with exports. “We have full access to South Korea now with a