Germany: Mushroom harvest down by six percent in 2022
The mushroom harvest in Germany last year totalled 76,100 tonnes. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), this was 6% less than in the previous year. Nevertheless, it was the third

China: New-generation of growers return to their hometowns to launch horti businesses - successfully
In recent years, Wucheng County in Dezhou, Shandong Province, has continuously introduced and cultivated new professional growers and developed enterprises to help and benefit growers. This is

Organic grower introduces Italian sweet peppers
Wholesum, Fair Trade Certified grower and shipper of organic vegetables, introduces new Italian sweet peppers, Dolci Belles. This new offering is part of the company's strategy to focus on organic

Oppy expands South African plum portfolio
Oppy has said that it is planning to ”continue energising” the South African plums category with a successful second season. In 2022, the first load of South African plums in eight years was

Surge in demand for Candy Hearts table grapes
Table grape and cherry breeder sees increased demand from both consumers and growers for the table grape varietal Candy Hearts™. These red grapes, known and beloved for their sweet tropical

March mango report indicates big Mexican crop
The March mango update is out from Nissa Pierson and Crespo Organic. Pierson reports there's a significant lack of small mangos in orchards in Chiapas and Oaxaca, and that’s causing confusion

Growth capital in the millions - shipzero drives forward the decarbonisation of logistics
shipzero enables transport and logistics companies to create transparency about their emissions data throughout the supply chain. Now the Hamburg-based data platform is receiving seven-figure

The season’s first asparagus became available on the Georgian market
The season’s first asparagus has become available on the Georgian market. Although it takes a few more weeks for the open-field production to start, asparagus produced in the high tunnels are

Gautier renews its tomato portfolio with The Brunettes and Contygo
Gautier Semences has held its annual 'Discovery Days Tomato' in Santa María del Águila (El Ejido, Almería) to show its entire 2023/24 portfolio. Eric Barneron, Country Manager for Spain and