During the week of GreenTech 2025, the Netherlands once again welcomed the world and put Dutch horticulture in the global spotlight. From June 9 to 12, public and private partners joined forces to welcome international delegations, showcasing the strength and vision of the Dutch horticultural sector and…
Led by Professor Fumiya Iida, Deputy Director of the AgriFoRwArdS Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), and Professor Marc Hanheide, Director of the AgriFoRwArdS CDT, the two-day conference, held recently, brought together engineering researchers and students from the UK and abroad. The online format of…
India: Instamart rolls out sunlight-triggered mango adTo promote mango season, Instamart has launched a sunlight-activated newspaper ad. The full-page ad shows a mango tree with children around it. When exposed to sunlight, the mangoes change colour using photochromatic ink – a first for Indian print…
This spring’s persistent rainfall delayed planting efforts across New Hampshire, yet farmers remain hopeful as strawberries begin to ripen. The NOAA reports May 2025 as the fourth wettest on record, challenging field conditions statewide. Olivia Saunders, a fruit and vegetable expert at UNH, said…
A University of Guelph research team has made it to the third and final Scaling Phase of the Weston Family Foundation’s $33-million Homegrown Innovation Challenge. Dr. Youbin Zheng, professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College, and his team are receiving nearly $5…
Currently, the EU is the largest importer of Ukrainian fresh and processed fruit and berries. The Dutch companies supply Ukraine with planting material, equipment, and growing and processing technologies. Cooperation between the Dutch and Ukrainian sectors contributes to increasing European food…
Desch Plantpak B.V. has announced a strategic restructuring of its operations, alongside a leadership transition, to better position the company amid ongoing global industry challenges. In recent years, the horticultural sector has weathered a “perfect storm” of disruptions— from the COVID-19 pandemic to…
German loads clearly dominated the wholesale markets: outdoor strawberries were sometimes too small and did not always taste very good. Loads from protected cultivation were more impressive in terms of color, aroma, and size. A fairly wide price range established itself in some places. Overall, however,…
Demand seems to be shifting for Quebec lettuce varieties. “We grow leaf lettuce, iceberg, and romaine, which are sweeter lettuces than what’s growing in California. While the amount grown this season dedicated to lettuce is the same, there is less demand for leaf lettuce and more demand for romaine…
Morocco’s tomato industry faces ongoing challenges from adverse weather and labor shortages as 2025 marks the sixth consecutive drought year. Despite these obstacles, Morocco remains a competitive force in the EU market, particularly against Spain. Morocco’s export figures remain stable and essential for…
A complaint filed with the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) involves allegations against Coop, a dominant retail chain in Switzerland, from a group of local fruit and vegetable producers. The growers claim a newly imposed rebate system will reduce their revenues. Implemented in early April, Coop’s…
On June 10, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted a shipment containing alleged methamphetamine concealed within a load manifested as tomatillos. The estimated street value of the narcotics is $6,740,100.…