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Simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), halt to Nutriscore labeling, staunch defense of the Mediterranean Diet for citizens' health, principle of reciprocity in imports, synthetic foods. These are some of the topics at the center of the important meeting at Palazzo Rospigliosi in Rome between the... read more

Wielu mieszkańców Specjalnego Regionu Administracyjnego Hongkongu (SRA) postanowiło w tym roku kupić kwiaty na Dzień Matki w chińskim mieście Shenzhen ze względu na niższe ceny i ułatwione podróżowanie. Holenderskie Miasto Kwiatów w dzielnicy Nanshan miasta, które znajduje się zaledwie kilkanaście minut jazdy samochodem, było popularnym miejscem zakupów. read more

The current trend in horticultural crop production is to increase the number and size of fruits, aiming to achieve higher productivity, reduce costs, and take advantage of market prices during periods of low production and high commercial demand. read more

"The turnover for Mother's Day this year was approximately the same as last year," says Theo de Mooij of Hoven & de Mooij. "Prices were high for all the items that go into a vase, but we still had good sales. However, there is very little pre-ordering; it's becoming more and more last minute." read more

The USDA has issued a news release for its Southern Region focusing on non-citrus fruits and nuts. One of the key findings includes the following results for avocados: Florida's utilized production in 2023 amounted to 10,550 tons, reflecting a decline of 41 percent from 2022. Additionally, the associated production value decreased by 25 percent. read more

"An ideal coconut substrate should have an air percentage between 30 and 50 percent. However, the distribution of air is often overlooked," says Wim Roosen from Dutch Plantin. "Equally crucial is maximizing the rootable volume." Keeping this in mind, the company has..." read more

Some New Yorkers were in a rush on Sunday to find a last-minute gift for Mother's Day. At the corner of Flatbush Avenue and St. Marks Avenue, there is a neighborhood deli where many people lined up to choose the perfect floral bouquet. "Nonstop then, nonstop then," said Sergio Alejandro Vega, owner of Flowers by. read more

Some New Yorkers were rushing on Sunday to find a last-minute gift for Mother's Day. At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and St. Marks Avenue, there is a local deli where numerous people queued up to select the perfect floral arrangement. "Nonstop then, nonstop then," said Sergio Alejandro Vega, the owner of Flowers by. read more

Most products in the cactus family are not well known, with dragon fruit being the exception as it has gained popularity in recent years. If consumers were more aware of the health benefits of various cactus products, the popularity of these items would likely increase. "I am very read more

Italy's production of hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, and pistachios in 2023 amounts to 270 thousand tons. It is a rich and diverse offering in terms of variety and distinctive characteristics, reflecting the different territories of origin, which places Italy in a prominent position. read more

The dried plum, according to new research, is a nutritional powerhouse that has the potential to reduce fat and improve gut microbiome health, bone health, heart health, and more. read more

Magnesium (Mg) is an essential macronutrient that plays a vital role in photosynthesis and the chlorophyll molecule. Despite its significance, many greenhouse growers use water-soluble fertilizers like 20-10-20 or 20-20-20 that lack an adequate amount of Mg. When bedding plants are supplied with insufficient amounts of Mg, they may exhibit deficiencies in growth and development. read more

The National Sweet Corn Eating Championship is scheduled to take place this Sunday at the South Florida Fairgrounds, as part of the 24th Annual Sweet Corn Fiesta in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event will feature Major League Eating's top competitors, including last year's champion, Miki Sudo, who consumed 52 ears of corn in 12 minutes. read more

Zmiana w konsumpcji i popycie na grejpfruty miała miejsce na wielu rynkach w ciągu ostatnich kilku sezonów. Popyt na grejpfruty maleje, co powoduje również spowolnienie sprzedaży. To zdarza się w momencie, gdy Światowa Organizacja Cytrusowa szacuje wzrost produkcji w Półkuli Południowej. read more

On the occasion of the start of Macfrut, we are launching a mini-series of shorts in which the 6 entrepreneurs who have created the network of fruit and vegetable companies "La Grande Bellezza Italiana" share in one minute the values and vision that have made this unique initiative possible in the Italian sector. read more

On the occasion of the start of Macfrut, we are launching a mini-series of shorts in which the 6 entrepreneurs who founded the network of fruit and vegetable companies "La Grande Bellezza Italiana" share in one minute the values and vision that have made this unique project in the Italian sector possible. read more

Zeszłotygodniowa burza gradu pozostawiła swoje ślady na owocach w Holandii. W tym roku drzewa gruszy, w tym te w gospodarstwie owocowym Bijl w Holandii Południowej, zakwitły wcześnie. "Pracujesz ciężko przez cały rok, a w kilka minut wszystko zostaje poważnie uszkodzone. To sprawiło, że przez kilka dni było mi niedobrze," mówi Wim Bijl. read more

The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) announced last week that it is selling around 27,000 tons of hazelnut stock acquired from the 2022/23 and 2023/24 harvests. The prices set by the agency are TRY 130/kg for the 2023/24 crop and TRY 124/kg for the 2022/23 crop. read more

Matthew Seidel of Oakland, California, has set a pending Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume. He completed the Boston Marathon in 2:35:38 while dressed as a banana. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over five minutes, which was held by Jordan Maddocks who ran as a fruit and finished the marathon in 2:41:27. read more

Almost one in four young people (22%) between the ages of 14 and 26 do not eat fruits and vegetables or do so rarely, highlighting the need to invest in nutritional education in order to promote consumption. This is one of the key points highlighted in Marco Salvi's report for the 75th anniversary of Fruitimprese. read more