It is a rather long story that has seen Bimi, the promising baby broccoli developed in the 1990s in Japan by Sakata Seed Company, trying to enter the Italian market. Just by scrolling through our archives, we can discover that they tried in Maremma in 2017. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

The Colorado Orange apple has made a comeback. After more than 20 years of investigation, DNA testing, and searching through a forgotten archive of apple drawings and wax casts, the fruits have reappeared in an orchard in Western Slope and a tree nursery in northern Colorado. They may also be found on trees planted in various locations. read more

With summer and its related products now archived, space is given to grapes in many fruit and vegetable departments. Mass displays, targeted communications, and scenic solutions help retailers and department managers to emphasize this category. read more

On Monday, September 2, 2024, VD Horst celebrated its 50th anniversary. The spraying company, located in Poeldijk, the Netherlands, will be hosting the celebration. The event will feature a selection from the photo archive to commemorate this milestone. Exactly fifty years ago, founder René van der Horst started the company. read more

Among the best-selling herbs are parsley, basil, cress, chives, and the rising star mint. While parsley, mint, and dill have seen a positive purchasing trend between 2017 and 2023, purchases of basil, chives, and cress are generally slightly decreasing. read more

Questions about flower color that were raised over a century ago have been answered by recent research. A partnership between the John Innes Centre and Plant & Food Research in Palmerston, New Zealand, utilized historical records and advanced molecular analysis to provide new insights into the research conducted by Erwin Baur. read more

After Macfrut 2024 was archived as the best edition ever, Cesena Fiera approved yesterday afternoon (May 14th) the financial statement for the year 2023, which shows a significant leap forward. The production value has increased from 6.1 million euros in 2022 to 9.2 million euros last year. read more

A chef celebrating her 30th birthday created a viral sensation by making a multi-layered potato cake, embodying every potato lover's dream. Showcased on Instagramby 'Poppy O'Toole, the cake features various potato preparations layered together. The base is mashed potatoes, followed by potato
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Patrick Pohlmann of Münster has made a name for himself across Europe over the past two decades as a supplier of high-quality organic chive plants. However, changes in legislation surrounding water drainage made further expansion of the company at its old location on Mariendorfer Straße nearly
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Spar North has added a new range of herbs supplied by James Hall & Co.  read more

CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

Whether you're working from home or on the move - the Fruchthandel app gives you the complete Fruchthandel magazine at your fingertips. In addition to the current issue, you will also find an archive of back issues in which you can search for specific topics. This is how it works: Download on
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In August, heavy rain and hail led to increased fungal and bacterial infestation in many production areas, including Stefan Seischab's vegetable cultivation. "Bacteriosis caused parsley to suffer considerable losses. However, this seemed to have been a problem throughout Germany, which is why
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A very unusual legume: tiny, irregular, at once ancient and contemporary. We are talking about the moco delle valli della Bormida, a variety of chickling vetch that until a few years ago almost disappeared, then rediscovered and now a Slow Food Presidium. A long history, that
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The Sicilian raspberry campaign was extended by over one month this year, leading to great satisfaction for producers. FreshPlaza talked about it with Salvatore Azzara, a berry producer from Chiaramonte Gulfi (RG). read more

RABI chief executive Alicia Chivers has met with Defra secretary of state Thérèse Coffey to discuss the charity’s work in supporting farmers and the need for a close relationship with government. read more

There is little pineapple available because only a little has been planted in countries like Costa Rica. The reason? The prices paid to producers have been low for several years, out of line with costs, and farmers have grown tired of not making a profit. read more

Perla Nera, the dark-skinned, low-seeded midi watermelon, particularly sweet and crunchy, produced exclusively by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A. and O.P. La Mongolfiera, has just started its 2023 marketing campaign. Archived production in Senegal, which has
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The Bioland Kräutergut Dworschak-Fleischmann offers some 240 different organic-vegan herb varieties. "I am not a vegan myself, but I want to offer an honest organic-vegan product, which is why we do not use animal fertilizers," Managing Director Tanja Dworschak tells us. Only certain
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