Sweet corn

From wedding garlands and celebratory bouquets to ceremonial showers for revered guests, the fragrant blooms of Pakistan's gardens touch every corner of daily life. Flowers are also the raw material for perfumes, essential oils, and decorative exports, making them a versatile and economically important resource. read more

CPJ Erasmus & Seun operates a mixed fruit and vegetable business in the Letsitele Valley, with 350 hectares dedicated to vegetables and 700 hectares to citrus. Bell peppers are the main crop, supported by sweetcorn, butternut, and small volumes of green beans. The citrus varieties grown include pomelo, oranges, and soft citrus fruits. read more

Anthura and Corn. Bak have reached a mutual agreement for the acquisition of Corn. Bak's Bromelia breeding and propagation assets. Through this deal, Anthura is expanding its Bromelia portfolio and expertise, while Corn. Bak is repositioning itself. Corn. Bak has intentionally decided to focus on: the. read more

Anthura and Corn. Bak have entered into a binding agreement for the acquisition of Corn. Bak's Bromelia breeding and propagation assets. With this move, Anthura is expanding its Bromelia portfolio and expertise, while Corn. Bak is repositioning itself. Corn. Bak has made a deliberate decision to focus on this. read more

A Technical Scientific Committee of experts and a Macfrut Committee composed of stakeholders and entrepreneurs from the sector. In essence, "knowledge" and "business", the two cornerstones of Macfrut, will have two Committees composed of experts and entrepreneurs from the supply chain in dialogue with the. read more

Winter is around the corner and the body needs to readjust to new rhythms: days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and energy seems to decrease. How to support the body in this delicate phase? By consuming more vegetables, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, essential for. read more

Green Giant, a UK sweetcorn brand, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its brand mascot, Jolly the Green Giant. Since his debut in 1925, this character has been an integral part of the brand's image, symbolizing its commitment to high-quality and consistent sweetcorn. In honor of this milestone, Green Giant has read more

The new kiwi season is just around the corner. Not in New Zealand, or closer to home in Italy or France, but right in the Dutch town of Bunnik. At Djûke Smith, Van der Maat's Nieuw Slagmaat farm, a family business where her parents and partner also work, the first organic yellow kiwis are read more

Planasa, a company specializing in plant genetics and a part of the German family-owned EW Group, has announced an agreement to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI), a U.S.-based company engaged in vegetable genetics research and licensing dent corn genetics. The transaction aims to read more

Pierwsze brazylijskie winogrona dla Origin Fruit pierwotnie miały dotrzeć do Rotterdamu we wtorek, ale strajk pracowników portowych pokrzyżował te plany. "To ma duży wpływ na naszą działalność handlową" - mówi Corne van de Klundert z Rotterdamskiej firmy Origin Fruit Group w zapowiedzi. read more

Varfell Farms was named the 2025 Supermarket Floral and Plant Supplier at the annual FPC Fresh Awards. Operating in Cornwall since 1885, Varfell Farms, based in Longrock, is the largest daffodil grower in the world. They process over 500 million hand-picked daffodils, 10,000 tonnes of bulbs, and supply 2... read more

The Mexican countryside is currently witnessing a new wave of protests. Producers of corn, tomatoes, avocados, and lemons are initiating a nationwide strike in different regions due to the significant decline in grain prices. They assert that this situation is endangering the rural economy and could bring it to a halt. read more

The 36th annual Asparagus Day, which is taking place, offers visitors the opportunity for further education and exchange of experiences through lectures and discussions. Asparagus is an important cornerstone for many agricultural businesses in North Baden. Cultivation and read more

Multiple cut flower farms in eastern South Dakota have reported the presence of Northern corn rootworms (Diabrotica barberi) and the less common Western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) on a variety of crops, including sunflowers, zinnias, and dahlias. Adult populations of these read more

Corn, soybeans, and livestock may dominate much of Nebraska's scenery, but in December, Nebraska LEAD Fellows will delve into a different aspect of the state's agriculture. A new collaboration between the Nebraska LEAD Program and the Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation is enabling this exploration. read more

Corn, soybeans, and livestock may dominate much of Nebraska's landscape, but in December, Nebraska LEAD Fellows will have the opportunity to explore a different aspect of the state's agriculture. A new collaboration between the Nebraska LEAD Program and the Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation is facilitating this initiative. read more

This invaluable "gene library" is located in a special orchard where up to three trees of each of the more than 140 avocado varieties from around the world are found, and is a cornerstone of Westfalia's "Orchard of the Future": over 50 hectares of land in the research and development center. read more

At the Fields of Innovations, during the open days at Syngenta, the company showcased not only enhanced varieties with improved disease resistance and labor efficiency, but also introduced several unique new vegetables: the bright white sweetcorn called Glacial, the vibrant orange Tangeline, and a broccoli variety with a... read more

Rząd Tasmanii będzie organizować wizytę dla zagranicznych importerów i detalicznych sprzedawców świeżych produktów rolnych od 12 do 16 stycznia 2026 r. Wizyta będzie miała miejsce w czasie szczytowego sezonu zbiorów owoców i warzyw w stanie. Dyrektor generalny Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Owoców Tasmanii, Peter Cornish, powiedział, że... read more

The second day of Fruit Attraction confirmed the positive atmosphere seen the day before: Madrid continues to shine under a sun that seems to want to celebrate the fair itself, and the pavilions are full of energy, colors, and novelties. Every corner tells stories of innovation, products. read more