Sweet corn

Polyolefin cling film manufactured in Cape Town will now be produced in the United States due to increasing interest from the USA and Canada. "In the USA, we primarily use the film to wrap red meat, but we are also expanding into fresh produce applications like corn, baby cucumbers, and mushrooms," says Roy Keytel of the Cape Town-based company. read more

With locations in Melderslo (Netherlands) and Borgo Grappa (Italy), Ortolanda is able to provide radishes from both countries to the European market. The supply of radishes in both countries is increasing steadily. Monique Peeters-Cornelissen commutes weekly between the two locations. read more

The strawberry confirms itself as a cornerstone of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, and data collected by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor speak clearly: a significant increase in value - with a nearly 50 percentage point rise in consumer prices, without affecting sales volumes - and read more

The Cornelio project, the premium pepper branded Valfrutta Fresco that has managed to convince consumers and Large Retail, continues to evolve, confirming itself as one of the flagship products of the premium brand of the Alegra Group. With varietal innovation, expansion of production areas, and... read more

W Turcji rosnące koszty uprawy oraz zmienność klimatyczna skłaniają producentów owoców i warzyw do przesiadki na "bezpieczniejsze" alternatywy uprawne. Według Eurofruit, tureccy rolnicy coraz częściej stawiają na pszenicę i kukurydzę zamiast tradycyjnych upraw, takich jak arbuz, pomidory, i...

In Turkey, escalating cultivation expenses and climate volatility are prompting a shift among fruit and vegetable growers toward "safer" crop alternatives. According to Eurofruit, Turkish farmers are increasingly prioritizing wheat and corn over traditional crops like watermelons, tomatoes, and... read more

The 2025 edition of MyPlant & Garden has once again proven to be a cornerstone of the international green sector, drawing record participation and expanding its global reach. Held at Fiera Milano Rho from February 19 to 21, the fair welcomed over 810 exhibitors and nearly 27,000 visitors. read more

This year marks the 70th anniversary of De Groot en Slot, a Dutch family business specializing in onion seed breeding and production. The company was established in 1955 through a merger between the horticultural companies of brothers Jacob and Cornelis de Groot and their brother-in-law Jan Slot. De Groot en Slot has a long-standing tradition of expertise in its field. read more

The season for tunnel farming has already started in Poland. However, it's worth getting to know the farm of Cornelius Gerbert located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region near Münster in Germany. He has been growing strawberries there for 35 years. Initially, it was only plantations. read more

Sezon słodkiego kukurydzy z Senegalu zaczyna teraz nabierać tempa w firmie Hermans Suikermaïs, chociaż dostępność pozostaje głównym wyzwaniem. "Mamy z tym do czynienia od grudnia. Wystąpiły problemy z kiełkowaniem nasion podczas uprawy, i teraz widzimy konsekwencje tego." read more

Danziger introduces Unicorn™, a new variety that has just been awarded the 2025 Breeder Excellence Award at the WFFSA Floral Distribution Conference in Miami. This award recognizes breeding innovations that bring exceptional value to growers and the entire floral supply chain. read more

Spring is just around the corner, but the atmosphere on the fruit and vegetable markets is far from lively, especially when it comes to the vegetable sector. To assess the situation, we visited the Agri-Food Center in Genoa, where President Gianni Vassallo explained to us. read more

Peloton Produce grows cauliflower in both Lincolnshire and Cornwall. Nigel Clare from the company stated that currently everything is going well, with demand matching sales. This is attributed to the colder weather conditions in both Cornwall and Lincolnshire over the past 7 days. "At the end of last year..." read more

Według dyrektora generalnego Target, Briana Cornella, konsumenci w USA poczują skutki ceł na import towarów z Meksyku już w ciągu kilku dni. Jego komentarze zostały złożone podczas wywiadu dla stacji CNBC po opublikowaniu wyników finansowych Targetu za czwarty kwartał. read more

A team of researchers from Cornell University is exploring a potential breakthrough in the fight against fire blight, one of the most serious diseases affecting apple orchards around the world. The investigation is focusing on wild North American apples - as reported on. read more

"The demonstration last Friday of the tractors is yet another sign, if it was needed, of a state of suffering in the agricultural sector. And the Polesine area is no exception, especially regarding certain types of crops such as cereals, soybeans, corn, and fruit farming." read more

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) have reintroduced The U.S. Citrus Protection Act, which aims to ban the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China. "Florida citrus farmers are a cornerstone of U.S. read more

The avocado Hass from Colombia is currently experiencing its peak market moment, establishing itself as one of the country's most profitable agricultural products. In 2024, exports exceeded $300 million, showing a 54.3% increase compared to 2023. This fruit has become a significant cornerstone in Colombian exports. read more

In recent years, climate change and rising costs have had an increasingly heavy impact on Turkish agriculture, prompting many farmers to rethink their production choices towards crops that require less investment and less labor, such as wheat, corn, and cotton. read more

Cornell University is collaborating with the University of Vermont and the University of Maine to provide a 6-week webinar series on scouting for disease, insect, and weed pests of greenhouse ornamentals, with potential applications to other crops. Participants will learn how to identify the primary pests. read more

Potatoes represent a cornerstone of Italian cuisine and lead the ranking of the most consumed vegetables in the country, thanks to their versatility in the kitchen and the wide range of preparations they are suitable for. Their importance is also evident in distribution, with a presence read more