Sweet corn

Fruchthof Berlin celebrated its 75th anniversary on 15 September with a successful world record attempt and numerous invited guests. With around 100 market companies (including around 50 fruit wholesalers), a total of 2,000 employees, and an annual turnover of around 220,000 tonnes, Fruchthof has. read more

Autumn is just around the corner, bringing with it a wave of seasonal products, fresh and full of flavor. With La Borsa della Spesa, the service by BMTI and Italmercati Rete d'Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, consumers will be able to make the best choices. read more

In a stand of over 60 square meters, located in hall 5 of IFEMA Madrid, Huercasa will exhibit their vegetable products, cooked with steam and vacuum-packed, from October 8th to 10th. read more

The collaboration between public and private research as a cornerstone for strengthening genetic improvement and encouraging value chain agreements. These are the themes at the center of the meeting that took place on Saturday near Bologna between the Undersecretary at the Ministry. read more

The President of the country's parliament, Cornelia Seibeld, had invited to a panel discussion, and a positive message ran through the entire evening from the beginning: Everyone in the ballroom of the Berlin House of Representatives, from the hosting parliamentary president to the participating... read more

The Autumn Fair in Aalsmeer, which took place last week, has come to an end. In a corner of the auction house, with flower carts driving around in the background, several exhibitors showcased their assortment once more. Among them were Arno Sanders of Air So Pure, Annemiek Hofland, and Fleur. read more

VegDog has launched "VEGDOG POPS," a new low-calorie dog snack made from potatoes. Originally included in the VegDog Advent calendar in 2023, the favorable reviews resulted in its permanent inclusion in the product range. Each piece contains less than 1 calorie, making it a perfect training treat for dogs. read more

Thirty years ago, while still a student, Giel Hermans started growing sweetcorn in the Netherlands. A teacher informed him about the potential of this product, considering its high consumption in the United States. "I thought it couldn't hurt to try. So, I started growing on half a read more

When visitors to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo point their cell phone cameras at flowers instead of baboons, Leigh Anne Lomax is thrilled. The eye-catching flowers, trees, and hanging baskets that add color and texture to every corner of the zoo are the work of Lomax, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's… read more

Fruit Growers Tasmania, together with a group of Tasmanian cherry growers, are heading to Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 in Hong Kong next week from 4 - 6 September. Fruit Growers Tasmania has been participating in the show since it began in 2007. Peter Cornish, CEO of Fruit Growers Tasmania, stated, "It's." read more

The sweetcorn season is currently in full swing for Otjens Sweetcorn. "We started a bit later, unfortunately, but we are now in the fifth week. The first weeks were a bit quieter, but by now we have normal volumes again and we can still say that there is a nice demand," says Wout Otjens of Otjens... read more

Serbia is currently facing a notable decrease in crop yields caused by a continuing drought, leading to earlier harvests, as reported by local media. The corn harvest has been especially impacted by the drought, with experts predicting a reduction in yield of 16 to 20 percent. Zarko Galetin, an agroeconomic expert, read more

Grilling was a popular theme for advertisements this week with Labor Day weekend just around the corner. Many retailers focused on traditional cookout favorites like corn, bell peppers, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, sweet onions, eggplant, and tomatoes. Some stores took it a step further by... read more

The Cornell-developed "PhytoPatholoBot" detects spectral signatures of three types of destructive grape diseases – powdery mildew, downy mildew, and grapevine leafroll virus – enabling early management of pathogens without the need for farmworkers to identify them. Ultimately, data collected by such a system can lead to improved disease control and grape production. read more

Researchers are exploring innovative methods to manage the corn earworm population, a significant pest affecting sweet corn crops in Colorado. The pest, which is actually a moth, has developed resistance to traditional insecticides, prompting the need for alternative solutions. Adrian Card, a read more

In this estimate, 100 million euros are attributed solely to the risk of drought. Especially in eastern Austria, autumn crops such as corn, soybeans, and sugar beets, as well as grassland, would suffer from the lack of rainfall and the heat of the past weeks, explained the. read more

The new packaging consists of an open, rectangular container with rounded corners and a paper wrap. Consumers can see the vine tomatoes directly in this packaging. Additionally, the new container holds 400g of premium tomatoes, instead of the previous 375g. And all this at a read more

Recent warm and wet spring weather has led to vibrant displays of lavender at the Eden Project in Cornwall. The lavender bloomed later than usual, attracting not only tourists but also bees and other pollinators. In more typical weather conditions... read more

During the first seven months of 2024, customs officials in Transnistria, Moldova, monitored around 14,500 tons of fruit and vegetable products for export. The Committee noted that this represents a 57% increase compared to the same period last year. The export of frozen corn... read more

Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science Geneva Apple Rootstock Program is partnering with Brandt's Fruit Trees to test the Story variety on the latest Geneva rootstocks. Apple growers in the 21st century are encountering similar challenges as those before them: the need to lower costs. read more