Sweet corn

Support for Italian companies in strategic sectors of the agri-food industry and international cooperation for development. These are the cornerstones of the memorandum of understanding signed by Coldiretti and Filiera Italia with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti on the occasion of the second day of. read more

In a corner that felt more like a private square than a booth, the new CEO of GreenTech Amsterdam, Hans Peters, showcased a series of horticultural innovations that he had known little about until roughly a year ago. Hans previously worked for Unilever and NS (Dutch principal passenger railway). read more

Cornish new potatoes from Branston are scheduled to be available in Tesco stores and online starting from Monday, June 24th. read more

Freshly harvested Cornish New Potatoes will be available in Tesco stores and online starting from June 24, delighting shoppers across the UK. Cornish New Potatoes are among the first new potatoes of the summer on the UK mainland. Thanks to the mild maritime climate, Cornish farmers are able to plant their potatoes early. read more

A new online course offered by Cornell Garden-Based Learning is designed to assist educators and organizers in enhancing the effectiveness of their school and community garden programs. "Planning a Successful School & Community Garden Program" is a six-week course that explores the fundamentals and advantages of garden-based initiatives. read more

The Cornell University Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium has announced that the 2024 GLASE Summit will be held on November 6, 2024 at the Hotel St. Paul in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. The theme of the 2024 GLASE Summit is "Exploring Dynamic Lighting." Registration is now open. read more

Enhancing Italian excellences and protecting the agri-food supply chains are the cornerstones that unite Crai and eFiliera Italia in their respective paths towards promoting Made in Italy. read more

In Ireland, strawberries have been recognized as the leading fruit in terms of market value, a revelation that aligns with the commencement of the strawberry season. This development has been positively received by the country's strawberry growers, including Cornelius Traas from Cahir. read more

Obecnie wiele upraw boryka się z poważnymi problemami z dostawą z powodu uszkodzeń spowodowanych przez wodę, w tym szpinaku. "Zatrzymaliśmy się i nie możemy zbierać," mówi Corne Broeren z Bredy, który corocznie uprawia około 60 hektarów szpinaku. "Większość pól jest zalana, a dodatkowo panuje zimna pogoda... read more

Alarm in Sicily for grape production, in Lombardy corn planting delayed by two months read more

Consumer habits are changing, and customers are increasingly inclined to opt for ready-made or easy-to-prepare solutions. Based on these considerations, retailers are adopting targeted solutions. Inside the Spazio Conad store in Sassari on Viale Porto... read more

"The supply of sweet corn from India has been affected by severe weather conditions," says Swapnil Aware, a board member of Mersel Foods, an Indian fresh produce exporter. "Due to below-average monsoon rains last year, many sweet corn cultivation areas are facing drought-like conditions." read more

Every time the European Union's "ax" causes the withdrawal of an active ingredient, panic ensues among producers, especially if the substance in question is a cornerstone in defending against a particular adversity or pest. read more

This week is crucial for sweet corn sales as consumers are stocking up for grilling and barbecue events over the Memorial Day weekend. Both Florida and Georgia are currently producing sweet corn, and both states are experiencing a good crop due to favorable weather conditions during the season. read more

On May 16th in Rionegro, Antioquia, a workshop focused on the environmental sustainability of floriculture took place, organized by Asocolflores in partnership with Cornare. This event, aimed at all flower-growing companies, both affiliated and non-affiliated, featured participants including read more

A Cornish garden nursery will be celebrating its 40th birthday in style this week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The team from Burncoose Nurseries in Gwennap, Cornwall, has had a successful history at Chelsea, having amassed 27 prestigious gold medals since 1984. They have only missed one show, in 2021. read more

Etiquette expert William Hanson showcases the proper way to eat corn on the cob, avoiding the informal practice of eating it with hands. In his viral TikTok video, which has been viewed 3 million times, Hanson recommends holding the corn on a plate and cutting it neatly with a knife. He adds a touch of humor to the demonstration. 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

A woman died from a rare lung disease caused by picking flowers and vegetables in Cornwall, as an inquest has revealed. Rosa Perestrelo, 52, from Reawla Lane, Hayle, was exposed to irritants while working picking daffodils and cabbages, according to a respiratory consultant, Dr. Benjamin Soar. 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