Sweet corn

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

"We have had a great sweetcorn year," says Giel Hermans. "We started early this season and also finished quite on time. The last 10 hectares will be harvested this week and early next week, so we have two more weeks of Dutch corn and then make the transition to Spanish corn." read more

Plant genetic research continues to be the cornerstone for the development of new varieties that are chosen for their disease resistance, ability to adapt to changing climates, productivity, and sensory traits to meet the demands of consumers and the market. The varietal improvement process usually spans over a decade and involves... read more

Fruit Attraction is just around the corner and this year OP Rago is ready to bring all its distinctiveness in the IV Gamma salads sector to the Madrid fair, with the ready-to-eat salad lines like Come Te and Le Prime, but not only. read more

The food trade is characterized by a dynamic market that is constantly influenced by political, economic, and climatic factors. Many issues from the past 25 years are still relevant today for the long-established Berlin-based company Weihe GmbH. The family business is based at the local wholesale. read more

A true sensation in the world of agriculture: Ukrainian farmers have successfully harvested the first-ever red-and-black sweet corn, a unique hybrid developed by the seed company MNAGOR in Vinnytsia. Marketed under the name "Bordo", this super-sweet variety (Sh2 type) combines a striking appearance with resilience. read more

Kantar (Worldpanel by Numerator) ogłosił ranking ulubionych owoców i warzyw we Francji na lato 2025 roku. Jakie są wyniki? Melony i pomidory koronowani mistrzami lataWedług danych Kantar, melon jest ulubionym owocem, z zakupem ponad 96 000 ton. read more