As QS reports, based on information from the BVL, the fungicide Orondis Evo (active ingredients: Azoxystrobin + Oxathiapiprolin) is allowed beyond its existing approval to be used on bottle gourd, garden squash, butternut squash, pattypan squash, giant pumpkin, and zucchini outdoors for the control of downy mildew. read more

De Terp Squashpackers is also fully convinced that convenience products provide added value. "By offering soup cubes and slices for the oven or barbecue, we are prepared to provide consumers with a touch of convenience in the pumpkin segment. While fresh pumpkin sales remain relatively stable, there is potential for growth." read more

Levantia Seedinnova is entering the butternut squash segment with Hambra F1, an ideal solution for the fresh-cut market, capable of meeting various market demands. This is explained in detail by Samuele Pellegrini, the general manager of the Venetian seed company, which has extensive expertise in the field. read more

The Terp Squashpackers is expanding its production and trade of organic bulk pumpkins. The first tender for producing and supplying 600 tonnes of Amoro will be issued in March. Participation in Fruit Logistica in Berlin confirmed that more and more organic growers in the EU are switching to organic farming. read more

Vitafresh is eagerly anticipating the first shipments of South African butternut squash this season. "We will be receiving butternut squash in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia this season. This has become possible as we have ramped up our exports from South Africa and expanded our import operations." read more

To celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, Voltz Maraîchage presented a special edition at SIVAL. During the event last week, the company was honored with a Silver SIVAL award for its Orionit F1 butternut squash, a product developed in partnership with Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S. "This is a new. read more

FRUIT LOGISTICA is the perfect stage to present innovative varieties, says Sakata: Orionit F1 is the first butternut squash with resistance to Didymella (IR); Kai F1 is a dark zucchini with resistance to the New Delhi virus; Txeco F1 is a large, blocky bell pepper with. read more

Mało znany fakt to, że barwniki karotenoidowe luteina i zeaksantyna, które zawierają, są zdrowe i dobre dla wzroku. Oprócz miąższu, skórka nadaje czerwonym dyniom ich charakterystyczny smak. De Terp Squashpackers przetwarza je bezpośrednio u źródła. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Apricus Seeds have announced the signing of a global licensing agreement that will give Syngenta exclusive access to Apricus’ germplasm and breeding pipeline in watermelon, melon, and squash. read more

UK grower Barfoots is increasing its commercial production of British-grown butternut squash due to the successful development of a new variety by its seed partner Sakata. read more

Ads this week were still full of Autumn items, but retailers showed they are ready to roll into the holiday season by offering deals on meal favorites, baking supplies, and gift ideas. Sweet potatoes, cranberries, pomegranates, persimmons, carrots, winter squash, and celery were front and center. read more

In the United States, the fall season has seen a rise in sales of produce, particularly focusing on seasonal favorites like apples, squash, pomegranates, and pears by retailers. The total sales for these seasonal items have increased by 9% compared to the previous year, with fruit accounting for... read more

A giant squash weighing over 625 kilos is proudly displayed on the shelves of Metro France (Paris Bercy). "We aim to have giant squash in the store every autumn. We often have large squash weighing between 35 and 50 kg in stock, and this is the third squash we've purchased that weighs over 500 kg," read more

"A change of season means a change of climate and naturally, a change of location," explains Chaouki Tajouri, fruit and vegetable manager at Leclerc Bourg les Valences. "Winter produce, such as squash, carrots, leeks, clementines and oranges, are the star products of the autumn season. They are" read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

Brahim El Hasnaoui, Sales Director at Fleuron d'Anjou Cooperative, provides an update on the butternut, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash market. Is Butternut Set to Dethrone Pumpkin? Among its squash offerings, Fleuron d'Anjou highlights two key products: pumpkin and butternut (with 400,000 units sold). read more

New Zealand grower and exporter Integrow is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company currently exports 30,000 metric tonnes of produce annually, including onions, apples, squash, cherries, avocados, citrus fruits, and carrots to markets worldwide. "Integrow is a business." read more

Pumpkins are widely recognized as the quintessential symbol of autumn and more. Additionally, due to fresh-cut processing methods, butternut squash is now available on the market even outside its regular season, catering to the demands of the supply chain and contemporary consumer preferences. Virginia Cascella, the export manager of... read more

Convenience and locality are two trends that have been shaping the fresh produce market for several years. De Terp Squash Only, the largest organic pumpkin grower in the Netherlands, has been tapping into these trends by offering Dutch-grown produce throughout the fall season and by recently opening a processing kitchen. This demonstrates their understanding of the market and their commitment to providing quality products. read more

At the 2024 Dutch Field Days, Sakata showcased 14 new varieties and over 100 varieties specifically adapted to northern European conditions. In addition to the demonstration field, there was a hydroponics display and an onion exhibition. One highlight was the unveiling of purple sprouting broccoli. read more