At the present time, the fresh potato market can rely on a sufficiently good supply. In addition to domestic stored potatoes from the 2024 harvest, early potatoes from the eastern Mediterranean region currently dominate the assortment. The retail grocery sector read more

Producers and companies from Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, Guatemala, and Panama have joined a new campaign against gender-based violence. The campaign, called "Silence does not protect," is spearheaded by the Latin American and Caribbean Coordinating read more

Tesco has introduced a watermelon pizza kit to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of their daily 5 A Day recommendation. read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest apple and pear marketer in South Africa, is partnering once again with local retailer Food Lover’s Market and the food support agency, FoodForward SA, to help fight hunger through the annual World Hunger Month campaign. read more

The researchers believe that their system could serve as an alternative or complement to cooling, MIT announced. At the core of their approach are micronails made of silk. These micronails can penetrate the tough, waxy skin of plants without eliciting a stress response. read more

In the main growing areas of Imathia and Pella, there were frost periods in March and April with minimum temperatures dropping to -6°C. These frosts occurred particularly in lower altitudes during the blooming phase, and had significant impacts. Our partners reported crop yield losses due to this. read more