In the challenging industry of fresh fruit packing and post-harvest handling, process water has traditionally been viewed as an expense and a operational requirement rather than a valuable resource. read more

If you are not already a customer at one of the 13 farmers' markets in Hannover, where delicious, fresh, and above all seasonal products from a 100-kilometer radius of Hannover are offered, you can access the website with numerous farm shops via the QR code on the poster. read more

Sezon winogron stołowych w Egipcie na 2025 rok rozpoczyna się już wcześnie i obiecuje wyjątkowy smak. Ale w tym roku chodzi nie tylko o wcześniejszy start, ale o bycie lepszym. read more

If you are not already a customer at one of the 13 farmers' markets in Hannover, where delicious, fresh, and above all seasonal products from a 100-kilometer radius of Hannover are offered, you can access the website with numerous farm shops via the QR code on the poster. read more

Over the last ten years, Belgian grower Stannuco has revolutionized the methods of cultivating and packaging aubergines in the country, leveraging practical experience to drive innovation forward. read more

The three-year campaign focuses on creating recognizable moments of happiness with berry fruit: healthy, simple, and delicious. read more

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) organized the specialist conference together with the Federal Center for Nutrition (BZfE) in Berlin for the second time. The Parliamentary State Secretary at the BMLEH, Silvia Breher, said: "Already in childhood..." read more

Albania is quickly becoming an important player in the fresh produce market in Southeastern Europe. Fruits and vegetables make up approximately 36 percent of the country's agricultural exports, a number that is projected to increase consistently, as stated in the World Bank's 2022 report. read more

Bayer has announced the development of new tomato varieties that offer advanced solutions for growers in combating the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). read more

Apeel Sciences has been named one of Food & Wine’s 2025 Game Changers, an annual list honoring trailblazers that are transforming how we eat and drink. The company was also recently recognized by Time as the No. 3 Top GreenTech company in the world and No. 2 in America. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it is expanding the global presence of its premium pink-fleshed pineapple, Pinkglow, through an exclusive launch in the United Arab Emirates. read more

In the 2023/24 season, production and trade were disrupted by extreme weather events, including storms hitting the farms, as well as fog and strong winds affecting the port of Cape Town. Delays at the port due to a series of widespread logistical issues. read more

The Swiss retailer Coop has announced its plans to import fruits and vegetables from Albania. CEO Philipp Wyss stated that contracts with Albanian producers are anticipated to be signed this spring, with tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, strawberries, and mandarins being among the products that will complement their offerings. read more

Albania is quickly becoming an important player in the fresh produce market of Southeastern Europe. Fruits and vegetables make up approximately 36 percent of the country's agricultural exports, a number that is projected to increase consistently, as indicated in the World Bank's 2022 report. read more

Citing Panamanian Labor Minister Jackeline Muñoz de Cedeño, Reuters reports that about 1,500 banana workers employed by Chiquita across the country are set to be dismissed after they went on strike against planned social security reforms. read more

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Also this year, the contributions of our guest speakers were a highlight: Andy Enninghorst (Enninghorst Engineering Office) gave a presentation on "Recall Management in Retail". Dr. Wiebke Scheer (Landvolk Lower Saxony) and Dr. Ursula Gerdes (Lower Saxony Animal Disease Fund) also contributed. read more

These varieties will be introduced in all major greenhouse tomato segments later this year and feature multiple stacked virus-resistant genes for longer-lasting protection against ToBRFV mutations. read more

Hort Innovation has announced a new six-year agreement to serve as the Principal Convention Partner for Hort Connections until 2031. read more

Apple and Pear Australia (Apal) has announced the successful recipients of the 2025 APAL Awards for Excellence, recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and service across the Australian apple and pear industry. read more