Rozwój produkcji owoców w celu spełnienia krajowych i eksportowych standardów był tematem forum w prowincji Phu Tho 18 lipca. Narodowe Centrum Rozwoju Rolnictwa informuje, że obszary upraw owoców w Wietnamie przekroczą 1,3 miliona hektarów do 2024 roku, z 21% zlokalizowanych w północnej części kraju... read more

After the Asian stink bug, a new alien insect is causing concern in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. It is the Popillia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese beetle, a voracious polyphagous insect that threatens to devastate several crops. Its appearance in mainland Europe dates back to read more

Tegoroczne zbieranie dyni w Szwajcarii jest wyjątkowo wczesne. "Niektóre nasze uprawy są specjalnie przeznaczone do wczesnego zbioru i są uprawiane na organicznej folii mulczującej i pod potrójnym osłonem z agrowłókniną. Jednakże, bardzo nietypowe jest to, że udało nam się zebrać dynie typu butternut i Hokkaido już" read more

The Dutch breeding company Axia Vegetable Seeds was recently acquired by the Japanese company Denso Corporation. Denso is already known in the Netherlands following its earlier acquisition of Certhon. The question now is: What are Denso's plans with the tomato breeding company? "Becoming a global read more

The crisis between Chiquita Brands and the government of Panama enters a new chapter with the announcement of the dismissal of the last 1,189 daily workers in the country's banana plantations. The news was reported by Reuters on July 17, confirming that the exit of the... read more

The Shopping Bag, the weekly information service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, confirms its role as a guide for seasonal, mindful, and sustainable shopping by recommending the products to buy this week. read more

Many berry fruit growers are facing the consequences of extreme weather phenomena this season. Some of them, such as hail damage, require long-term rebuilding and regenerative measures. As part of the "Blueberry Factory" for three years read more

From July 22nd to 24th, Bayer will take part in the first Symposium of the Mantovano IGP Melon, an event that for the first time brings together the entire supply chain of melon and watermelon - from producers to technicians, buyers to GDO operators - in the experimental fields set up in Mantova. read more

For week 30, a decrease in temperatures is expected compared to both the previous week and the same period in 2024, although it is a slight decrease. The country will be essentially divided in two, with different weather conditions between the North and the South, where the heat will... read more

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Naturiziasar will be present at some of the most significant summer events in the South. The brand, specializing in fourth-range salads, is strengthening its presence in the territory through initiatives that intertwine culture, sports, and sustainability. read more

A group of Polish retailers, including Grupa Eurocash, Grupa Chorten, and Netto, have announced plans to form a joint-venture buying alliance to join European Marketing Distribution (EMD) AG, Europe's leading buying and marketing group. The final membership is contingent on receiving merger. read more

Dutch breeding company Axia Vegetable Seeds was recently acquired by the Japanese company Denso Corporation. Denso is already known in the Netherlands following its earlier acquisition of Certhon. The question now is: What are Denso's plans with the tomato breeding company? "Becoming a global leader in tomato breeding." read more

The most affordable products in the fruit and vegetable department have been placed in a real ranking that evaluates them based on consumer savings logic: from tenth to first place in terms of affordability. This is happening in the fruit and vegetable department of the Coop store in Ozzano (Bo). read more

French pear production in 2025 is expected to be lower than the 2024 harvest, which was very good, but 8% higher than the five-year average. These forecasts are subject to change depending on the weather until the end of the harvest. Production in 2025 is expected to fall by 7% from last year. read more

In the past three seasons, potato cultivation in Poland, with a primary focus on processing and seed potatoes, has faced challenges. The high prices in neighboring regions have limited imports, leading to market instability and putting pressure on buyers to accept lower-quality tubers. read more

From the 3rd to the 5th of September 2025, Asia Fruit Logistica will return with an even richer and more engaging content offering, thanks to the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, the lively informative hub of the event. Designed and curated by Asiafruit Magazine, this space will be the reference point. read more

From special items like mini zucchinis and okra imported from their home country of Syria, to seasonal fruits and selected herbs, since November last year a new cash & carry market called Alamir Grosshandel GmbH has been located on Herzogstraße in Gelsenkirchen. The young company's customers... read more

SPAR Slovenia encourages sustainable shoppingIn July, SPAR Slovenia joins the International Plastic-Free Month celebrations. SPAR Slovenia sells over 65% of its fruit and vegetables without packaging and further reduces plastic packaging by using more eco-friendly and recycled materials. Source:... read more

The ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research, Pune, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bayer Crop Science Ltd. to collaborate on contract research focusing on the bioefficacy of pesticides in rose cultivation. The MoU establishes a joint project titled "Evaluating the Toxicity of… read more