"Between the cost of labor and the inputs that go in, it's more cost-effective for farmers to plow over ripe tomatoes," said one expert. In South Florida, unharvested tomatoes are being plowed over, reflecting the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs and immigration policies. According to read more

During the webinar "Acetamiprid - its future in berry crops," Dr. Artur Miszczak, head of the Food Safety Research Department at the Institute of Horticulture - Research Institute in Skierniewice, presented the current state of knowledge on the subject. read more

In April 2025, Peru exported 1,789 tons of fresh ginger for $3.07 million. This represents a 24% decrease in volume and a 30% decrease in value compared to April 2024. The average price also dropped by 7.4%, from $1.85 to $1.72 per kilogram. The United States remained the primary destination, accounting for a 71% share. read more

This November, Ideafruit UK will mark ten years of supplying topfruit and other commodities to the UK. According to David Peachey, the managing director (right) of the South Africa-based Ideafruit subsidiary, the company offers a flexible, cost-effective, hybrid supply model, catering to various categories. read more

The fruit and vegetable section includes both categories that are constantly found on supermarket shelves and seasonal products, whose availability is often limited to short periods. Some of these categories, although only present for a few weeks, become real protagonists of the department at the peak moment. read more

In January-March 2025, China exported apples to Russia with the highest figure since 2019, according to an analysis by RIA Novosti based on data from Chinese customs. During the first quarter, shipments of Chinese apples to Russia totaled $12.4 million, which is 1.5 times more than in the previous period. read more

For a decade, LoBello has been representing the state of the art in tomato taste quality in the international market, with appreciation extending from the West to the East, from traditional Spain to the unexpected Israel; the latter certainly being a flagship for read more

Popyt przewyższa podaż zarówno na pomarańcze Navel, jak i Valencia z Kalifornii. "Robimy wszystko, co w naszej mocy, aby rozciągnąć nasze zapasy i utrzymać pomarańcze na półkach dla naszych partnerów" - mówi Jesse Silva z Kings River Packing, rodzinnego przedsiębiorstwa rolniczego działającego na ośmiu pokoleniach jako producenta, pakowacza i dostawcy. "Jedna... read more

Według nowego raportu Christian Aid do 2080 roku niemal dwie trzecie regionów uprawy bananów w Ameryce Łacińskiej i Karaibach może stać się nieodpowiednich do uprawy z powodu zmian klimatycznych. read more

GreenTech Amsterdam ogłosiła sześć nominacji do tegorocznej nagrody GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards. read more

The advanced webinar on June 25 aims to raise awareness of potential risks of hidden defects in order to be able to formulate complaints in a timely and well-founded manner. read more

NFU has announced a major victory in its campaign to overturn Defra's decision to exclude new entrants from the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. read more

The advanced webinar scheduled for June 25th aims to raise awareness of potential risks of hidden defects, in order to be able to formulate complaints in a timely and well-founded manner. read more

In recent years, especially Asian manufacturers of generic plant protection products have built up large overcapacities and are entering the market with persistent low prices, some of which are below the production costs of plant protection products in Europe. read more

The collaboration with EIT Food, the world's largest and most dynamic community for food innovation, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an institution of the European Union, aims to have societal impacts. read more

"It was an intense Macfrut with many qualified encounters," said Mauro Laghi, General Director of Alegra and Sales Manager at Brio. "We had the opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss important plans with Italian and international customers, strategical..." read more

This development is due, among other factors, to a growing demand for organic fruits and vegetables. The Lidl range now includes permanently over 350 organic products. The retailer holds four organic theme weeks each year and supplements its range with additional organic promotions. read more

The state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center for fruit is unique in Europe thanks to its advanced techniques for sorting, packaging, and logistics, all integrated into a closed and refrigerated chain. By combining robotics and automation... read more

Ostatniego tygodnia odbyła się pierwsza dostawa chińskich gruszek do Argentyny, co stanowi ważny kamień milowy w dwustronnej wymianie handlowej między obydwoma krajami. Przesyłka 2 597 kartonów świeżych gruszek o wartości 25 420 dolarów została dostarczona przez firmę Botou Dongfang Fruit Co. z prowincji Hebei. read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the insecticide Novodor FC (active ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis, strain NB 176) is allowed to be used for controlling Colorado potato beetles on potatoes. The emergency authorization for Novodor FC is limited to organic farming. read more