Situated at the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa benefits from a mostly temperate climate and fertile river valleys, allowing it to emerge as a significant producer of fruits that cater to the opposite seasonal demand in the Northern Hemisphere. read more

What is new is the spread of disease carriers, the reed-glasswing leafhoppers, for which there is currently no effective protection measure. The transmitted bacterial diseases, however, have the potential to cause significant yield, quality, and storage losses, up to complete crop failure. read more

Dutch AI solutions provider Source.ag has announced a partnership with breeder Axia Vegetable Seeds, known for their high-yield vegetable hybrids. Axia will be integrating Source.ag's solutions into its Demo Greenhouse to enhance operational efficiency. read more

The freeze-dried berries from a farm in Dundee are helping three Scottish adventurers fend off scurvy while out at sea. read more

In 2025, Germany will be blessed with two delightful holidays, which according to the network of asparagus and berry associations are much needed: the "Day of the German Strawberry" and for the first time the "Day of the German Blueberry" on July 7th. Initiated by the network of asparagus and berry associations. read more

Meksykańscy producenci pomidorów apelują do administracji Trumpa o anulowanie 20,91-procentowego cła na importowane produkty z USA, które ma wejść w życie 14 lipca. read more

Aldi has announced that it is encouraging shoppers to buy British early this spring by reducing the price of its domestically grown strawberries in stores. read more

The unintentional introduction and progressive spread of the Japanese beetle pose one of the greatest challenges for the Federal Plant Protection Service and the cantonal specialized offices in recent years. However, the Japanese beetle is not only a threat to the read more

The mission: to spread scattered fruit trees into all minds and mouths and to spark enthusiasm for intangible cultural heritage. The network emphasizes that natural, high-stemmed scattered orchards are a good example of how to balance nature conservation and land use. read more

According to the scientists, the results of the new study confirm the assumption that ecosystems are often simultaneously limited by more than one nutrient. Therefore, fertilizing with multiple nutrients can promote the relationship between biomass and precipitation. read more

This is provided for in the revised Chemicals Risk Reduction Regulation. According to the Swiss Farmers' Association (SBV), the permit will be issued digitally and is valid for five years. Existing professional permits or recognized training certificates must be renewed between January 3rd and read more

Delegates have only one day left to avail the special early-bird rate for Fresh Produce Vietnam. read more

Jako jedyny hurtowy rynek świeżych produktów spożywczych w Australii Zachodniej, Perth Markets odgrywa kluczową rolę w łańcuchu dostaw świeżych produktów spożywczych tego stanu. read more

Malezja uzyskała zgodę na eksport świeżych kokosów do Chin po tym, jak oba kraje podpisały Memorandum o Porozumieniu (MoU) w sprawie nowego protokołu fitosanitarnego 16 kwietnia.

Polish translation: Malaysia has obtained approval to export fresh coconuts to China after the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new Phytosanitary protocol on 16 April. read more

The red-fleshed apple brand Kissabel has emphasized the expansion of its product offering in the Southern Hemisphere as it wraps up its successful campaign in Europe and North America. read more

After the success of the sales campaign in Europe and North America, the development of Kissabel® continues with the new harvest in the Southern Hemisphere. The disruptive range of apples with colored flesh ranging from pink to deep red is continuing its development phase in Australia, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. read more

In floriculture, timing, quality, and reliability are crucial, and this applies to both transportation and the load carriers themselves. Load carriers like carts, trays, and pallets need to be in the right place at the right time and be returned in good condition. This is where De Wit comes in. read more

On April 1, Ton van Dijk took over from Freek van Rijn as the General Manager of Van Dijk Heating, who now heads the parent company, Greenhouse Technology Group. Freek has full confidence in his successor, stating, "Ton has demonstrated his abilities as a commercial director and possesses both leadership qualities and practical experience." read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

The Dutch company Logitec Plus B.V. and the Chinese agricultural technology group NSTG Agri-Tech Group have officially announced the establishment of the joint venture 'VinceMark'. This move aims to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency through localized technology production, providing better... read more