Pink Lady® and Disney together to promote healthy eating
2024-12-04 00:00
Pink Lady®, an iconic brand known for its unique and delicious apples, is proud to announce its partnership with Disney, a vital player in the world of children. This collaboration, involving 9 European countries, aims to encourage families to consume healthy products and to...
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Delayed shipments of mangoes from Malawi have arrived in India, with a price of $18 per box.
2024-12-04 00:00
Malawi mangoes, originally from South Africa, arrived late in the Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) market this year. They were priced at approximately $18 (₹1,500) per box. The delay was due to extended rainfall in South Africa, impacting the flowering and yield.
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Despite droughts and reliance on imports, South Africa's agriculture sector is experiencing export growth.
2024-12-04 00:00
South Africa's agricultural sector has had a year of mixed results, facing challenges like droughts and animal diseases that have impacted its performance. Despite this, the horticultural sub-sector has displayed encouraging signs of improvement, mainly due to successful fruit harvests. Wandile Sihlobo, chief
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Vietnam's Tan My pomelos are gaining global recognition thanks to cooperative efforts.
2024-12-04 00:00
Pomelos from Tan My village in Vietnam's Binh Duong province have gained more recognition thanks to the efforts of Le Minh Sang, the 43-year-old Director of the Tan My Fruit Tree Cooperative. Sang's initiative has not only raised the profile of Tan My pomelos but also improved the.
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A man identified by orange juice has been sentenced for burglary.
2024-12-04 00:00
In New York Mills, Minnesota, a man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a burglary in 2022 after being identified through a jug of orange juice. The incident took place on August 5, 2022, when authorities were called to a burglary at a residence on State Highway 106. Stolen items included a
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"Wiele europejskich sieci handlowych preferuje cytryny hiszpańskie, nawet jeśli kosztują one kilka centów więcej niż te z krajów trzecich."
2024-12-04 00:00
The lemon season in Murcia has started after a slight delay in the harvest. Sales have been relatively slow since November, but reasonable prices are still being paid for high-quality fruit. "This year, we have a good production in terms of volume, although it is smaller than last year's when ...
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The future of farming is autonomous and precise.
2024-12-04 00:00
GOtrack® technology is revolutionizing modern farming by offering a comprehensive automation system that includes autonomous tractor guidance, precision treatments, and digital management of field operations. GOtrack is particularly well-suited for orchards and vineyards, with the goal of enhancing efficiency.
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One of the foliar fertilizers recommended by the speaker was HumiFlow, containing humic and fulvic acids. The product improves all soil parameters and increases the availability of nutrients for plants. It can be applied as a spray at a dose.
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The NSG strawberry varieties are making their way to Southern Italy.
2024-12-04 00:00
The strawberry farming season is about to start in the areas of Southern Italy, and to understand the production focus of this season, we interviewed Carmela Suriano, Emea director of Nova Siri Genetics. The company based in Metaponto is specialized in strawberry farming activity.
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Edeka invests 60 million in a new logistics hub.
2024-12-04 00:00
With an investment of 60 million euros in Edeka, the main German food retailer, will build a brand-new handling and ripening center for imported fresh products. The new distribution hub will be located in the center of Hamburg and will allow the retailer to
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The British onion and carrot industry gathered at the Onion and Carrot Conference in Leicester.
2024-12-04 00:00
The second largest rugby stadium in the Gallagher Premiership provided enough space for approximately 350 participants who gathered in Leicester, central England, on 27 November 2024 to discuss current trends and developments at the invitation of the British Onion Producer Association.
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Bananas need to remain accessible to all, while also addressing the challenges posed by a shifting market.
2024-12-04 00:00
Bananas are the most consumed fruit in France, holding an 18% market share by volume. They are popular due to their various advantages, such as affordability. However, this growth is in contrast to the global situation, as highlighted by the Interprofessional Banana Association (AIB), which is marked by major.
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Bloom Fresh International Limited, a fruit breeding company, has announced the appointment of Paul Farmer as its new Innovation & Quality Director. Farmer brings valuable experience to Bloom Fresh from his ten-year career in the retail industry. He started his career 16 years ago as a Source Technologist.
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"We believe that pitaya could also be successfully grown on the coast of northern Spain."
2024-12-04 00:00
The pitaya season is slowly coming to an end in Spain with very positive results, especially for the high-yielding plantations, which have encouraged more and more producers to grow this fruit. "Years of experience in pitaya cultivation have allowed us, at Pitaya del Sol, to develop a highly successful growing method."
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Iceless packaging is revolutionizing the transportation of broccoli by eliminating the need for ice, which cuts costs and reduces emissions.
2024-12-04 00:00
StePacPPC's Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging is enabling a transition from traditional methods of transporting fresh broccoli and other vegetables, such as ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton boxes, over long distances in the U.S. and Japan. The Otofuke Agricultural
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New Zealand avocado growers are expecting a comeback with a better crop and a revised export strategy.
2024-12-04 00:00
The chief executive of NZ Avocado, Brad Siebert, points out the possibility of a better season for avocado growers in New Zealand, citing favorable weather conditions and a strategic change in export approach as reasons for this optimism. The previous two seasons were difficult for growers, characterized by
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Thomas Bauer is joining Hortilife.
2024-12-04 00:00
The German horticulture specialist Thomas Bauer has joined Hortilife as a business development manager. With a horticultural background in the Netherlands, Thomas will utilize his knowledge and experience to support Hortilife's international sales team. In the past, Bauer has managed to specialize in this field.
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"Świeża jarmuż z niskim odsetkiem łodygi nadal jest doceniana" "Fresh kale with a low stem percentage continues to be appreciated"
2024-12-04 00:00
The kale harvest has been quite successful so far, according to Jan Stemmann, a producer at the vegetable growing company of the same name. "The quality has been consistently good due to the low temperature fluctuations. However, if the plants are constantly exposed to freezing temperatures,
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"Supermarkets are currently paying a premium for airfreight just to keep some table grapes on the shelves."
2024-12-04 00:00
W miarę jak europejskie, brytyjskie i bliskowschodnie rynki winogron opróżniają się przed Bożym Narodzeniem, RPA przeżywa powolny początek swojego sezonu. Według Nico Louwa, Dyrektora Marketingu w Exsa, firmie eksportującej z siedzibą w Paarl, "Jesteśmy w Exsa w takiej samej sytuacji jak wielu innych w branży;
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New report reveals promising opportunities and potential for Australian fruits and vegetables in Southeast Asia.
2024-12-04 00:00
A new report has emphasized the potential for future growth of Australian horticulture in Southeast Asia. The Federal Government conducted an inquiry called 'Trading North,' which examined the involvement of Australian agriculture in the markets of the region. Two significant industry bodies, AUSVEG and
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