Shortly after submitting the objection against the approval of the product, the responsible Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) announced this with reference to the suspensive effect of the objection, according to the DUH. read more

This so-called winter rest is good for the asparagus vegetation, as it saves energy to sprout vigorously with the sunny days. The first week of March was sunny, and the vegetation was able to catch up. However, according to the weather forecast, there will be few hours of sunshine and lower read more

According to its own statements, the company reaffirms its investment of 2 million US dollars in the ZAG, the Zespri Innovation Fund, a commitment to accelerate sustainable innovations to meet the growing demand for kiwifruit. After the launch of ZAG in November. read more

It had previously been announced that the cooperative was building a new production line in the Forest community. From the residual stream of mushroom cultivation - the mushroom threads that form the mycelium - mycomaterials are to be produced, which will be used for insulation material or bio-packaging. read more

Citrus Australia has announced the departure of David Daniels, general manager of market development, after 12.5 years of service to the Australian citrus industry. read more

Fourth-generation fresh fruit producer Rebecca Scurr, from the family-owned and operated Piñata Farms and its joint venture partner BerryWorld Australia, was awarded the Next Generation Award at BerryQuest International 2025. read more

Zespri has announced that it will continue its $2 million investment in its Innovation Fund, Zag, for a second year. read more

A collaborative research project involving anthropologists and evolutionary biologists from the U.S., along with a colleague from the Smithsonian Institution, has uncovered evidence of avocado domestication dating back 7,500 years in what is now Honduras. The results of this study were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. read more

Despite everything, the Russian flower market is growing and developing. According to the marketing agency BusinesStat, sales of cut flowers in Russia in 2024 increased by 5% and exceeded 2 billion pieces. Not long ago, 9 out of 10 flowers were imported to Russia from abroad, but today every read more

Tractors are idle and fields that cannot be worked. The incessant rain does not give respite, thus blocking activities in the fields. And there is a precipitation alert for the next ten days. read more

Chińskie władze postanowiły, że wszystkie owoce znajdujące się w 1300 kontenerach dostarczonych przez Maersk Saltoro, które obecnie są przechowywane w porcie Nansha w Chinach, zostaną zniszczone, ponieważ zostały one dotknięte problemami logistycznymi i jakościowymi. Proces ten rozpocznie się w tym tygodniu, zgodnie z informacjami ze źródeł... read more

Lisianthus is a highly popular cut flower globally. In China, it ranks among the top five cut flowers, with production areas continuously growing. This article features market insights on Lisianthus in China from Mrs. Xiong at Nessen. Established in 2003, Nessen is a major producer of Lisianthus young plants. read more

The 13th edition of the Blueberry Conference, hosted by the Polish blueberry industry, took place on March 6 and 7. Approximately 500 participants from various countries gathered in Ożarów Mazowiecki, near Warsaw, to discuss the challenges and future of the international blueberry sector. read more

Dziś Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) złożyło ustne zeznania przed Komisją Spraw Irlandii Północnej w ramach śledztwa dotyczącego funkcjonowania ramy Windsor. Śledztwo to dotyczy porozumienia prawno-administracyjnego po Brexicie, rozpoczynając od sesji poświęconej temu, jak. read more

Various stock situations are being documented among the major continental producers of Hayward kiwi fruit varieties in Italy and Greece. Sharing insights on the season that is about to conclude in a few weeks is Raffaele Lasciarrea (pictured below), the sales manager of ILFRES, a company that. read more

In this episode of The Blooms Show, the team from the rose breeding company United Selections is featured as guests. In this 40-minute video, host Sahin Nahim from New Bloom Solutions will discuss how United Selections prioritizes customers in breeding, sales, and partnerships, as well as the role of culture. read more

The 25% import tax on Mexican products announced by Trump has hit the Mexican industry like a bomb. That's also true for Dutchman Jorick Voorzee, who has been active in the Mexican pecan trade for years. "This is a complete disaster and creates huge instability in the market," he says. "We read more

"Last year wasn't a bad year at all: the yield was good, and prices too," says Josua van Straaten, a pineapple farmer in Hluhluwe, northern KwaZulu-Natal. The only thing hampering now is the rainfall for January and February, far above the monthly averages, and tractors getting stuck in waterlogged fields. read more

Ventura is known as a love mark for dried fruit; in fact, for almost 90 years it has been passionately researching and selecting the best dried fruits from around the world, offering them as is or transforming them into tasty and balanced shelled mixes, salad enhancers, and meal additions. read more

For over 25 years, the Italian breeder and young plant supplier Lazzeri has been breeding poinsettias. All of this work is carried out at their headquarters in Sabaudia (LT), located 100 km south of Rome. Curious to see behind the scenes of their production process? Check out the video below, where they showcase every stage of the process, from... read more