The Uva di Mazzarrone IGP (Protected Geographical Indication PGI "Grape of Mazzarrone") harvest campaign started a few days late, but the outlook is promising, according to Gianni Raniolo, president of the consortium (pictured on the right). Despite the unstable weather in Sicily, the crop is expected to be good. read more

The importance of preserving and enhancing the health and natural fertility of the soil is a topic of broad relevance and debate, frequently addressed by stakeholders in the fruit production sector. These stakeholders often find themselves dealing with soils that are too poor in organic matter and... read more

The Association of Banana Growers of Magdalena and La Guajira (ASBAMA) has issued an urgent call to the National Government and local authorities to address the blockades that have been affecting the municipality of Zona Bananera, in the department of Magdalena, for several days. "These blockades..." read more

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Omar stated, "We have concentrated on improving efficiency, meaning producing more within the same area. This summarizes the strategy of the Costa Rican banana sector, which has maintained its cultivated area at around 42,000 hectares for over 15 years, prioritizing productivity over expansion." read more

Chrysanthemum growers are constantly looking for new varieties that will meet future demands. The Breeding department at Deliflor Chrysanten is dedicated to developing stronger, more resistant varieties with a focus on sustainable cultivation. At the Delishow, Deliflor showcases its latest innovations. read more

GB Potatoes has partnered with Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP) on behalf of the British seed potato industry. This collaboration, which is backed by a grant from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) using remaining Potato Levy funds, is intended to enhance the availability of crop protection tools. read more

The China International Fruit Expo 2025 is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from August 27th to 29th. This year, the event has introduced a pre-registration system with a qualification review process, allowing only industry professionals and invited guests to attend. read more

German strawberry supplies have once again dominated and intensified. Open-field produce did not entirely impress in terms of its taste and quality, while tunnel-grown produce had advantages in this regard. Dutch and Polish deliveries were the closest in importance to domestic supplies. read more

"Był to trudny sezon w Stanach Zjednoczonych z powodu cła, które USA nałożyły na Peru, podobnie jak na większość krajów, ale nie na Meksyk. Główne wyzwania w tym miejscu to silna konkurencja z Meksyku, błędny wizerunek awokado peruwiańskiego oraz surowe." read more

For the sixth year in a row, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden did not participate in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), which oversees the famous garden, confirmed that their choice to skip the prestigious event was made in read more

An increasing trend towards final packaging at the source, such as the revival of apple flow wrapping or packaging blueberries in clamshells and punnets, enhances the returns that growers can achieve, according to Rory Cole of Flowpack Systems, the South African representative for Elifab Sorting technology and Redpack. read more

Italy confirms itself as a global player in the industrial tomato sector, a sector that, despite facing new challenges, continues to innovate and generate value. In the latest episode of #freshtalks, Alberto Achilli, key account manager for industrial tomatoes in the central-northern region, discusses this topic. read more

As the northern hemisphere slowly enters the peak season for fruit and vegetable exports, the focus in the industry has once again shifted towards the management and monitoring of cold chain logistics. This comes amidst the backdrop of a growing complexity in cross-border transportation and increasing emphasis on quality assurance. read more

Niedawne badania przeprowadzone przez Plantform pokazują, że zarządzanie zapasami nadal stanowi poważne wyzwanie dla producentów roślin. Jako specjalista od oprogramowania działający w tym sektorze od wielu lat, nadal prowadzę te same rozmowy z producentami na temat tego tematu, co robiłem 15 lat temu. Więc co sprawia, że jest to tak trudne? read more

Long-term raspberry cultivation in the same location, especially in intensive tunnel systems, leads to soil fatigue. This is a problem familiar to many producers in the Lublin region who have been using the same fields for raspberry cultivation for years. In response to this

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Fertilization and irrigation are at the center of the F.I.R.O. Project, launched by the Agribologna Consortium, the parent company of the eponymous Group, one of the leaders in the production and distribution of fruits and vegetables in Italy, scheduled until the end of 2026. The project is based on evaluations and read more

Positive balance and accounts in order for FOR Cesena Fruit and Vegetable Market, which closed 2024 with a turnover of over 1 million euros (+11%) and a profit in line with previous years. The balance sheet was approved a few days ago by the FOR Assembly, which confirmed Alessandro. read more

Dragon fruit sta becoming a more prominent product among the consumers in India, says Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing at IG International. "The demand for dragon fruit in India has grown significantly over the past few years. What started as a niche, exotic offering is now widely recognized." read more

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