The Agro Pontino region is regaining hope thanks to the research by HM.Clause, which has developed a variety of zucchini resistant to the New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) for autumn-winter transplanting. It is called Arkana F1 and is the result of extensive genetic selection work that could bring about a change. read more

After the stages in Puglia, the Fruit and Salad School Games is now arriving in Basilicata. The project, supported by A.O.P. Arcadia – Assofruit Italia, aims to introduce young people to healthy eating habits and a healthy lifestyle through the consumption of fruits and vegetables. read more

Since February, the European website of Cosmic Crisp apple has been completely renewed. A virtual space that opens up new horizons of interactivity and engagement, aiming to become a brand community. This disruptive website is changing the game in the apple category. read more

The Floriseum in San Remo, Italy, is the hosting venue for the February 25 event "The Art and Science of Floral Design." James DelPrince, Ph.D., AIFD, from Mississippi State University Extension, will be presenting an overview of the Master Floral Designer program, which is designed for consumers. Margherita Beruto will also be present at the event. read more

The largest European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in descending order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request direct dialogue with European institutions to define a common policy for the sector that harmonizes primarily within the EU. read more

Despite the rains in the region last week, the supply of strawberries from southern California remains good. "We have been cleaning up the fields after the recent rains. Production was slowed in the last couple of weeks in southern California, but overall we are on track for the expected volume," says. read more

Prim'rose is a part of the Delassus Group, a family-owned business with over 75 years of expertise. They specialize in citrus (2,000 hectares, 50,000 tons), cherry tomatoes (650 hectares, 80,000 tons), grapes (160 hectares, 2,200 tons), avocados (500 tons), and flowers (50 hectares, 60 million stems). Located just 60 read more

In a move that highlights its dedication to quality, Turkish grower-exporter Alanar is now planning to exclusively export fruit grown in its own orchards. This marks a change from previous years when it also sourced fruit from other growers. read more

Los supermercados españoles venden hoy una proporción mayor de manzanas y peras cultivadas en casa que hace diez años, según una nueva investigación de la asociación de frutas catalana Afrucat.

Spanish supermarkets sell a higher proportion of homegrown apples and pears today than ten years ago, new research from Catalan fruit association Afrucat shows. read more

With a total area of 730 square meters and a height of about six meters, the communal stand was not only significantly larger than in previous years. Eye-catching signs such as 'Finest from Flanders' or 'Fresh from Flanders' attracted attention in the already high-caliber setting. read more

Hispania's import of fresh fruit and vegetables increased by 6 percent in terms of volume and 12 percent in terms of value last year. read more

An article in The Grocer indicates that Iceland Foods is now exclusively selling all of its fresh fruits and vegetables under its own brand. This means that they will no longer carry any produce labeled as Keelings or Love to Grow. read more

"With an innovative approach that is unparalleled in the fruit and vegetable sector, we aimed to create an interactive and modern website perfectly tailored to the target audience of Cosmic Crisp®: young, urban consumers who are always on the lookout for product innovations." read more

European tomato production is facing ongoing challenges, such as weather extremes in Spain. As a possible alternative source, Uzbekistan is emerging, according to Yorkin Inamov, founder of the exporting company Exim Agro. He states that the climate in the Central Asian country provides optimal conditions for tomato cultivation. read more

The increasingly intensive collaboration with Dutch companies underscores the commitment to improving cultivation methods and expanding market access, as stated in a report by the agricultural information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. While Côte d'Ivoire is... read more

This is 15% less than the previous year. Compared to the six-year average (9,100 tons), the harvest quantity decreased by 22%. Already in 2023, it was significantly below this average at around 8,400 tons, according to the North Statistical Office. read more

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The canned fruit brand Del Monte has named Pauline Crosby, a 74-year-old grandmother from Norfolk, as its first-ever 'Nan from Del Monte'. read more

Recently, more than 100 growers attended two open days organized by the managers of the Leanri mandarin variety in Seville and Castellón, where they had the opportunity to learn about the variety's production processes. read more

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionize quality control in the fruit and vegetable industry? In his recently completed master's thesis, Robert Hoffmann from the Technical University of Munich has extensively explored this topic and demonstrates the potentials throughout the entire... read more