The Cretan packing and exporting company Amountzas is launching the new season with a unique packaging for its pink tomatoes. "Pink tomatoes have become increasingly popular among Cretan growers in the past 2 to 3 years. They are known for their enhanced resistance to ToBRFV, and they are" read more

One of the newer varieties of raspberries in this farm, but still unknown to many producers of these fruits, is 'Nobility'. This variety has been grown on the farm since 2022. The plantation was established with plug-planted seedlings in rows. read more

Edible flowers, known for their rich nutrients, low calorie content, and healthful compounds, are considered a great addition to a diet. However, their high moisture content poses challenges in terms of storage, transportation, and processing, leading to issues with shelf-life. read more

With the arrival of Christmas, the consumption and prices of artichokes tend to increase, especially if the year is marked by a reduction in the number of hectares planted due to prolonged heat and drought. "Our cultivation area is 30% less than last season. This year, about read more

The purple pointed cabbage variety, Violetti, is attracting more attention as the holidays approach, according to Coen Swager from the outdoor vegetable company TB&S, located in Sint-Pancras. "Most orders have already been placed at this point, but we have definitely observed a growing interest. In the past, people usually read more

W okresie Bożego Narodzenia w Finlandii konsumpcja czerwonych jabłek idzie w parze z coraz bardziej egzotycznymi owocami. Według Kaisy Malmberg, dyrektora generalnego Satotukku, firmy Greenfood, wiodącego importera i hurtownika świeżych owoców i warzyw w Finlandii, "Czerwone jabłka Red Delicious sprzedają się dobrze, tylko przed" read more

The California Prune Board (CPB), representing California Prune growers and packers, renews its collaboration with three Italian athletes for a communication initiative that combines sports and nutrition. The campaign, which has reached over 1 read more

The season for fresh strawberries from Egypt started with high prices, estimated to be double those of the previous season. However, just one to two weeks into the season, prices have dropped significantly. At the beginning of the season, growers were explaining the price hikes by pointing to a general increase in production. read more

The use of Glyphosate remains one of the most debated topics in the world of fruit and vegetable cultivation. In this context, a research project was launched in April 2023 with the aim of verifying possible alternatives to replace the use of Glyphosate in cantaloupe cultivation. read more

Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of the Polish apple exporting company LVMG Grupa, stated that despite exporting more apples than last year, they have been unable to meet the full demand due to the low availability of good quality apples. "Because of the supply shortage of export-quality apples, we couldn't" read more

The Ulster Farmers' Union has expressed worries about supermarkets offering significant discounts on vegetables and potatoes in the lead-up to Christmas. While this may benefit consumers in the short run, it poses a risk to the long-term sustainability of local farming in Northern Ireland. read more

The 47th report of the National Food Safety Authority's Information Centre emphasized a range of thorough inspection and permit issuance activities carried out in Egypt's agricultural and food sectors. Between December 7th and 13th, the Department of Control of Packing Stations and Centres conducted 53 visits. read more

The end of the year is coming for vegetable producers in Almeria as temperatures drop after an "extremely warm" November in the province, according to the state meteorological service. This has led to eggplant prices at the source exceeding 2 Euros per kilo. Eggplant has been the most read more

Chomphu Prachin Plumeria, a variety of frangipani discovered growing in the Khok Makok community in Prachin Buri, has been officially registered by the Department of Agriculture under the plant species protection law as Thailand's third new local plant variety. The first two to be registered are... read more

Właściciel szklarni z Indiany twierdzi, że ostrokrzewy dają mu możliwość zdywersyfikowania swojej działalności. Tim Galema jest właścicielem szklarni Galema's Greenhouse. „Ostrokrzewy kwitną, gdy dni się skracają, bez względu na to, w jakiej części świata się znajdują” - mówi. „Większość czasu, ich termin kwitnienia jest właściwy.” read more

Po zawarciu Umowy o Partnerstwie Gospodarczym (EPA) z UE, która zapewnia kenijskim produktom rolniczym bezcłowy i kwotowy dostęp do rynku UE, inicjatywa ILO-UE ma za zadanie wyposażyć rolników w niezbędne umiejętności techniczne i zasoby, aby poprawić wydajność i rentowność. read more

Ferme du Pont d'Achelle has been offering sweet potatoes to its clients for over 10 years. Although the early days were difficult, the Thomas family now knows this relatively technical crop very well. "It is a plant of tropical origin, so we obviously had to make a few adaptations in order to." read more

On Thursday, November 28th, the international editorial team of AGF and FreshPlaza visited Vegobel, which was busy preparing for the Christmas season. Fresh herbs are often associated with summer, sunny holidays, or Mediterranean countries, but the herbs grown at the organic spice company Vegobel... read more

Obecne dostawy winogron stołowych w Ameryce Północnej są bardzo ograniczone. "Ponieważ większość owoców jest przeznaczana na programy przedsezonowe, dostępność na rynku otwartym jest bardzo ograniczona, i spodziewamy się, że będzie to trwać do końca stycznia" - mówi Jarrett Little, prezes Star US i wiceprezes ds. Ameryki Północnej. read more

What will Italians bring to their tables to celebrate Christmas? Definitely less exotic fruit, at least from what emerges from markets: the consumption habits we were used to until a few years ago are no longer there; commercial operators are buying less exotic fruit. read more