'Malling Vitality' is a variety of strawberry developed by the Scottish company NIAB East Malling, which is now owned by the Bayer corporation. This breeding program specializes in creating varieties with exceptional fruit quality - intensely red and with a perfect shine. read more

Shelf-life management is now one of the central aspects in melon variety planning. In a context characterized by strong agronomic, logistic, and commercial pressures, HM.Clause has developed a genetic package capable of improving post-harvest durability. read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products — especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last. read more

The Polish food-quality watchdog, IJHARS, reported that Russian deliveries in the first quarter were "significantly higher" compared to the previous year, due to low domestic greenhouse production. Eurostat data, as highlighted by the RIA news agency, indicated that March shipments exceeded. read more

Według gazety Ouest France, Reunion Island stoi w obliczu wzrostu cen owoców i warzyw bezpośrednio spowodowanego przez cyklon Garance, który uderzył w wyspę 28 lutego. W marcu ceny wzrosły o 19% w porównaniu z poprzednim miesiącem, według INSEE. Pomidory, banany i ananasy. read more

W środkowym wschodzie, południowoafrykańskie jabłka zostały sprzedawane po dużo wyższych cenach ze względu na popyt, przy braku konkurencji. "Jeśli spojrzymy na rok 2025, wtedy poziom sprzedaży jabłek w regionie był bardzo niski, gdy na rynek wkroczyła Południowa Afryka" - mówi eksporter z Południowej Afryki, specjalizujący się w sprzedaży owoców pestkowych i cytrusów. read more

From June 10 to 13, the epicenter of horticultural innovation will come alive once again across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany as 56 plant breeders showcase their newest pot and bedding plant varieties at FlowerTrials. Drawing in over 5,000 visitors from over 80 countries last year, read more

The heater may have just been turned on for winter, but the ACT Government's events team is already well into preparations for spring. Since April, over a million tulip bulbs and annuals for Floriade 2025 have been sorted and counted at the Yarralumla Nursery before being transported. read more

The new season of Tomeco's mini watermelons, known as Tomélons, will start in about a month. "We anticipate the initial harvest around week 25, and we will be able to offer them until September. This year, we will surpass the 2-hectare mark in our acreage for the first time," said Franky Van. read more

South African seedless citrus is gaining popularity in the Indian market, primarily driven by the growing demand for easy-peel varieties like oranges and mandarins. Exporters and logistics companies are implementing creative solutions to overcome regulatory and logistical obstacles, guaranteeing the smooth flow of products. read more

The first National Citrus Congress, held in Marrakech from May 13th to 15th, 2025, marked a pivotal moment for Morocco's citrus industry. Organized by Maroc Citrus, the Moroccan interprofessional federation for citrus, and chaired by Kacem Bennani Smires, this event brought together producers, read more

Optiflux's algorithm-based software Quality Insights offers the ability to determine the size and blush of an entire cold store of apples based on just a few photos. Additionally, it can predict how a batch of apples will maintain their quality in storage for up to 200 days at harvest time. read more

Morocco is experiencing changing trends in mango imports, with a significant growth reported by EastFruit. In 2024, imports reached 15,600 tons, showing a 10% increase compared to the previous year and doubling the numbers from 2019 and 2020. In early 2025, January and February recorded imports of 2,500 tons. read more

A delegation from Uzbekistan visited Budapest for talks aimed at upgrading the country's potato farming sector, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The visit was part of the official trip of the President of Uzbekistan to Hungary. During the visit, Agriculture Minister Ibrokhim. read more

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. zgłosiło silne wyniki finansowe za pierwszy kwartał 2025 roku, z kluczowymi wzrostami w przychodach, rentowności oraz przewiezionym ładunku. Firma osiągnęła łączne przychody w wysokości 2,01 miliarda dolarów, w porównaniu do 1,56 miliarda dolarów w tym samym kwartale 2024 roku, głównie dzięki większej read more

Podczas oficjalnej misji do Chin, Brazylijskie Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Eksporterów Owoców i Produktów Owocowych (Abrafrutas) podjęło kluczowy krok w kierunku rozszerzenia brazylijskiego rynku owoców w Azji. Prezes stowarzyszenia, Guilherme Coelho, podpisał Memorandum o Porozumieniu z chińskimi. read more

A surprise new addition will be joining the Romas and rounds this summer as part of the Oceanside Pole tomato program. The Singh family, who has been farming in Oceanside since 1939, recently started commercial production of red sweet bell peppers following a successful trial in 2024. read more

"Theo Tielen of Fris-Co, an exporter to the Italian market, stated that we are currently experiencing one of the best starts to the season in terms of the quality of Dutch iceberg lettuce. All our growers began harvesting iceberg lettuce earlier than usual, as growing conditions have been ideal." read more

Disseminate the first forecasts for the European production of peaches, pears, and nectarines in Europe (Cso Italy participated by providing estimates for Italy): for 2025, it is estimated at 3.2 million tons, a decrease of 7% compared to 2024. Excluding pears, which are mainly destined for read more

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"An estimated 14 percent of global fresh produce is lost between harvest and retail, partly due to spoilage caused by mold and rot. In response to this challenge, agricultural technology company Biotalys and post-harvest solutions provider AgroFresh Solutions have announced a collaboration to" read more