Strawberry production in Germany, similar to Poland, is undergoing a significant transformation in recent years. The latest data indicates a significant reduction in cultivation areas, but at the same time, growing importance of modern production methods.

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The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Blood Orange (CTAR) offers its warmest congratulations to Professor Giovanni La Via for his appointment as the representative of the European Parliament to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). A leading figure in the citrus industry. read more

"Logistics is a fundamental service offered by Royal FloraHolland. Our growers and buyers rely on it to operate seamlessly. In my opinion, it should be as dependable as 'water from the tap'. That's why I am disappointed that we encountered some software glitches in the past." read more

The launch of the Australian Macadamias Technical Resources represents a significant advancement for the macadamia industry in Australia. These resources include Technical and Application Solutions Guides that aim to assist food manufacturers in product development. The guides are specifically created to support the integration of macadamias into new products. read more

Azaleas are regaining their spotlight – and FlorAmor is leading the way. In this article, Klasmann-Deilmann explores how the company is reinventing this classic plant, from breeding to branding, and setting the course for a more modern and sustainable future. FlorAmor brings together the read more

The European melon sector is heading into the 2026 campaign in a scenario of substantial stability, but with increasingly delicate balances. While there are no particular disruptions foreseen in the market, on the other hand, production growth continues to be hampered by structural factors. read more

A new insect threatens agriculture and urban greenery in the province of Verona. It is the Popillia japonica, a Japanese beetle recently reported also in the provinces of Treviso and Verona, classified by the European Union as a quarantine pest of priority concern. read more

A narrative review published in Nutrients examined the evidence regarding the use of Opuntia ficus-indica fruits for managing metabolic syndrome (MetS). MetS is a cardiometabolic disorder characterized by dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, central obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, and hypertension. read more

Hazera, an international seed company that is part of the vegetable seed division of the French group Limagrain together with Hm.Clause, is strengthening its strategy in the seedless mini watermelon segment with the concept Seedless is more. An approach that aims to combine performance read more

Since the beginning of 2026, Kazakhstan has supplied 630 tonnes of fresh cucumbers to Perm Krai, a sevenfold increase compared to 90 tonnes in the same period in 2025, according to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. On March 31, an 18-tonne batch underwent inspection by Rosselkhoznadzor and... read more