The seizures in Antwerp decreased from 121 tons in 2023 to 44 tons in 2024, while in the port of Rotterdam they dropped from 12,000 kg to 9,700 kg during the same period. La Hora reports that the progress is due to improved collaboration within the banana sector. read more

A project aiming to establish an Agri-Robotics Regulatory Network has secured nearly £500,000 in funding from Innovate UK. read more

The study was inspired by an experiment conducted by social psychologist Karl Duncker in 1938, which showed that a simple story could reverse children's taste preferences over several days. read more

The new branches will be opened by a combination of organic growth and the conversion of selected Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets to the Aldi format. In total, Aldi US will convert around 220 locations from Southeastern Grocers by 2027. read more

Scientists from the Technology and Support Center (TFZ) in Straubing have collaborated with the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT), the Technical University of Munich, Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability (TUMCS), and the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture. read more

The cultivated blueberry remained the most commonly grown shrub berry species, with the cultivation area accounting for around 85% of the total shrub berry cultivation area in Lower Saxony. In the past year, 10,027 tons were harvested on 2,249 hectares, which was a slight increase compared to the previous year (9,923 tons). read more

As QS reports, citing the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the emergency authorization is valid from February 3 to June 1, 2025, and is limited to outdoor use. read more

The Australian macadamia industry has welcomed a revised protocol for exports to India, which has removed the requirement for methyl bromide fumigation. read more

A strawberry-picking robot based on artificial intelligence algorithms has been created by experts from the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The robot identifies and harvests only ripe

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After a successful 2024, Levantia Seed is gearing up for a 2025 focused on innovation and growth. The recently concluded year was a significant one for the seed company, as it solidified its position in the pumpkin sector and successfully launched. read more

In 2025, Mexican blueberry production is expected to decrease by 9%, reaching 73,500 tons. This decline is due to a strategic delay in the start of the harvest, which shortened the campaign duration. These updated estimates were revealed by the USDA. read more

Since the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, the 'Frutibús' of the Andalusian Regional Government has visited various educational centers in the province of Malaga, promoting

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A średnio jadowity wąż z Ekwadoru został odkryty w przesyłce bananów w sklepie spożywczym w stanie New Hampshire. Departament Rybołówstwa i Gospodarki w New Hampshire poinformował na Facebooku, że funkcjonariusze ochrony przyrody zostali poinformowani o obserwacji gada w sekcji bananów sklepu. Wąż został zidentyfikowany jako read more

The Institute of Engineering of Spain (IIE) has launched the VI edition of the Excellence Awards in Practices for Master's students in Engineering. In collaboration with the Network of University-Business Foundations (REDFUE), and with the support of INECO, read more

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The water level at the Dalia Barrage on the Teesta River in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, has unexpectedly risen, submerging newly formed shoals. In response, the Water Development Board opened four sluice gates, leading to concerns among farmers about potential damage to crops on the shoals. read more

The season for one of the most exclusive Navel oranges grown in Spain's Valencian Community, the Chocolate orange, came to a close at the end of January. "This orange appeared many years ago in the Picassent area due to a spontaneous genetic mutation in a Navelina tree, and little by little, read more

The Crop Report from the Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee shows that Chilean blueberry exports reached 83,321 tons in the 2024-2025 season, marking an 11% increase from the previous season but a 1% decrease from 2022-2023. By the fifth week, 8,018 tons had been shipped globally, with the United States receiving. read more

The growers in Gadkhali village in Jashore's Jhikargachha sub-district are feeling disheartened as the prices of flowers have dropped significantly. They were selling roses for Tk 7-8 each, which is nearly half of what they were able to sell for last year. The flower growers in the village expressed their disappointment as the prices offered by traders were not sufficient to cover their costs. read more

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