Hort Innovation has launched a program for Australia's berry and table grape growers aimed at increasing productivity through innovative technology focused on labor, including virtual reality training for pickers, motion-detecting wearables for performance evaluation, and real-time quality assessment. read more

The Australian federal government has announced that it will launch two new programs as part of the A$519.1 million second phase of the Future Drought Fund. These programs aim to provide growers with more opportunities to prepare for drought. read more

Yuksel Seeds will once again be present at Fruit Attraction 2024, the main international fair in the sector, which will celebrate its 16th edition in Madrid from October 8 to 10. read more

With only two weeks left until Fruit Attraction, participating companies have already planned everything for one of the most important events in the fruit and vegetable sector in Europe. This event is taking place at a crucial commercial moment for producers and marketers. "FHF will once again be in read more

National Banana Day is celebrated on September 22nd, showcasing Brazil's most consumed fruit worldwide. São Paulo plays a significant role in this, accounting for over 25% of the country's production, which amounts to one million tons from 52 thousand hectares. The Ribeira Valley is particularly notable in this regard. read more

During an international training workshop on kiwifruit production in Sichuan, agricultural experts from Pakistan highlighted their country's potential to enter the global kiwifruit market by collaborating with China. A formal agreement was established between the Sichuan Provincial Academy of Agriculture. read more

Agricola Moderna presents the new packaging for vertical farming salads. The new graphics of the packaging will be showcased at the 2024 edition of the Carrefour Salon, scheduled to take place on September 25th and 26th at Rho Fiera (stand F51). The event aims to be a meeting point. read more

Laura Bettazzoli, Marketing Director of Bonduelle Italy (pictured above), explains to IFN the characteristics that make the Bonduelle Group unique in our country compared to abroad, starting from an aspect that distinguishes Bonduelle from its competitors in the national market. read more

The vegetable market has gone from one extreme to the other within a few weeks: while the first months of 2024, up to late spring, were characterized by weak demand and low prices, especially for tomatoes, from August the situation has reversed, with. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe wybranych rodzimych produktów ogrodniczych w Anglii i Walii. Są to średnie zwykłych cen pobieranych przez hurtowników za wybrane rodzime owoce, warzywa i kwiaty cięte na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham, Bristolu, read more

The apple campaign is proceeding with volumes that fully meet the demand: increasing quantities of Royal Gala are coming in, alongside the mountain-branded product. There is a growing demand for pumpkins: the sale of Butternut has also begun, complementing the Moscata di Provenza. read more

A September full of news and flavor kicks off with Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit. After enlivening the main Italian beaches with the success of the itinerant event Dole Summer Vibes, the lively and colorful 100% electric van is now on the move. read more

In a time when it is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable personnel for repetitive physical tasks like unfolding collapsible crates, automation offers an appealing solution. Rising labor costs and a shortage of workers make manual handling inefficient and costly. read more

The Cooperative Los Gallombares, the undisputed leader in green asparagus production in Europe and the second largest marketer worldwide, will participate in the International Trade Fair for Fruit and Vegetables, Fruit

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Rządy Kanady i Ontario inwestują dodatkowe 3,5 miliona dolarów w Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) w celu wsparcia rozwoju i przyjęcia nowych technologii dla rolników, przetwórców żywności i przedsiębiorstw rolniczych, które zwiększą ich konkurencyjność i wzrost.

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors, and agri-businesses that will enhance their competitiveness and growth. read more

Blazer Wilkinson Gee (BWG) announces that their Foxy™ brand blueberries will start being available on the East Coast by the end of September. With an increased selection from South America, the company will now be able to provide their customers with top-quality blueberries almost all year round. BWG read more