Costa Group launched its new project to cultivate berries in Laos on Saturday, March 1st. read more

In 2024, the team from the Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) at the Netherlands Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, participated in activities aimed at improving food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and facilitating trade. Working closely with partners from Ethiopia and the Netherlands, the main focus was on strengthening market linkages. read more

"We are in the middle of the harvesting and marketing season. Thanks to the rain between late January and early February, our lemons are reaching a larger, ideal size, and thus fully falling into the premium segment. We are shipping an average of six to eight pallets a day, but we are expected to increase… read more

Exotic flavor for the best gelato cup in Italy, saffron and blueberry gel for the best praline, and gluten-free, lactose-free citrus-scented tiramisu from Sicily: these are the winning proposals of the National Pastry Championships in their respective categories. read more

A cyber attack on the South African Weather Service on 26 January 2025 by a group identified as RansomHub has gone almost unnoticed by the fresh produce sector. None of the farmers or production managers contacted by FreshPlaza were aware that South Africa's national meteorological service had been targeted. read more

As the speaker pointed out, biological protection can be achieved through introduction - meaning the settlement of beneficial organisms in places where they did not occur, colonization - meaning the occupation of sites where there were few of them, and protection - meaning the preservation. read more

"The demonstration last Friday of the tractors is yet another sign, if it was needed, of a state of suffering in the agricultural sector. And the Polesine area is no exception, especially regarding certain types of crops such as cereals, soybeans, corn, and fruit farming." read more

T&G Global has reported improved financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, attributing the recovery to strong demand and higher pricing for its premium apple varieties. The company recorded a pre-tax loss of $6.8 million, a significant improvement from the $64.2 million loss. read more

Not a tough man or woman as the hero of a story, but a broccoli, carrot, or tomato. 'The Brock-'n-roll Show', 'Join me, WorTEL?', and 'You are my little tomato' are just a few of the adventures featuring fruits and vegetables in the books published by the Flemish publishing house Höngry. "Fruits and... read more

The Tunisian deglet nour campaign faced slow demand due to production issues and a decrease in quality this season. The period from January to March, which is crucial for supplying key markets for the month of Ramadan, was a missed opportunity this year. "The season is simply not" read more

The different schools that are part of the Spanish Citrus Interprofessional Organization Intercitrus have reached a global agreement to carry out a campaign to promote the consumption of oranges.

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From the seed's creation until a citizen prepares their favorite recipe with fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the solar greenhouses of Southern Europe, there is a journey of research, technology, analysis, environmental respect, and many hours of effort. read more

Approximately 200 fruit growers and agricultural operators attended, on Friday morning in person in San Michele all'Adige and via live streaming, the 28th edition of the Fruit Technical Day organized by the Edmund Mach Foundation in collaboration with the Melinda Consortia. read more

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The modern horticultural business Höfler Gemüse GbR. in the heart of the Knoblauchland region harvests mini cucumbers all year round, in the low-light phases until well into March from lighted cultivation. "Since 2021, we have had lighting systems for our mini cucumbers (1.7 ha). Although the" read more

Elegant, uniform, productive, easy to work with, and long-lasting. This is the profile of Achille* F1, the new fennel variety from Cora Seeds (CRX 14447 selection) currently being harvested in the most suitable areas of Southern Italy. read more

The supply of pineapples remains limited, but relief is expected in the near future. "That's what all the multinationals are telling us - the season has started with limited supply," says Anthony Serafino from EXP Group. "We're not exactly sure why." It is not uncommon to experience a tight supply at the beginning of the season. read more

Barcelona-based agtech company, Enkitek, has introduced its Co-Farmer platform, an AI-enhanced, IoT-driven solution that seamlessly integrates with existing hardware to provide real-time insights and operational efficiency. Victor Cantón Ferrer, CEO of Enkitek, and Angeline, the company's Sales Manager, are leading the initiative. read more

Ample production and sale of flowers have brought smiles to the farmers as well as traders of Rangur district this year as their income witnessed a boom in February, a month which holds special features centring round Pahela Falgun and Valentine's Day (on February 14) and the International Mother… read more