Hm.Clause has deep roots in Sicily, thanks to the innovation that the company has brought to fundamental segments for the Island, such as vegetables and the world of melons. Over the years, it has built a special synergy with this land and its skilled producers. read more

Drugie półrocze marca było napełnione wystawami i wydarzeniami na całym świecie. Wśród głównych wydarzeń znalazły się nasze relacje z Tygodnia Dianthus w Kolumbii, raport fotograficzny z GreenTech Americas w Meksyku, kolejny z California Spring Trials w USA oraz z Hortexu w Wietnamie. Zobacz poniżej. read more

The Tahiti lime market in Brazil is currently facing a decrease in prices, as indicated by researchers from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea) at Esalq/USP. Despite the influence of rainfall on harvesting activities, there has been a slight increase in the size of the market. read more

Great success and participation for the first TECHNICAL FORUM dedicated to agricultural mechanization, organized by ARPROMA and hosted by the Agrion Foundation at the Experimental Center for Fruit Growing in Manta (CN). read more

Calories and nutrients of raspberries

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New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus is currently participating in the NW Hort Expo in Washington State this week to exhibit Prospr, its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed for agriculture. Northwest fruit growers are already utilizing Prospr, which is specifically created to perform various tasks in orchards and vineyards. read more

The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) announced the official opening of the Chinese market for fresh Brazilian grapes, marking a strategic milestone for the national fruit industry. The achievement follows years of negotiations and coincides with read more

Ukrainian traders are reporting a new wave of decreasing prices for imported tomatoes. A temporary, yet significant price increase last week resulted in a sharp drop in demand for Turkish tomatoes among buyers, as reported by analysts at the EastFruit project. Additionally, project experts point out that... read more

Sustainability in sourcing is no longer just a buzzword; it has become a crucial aspect of the agricultural industry, particularly in the case of fresh produce. This issue is a top priority for many importers, and the Import Promotion Desk (IPD), based in Germany, has emerged as a key player in providing support. read more

The kiwifruit marketer Zespri has provided comments on the recent profit forecast reports published by both Fruitnet and New Business Review. read more

"Since 2017, we have been observing an increasing number of climate-related issues in production, leading to more variable yields. The occurrence of pests such as the Woolly Apple Aphid is on the rise, as well as early flowering phases followed by late frosts." read more

"Since 2017, we have been observing an increasing number of climate-related issues in production, leading to more variable yields. The occurrence of pests such as the Woolly Apple Aphid is on the rise, as well as early flowering phases often followed by late frosts." read more

Chile's avocado exports for the 2024/25 season are projected to reach 116,000 tonnes, marking a 29.8 per cent increase compared to the previous marketing year. This surge in export volume is attributed to higher production levels, as reported by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service, citing data from the Chilean Avocado Committee. read more

The monitoring of the Japanese beetle took place in 2024 in all cantons and in the Principality of Liechtenstein using 280 pheromone traps. Due to at least one capture between 2021 and 2023, a more intensive local monitoring was conducted in the cantons of BL, BS, GR, SO, TI, VS, and ZH in 2024. read more

The potential of Arra's new red grape varieties was highlighted during recent field days in Namibia. read more

The participants of the stone fruit seminar were treated to a full and diverse program: Over 30 speakers presented success factors for stone fruit cultivation, discussed climate change, challenges in crop protection, and more. read more

Sascha Müller-Kraenner, Federal Managing Director of the German Environmental Aid (DUH), comments: "For the first time, 14 major food companies, including Lidl, Kaufland, Netto, Edeka, and others, are disclosing data on their food waste in 2023. This is a step in the right direction." read more

Refrigeration facilities and retailers in Germany are then faced with the challenge of unpredictable delivery quantities and times. This impacts the promotional activities of the retail sector. read more

The German conglomerate BayWa plans to sell off T&G Global, the New Zealand business at the core of its Global Produce division, as reported by Reuters. read more

Global leader in table grape breeding, Bloom Fresh, has announced its new licensees in China after successful open field days held in June and August in Yunnan and Sichuan. read more