Robbie Gieslink has been appointed as the new R&D Manager at ABZ Seeds, a company specializing in breeding seed-propagated varieties of strawberries. With over 20 years of experience in breeding and leading teams in the horticultural industry, he brings a wealth of expertise to the position. read more

Rural Development (SCARDD) program, aims to help farmers in Ontario and Canada cultivate innovative and resilient types of apples, tender fruits, and table grapes. The initiative has the support of both the Ontario and Canadian governments and is assisting 128 producers in the province. read more

Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Cambridge, in collaboration with the commercial partner Lambda Agri, have developed an innovative spray coating for greenhouse windows that optimizes the wavelengths of light to enhance plant growth and yield, consequently reducing... read more

Christmas is around the corner and at Sole365 the preparations for the most anticipated moment of the year have officially begun: sitting around a set table to celebrate together. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is considering issuing additional import clearances for yellow onions due to a decrease in supply caused by recent storms. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. announced the decision to supplement the yellow onion supply. read more

Importa of fresh-cut flowers from Ecuador to China have increased significantly, driven by the China-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which became effective on May 1st this year. The agreement, signed in May 2023, states that around 90 percent of the goods traded between China and Ecuador would be. read more

Hazera has announced that its new high-tech R&D greenhouse, revealed last week in Made, the Netherlands, represents a "significant milestone" in the company's goal to become a leader in the high-tech tomato industry. read more

Bloom Fresh has achieved a major legal victory in Italy regarding the illegal planting of its exclusive table grape varieties. read more

Bloom Fresh has achieved a significant legal victory in Italy concerning the violation of its proprietary varieties. read more

Scottish berry supplier Angus Soft Fruits held its annual conference on 14 November, in the heart of domestic berry production on Scotland’s northeast coast, welcoming its growers, staff, and partners to celebrate the group’s 30th anniversary. read more

According to the ZKL, competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience must be equally taken into account. The ZKL considers its final report from 2021 as the basis for specific recommendations for action to combine environmental, climate, and animal protection with sustainable practices. read more

The Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR) at Coventry University is spearheading a new £1.9 million, four-year research project focused on establishing a more sustainable food system in the UK. read more

South African exporters of stonefruit and table grapes have reported that early season volumes are increasing after a slow start. The conventional refrigerated shipping program from the country is also set to begin this week. read more

Adequate nutrient supply is the basis for healthy and productive berry crops. Depending on the crop, substrate, yield level, and growth stage, plants require varying amounts of nutrients. It is also important to consider the existing nutrient levels in the soil or in the... read more

The Association of Producers-Exporters of Fruit and Vegetables of the Region of Murcia (Proexport) participated in the ‘Good Food Show Winter’ fair in Birmingham last week, presenting the region's fruit and vegetable offerings to UK consumers. read more

He includes attention-grabbing displays, couponing, creative recipes, and giveaways with exclusive prizes, he reports. The goal of this comprehensive campaign, both in-store and online, is to strengthen the market leadership of the Jingold brand in Germany. read more

Fruit growing in South Africa is a multi-generational endeavor, with roots established in the previous century leading to the fourth and fifth generations carrying on these family businesses. read more

Westfalia Fruit has introduced laser-etched mangoes for customers in Europe. This initiative, led by its operations in the Netherlands, aims to eliminate the use of individual plastic PLU stickers. read more

Aldi is spreading holiday cheer by donating Christmas lunches to low-income communities across the UK. read more

At the Interpoma Congress, new breeding technologies and the digital revolution in apple cultivation were the focus. read more