Dr. Jerry Dlamini has something unique to show his agronomy students in South Africa: commercial potato fields managed using principles of continuously covered soil and minimal soil disturbance, except for the areas where tubers are planted. read more

Nova Coop has renovated the Coop store in Avigliana (To), extending it to a total area of 1,850 square meters, redesigned to meet customer needs in terms of shopping experience. "Our supply chain ensures freshness and quality," the group explains. read more

All Citrus' flagship product, the guaranteed juicy oranges iSuccosi, will be the protagonist of a new radio campaign on the main broadcasters of the Triveneto region, both live and streaming: Radio Company, Radio Padova, Radio Wow, Easy Network, and Easy Rock, Radio 80. Introducing iSuccosi will be... read more

Zabezpieczenie żywnościowe odgrywa kluczową rolę w radzeniu sobie z wyzwaniem zrównoważonego żywienia ponad 8 miliardów ludzi na całym świecie. Zapewnienie dostępu do wystarczającej, bezpiecznej i pożywnej żywności przez cały czas, nawet podczas kryzysów, jest kluczowe. W tym kontekście nowozelandzkie ziemniaki, często pomijane, odgrywają kluczową rolę. read more

In the world of agriculture, there is often discussion about sustainability, soil stewardship, and reducing chemical inputs. One method to eliminate the use of herbicides, improve soil structure, and enhance moisture retention capacity is through continuous inter-row tilling. read more

Now that the March rains have passed and there is more sunshine, it is becoming increasingly evident how stone fruit trees in the Region of Murcia have been affected. "Fortunately, Best Fruit technicians have informed us that our production estimates will still be met, although there may be." read more

An analysis by Hortoinfo of the three main tomato suppliers in the EU, Spain, the Netherlands, and Morocco, shows that Spain was the largest producer, the Netherlands was the biggest supplier outside the EU, and Morocco surpassed Spain in exports in the last two years between 2014 and 2023. read more

Orsero strengthens its position in the Canarian banana supply chain thanks to an agreement signed between Hermanos Fernández Lopez ("Fernández") - a Spanish company within the Group and the second national operator in terms of turnover in the distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products - and the. read more

Hispanic Affairs, Spain recognizes EuroCommerce's efforts in enhancing the retail and wholesale sector. The Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, awarded EuroCommerce the 2024 Award for Merit in Commerce in the Domestic Trade category. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business. read more

In współczesnej profesjonalnej hortikulturze genetyka jest kluczowa dla doskonalenia odmian roślin i zwiększania produktywności, jakości oraz zdolności adaptacyjnych roślin. To jest właśnie specjalizacja firm nasiennej, których praca - gdy jest wspierana przez zmotywowany zespół w terenie - staje się wartością dodaną dla. read more

The Russian federal service, Rosselkhoznadzor, will conduct an audit of Ecuador's banana certification system in April. This decision follows negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor representatives and Ecuador's Agency for Agricultural Product Quality Control (Agrocalidad), part of the Ministry of… read more

It is a crucial moment that the fruit and vegetable sector is currently going through, both at national and European level. It is a moment marked by epochal challenges where the stakes are no longer just a negative economic situation or a losing year, but the very survival of a sector. read more

The post-harvest phase is becoming more crucial in achieving environmental sustainability goals by reducing the electricity consumption in processing and packaging fruits and vegetables. An excellent illustration is the Italian company Fonteverde, which has recently set up a 1-megawatt system. read more

A pro-Beijing newspaper in Hong Kong has increased its criticism of CK Hutchison's decision to sell its Panama ports to a consortium led by BlackRock. Sources indicate that the deal, originally set to be completed by April 2, has been delayed. This situation has put the Hong Kong-based... read more

On April 2, Rijk Zwaan, in collaboration with Coexphal and Grupo Cajamar, will be hosting the second edition of the TOMEET Congress, a key event for the tomato industry in southern Europe. The congress will be held at the Cajamar headquarters in the Science and Technology Park of Almeria (PITA). read more

On Friday the 28th, the first red pointed peppers of 2025 were officially sold at BelOrta. These flavorful peppers were grown by Bart Ceulemans of the horticultural company Grobar, one of Belgium's pointed pepper specialists. Based in Berlaar, the family-run Grobar company has been growing. read more

Partner organisations, such as scientists from CABI, the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin, Exotic Green Enterprises in Zambia, and Twiga Chemical Industries in Kenya, came together to formally kick off a new project aimed at creating nature-based solutions for sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ms. Elena... read more

Branding Ovation is an event during which berry brands associated with the berry industry are showcased. This event has taken place for the third time as part of the campaign "Time for Polish Superfruits." During the 13 presentations, various farms were presented. read more

Last week, the first shipment of yellow New Zealand onions arrived for Van der Lans International in the Netherlands. This week, the red onions also arrived. The onions were delivered in large bags to the onion grading company Jonika in Oostdijk, as has been the usual practice. Jonika has been a trusted partner for many years. read more

The China-Laos Railway has become a crucial connection for fruit and vegetable trade between China and Southeast Asia, greatly boosting regional agricultural exports and imports. Since its inauguration in December 2021, the railway has transported over 56 million tons of freight, with 13 million tons specifically involving agricultural products. read more