Fresh Del Monte launches an engaging initiative for the green, yellow, and red kiwi season: a limited edition packaging, the result of the renewed partnership with the animated franchise Miraculous by Miraculous Corp. Also starting is a contest exclusively for the Italian territory. read more

The European almond is a phenomenon in Spain and beyond. 2023 was a key year for almond consumption in Spain, which grew by 32.6% over the previous year (from 11.1 million kg to 14.7 million), according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. A large part of this increase. read more

W Antigui i Barbudzie została wprowadzona nowa inicjatywa o nazwie "Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean", której celem jest rozwiązanie problemów, z którymi borykają się plantatorzy batatów, w tym zagrożenia ze strony czerwca batatowego. Ten regionalny projekt ma na celu zwiększenie zrównoważonej uprawy. read more

The pip fruit industry in New Zealand has launched a five-year project to find more effective ways to manage the bronze beetle, a pest that affects apple quality by harming fruitlets. Apples and Pears New Zealand has dedicated $598,370 towards this development. read more

Inside a fruit and vegetable warehouse, such as the one operated by the Axfood Group in Landskrona, Sweden since 2022, you would typically see a large space filled with crates and boxes of fresh produce. The warehouse is likely equipped with temperature-controlled storage areas to keep the fruits and vegetables fresh. Workers would be busy sorting, packing, and preparing the goods for distribution to stores and customers. The atmosphere would be bustling with activity as trucks come and go, delivering fresh produce from nearby regions and around the world. read more

Mexico's mango season has come to an end, and the offshore season has begun with import volumes increasing week by week. Brazil began shipping in August and, up until last week, the country had shipped 5.7 million boxes out of a total projected volume of 7.6 million boxes for the season. read more

Storms with heavy rainfall, strong gusts of wind, and hail have been reported in various parts of eastern Spain, causing significant damage to agriculture in the Valencian Community. According to AVA-ASAJA, the Valencian Agricultural Producers' Association, the heavy rains are flooding fields and uprooting crops. read more

With the peak export season approaching, especially for fruits destined for the holidays, shipping costs are expected to rise due to limited cargo availability starting in November. In order to meet the cold chain requirements for perishable goods, Beijing Sino-Agricultural Biosciences Co., Ltd., a provider of temperature data... read more

For about 30 years now, Jardin des Papes, a family business based in Carpentras (Vaucluse), has been producing strawberries, melons, and grapes (Muscat, Lavallée, and Apyrene varieties) on almost 180 hectares. Two years ago, a subsidiary was created, specializing in the production of nectars and. read more

With the autumn holiday, the market for exotic fruits is currently quieter. "Sales always dip a bit during these weeks, but in the coming weeks, we expect a gradual increase," says Ive Lambert from Starfruit, who notes that offering niche products in the exotic segment will become increasingly... read more

One grower has stepped forward in Zevenhuizen, the Netherlands, in response to a call from grid operator Liander for flexible power. As a result, thirteen farms will receive power. In Boskoop, no additional space for connecting farms has been identified so far. Another company has also reported interest there, but their participation is still pending. read more

Burze i ulewy, które nawiedziły wschodnią i południową Hiszpanię we wtorek, spowodowały śmierć ponad 50 osób i zalanie części regionu. read more

Burza i ulewny deszcz, które nawiedziły wschodnią i południową Hiszpanię we wtorek, spowodowały śmierć ponad 50 osób i podtopiły części regionu. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division Mann Packing, has announced the sale of its Fresh Leaf Farms brand and operations to First Leaf Farms. read more

In this context, ZVG President Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf pointed out the importance of energy costs for protected horticulture in Germany. "The previous approach of the federal government to make energy prices internationally competitive is aimed at an industrial electricity price." read more

The trend calculation shows only a minimal annual production growth of 0.1%. Despite some fluctuations, this indicates a largely stable production volume. Far ahead of other production countries, China has been consistently ranked at the top position for years. In the year... read more

Michael Fletcher has been appointed as the new managing director of convenience store group Spar UK Ltd. read more

Pink Lady apples has launched a new campaign in the UK with the aim of generating excitement around lunchtime. read more

Brazilian fruit exports increased by 8.51% in value between January and August 2024 compared to the same period last year, despite experiencing a 3.34% decrease in volume. read more

This is intended to reflect the faculty's changed academic focus. "With the name change, we want to emphasize that in addition to agricultural sciences, nutrition and engineering sciences are also central pillars of our research and teaching," explained Dean Prof. read more