Recently, Salento has been hit by strong hailstorms and floods that have put a strain on the local farms. The intense wave of bad weather, with sudden frost and water accumulation in the fields, has already caused significant damage to olive trees, fruit trees, and crops. read more

If corn has always been the best ally of salads, why confine it to the canned goods shelf, away from the fresh world? Bonduelle answers this question by bringing a cross-marketing strategy to stores that combines the world of vegetable preserves with that of fresh produce. read more

The repeal of Dormex, which expired today after 45 days of validity, has divided the agricultural world and environmentalists like few other measures. On one side are the kiwi growers in the South, who welcomed it as an essential tool to safeguard production; on the other side, those who read more

Fruit Attraction São Paulo, now in its third year, has opened to the public with the goal of becoming a key networking hub for the fruit and vegetable industry in Latin America. Despite fluctuating attendance levels during the initial hours, participants agree that the event holds great potential. read more

Ireland's trade in fresh produce continues to rely heavily on imports, especially for fruit categories that are not produced domestically, according to data from the Central Statistics Office for 2024. Per capita consumption figures suggest that bananas are the most imported fresh produce item, at 18kg per person. read more

"This time, I just sat at the table as a guest. That makes a nice change," says Rick Gitzels with a laugh. Gitzels recently attended the closing event of the Hungry EcoCities project, a three-year Horizon Europe initiative that brought together artists, educational institutions, and SMEs. read more

Impatiens necrotic spot virus and tomato spotted wilt virus differ from tobacco mosaic virus in their mode of transmission from host to host. Once a plant with a virus has been found in the greenhouse, it is important to understand the types of viruses and their transmission. Common viruses. read more

ING will make its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this May, supporting a new contemporary garden commissioned by the Saatchi Gallery. ING's first appearance at the show supports its drive to grow its UK presence, building the brand and deepening relationships as it pursues its ambition to read more

After a timid sign of recovery in the volumes of fruit and vegetables Lcc in the Large-Scale Retail Trade (Gdo), week 11 shows a negative balance; the increase in the average mix price, furthermore, is not enough to defend the value. Supermarkets and free services manage to contain the decline, while hypermarkets and discount stores... read more

When Area 2 Farms co-founder Oren Falkowitz discusses the future of vertical farming, he doesn't begin with the technology. Instead, he focuses on the farmer. The company cultivates certified organic produce, which is sold directly to local residents through weekly CSA baskets containing leafy greens, herbs, and… read more

Zespri has issued its initial guidance to growers for the 2026/27 season, offering an early insight into projected returns as the new season commences. The kiwifruit marketer typically provides indicative guidance in March, coinciding with the arrival of early-season fruit in the market, with anticipated returns expected to be similar. read more

Senegalese mango exporters are getting ready for the upcoming season while dealing with European Union phytosanitary requirements and increasing logistics and energy costs. In February, the European Commission issued a warning urging a decrease in fruit fly presence in the shipments. This directive is in response to imports… read more

Rynek ogórków w Finlandii nadal się rozwija, z konsumpcją i produkcją osiągającymi nowe poziomy, podczas gdy dostawy pozostają głównie krajowe. Produkcja ogórków osiągnęła w zeszłym roku 56 milionów kilogramów, co stanowi wzrost o 2 miliony kilogramów w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Średnio, szacuje się, że konsumpcja wynosi. read more

At Fruit Attraction São Paulo, Marta Bentancur from Upefruy shared Uruguay's perspective as a global fresh fruit supplier, emphasizing that although Uruguay is "a small country, it is highly capable of serving international markets." With only three million residents, the country produces read more

During the Opportunities in Horticulture & Floristry event, students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)'s Greenmount Campus were provided with an overview of the wide variety of opportunities available within their field. Industry professionals shared their career paths, read more

With a recent sunny spell, the new strawberry season has started cautiously at Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey. Benoit Demedts' nursery has already had the first picking of strawberries, but the volumes are still limited. Production is expected to increase from the beginning of next week. read more

Niemal jedna trzecia gatunków kaktusów jest obecnie zagrożona wyginięciem, a naukowcy mają nadzieję, że nowa baza danych o otwartym dostępie pomoże odwrócić ten trend. Stworzona przez badaczy z Uniwersytetów w Bath i Reading, CactEcoDB jest najbardziej szczegółowym zasobem dotychczas stworzonym dotyczącym ekologii kaktusów. read more

Okan Imancer, co-founder and export manager of the Turkish apple exporting company The Fresh Apple, claims that the Turkish apple season has been extremely challenging. "For growers who had sufficient production and sold their fruit directly at harvest, it was actually a very profitable year. However, for... read more

On Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th, the Half Marathon of Italy returns, and Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, announces its participation as an Official Supplier. read more

Podaż ogórków jest obecnie niższa niż zazwyczaj na tę porę roku. „Główną przyczyną jest wolniejszy i bardziej zakłócony sezonowy przejście” - mówi Tony Incaviglia z GR Fresh. „Mroźny styczeń we Floridzie opóźnił wczesną produkcję, a wiosenne ilości tam są wolne w powrocie do normy”. read more