Less plant protection and fertilization, climate change, and new diseases make it necessary to develop new varieties adapted to Switzerland. In order to bring these to the market faster, research results and new methods need to be better integrated into breeding programs. With this goal in mind, FiBL has... read more

Coolsan and Janssen PMP have signed an exclusive international agreement to assess the expansion and improvement of postharvest applications of ChillSafe technology, which is based on Ultra Low Dose of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (ULD-HPV). read more

While the classic potato is mainly purchased by households led by older individuals, younger households are disproportionately represented in the purchase of pumpkins. Similarities between pumpkins and sweet potatoes exist not only in color, but also in... read more

The companies specialize in providing transport services for the flower, plant, fruit, and vegetable sector. Through collaboration, they aim to leverage each other's expertise and achieve economies of scale. Together, the companies have a combined total of 175. read more

In recent years, avocado cultivation in Kenya has experienced a real boom phase. The demand for the creamy and healthy fruits from the East African country is increasing worldwide. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is involved in promoting the export of Kenyan avocados. read more

The 16th edition of Fruit Attraction reached record-breaking levels of participation, with 117,370 professionals from 145 countries attending the event. This marked a 13 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to the organizers Ifema Madrid and Fepex. read more

According to the analysis and data specialist, AI could support precision agriculture, automate labor-intensive tasks, verify the sustainability of supply chains, and even accelerate gene editing of crops. This information is included in the strategic intelligence report. read more

On the wholesale market, the situation with red tomatoes is developing in a very similar way to last year's price scenario. What could this mean for the wholesale prices of these vegetables in the upcoming weeks? read more

With over 12,000 square meters of hall space, more than 10,000 square meters of outdoor space, and around 2,000 square meters of container operation space, AXXUM is well-equipped to meet a wide range of logistics and packaging needs, the company states. read more

W USA, producent i dostawca Kapi Kapi Growers ogłosił wprowadzenie organicznych bananów do swojego portfela produktów. read more

Dr. Andrea Beste from the "Office for Soil Protection and Ecological Agriculture" will provide an overview of the methods of "Regenerative Agriculture" and classify them. Dr. Christian Henning from the "International Organization for Standardization" will discuss the opportunities and read more

For the year 2024, the producers have once again decided to make available a larger and also record-breaking area for the cultivation of this vegetable variety. read more

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), in collaboration with the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) and the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce, has published the final report of the International Sustainability Summit held on April 26 in Vancouver. read more

New Zealand fruit grower-marketer, Seeka, has increased its projected full-year earnings guidance to a record profit (before tax) ranging between NZ$21mn and NZ$25mn. This is an increase from the previous 2024 forecast which ranged between NZ$17mn and NZ$21mn. read more

Pierwsza dostawa chilijskich wiśni na sezon 2024/25 dotarła do Szanghaju, według chińskiego importera owoców, Riverking. read more

Pierwsza dostawa chilijskich wiśni na sezon 2024/25 dotarła do Szanghaju, informuje chiński importer owoców, Riverking. read more

"We are returning from Fruit Attraction with excellent feedback for Kiwy Matera®, starting from our client base in the national market, with retailers first and foremost, who have been able to experience firsthand the high quality of this variety of yellow-fleshed kiwi, Top Gold, which is finding a favorable environment in Basilicata." read more

In the overall fragmented scenario of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution, digital is gradually establishing itself as an increasingly influential channel. In 2024, the total value of the Food & Grocery market in Italy amounts to 75.7 billion euros, with a penetration. read more

Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. will present its products at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, USA, from October 17 to 19 at booth BC903. The company will highlight its TT19SI 4G wireless real-time temperature and humidity data logger during the event. Mr. Liao, Chairman. read more

Greek kiwi cultivation is gradually transitioning from solely green kiwi varieties to include yellow and red kiwi varieties. According to Aris Konstantinidis, sales manager for the fruit nursery Vitro Hellas S.A., these varieties now constitute 20 percent of the production in Greece. "In the last decade, there has been a shift in the Greek kiwi industry towards diversifying kiwi varieties," said Konstantinidis. read more