For over 40 years, Green Valley Greenhouse has been committed to growth and innovation in the Midwestern United States. Since 1977, the company has developed a facility that covers more than 35 acres, incorporating indoor and outdoor operations. Located in Ramsey, Minnesota, Green Valley specializes in... read more

Those who grow and process vegetables understand the significance of precision in packaging. Keeping this in mind, Bulltec has introduced a new grader that offers exceptional precision and gentleness. Owner Ruggero Ricci explains that "our machine is equipped with a combined weighing system for" read more

Czy jest możliwe, aby w grudniu mieć słodkie, premium owoce jagodowe, które zostały wyhodowane w Wielkiej Brytanii? Sandy Booth z New Forest Fruit udowodnił, że tak. Firma już produkuje jedne z najwcześniejszych truskawek w kraju, ale poszli dalej i produkują premium truskawkę. read more

Parmentine aims to allow the French to keep enjoying 100% natural potatoes while minimizing the issues related to cooking them. In order to achieve this, they have developed a new line of fresh, pre-cooked potatoes in "Easy & Good" trays. This innovative product, showcased at SIAL, will soon be available for purchase. read more

Opera La Pera - a consortium that brings together about a thousand pear growers and 3,500 hectares of pear orchards in Emilia-Romagna, as well as a leading brand of Italian pears - is launching an exclusive prize competition to boost sales in the Italian retail sector. This initiative marks the first time that. read more

Researchers from the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production Research and Training (IFAPA) in Malaga have identified a gene responsible for the firmness of strawberries. The discovery will facilitate

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The National Garden Bureau (NGB), a 105-year-old non-profit organization, has announced the winners of the 2025 Green Thumb Awards. Established in 1998, these awards recognize new plant varieties and gardening products that meet criteria such as uniqueness, innovation, and problem-solving. read more

Elea's PEF systems utilize precise electrical pulses to open cell membranes through electroporation. The largest system, the PEF Advantage 1000, can process up to 100 tons per hour. The PEF Advantage B Micro, an all-in-one system with a capacity of up to 1.7 tons per hour, is ideal for small producers. read more

Apple imports are currently filling a supply gap in India, as local crops have been affected by weather difficulties, according to Amit Sharma, owner of the Indian fresh produce trader Fresko Fruits. "The Indian apple market is experiencing consistent demand, but local production is encountering challenges due to." read more

The Nitrosfera project, coordinated by the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport), aims to adapt crop nutrition to the requirements of areas vulnerable to nitrate contamination by developing fertilization strategies that include incorporating… read more

High-tech greenhouse growers in Australia are noticing a trend in consumer preferences towards exotic fruits, with several varieties expected to become popular in the market by 2025. One of these is the Jujube or Chinese red date, which is gaining popularity due to its sweet, crunchy texture and health benefits. read more

The importation of apple varieties into Morocco has been steadily increasing, reaching a new peak in the first ten months of 2024 with a total import volume of 9.3 thousand tonnes, valued at over $65 million, as reported by EastFruit. This figure represents a record high since 2011 and... read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment in Cyprus is mobilizing local authorities to safeguard the island's citrus industry from the Asian citrus psyllid, a threat first identified in July 2023. This pest, a carrier of the citrus yellow dragon disease or Huanglongbing, poses a significant risk to citrus crops on the island. read more

The cutting of rhubarb has already begun in the well-known Yorkshire Rhubarb Triangle. Robert Tomlinson from B Tomlinson & Sons started a few days earlier this year due to the mild weather. "The weather has been mild, but it has also been drier, which is making it easier than last year." read more

Jego Królewska Mość Król Willem-Alexander i Jej Królewska Mość Królowa Máxima mają zamiar odbyć wizytę państwową w Kenii na zaproszenie Prezydenta Williama Ruto. Wizyta odbędzie się od wtorku 18 marca do czwartku 20 marca 2025 roku. "Ta pierwsza wizyta państwowa w Kenii jest potwierdzeniem dobrych stosunków i". read more

A comparison of produce prices across European countries for the weeks ending December 29, 2024 (Week 52), and January 5, 2025 (Week 1), shows general stability with minor shifts in specific markets. Belgium (BE) remained stable, with prices unchanged at 96 across both weeks. read more

The end of 2024 was very busy for Biofrais shops in the Haute-Savoie and Ain departments, as they are currently offering a wide range of seasonal organic fruits and vegetables. "During the festive season, there was particularly high demand for all citrus fruits, with a noticeable increase in. read more

"Since late December last year, Chilean cherries have been arriving in large quantities by sea, leading to a rapid decline in selling prices. After New Year's Day, prices continued to drop, and market demand remains insufficient," said Andy Xie from Shanghai Junli International Trade Co., Ltd. read more

Bastia, in Corsica, will host the first meeting of this year of the contact groups from the fruit and vegetable sector of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, specifically focusing on the citrus group. The meeting will take place from January 20th to 22nd and is being organized by the sector.

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