At the HortNZ annual conference in Tauranga, a grower from Hawke's Bay raised concerns about the government's rapid timeline for revising regulations on genetic technology, stating that it was moving "too far, too fast". The grower pointed out potential risks to market access and returns for growers. The discussion... read more

The domestic pear harvest is smaller this season. Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh mentioned, "The crops are really, really down across the board. Some of the pear-growing districts have heavy frost markings on a lower crop in the first place." He noted that this situation is a result of colder temperatures in the Pacific. read more

The sustainable biopesticide developer Eden Research has received temporary approval for one of its products to be used on potatoes in Greece for the 2024 season. read more

Crop protection, seed, and machinery specialists have announced their sponsorship of the upcoming event organized by the British Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA). read more

Delegates have only a few more days to benefit from the early-bird rate for the Fruitnet Citrus Congress. The 20 percent discount on the regular price will be valid until Thursday, September 5th. read more

In addition to picking fruits, consumers can also participate in tours and workshops at almost every producer, where they can discover the secrets of modern and sustainable fruit cultivation and learn directly from the producers how they ensure that their fruits have the best flavor. read more

The discount store Aldi has reintroduced an innovative way to attract customers to spend in its stores during the 2024 Paralympics. read more

He explained that the committee has carried out advertising campaigns that will have continuity. "Given the expected increase in cherry production in the coming years, the challenge is to tap into new markets and further penetrate mature markets where we already have a presence". read more

Three quarters of the apples consumed in the Netherlands are of domestic origin. This share has slightly increased in recent years. In the past years, the annual apple consumption in the Netherlands has been declining, but there was a slight recovery in 2023. read more

Major retail chains such as Aldi, Edeka, Kaufland, Lidl, Netto Marken-Discount, as well as Rewe and Penny have already started introducing the new logo gradually in their stores, according to the ZKHL. read more

"USA Pears have been participating in Asia Fruit Logistica since the inaugural event in 2007," states international director Jeff Correa. This year, the organization will feature their in-season Green Bartlett and Starkrimson pear varieties. "The timing of the show is perfect for USA Pears as it..." read more

Stan Idaho od dawna jest znany z wysokiej jakości ziemniaków. Przez lata plantatorzy zjednoczyli siły, aby promować swój produkt w całej Ameryce Północnej, aż do momentu, kiedy „Ziemniaki z Idaho” stały się jedną z najbardziej rozpoznawalnych marek świeżych produktów rolnych. read more

With these adjustments, the new method of Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) is being introduced, a new system aimed at improving the business model and the quality of services, as well as providing security, predictability, and reliability. read more

Italy's Rivoira Group recently organized an open field day for trade partners and wholesale customers at its orchards in Piemonte to celebrate the beginning of the new Sambòa apple season. read more

According to the initial forecast from the industry association Provid, Peru is expected to export 78.7 million cartons (8.2kg each) of table grapes in 2024/25. This would mark a 25.4 percent increase from the previous year, when 62.7 million cartons were shipped. read more

After a 2023 season marked by a decrease in production due to weather problems and an increased presence of pests and diseases, but with dynamic markets, especially in the latter part of the season with the Aledo variety, the 2024 campaign begins with read more

Currently, the Keitt variety accounts for 91% of mango exports to the USA. There is also a limited supply of Ataulfo/Honey, Kent, Mallika, and Manila Rosa varieties. In the week ending 24th August, a total of approximately 2,730,024 boxes of mangoes were shipped. read more

The network of fungal threads, a byproduct from cultivation, is processed into ecological packaging and insulation material. PermaFungi sells oyster mushrooms for consumption but also utilizes the residual stream from cultivation. The fungal threads forming the mycelium can, for example, be used in the production. read more

Previous studies in the regional cluster have shown that about 3% of each connection is lost annually in cultivation and trade. In the Dutch Freshport fresh logistics center alone, 55,000 tons are wasted unused every year. Measures are being taken, but the quantities are too. read more

"We clearly see the Asian hornet as a threat to our honeybees and beehives, but we will have to learn to live with it," explains Heinrich Kersten, chairman of the Bienenfreunde Verden, an interest and action association of beekeepers, farmers, and hunters in. read more