Bunny Tail Blooms, a beautiful diversification idea, is flourishing this summer on a farm in Perthshire. Morag Thompson's goal is to provide flowers grown on the farm in a natural manner, with minimal flower miles and a strong sustainability message. "Our mission is to promote local, sustainable practices." read more

On August 28, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, led by Deputy Minister Hoang Trung, held discussions with the US Department of Agriculture. The delegation met with Deputy Minister Mr. Jason Hafemeister and representatives from relevant agencies. read more

EastFruit analysts have recently updated the ranking of the largest fruit importing countries and trade trends for the period from 2019 to 2023. This updated ranking includes some unexpected surprises, so let's explore these intriguing fruit analytics. read more

GAL, a promising banana variety developed by the Israeli company Raham Meristem, is resistant to Fusarium race 4 fungus, a soil pathogen that has severely impacted banana plantations, particularly in northern Peru. This variety was recently introduced in Piura. Development of GAL began in 2018 and it shows great potential in combating the disease. read more

The sweetcorn season is currently in full swing for Otjens Sweetcorn. "We started a bit later, unfortunately, but we are now in the fifth week. The first weeks were a bit quieter, but by now we have normal volumes again and we can still say that there is a nice demand," says Wout Otjens of Otjens... read more

W Lanling County, Shandong Province, eastern China, local authorities, farmers, and vegetable vendors are implementing measures to maintain vegetable production and market supply following periods of heavy rainfall. The excessive rain has increased the risk of plant diseases and pests... read more

Twenty-two years ago, two friends went backpacking through Guatemala. While there, despite having no experience in the fruit and vegetable sector, they conceived the idea of establishing a more equitable and sustainable food system. They pursued this entrepreneurial vision and embarked on a project that led them to connect with. read more

Bloom Fresh™, a breeder specializing in table grapes, cherries, and raisins, has recently unveiled its cutting-edge breeding campus, Fruitworks, at the Bloom Fresh Discovery Center in McFarland, California. The inauguration ceremony celebrating the opening of the $14 million facility was held on Tuesday and included a range of activities. read more

The plum harvest in northern Moldova is currently in full swing. Farmers are gathering this season's crop, with the majority of it intended for export. However, due to the hot weather and severe drought, farmers are expecting a modest yield. Constantin Andriuță, a farmer from Soroca District, is currently in the midst of harvesting. read more

Serbia is currently facing a notable decrease in crop yields caused by a continuing drought, leading to earlier harvests, as reported by local media. The corn harvest has been especially impacted by the drought, with experts predicting a reduction in yield of 16 to 20 percent. Zarko Galetin, an agroeconomic expert, read more

The Medjool industry in Egypt, which is experiencing unprecedented growth, is facing various challenges this season. Ramadan Sayyad, the export manager of Palm Hills Dates, stated that the season has been intense. Ramadan said: "In the last five years, Egypt has significantly expanded its cultivation of Medjool dates." read more

A "pause." That's what Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador declared this week in relations with both the U.S. Embassy and the Canadian Embassy. This decision comes after criticism from the embassies of both North American countries regarding a proposed judicial overhaul. read more

Earlier this month, Vietnam and China completed the finalization of three protocols to officially export frozen durian, fresh coconuts, and crocodile to China. This development is expected to boost the export volumes of these agricultural products. The agreement on fresh coconuts is predicted to open read more

India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Bangladesh are important markets for South African apples and pears. Eon Smit, the commercial director of Fruitworks based in Paarl, says, "Asia Fruit Logistica is a platform where the three companies come together to interact and explore our current opportunities." read more

"In Europe, the typical packaging for potatoes is increasingly shifting towards paper. However, the Netherlands is still debating between laminate and paper," says Maikel van Wiggen, who is responsible for commerce at JASA - a company that manufactures vertical packaging machines in the Netherlands. "This decision is influenced by the..." read more

W Izraelu biotechnologiczny startup o nazwie ODE Pharma bada potencjał terapeutyczny molekuły odkrytej w papai do leczenia mukowiscydozy (CF) u dzieci. Inicjatywa ta była inspirowana hipotezą dwóch renomowanych izraelskich biochemików, w tym laureata Nagrody Nobla, Aarona Ciechanovera. read more

For the last ten years, the Bonduelle Group has been experiencing a structural decline in salad consumption in France and Germany, worsened by inflation and heightened competition from private labels. This has resulted in a continuous decrease in the performance of the fresh packaged salad business in these countries. read more

At their wedding on August 11, 2024, Niño Basco and Yanna Ferrera delighted guests with a unique souvenir: fresh fruits and vegetables. Instead of traditional keepsakes, the couple set up a "Love Store" booth where guests could "shop" for 13 varieties of produce, all harvested by Niño and Yanna themselves. read more

The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (JFEC) and the Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) are excited to announce a new partnership with Sanrio Company, Ltd., the renowned company celebrating the 50th anniversary of its beloved character, Hello Kitty. read more

Wissam Wissam Abdel Samad, Dava's Chief Commercial Officer, reflects on this achievement and the company's prospects. In February of this year, Saudi hydroponic grower Dava exported tomatoes to the Netherlands, marking the first time Saudi tomatoes have been exported to Europe. Wissam recounts: read more