The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has resolved a long-standing dispute by officially classifying garlic as a vegetable. This decision allows for the marketing of garlic in both the vegetable and spice sectors. The controversy began in 2015 and was initiated by a farmers' organization. read more

The majority of German onions come from Lower Saxony, where the harvest is starting these days. "Overall, the rain is good for the plants," says Landvolk President Dr. Holger Hennies, who is currently harvesting the slightly smaller shallots as well as the yellow household onions on his farm in… read more

Clear for takeoff? Amazon gets green light to test-fly delivery drones in UKAmazon has been given approval to test-fly drones beyond the visual line of sight of a human controller in the UK, opening up the possibility of using the aircraft to deliver packages to residential addresses.Source: theguardian.com Woolworths unveils read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Egipt osiągnął nowy kamień milowy, ustanawiając rekord eksportu batatów do UE, przewyższając podaże USA - donosi EastFruit. To znamienne osiągnięcie egipskich eksporterów na rynku UE, gdyż nowy rekord eksportu wydawał się nieunikniony. read more

Cromwell, located in Central Otago, is known for its mineral-rich soils and experiences the highest number of sunshine hours in New Zealand—2,531.8 hours in January alone, making it the perfect place for growing cherries. "Cromwell is the top spot for cultivating NZ Cherry Corp cherries. Our cherries are famous for their." read more

Sabert Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions, has announced a major milestone in its ongoing dedication to sustainability. All products utilizing the company's molded Pulp Plus™ and Pulp Ultra™ formulations, which are read more

"Peter Bontekoe from Salixkwekerij Bontekoe says it is scandalous that a tree is planted somewhere in Africa for the certification of carbon credits. In his nursery, there are thousands of small and large willow trees that, according to him, are grown in a carbon-negative manner. These trees are the showpieces of his nursery." read more

On Wednesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 8th, the annual IFPA (International Fresh Produce Association) took place in São Paulo, Brazil. During this event, a Belgian delegation, including representatives from Belgian Fruit Valley, Foodcareplus, and VLAM, showcased Belgian Conference pears. "The timing of the event ideally suited the promotion of our pears," said a spokesperson from the Belgian delegation. read more

Iberdrola | bp pulse, in line with its strategy to prepare for the electrification of heavy transport, has selected Disfrimur's facilities as the location for the first public MCS charger for heavy vehicles in southern Europe. This decision reflects Disfrimur's dedication to electrifying its fleet and their partnership. read more

This year, VIAN 2021, which moved from Zaporizhzhia (a region in southern Ukraine) to Mukachevo (western Ukraine), aims to harvest 40 tons of raspberries. VIAN 2021 farms have 5 hectares of blueberries and raspberries each, grown in open ground, as well as 0.5 hectares each of ... read more

The Government's modifications to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme will greatly support the horticulture industry in reaching its target of doubling the farmgate value of horticultural production by 2035. The Government has introduced a variety of policy changes to the RSE scheme. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. announced a positive mid-year review for the avocado and mango categories before the New England Produce Council's (NEPC) Floral & Food Service Expo in Boston, Mass., scheduled for August 19-20, 2024. In the second quarter of 2024, industry dollar sales for both avocados and mangos reached record levels. read more

We received the forecast for the 2024 Washington state fresh apple crop on Tuesday of this week, estimating that the state will harvest 124 million boxes of apples in the upcoming season. This number aligns more closely with the five-year average compared to the production volumes of the past two years. read more

Podaż południowoafrykańskich mandarynek na rynek chiński stale rośnie, a szczytowy okres przyjazdu zbliża się szybko. "Początek tej sezonu dla południowoafrykańskich mandarynek był dość korzystny, z poprawionymi sprzedażami, jakością i cenami w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem oraz informacjami zwrotnymi z rynku". read more

The consumption and retail demand are still quite strong for this time of year, with the recent warmer weather having an impact. New season Queens are continuing to enter the market as they ripen. Some early Roosters will also be available in limited quantities. read more

Nowa odmiana truskawek, Stella-ASBP, została wprowadzona na australijski rynek po ponad pięciu latach prac rozwojowych, w których uczestniczyli lokalni plantatorzy oraz eksperci od hodowli roślin. Ta odmiana została doskonalona poprzez próby przeprowadzone na farmach w Queensland i jest efektem współpracy. read more

The business group Logistics UK is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to protect the current rate of fuel duty to ensure that the industry can contribute to driving economic recovery. "Fuel is the largest single..." read more

To kolejny pracowity rok dla producentów melonów. Po szczególnie trudnym lipcu, sierpień wreszcie przynosi pewną ulgę producentom melonów. "Cierpieliśmy z powodu złej pogody wiosną i na początku lata, co znacząco wpłynęło na zapylanie owoców i spowodowało dużo niższe plony w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem" - mówi. read more

Within the framework of the first Global Grape Convention, organized by the Table Grape Committee of Frutas de Chile, the Association of Table Grape Producers of Peru, Provid, and Yentzen Group, representatives from Chile, Peru, and Mexico agreed to establish a World Table Grape Committee to strengthen relations. read more

Switzerland is currently in the middle of its plum harvest season, with more than 500 tons of plums being harvested weekly until September 9, as announced by the Fruit Association. The harvest, which started in July, has now progressed to the stage where the well-known "Fellenberg" variety of plums is beginning to be harvested. read more