In recent years, developments in the cultivation of plants and plant-based products, especially in the high-tech field of horticulture such as greenhouses and vertical farming, have been advancing rapidly. Experts have gathered a lot of experience and tested new technologies. read more

In the report "The Top 10 Nutrition Trends 2023," 170 leading nutrition experts conclude: "The fast food of our days is no longer greasy, but plant-based, digestible, and healthy." According to them, meat eaters are increasingly opting for a flexitarian diet. read more

Cosmic Crisp® achieved very good sales results. In the marketing season that ended in September, nearly 14,000 tons of apples were sold in the countries of Italy, Spain, Germany, and Scandinavia. The signs for the new harvest, which is beginning these days, are promising. read more

The Italian cooperative Patfrut believes that there is a great potential to increase sales of locally sourced, pre-prepared vegetables to customers in the hotel, restaurant, and catering industry. read more

Cosmic Crisp had a successful end to the 2024 season, thanks to a comprehensive marketing campaign that included participation in various European Balloon Festivals. By the end of the sales season, nearly 14,000 tonnes of the branded apples will have been sold in Italy, Spain, Germany, and Scandinavia. read more

The plant breeding company Pairwise has successfully raised US$40 million in Series C funding. Their goal is to develop potentially groundbreaking new crops such as seedless blackberries and stoneless cherries using gene editing technology. read more

"In the state of Washington, we usually have less to deal with cold stress, but in the years 2023 and 2024, we had higher losses than normal," said Lee Kalcsits, an associate professor of horticulture at the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC). read more

Kampania „Eat Them to Defeat Them” z 2024 roku odniosła imponujące rezultaty, nadal pozytywnie wpływając na nawyki dzieci dotyczące spożywania warzyw. read more

There, visitors can expect a diverse range of products and services from primary to tertiary packaging, which focuses on both innovation and sustainability, the company announces. read more

As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, scientists like Jinkerson are researching how to cultivate plants and food based on fungi using artificial photosynthesis, the university announced. read more

The Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (Fasta) initiative has celebrated its first anniversary by making significant progress in protecting and growing the country's horticulture exports. read more

Australian vegetable growers are still questioning their economic viability as more than a year of low or negative margins jeopardize the long-term sustainability of the industry. read more

Indonesia and India have applied to export de-crowned fresh pineapples to Australia, as reported by ABC News. read more

Victorian Farmers Federation has recognized the approval of Melbourne Airport's third runway as a significant development that will strengthen the agricultural sector in Victoria, positioning it as a leading agricultural exporter in Australia. The approval for the Major Development Plan came from. read more

In the field of agricultural exports, Cambodia has positioned itself as the second-largest exporter of raw cashew nuts (RCN) globally. According to The Investor, the country shipped 830,000 metric tons (mt) in the first seven months of this year. However, Cambodia has encountered challenges despite this achievement. read more

Lewis mite is one of those pests that appear to go through cycles – some years we don't see it at all, and some years I start receiving reports as early as August. This year, there seem to be sporadic reports. Considering that Lewis mite populations can increase in a warm autumn and become a problem. read more

Highline Mushrooms has introduced its new value-added product line: Sizzlin' Hot Stuffed Mushrooms. Created to provide convenience and enhance flavor, these ready-to-bake appetizers offer consumers a fresh way to enjoy mushrooms. This product line aims to simplify the lives of customers. read more

On the occasion of Halloween, ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in the Organized Large-Scale Retail sector, invites customers to celebrate the spookiest night of the year and the most beloved autumn flavors with many tasty ideas and a delicious menu designed. read more

1,500 square meters dedicated mainly to fourth-range potatoes, carrots, and pumpkins for the Horeca channel, a growing sector with interesting possibilities for future development: this is where the new chapter of the story of Patfrut begins, a cooperative of the Naturitalia group that opened today. read more

"Table grapes, especially the Italia variety, have had a strong start and the quality is good. Consumption is evenly distributed despite lower quantities compared to last year. The number of hectares planted with Italia grapes has decreased in favor of seedless varieties." read more