The harvesting of Impero has begun in Umbria a few weeks ago. Impero is an Italian netted melon variety under the Seminis brand of Bayer Crop Science. It is a mid-cycle variety with a wide transplanting window that can cover medium-early, medium, and late transplants of the season. read more

An analysis required by the state legislature and conducted by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture has revealed a decrease in farmland across the state. Between 2010 and 2022, Indiana saw a net loss of 345,682 acres in agricultural land, resulting in a total of just under 18 million acres. read more

France: Lidl acquires the first green hydrogen vehicle in the mass retail sector. Following the opening of Europe's first green hydrogen-powered logistics platform in Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique) in March 2022, Lidl is reinforcing its dedication to eco-friendly delivery practices. read more

During the State Visit to the UK, His Majesty the Emperor of Japan visited the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to commemorate the long-standing collaboration between Kew, Japan, and the Japanese Royal Family. The visit aimed to deepen understanding of the scientific and conservation initiatives shared between the UK and Japan. read more

The value of fruit and vegetable exports from Andalusia to the United States between January and April 2024 has grown by around 34% compared to the same period last year. Specifically, these international sales have exceeded 62.8 million.

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Travellers are being informed about the prohibition of a specific fruit on aircraft due to its potential for spontaneous combustion. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has included a certain food item on its latest list of banned items for flights, highlighting health and safety concerns. read more

Ignacio Ugarte has been appointed as the commercial director for export grapes at Vanguard Group International. Since joining the company in 2021, Ugarte has played a crucial role in the purchasing and sales department for South America. He has effectively overseen the sale of fresh fruit from its production. read more

When Kuifkop Boerdery began cultivating dragon fruit in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, they anticipated its appeal to smoothie enthusiasts looking for Instagram-worthy ingredients. However, ten years later, they have been pleasantly surprised by the diversity of dragon fruit consumers. read more

"Otrzymaliśmy pozytywne sygnały, choć w środowisku dalekim od normalności. Gdybym miał być optymistyczny co do przyszłości, zdecydowanie uważałbym, że ochrona sadów może stanowić nowe tchnienie życia dla sektora owocowego. Jednakże istnieje potrzeba zwiększenia aspektu ekonomicznego."

"We have received positive signals, albeit in an environment that is far from normal. If I had to be optimistic about the future, I would certainly be of the opinion that the protection of orchards can be a new lease of life for the fruit sector. However, there is a need to enhance the economic aspect." read more

A new episode of the institutional campaign by Orsero started at the beginning of July - and will continue until the middle of the month - with two large billboards on Corso Venezia in Milan, at the end of the street, in front of the customs booths, at a point of very high pedestrian and vehicular traffic. read more

W tym roku w maju Rosja importowała z Turcji 5600 ton pomarańczy, mandarynek, grejpfrutów i cytryn, co oznacza spadek o połowę w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami. RIA Novosti informuje, że import pomarańczy drastycznie zmalał do 77 ton rocznie, stanowiąc zaledwie 1% importu z Turcji w porównaniu do 10% zeszłego roku. Import mandarynek read more

During a meeting with a central team at the Lasalgaon Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), onion farmers expressed their concerns regarding the existing export regulations. They requested the removal of the minimum export price (MEP) set at US$550 per ton, as well as the additional 40% duty. read more

Mariano Zapata, president of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport), appeared before the Regional Assembly at the request of the Committee on General and Institutional Affairs, the European Union, and Human Rights. read more

When Kuifkop Boerdery began cultivating dragon fruit in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, they anticipated it would attract smoothie enthusiasts looking for Instagram-worthy ingredients. However, after a decade, they were pleasantly surprised by the diversity of dragon fruit consumers. read more

The poor weather this season has had a negative impact on coconut sales, particularly in southern Europe. Lorenza Ciccaroni from N&K, a part of the Kinobé Groupe, highlights that beach bars, which are a key market for coconuts, remained closed because of the lack of summer weather. As a result, sales this year are lower compared to previous summers. read more

Pomimo zawartości węglowodanów i naturalnego cukru, badania naukowe konsekwentnie wskazują, że owoce mogą być istotne w utrzymaniu zdrowej wagi ciała. Jednym z kluczowych powodów jest to, że błonnik i woda zawarte w owocach mogą wydłużyć uczucie sytości, pomagając spożywać mniej kalorii ogółem. read more

Przemysł owoców w Nowej Zelandii jest bardzo zorientowany na eksport i musi przestrzegać surowych standardów eksportowych. Rozwiązaniem problemu zanieczyszczenia szkodnikami, który utrudniał eksport do kluczowych rynków, było znalezienie wysokociśnieniowej myjni owoców, która powstała w wyniku współpracy między Plant and Food Research NZ. read more

Apricots are grown in different countries, contributing to a global production of 3.9 million tonnes. This production serves various markets by providing the fruit in fresh, dried, and processed forms. Turkey is the top producer, with an annual output of 800,000 metric tons. read more

Selection and qualification of new high-quality varieties of pigmented oranges and seedless lemons, control of dry rot in lemon groves, and extension of shelf life for high commercial value lemons. These are the objectives of the Top Citrus project presented at Crea di Acireale and included in the... read more

"In these days, the potato harvest has begun in the fields of Ferrara, and in about ten days the first excavations will start in the Bologna area. So far, the results are not exceptional, but certainly interesting - both in terms of the volumes collected and the quality of the tubers." read more