"Daniele Reina, the Sicily area manager for Seeds Tech, reports that when thinking about Sicilian date tomatoes, many characteristics come to mind that distinguish a product appreciated and enjoyed in Italy and Europe." A moment captured during a visit to the display greenhouse. (Click here to see the photo) read more

With the Jazz apple season in full swing, this year's French harvest totaled 15,570 tonnes of marketable apples—a decline of 8% compared to the previous year. This drop is attributed to unfavorable autumn weather conditions. "As Jazz is a late-season variety, it suffered from a lack of sunlight and cooler temperatures towards the end of the growing season," explained a local apple farmer. read more

With the initial projection of 1,463,000 tons at Prognosfruit last August, the French apple production estimate was revised to 1,420,000 tons in November before settling at 1,430,000 tons in December. Vincent Guérin, Head of Economic Affairs at the National Apple Pear Association (ANPP), read more

W ostatnim wydarzeniu rząd wiktoriański potwierdził wykrycie wirusa brązowego rugosego owoców (ToBRFV) w Victorii, co stanowi jego pierwsze wystąpienie w stanie. To zdarzenie zostało powiązane z transportem roślin z Południowej Australii, gdzie wirus wcześniej występował. read more

In the second week of the year, sales of fruits and vegetables by imposed weight show an increase, while Lcc is declining. However, the increase in the average price mix highlights a loss in volumes, still linked to a staggered calendar. Overall, though, read more

Sormac, a supplier of machines, complete processing lines, and turnkey solutions for the fresh-cut fruit and vegetable industry, has acquired a majority stake in the German food technology manufacturer Foodcons. Established in 2004, Foodcons has developed into a respected manufacturer of its own machinery. read more

Na początku tego roku, w jednym z naszych miejsc do badań osiągnięto niezwykły kamień milowy w Finlandii. To miejsce pobiło rekord produkcji ogórków pod sztucznym światłem, osiągając imponujące 244 kg/m² w ciągu jednego roku w 2024 roku. To osiągnięcie podkreśla read more

The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a significant increase in food exports, recording 6,200 shipments weighing a total of approximately 230,000 tons in the past week. This represents a 33,000 ton increase from the previous week, with 1,685 participants contributing to this volume. read more

Spain: DIA secures €350 million in new financing
Spanish supermarket chain DIA, controlled by Letterone, has secured €350 million in new financing as part of its efforts to refinance debt worth €885 million. The financing has been provided by a group of European banks, including Société Générale. read more

As an international leader in seed production, HM.CLAUSE will present a selection of its latest innovations at stand A-50 in pavilion 1.2, alongside HAZERA, highlighting their strong. read more

Childhood obesity continues to be a top concern in Spain, and Plátano de Canarias is not letting down its guard. In collaboration with the Association of

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A week before the Chinese New Year, traders are finishing up their pre-holiday preparations. While the fruit market is still busy, there has been a decrease in foot traffic compared to last week. Chilean cherry prices, which had been increasing for several days last week, have now stabilized and started to decline midweek, affecting sales. read more

The Limagrain subsidiary, HM. Clause, is starting off 2025 with an exciting new addition to its tomato portfolio: a new Marmande-type tomato variety that will be officially introduced at the Fruit Logistica trade fair. This specialty tomato, designed for cultivation in Spain, offers unique features. "It's a read more

Who would have ever thought that even the sparkling rise of Chilean cherries on the Chinese market would experience some setbacks. So far, year after year, the Chilean export market had grown based on supply development, governed - in turn - by investments. read more

China's relationship with the world is influenced by its active engagement in economic globalization and dedication to maintaining a stable international order. The stories of two "apples" – the Huaniu apple and Apple Inc. – provide valuable insights into this outlook. The Huaniu apple, a specialty read more

The British retailer Tesco reports a growing interest in exotic fruits in the UK market, particularly papaya, whose growth rates are among the highest in the reference market. Exotic fruits on Tesco's shelves. read more

Gozde Dogan from Turkey has set a Guinness World Record by crushing five watermelons with her thighs in 60 seconds. A video captures her smashing the watermelons one by one while cleaning up the mess in between. She was presented with a plaque and recognized as "officially amazing." Dogan accomplished this feat in February. read more

In Punjab, Pakistan, a severe winter drought has led to a 40% reduction in rainfall, as reported by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), significantly impacting the region's agriculture. The PMD has noted a 42% decrease in rainfall from September to mid-January, causing... read more

Did you know that in Spain, 45.6% of waste consists of fruits and vegetables?

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With the Spring Festival approaching, the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, Yunnan province, is bustling with activity, as red-themed New Year's flowers are selling quickly. Alongside the traditional roses, popular choices include trimmed North American holly, winter sweet, silver willow, and golden fruit. read more