In the study, the effectiveness of signage for "sad singles" was compared with that of "happy singles" for loose bananas and tomatoes. Although both emotions were found to be more effective than a sign that showed no emotions ("Here are individual bananas, also read more

Due to favorable weather conditions, a total production of 200,000 tons is expected for 2024/25, as stated in the report. This figure represents an increase of 33.3% compared to the previous campaign and follows a 1% increase in the cultivation area to 33,010 hectares. read more

Dutoit Vegetables has stated that it sees exciting opportunities for its onions in export markets, with volumes increasing over the past few years. read more

As QS informs with reference to the BVL, the application of Fonganil Gold to combat Phytophthora root/stem rot for the young plant production of tomatoes is permitted according to the emergency authorization from December 15, 2024, to April 13, 2025. read more

This ambitious goal is supported by new figures from the International Nut & Dried Fruit Council (INC), which show South Africa as the largest producer in the Southern Hemisphere with a marketable production of 89,700 tons in 2023/24, significantly ahead of Chile (57,000 tons). read more

For Richard Riester from the Baden-Württemberg State Institute for Agriculture, Nutrition and Rural Areas (LEL), engaging with issues of food security and stocking up on food supplies is not pessimism, but a consequence of it. read more

In a time when challenges for the potato industry are constantly increasing, the urgency of innovation and practical experimentation becomes particularly clear, according to UNIKA. read more