In Roggel, Netherlands, the Dutch blueberry season kicked off last Monday at Sil Moonen's farm. "It's not going to be the best year, but not the worst either. During the blooming stage, we experienced some unfavorable weather conditions, which affected pollination. As a result, we anticipate smaller berries," says the grower. read more

Agro-alimentarias Cooperatives of Spain has sent a letter this morning to the Spanish Orange and Tangerine Interprofessional Association, Intercitrus, in which it has

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On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM, the second meeting of the series "SOI Regional Events on Actinidia Decline" will take place in Veneto. This event represents an opportunity for agricultural professionals, technicians, and researchers to delve deeper into the issue. read more

MustGrow Biologics Corp. is pleased to announce its acceptance of membership into the Global Alliance Against TR4, an international consortium of top banana industry players dedicated to combating Fusarium wilt TR4, a fungal disease that poses a threat to the future of bananas. MustGrow is working together with others to leverage its unique expertise. read more

Belgium: Revamped Okay Boutersem to reopen as a sustainable local supermarket on 12 July
Okay Boutersem will reopen its doors on Friday, 12 July, after a comprehensive renovation. The freshmart will feature wide aisles for a pleasant shopping experience, making it easy to choose from our extensive selection. read more

By the end of this year, the R.E.N.T.Ri system (National Electronic Register for Waste Traceability) will be operational for waste management. It is a digital system designed to improve waste management and will also impact the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Andermatt Group AG has acquired BioTEPP. "We are excited to join forces with the Andermatt Group, a company that shares our dedication to innovation and sustainability. This partnership will enable us to expand the reach of VirosoftTM CP4 and continue developing new solutions for pest management." read more

From November 28th to November 30th, 2024, at the SiciliaFiera trade fair center in Misterbianco, located at Carlo Marx Street with entrance from Franchetti Street, 'Frutech' will take place. It is the major trade fair event in the Mediterranean dedicated to agriculture and technological innovations that have improved over the years. read more

Grow Rebates has announced a rebranding to BIG Incentive Group. "Renaming our company to BIG Incentive Group signifies our broader mission to assist growers in overcoming financial barriers to acquiring top-tier horticultural technology," says Rob Van Diest, Founder and CEO of BIG Incentive. read more

Zapotrzebowanie i konsumpcja pozostają na wysokim poziomie, ponieważ utrzymuje się zimna i deszczowa pogoda. Dostępne zapasy nadal się kurczą, ponieważ nowe odmiany sezonowe stopniowo trafiają na rynek. Sytuacja na rynku będzie trwać co najmniej jeszcze przez kolejne dwa tygodnie, dopóki nie będzie można kopnąć więcej nowych odmian ziemniaków. read more

We are in the final stages of the pepper campaign in the areas of Marina di Ragusa, Santa Croce Camerina, Scoglitti, Acate, and Vittoria. In this regard, producers, nurserymen, and technicians are preparing for the planning of the next campaign and the selection of varieties that have shown... read more

With the onion season approaching in the Treasure Valley area of Idaho and Eastern Oregon, local growers are feeling a mix of optimism and resilience. Despite facing challenges, the outlook for the 2024 crop is positive, with hopeful signs of recovery and expansion. Eagle Eye Produce: Overcoming the... read more

The zucchini variety from HM.Clause, Dharma F1, from the Gama NO-ND – New Delhi resistance (ToLCNDV) range has become a reliable choice for farmers

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The yellow-flesh kiwi continues to be at the center of investments. Gullino Group, a company from Saluzzo (Cuneo), has entered into a partnership with Jingold to obtain a license for the cultivation of its innovative premium yellow-flesh kiwi. The agreement includes the planting by read more

Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) has appointed CarrieAnn Arias as the new President and CEO, effective July 1. Arias previously held roles as the founder/CEO of TableSpark, Vice President of Marketing at Naturipe Farms, and Vice President of Marketing at Dole Food Company, where she led teams and drove. read more

Two of the most important nurseries in the country have decided to join forces to spearhead change in fruit growing in Chile and the region, as well as to promote a long-awaited technological reconfiguration of the industry, currently facing challenges such as climate change and a loss of competitiveness. read more

Business Scout for Development Christina Pfandl spoke at the event on "New Sourcing Markets" about Namibia, a potentially overlooked sourcing market in southern Africa, as she mentioned at the start of her presentation. "Namibia is vast and sparsely populated - nearly half of the read more

A blueberry grower is advocating for the selection of locally produced blueberries instead of imported varieties. Hall Hunter operates two farms in Surrey and is set to produce approximately 3,000 tons of blueberries this season, accounting for nearly half of the UK's total harvest. Despite this, read more

Sustainability, data, commerce, market intelligence, and networking were the main topics discussed on Wednesday, June 26, during Decorum's traditional sales event. Approximately 60 attendees, especially commercial representatives from Decorum growers, listened closely to Lisa Bakker. read more

The consumption of ginger in Europe has significantly increased in recent years, prompting a Sicilian company based between Ragusa and Mazzarrone that specializes in international ginger trade to launch its own project in 2013. Cascone Srl, led by Giovanni Cascone, imports ginger from... read more