Once considered healthy but sad, vegetables are now a hit on the web. No longer just bearers of wellness, but tasty, versatile, colorful, beautiful to look at and to eat. Orogel, a specialist in frozen vegetables, has investigated how much and in what way they are talked about online. read more

The Indian agritech company Superplum has recently launched in the local market perfectly ripe mangoes, ready to be consumed. Thanks to the state-of-the-art automated ripening plants, without the use of carbides, Superplum ensures a supply of ready-to-eat fruits. read more

In Kelowna, B.C., an unprecedented winter cold snap led Jennifer Deol and her husband to remove over a hectare of peach trees from their orchard. Early January's extreme temperatures inflicted severe damage on stone-fruit trees and grapevines throughout the Okanagan Valley, destroying the buds. read more

"What we all hoped to avoid has unfortunately become a reality for a number of growers and traders," notes Mark Vernooij from Urfruit. "In a season where there have been ample opportunities to sell the fruit at very favorable prices, there are still companies that have not." read more

The Banana Board is advising banana and plantain growers in Jamaica to avoid removing foliage from their crops as a precautionary measure ahead of approaching hurricanes. While this practice is common among farmers, the board is stressing the possible negative effects it could have on the crops. read more

In the East African Community, the potato industry has been identified as a sector with a market potential valued at approximately Ksh 120 billion (USD 1.2 billion) by 2025. The National Potato Council highlights the potato as Kenya's second most vital crop, supporting around 2.5 million people. read more

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The Czech Republic is expected to see a 77 percent decrease in fruit harvest this year compared to the five-year average, according to Martin Ludvík, chairman of the Fruit Growers' Union. The country has been hit by severe spring frosts, causing significant damage to crops, particularly impacting. read more

The global trend towards a healthier diet has increased the demand for asparagus, leading to a positive growth outlook for this crop. However, Peruvian exporters have faced several challenges in terms of productivity and commercial obstacles. After a period of growth and favorable prices, the situation became complicated. read more

The stone fruit season is underway in Catalonia and the supply will soon reach its peak. However, the bad weather in Northern Europe has not yet helped boost sales, and the excess of small sizes has put nectarine prices under pressure even before the start of the season. "We are going to have a read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted a significant amount of methamphetamine worth over $5.1 million. The discovery took place on June 30, during a secondary inspection of a tractor-trailer carrying cucumbers and bell peppers. read more

The concluding meeting was held in recent days to present the results of two important projects involving Agrintesa, along with its partners focused on walnut cultivation, and the company New Factor. These projects are in reference to... read more

Turkey has been announced as the leading country in Europe in terms of agricultural revenue for 2023, with a total of $68.5 billion. This declaration was made by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumakli. Additionally, the country ranked among the Top 10 globally in agricultural revenue. read more

In a context where the profitability of the agri-food sector faces increasingly tight margins, technology and Industry 4.0 are emerging as essential tools to ensure sustainability and growth. read more

The collaboration between Coop and Cso Italy (Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli) has been launched, aimed at the supply of updated data on the production and consumption of fruits and vegetables at a national level by Cso Italy. This collaboration is expected to provide useful insights for. read more

With hydroponics, water consumption can be reduced by up to 90%. A successful example is the largest vertical farm in Europe, located in Italy, which has installed a series of Culligan solutions, a company specialized in water treatment systems, to. read more

Martha Mora, a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau and owner of Johnston Fruit Farms in Swanton, mentioned that much warmer temperatures than usual in February and March resulted in early ripening of produce in Ohio. This posed challenges for growers, particularly with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. read more

"This week marks the true beginning of the plum season," says Alexandre Cancel from Vergers Cancel, one of France's top plum marketing companies. "The African Rose, a club variety from the Lily Ploom brand, kicked off the season two weeks ago. It's an experimental variety that has met our expectations and is now in." read more

Alfredo Ramirez Bedolla, governor of Michoacán, announced that avocado exports to the United States will be fully reactivated on Wednesday, July 3. During a press conference, Ramirez Bedolla stated that this decision follows the gradual progress agreed upon by the US Embassy in Mexico and the Association of Avocado Producers. read more

McKenzie Lain from Watters Garden Center has been nominated for the esteemed Green Profit/The Garden Center Group Young Retailer Award 2024. read more

Rijk Zwaan, a multinational company that is a leader in the selection and commercialization of vegetable seeds, is celebrating its first centenary. Since its foundation in 1924, Rijk Zwaan has grown to become a global player active in over 100 countries. The centennial celebrations are. read more