Collaboration focused on taste, fun, and health between Euro Company and Mirabilandia. Until October, Semplicemente Frutta, the brand dedicated to dried fruit without added sugars, offers the opportunity to visit the largest amusement park in Italy at a discounted price. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is sponsoring The Flower Trends Forecast 2024. Since 2009, International Floral Distributors (IFD) has managed and published The Flower Trends Forecast, providing floral retailers with invaluable insights into consumer trends affecting the industry. read more

When consumers go to the grocery store, they expect their produce, such as broccoli, to appear, feel, and taste fresh. This expectation drives University of Florida scientist Tie Liu to research methods for preserving the freshness of vegetables. In a recently published study, Liu and his team examined the physiological and... read more

A new weapon against the sworn enemy of potatoes: the click beetles. It's called S.PA.D.E. and it's actually a research project. It was conducted by Ri.Nova, which has worked closely with the University of Ferrara and six other partners (with Agripat as the lead partner) over the last year and a half. read more

BASF | Nunhems brought together last Thursday, May 16, around a hundred professionals from the lettuce production and marketing sector in a meeting titled 'The best solution for the read more

The Ukrainian market is currently experiencing a significant increase in the price of garden strawberries, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. Unusually cool weather in the main strawberry-growing areas has delayed the ripening of the local crop, leading growers to... read more

According to analysts at EastFruit, who are citing market participants, there was a significant price increase for potatoes in the Ukrainian market over the weekend. Currently, farmers are selling potatoes from the 2023 harvest at prices ranging from 15 to 22 UAH per kilogram (approximately read more

Planting vegetables and flowers usually takes place in May. However, this year, the strong winds and unusual weather conditions have made it challenging. As a result, many people prefer to purchase starter plants and flowers from greenhouses. This provides a slight advantage, as these plants are better equipped to withstand the unpredictable weather. read more

Communicating about fruits and vegetables is not only aimed at highlighting the quality of the product or increasing sales. Behind the story of a fruit, such as watermelon in this case, there is much more; often the intention is to contribute to the original territory. read more

Danziger will present their new varieties at various international events in June. During the first two weeks of the month, they will be in Africa, Europe, and the USA, showcasing their entire range, including the latest innovations, while also significantly expanding their SENTI™ Roses collection. read more

In April, the Chinese province of Guangdong experienced a record-breaking rainfall that was nearly three times the usual amount, as reported by the local weather bureau. This extreme weather, including heavy spring rains and hail, has followed an unusually warm winter, leading to significant impacts on Guangdong's large lychee crop. read more

In 2023, strawberries were grown on a total area of 231.3 hectares. The cultivation under high walkable protective covers has been steadily increasing in recent years. The cultivation area under glass was only 4.1 hectares in 2012, reaching its peak in 2021 with 57.9 hectares. read more

The Freskon International Trade Show for Fruit & Vegetables was held on 11-13 April in Thessaloniki, Greece, and attracted a record number of visitors. Organizers reported a 58 percent increase in visitors compared to last year, with a 37.5 percent rise in the number of international visitors. read more

Kerim Taner, executive chairman at Perla Fruit, stated that Turkish cherry sales have been slow on the domestic market this season, even though harvesting started early. read more

Of these, 362,360 tons (-4%) are accounted for by Lleida, 20,080 tons (-3%) by Tarragona, 1,480 tons (-13%) by Barcelona, and 920 tons (-9%) by Girona. read more

Planters of fruits in South Africa's Southern and Western Cape regions are expanding their farming operations to include avocado production, as the demand for avocados increases. read more

The Western-led project, currently in its first full year of operation at the Western Field Station for Environmental Sciences, combines a photovoltaic (powered by solar cells) shielded open-air farm with an agro tunnel, an indoor cultivation system that is high-density. read more

Seasonal favorites such as asparagus and Jersey Royals are part of a series of offers and promotions as Morrisons starts its latest price campaign. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has been awarded $1.3 million from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to enhance export opportunities for blueberries in the country. read more

The aim of the research at the Laimburg Experimental Center is to establish and optimize sustainable and efficient production practices and find answers to the challenges of climate change. On this occasion, all interested parties are invited to visit the experimental fields of the research center. read more