While other industries are dealing with individual cost increases, in mushroom production, the rising energy prices, wage increases for harvest workers, raw material shortages, and increasing transport and logistics costs are all coming together. The competitive situation, especially in the read more

The 2024/2025 apple season in Poland has just begun. The first batches of early varieties of these fruits have hit the market: Early Geneva and the traditional Papierówka. What are the wholesale prices of these apples? read more

July has begun, which means that the peak season for domestically grown greenhouse cucumbers is fast approaching. However, it has not arrived yet, as evidenced by the prices of these vegetables. What are the wholesale prices of greenhouse cucumbers in Poland at the moment? read more

Cherry purchase prices have gone up, and it's not surprising. We are only at the beginning of the cherry purchase campaign. What are today's cherry purchase prices for processing? read more

Prosper Africa, an initiative by the US government aimed at boosting trade and investment between the US and Africa, has revealed that the US-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) has successfully finalized its first trade agreement. The deal involves 700 containers (1.26 million crates) of table grapes grown in South Africa, scheduled to be shipped in November 2024. read more

West Australian senator Dean Smith will introduce a private senator's bill, the Incentivising Food Donations to Charitable Organisations Bill, in the Senate on 3 July. read more

Nowozelandzcy producenci owoców i warzyw zagłosowali za odnowieniem opłaty produktowej, która finansuje organizację branżową Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ). read more

Campagna Amica's Seals, the specialties of biodiversity saved from extinction thanks to the work of farmers, have now reached 1650. The new 2024 census, curated by the Biodiversity Observatory established by Campagna Amica's scientific committee, has been presented. read more

The third edition of "The fruit salad for research®" project, organized by the Umberto Veronesi Foundation ETS in exclusive partnership with Autogrill, has started in recent days. This project aims to support the work of doctors and researchers who dedicate their lives to scientific research. read more

Almería has been chosen by FMC Agricultural Solutions to launch Benevia®, the new foliar insecticide solution for use in greenhouse horticultural crops.

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The most purchased fruits in households are citrus fruits (orange, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit) and exotic fruits (banana, kiwi, avocado, pineapple, and custard apple), with a per capita consumption of 18.5 and 18.7 kilos per person per year. They are followed by

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Genetic resistance to apple scab remains relatively rare in commercial apple varieties and is an increasingly sought-after trait to limit the need for phytosanitary treatments. Most varieties that have this resistance carry the Vf gene. read more

It is clear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on our lives. What is more complex is understanding how much and in what ways it will change them. Certainly, unlike technological revolutions of the past, it will be a fast and relentless process that will affect every aspect, including the read more

Uvasdoce Fresh has completed its import campaign with a record figure, increasing the processed kilograms by 60%.

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Syngenta has announced a new investment of 9.6 million euros to expand and equip its R&D facilities in El Ejido with the latest technology. This was announced during a meeting they had

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Revival in sight for Pesca and Nettarina di Romagna Igp. After years of difficulties, it seems that in Emilia-Romagna the decline in the land area dedicated to nectarines has stopped from 2023: the times when a producer, in protest, cut down all his... read more

The renovated Verona store is emblematic for understanding the path that NaturaSì is following and the features that characterize the image of the network and the assortment. The store, also featured on Gdoweek, focuses on some key points: sustainability and innovation, products. read more

From wool-based fertilizer to anti-aging cosmetics with kiwi and olive pit extracts, to the project aimed at "detoxifying" technology addicts known as hikikomori, these are some of the innovations presented at the Coldiretti Green Oscars in the Venice Village. read more

The communication campaign dedicated to the IGP Sicilian Lemon has been launched, promoted by the Consortium for the protection of the Sicilian product. LemON - IGP Sicilian Lemon: capture the essence of Sicily! includes digital activities of social and influencer marketing, a TV campaign in Italy, and out. read more

The exports of Iberian red fruits experienced a real boom - as reported on Valenciafruits.com - reaching a record value of 868 million euros in 2023, which is 8.4% higher than the previous campaign. read more