A market that is constantly evolving requires innovations. Every market is looking for specific characteristics that will enable them to achieve their maximum potential in terms of production and quality, in order to meet the needs of the entire supply chain. Rijk Zwaan focuses on breeding new traits into varieties to meet these requirements. read more

Oppy is planning to increase its Mexican grape volume for the 2024 season, aiming to double it as part of its efforts to expand its 365 program. The expanded selection will now feature popular Sun World varieties, such as Autumncrisp® and Ruby Rush®. Initial evaluations of the grape crop. read more

Close to Qonce (King William's Town), potatoes on Thulani Magida's farm Juta Agritech will be harvested in May. Throughout the year, they also grow cabbage, pumpkin, and butternuts, which will be rotated with green mealies (corn) in summer, and onion and carrots in winter. Pictured on the right is Thulani Magida of Juta... read more

For optimal temperature control in greenhouses in hot and temperate climates, the most commonly used technology for plastic roofing films is diffused light with the help of mineral fillers. Enrico Garrasi, the sales manager at Agriplast, a global company specializing in the production of plastic films for... read more

Semillas Fitó has once again fulfilled its commitment to offer new varieties year after year that improve the quality, productivity, and health of key crops in Almería and Granada, such as cucumber.

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Skutki rozczarowujących zbiorów czosnku w Hiszpanii i Chinach nadal kształtują rynek - informuje Jörg Sturmberg z Jersa Fruchtimport Ltd. "Ze względu na znaczne straty w zbiorach w Hiszpanii, zwiększyły się importy z Chin i Argentyny. W Chinach, konkretnie, wymagane..." read more

Phishing, ransomware, and identity theft are the topics of discussion in our latest cybersecurity article. We explore the meanings of these forms of cybercrime and the potential damages they can inflict. Thankfully, there are numerous steps you can take to safeguard yourself, your peers, and your organization. What preventative actions have you implemented thus far? read more

Over the years, Novarbo Oy has been developing alternative substrates to enhance sustainability in the horticulture sector. Having already made contributions to peat-free and circular growing practices, the company now aims to achieve plastic-free growing. In 2020, this Finnish company introduced its. read more

CSQA has acquired 100% of the share capital of Check Fruit. The acquisition represents a further step in the growth and development project of the CSQA Group as a national reference in the certification, assessment, and training in the agri-food sector. read more

After a slow start, the Zambana asparagus is expected to enter full production in a few days. The campaign looks promising, as explained by Michele Roncador, a counselor of the La Trentina Consortium, which protects the cultivation spread over 16 hectares within a zonation. read more

Lista wyzwań, z jakimi borykają się producenci kwiatów w Kalifornii, jest długa i zniechęcająca. Obserwujemy stały wzrost kosztów w obszarach takich jak praca i energia, rosnące regulacje dotyczące nawozów, odzyskiwania wody, chłodnictwa, a nawet sprzętu zasilanego gazem, oraz zwiększone obciążenia związane z dostawami i **[tekst ucięty]**. read more

W swoim niedawnym artykule dla The Grocer, międzynarodowy koordynator NGO Banana Link, Alistair Smith, argumentuje, że ekonomia sprzedaży bananów zbyt tanio nie ma sensu. read more

Mike Parr, director at PML Seafrigo, addressed the post-Brexit challenges encountered by businesses seeking to ship to or supply the UK fresh produce market during the first day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin. read more

At the FRESKON International Trade Show for Fruit & Vegetables, organized by TIF-HELEXPO, there are 201 direct exhibitors from 15 countries participating (Italy, Spain, France, Netherlands, Turkey, Bulgaria, New Zealand, China, Burundi, Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Moldova, Poland). read more

At the FRESKON International Trade Show for Fruit & Vegetables organized by TIF-HELEXPO, there are 201 direct exhibitors from 15 countries participating (Italy, Spain, France, Netherlands, Turkey, Bulgaria, New Zealand, China, Burundi, Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Moldova, Poland). read more

The Italian apple consortium Melinda has secured exclusive rights to produce and market the bicolored apple variety Kizuri, which is sold under the Morgana brand in Europe. read more

Key speakers at the Global Tomato Congress will share with delegates the insights from their consumer research on what shoppers are seeking in terms of taste, appearance, packaging, and messaging. The tomato event will take place in The Hague on 14-15 May. read more

Daria van der Heijden, Business Developer at DGD, is said to be looking back on a successful week, during which valuable contacts were made and important steps were taken towards a more sustainable, resilient, and greener future in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. read more

Tesco is constructing a state-of-the-art, highly automated fresh food distribution center in Kent to enhance its technological capabilities. read more

Key speakers at the Global Tomato Congress will share with delegates the insights from their consumer research on what shoppers seek in terms of taste, appearance, packaging, and messaging. The event will take place in The Hague on May 14-15. read more