Fermata, a data science company specializing in computer vision solutions for agriculture, has successfully completed a $10 million Series A funding round with backing from Raw Ventures. This investment will help the company in advancing its strategic goal of creating a centralized digital platform for the horticulture industry. read more

The Danila Bragantini Award, the innovation Oscar promoted for the seventh consecutive year by the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector, is entering its final phase. The award aims to give voice to female entrepreneurship in the sector, in memory of a great protagonist. read more

The changes in the crop protection sector, with fewer and fewer agents being authorized, are expected to have short-term consequences. This is the prediction made by Floris Berghout of Viemose DGS. He already foresees serious problems by the winter of 2025-2026. read more

British artist Lucy Sparrow presented her installation "Blessed Be the Fruit" at the SCOPE Art Show in Miami Beach, featuring more than 20,000 felt fruit and vegetable sculptures. With Fatboy Slim enlisted as a playful greengrocer, Sparrow's market-themed exhibit celebrates purity and the beauty of nature. read more

The campaign of clementines from Southern Italy is coming to an end and the marketing of late mandarins is starting. The orange market is transitioning to the Tarocco variety. It is high season for white cauliflowers. There is an increase in demand for Italian fennel and leeks, while the demand for read more

In the last ten years, avocado has experienced a true "green revolution," becoming increasingly popular among consumers worldwide, as shown in the table. read more

In an effort to improve the quality and freshness of mini cucumbers, a group of growers and marketers contacted Hazel Technologies, a company specializing in extending the shelf life of fresh produce. "We are constantly looking for ways to enhance product quality through our technology and" read more

With the aim of improving the agricultural sector in Makueni County, Kenya, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has officially opened a Horticultural Aggregation Center and Packhouse. This new facility is expected to enhance the quality of mango processing, packaging, and marketing, serving both the local and international markets. read more

With the endive season in full swing, Alban Descamps from En'Diva describes a 'busy' market at the beginning of 2025. "Endive consumption is usually high at this time of year, fueled by a motivation to eat healthily following the indulgences of the year-end celebrations. We also have a significant number. read more

A secret meeting took place on Sunday involving key members of the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, with the goal of addressing the divide between the dockworkers' union and port owners on the controversial issue of port automation and its... read more

The expert jury has made its choice: out of nearly 70 submissions, it has nominated five innovations for the final stage of the FRUIT LOGISTICA AWARD (FLIA) and FLIA Technology. "Now it's up to the industry audience," explains Kai Mangelberger, director of FRUIT LOGISTICA. "All the finalists." read more

The recently concluded okra cycle in Senegal has experienced high demand, as reported by Bineta Hanne, the manager of Sipa de Thiambe. The grower mentioned, "In the past few years, we decreased our okra cultivation area due to the decline in global demand. Nonetheless, we are pleased to announce that we read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released its stock figures as of December 1, 2024, revealing year-on-year (YOY) changes in apple and pear stocks in Europe and the United States. The data provides insights into regional trends, varietal changes, and overall stock levels for both apples and pears in these regions. read more

Oprócz pomarańczy Sunkist Minneola z USA, Aartsen wprowadza teraz mandarynki Nadorcott z Maroka pod marką Sunkist. "Jak zawsze, Sunkist dostarcza produkty o wyjątkowej jakości, a te mandarynki Nadorcott nie są wyjątkiem" - podkreśla zespół Aartsen. "Dzięki swojemu głębokemu read more

Many people have probably experienced eating cucumbers or other vegetable fruits and finding them bitter. Recently, even bitter fruits of the 'Scopatizzo' variety of carosello have been reported (the 'Scopatizzo' is a local variety of melon consumed immature, similar to a cucumber, and well known in). read more

This year, Ukraine intends to start using the e-Phyto system, which will facilitate the import of fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products from this country. The final tests of the system, which enables the issuance and exchange of certificates, are currently ongoing.

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British artist Lucy Sparrow presented her "Blessed Be the Fruit" installation at the SCOPE Art Show in Miami Beach, featuring more than 20,000 felt sculptures of fruits and vegetables. With Fatboy Slim onboard as a whimsical greengrocer, Sparrow's market-inspired display celebrates purity and the beauty of nature. read more

The planting of garlic crops, done in the fall for harvesting in spring, has been completed. The acreage is expected to be similar to last year, which was low, despite better prospects. read more

Based on the CAP 68 design, the new machine is capable of cutting larger cabbages and comes with enhanced hygiene features. With a wider feeder and bigger rotary blade, the CAP 350 can handle white or red cabbages with a diameter of up to 350 mm. The capacity of the CAP 350 is approximately double that of its predecessor. read more

CapGen Seeds, a leading company in the development and commercialization of horticultural seeds, has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification at its production centers in Almería (Spain) and Agadir (Morocco).

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