This strategic move aims to diversify markets and increase the visibility of South African stone fruit, particularly plums, nectarines, and peaches, worldwide. read more

This includes more than 50 varieties of fruit plants and 23 varieties of vegetable plants that have been positively tested and registered in the national variety register of the Central Examination Office for Plant Breeding. The varieties bred by IO-PIB are superior to most others in Poland. read more

Australian company Agreva Sustainable Agriculture, a fully owned subsidiary of the Muir Group, utilized World Environment Day on Wednesday, June 5th, as an opportunity to encourage growers to prioritize their soils. They emphasized the importance of healthy soil as the foundation for crop quality and yield. read more

In the Brest region of Belarus, a greenhouse complex produces approximately 15,000 tons of indoor-grown vegetables annually, as reported by the main trade and services department of the region. The primary areas for cultivating early vegetables and greens in the Brest region are the Stolin district and the read more

Ornamental breeder Selecta One has entered into a global licensing agreement with Dümmen Orange for the use of the disease resistance label Intrinsa®. Under this agreement, Selecta One will breed and market Petunia varieties resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV), thereby increasing the availability of such disease-resistant plants. read more

Today we present the fourth installment of the in-depth series on the evolution of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager profile, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. The category under examination is. read more

Dian Smith has been appointed as the new General Manager of Ludvig Svensson North America, effective June 3rd. According to the Ludvig Svensson team, Dian is an accomplished, hands-on executive with extensive experience leading businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. read more

Hort Innovation has announced an ambitious goal of investing an additional $500 million over the next decade in research and development to support Australia's $16.3 billion horticulture industry. The new Frontiers program will complement the existing levy-funded portfolio and attract new initiatives. read more

The war conflict has caused instability in the markets of Eastern Europe, leading to a decrease in consumption and difficulties in accessing agricultural products in the countries of that region. Other agricultural sectors have received assistance as a result of this situation. read more

The avocado is one of Mexico's main consumption and export products. According to BBVA research, the GDP of avocados from 2018 to 2022 was estimated using a deterministic approximation and official sources. The results align with the growth that the product has experienced. read more

The Crop Storage and Post-harvest Solutions (CSPS) facility, funded by the Scottish and UK Governments, officially opened in May. The team at the facility will investigate the effects of factors like temperature, gas composition, and humidity on the quality and nutritional value of crops. read more

The topic of production costs is a particularly critical issue in the fruit and vegetable sector due to a variety of peculiarities that characterize the industry, and these are amplified when we consider a product with an annual cycle like melons. First and foremost, the variables to consider read more

Minister of Agriculture has announced important funding initiatives for the fresh produce industry during Hort Connections 2024. Senator Murray Watt revealed a joint funding partnership with the Victorian Government to support the state's fruit and vegetable sector, with funding of up to $5.3 million. read more

Obecnie marketing hiszpańskich owoców pestkowych jest dość spokojny. "Pogoda odgrywa tu pewną rolę" - mówi Erik-Jan Thur z firmy Marni Fruit. "Nadchodzące dostawy owoców pestkowych przebiegają dość normalnie, ale prawdziwe czerwcowe uczucie wciąż nas omija. Prawie nie mieliśmy kolejnych dni z naprawdę. read more

Apeel Sciences has revealed the final pillars of "The Apeel Leverage," which aim to demonstrate how their technologies can support and improve long-distance capabilities in the fresh produce supply chain. The key focus areas, "Here for the Long-Haul" and "Satisfy You and Your Customers," are part of this initiative. read more

According to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), the volume of food exports from Egypt increased in the final week of May, reaching 250,000 tons. This marked a 30,000 ton rise from the figures reported in the previous week. The range of exported commodities included over 610... read more

Pioneers of South African strawberry exports under the Garden of Eden Berries brand, Professional Horticultural Consulting (PHC) grows all of their strawberries in open soil on their six farms. These farms are located at various altitudes, with the lowest one being just ten meters above sea level in Brandwag, near Mossel Bay on the South Coast, where... read more

Po kilku miesiącach oczekiwania, bretońskie mini-warzywa, zazwyczaj dostępne przez cały rok, wracają na rynek. Dystrybutor marki Prince de Bretagne, Pouliquen, analizuje kampanię po incydentach pogodowych, które dotknęły Bretanię w tym roku, informuje FreshPlaza. read more

After a break of almost ten years, Brussels Airlines has resumed its direct flight service to Nairobi, Kenya, indicating an expansion in its operations and a significant development in Kenya's aviation industry. The service restarted with the arrival of an Airbus A330-300 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. read more

The European elections are fast approaching. On Thursday, June 6 (and in Belgium, June 9), everyone is being called to the polls. While these elections are sometimes overshadowed at the local level, many campaign plans emphasize that this time 'Europe is at a turning point'. "The read more