Fruitprint has recently shipped the first containers of organic lemons and oranges from Chile and South Africa. "We're starting the season a bit later because there is still plenty of product available in the European market," says Pieter de Keijzer of Fruitprint. "The lemons from Southern read more

The downward trend in strawberry prices continues in the fresh produce market of Ukraine, according to price monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Growers are compelled to lower wholesale prices in this segment because of the rapid increase in the supply of strawberries, while the demand for them is also decreasing. read more

Learning from successful examples is never taken for granted and we wanted to do the same, particularly in the apple sector. We have analyzed the journey of a brand, from when it is still just an idea, to when it starts to take shape and eventually becomes a tangible presence in the market. Assisting us in this endeavor read more

The Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge Hackathon event will take place on Thursday, June 6th and Friday, June 7th. This event, organized by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Tencent, will be held both on-site in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, as well as online, making it accessible to a global audience. read more

High summer temperatures and attacks of parasites, including aphids, are the main obstacles that melon producers have to face in order to achieve satisfactory results. New

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Raspberry BerryWorld Ruby®, from the BerryWorld Plus® program, received an outstanding score in a blind tasting, achieving a Superior Taste Award with 3 stars. Currently

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The main representative organizations of commercial distribution in Spain and Portugal have signed a Hispanic-Lusitanian Manifesto in which they demand greater social and political consideration of the sector in the upcoming European Parliament. Trade is a strategic sector for the economy. read more

W ostatnim badaniu opublikowanym w czasopiśmie Nutrients grupa badaczy z Chin przeprowadziła systematyczny przegląd i metaanalizę, aby zbadać wpływ czosnku na poziomy lipidów i glukozy we krwi u ludzi. Przewlekłe choroby niezakaźne, w tym choroby układu sercowo-naczyniowego, przewlekłe read more

RAYN Growing Systems is introducing the Inaro horticultural grow light. The company claims that it is a versatile and cost-effective lighting option for vertical farming, as well as other indoor and greenhouse settings. The slim light bar is specifically designed for easy connection of multiple units in a daisy-chain configuration. read more

Według EastFruit, bezpośrednie dostawy świeżych i mrożonych produktów rolnych z Maroka do Niemiec osiągnęły niespotykane dotąd poziomy od stycznia do marca 2024 roku. Ten wzrost był szczególnie zauważalny w eksporcie pomidorów z szklarni, słodkich papryk, mrożonych malin, świeżych borówek, między innymi. read more

The 11th edition of Iftex in Nairobi, Kenya has commenced with even more partners in the floral trade attending than last year, with nearly 200 exhibitors. Many flower growers are showcasing new varieties for export. The opening of Iftex was led by Dick van Raamsdonk. read more

The retail sales volume of potatoes in the U.S. saw a 5.6% increase in January-March 2024 compared to the same period last year, with dollar sales also rising by 4.4% to nearly $4.6 billion. This growth was observed across all categories of potatoes, signaling a robust overall performance. read more

The growers in Southern Ontario have started harvesting field-grown strawberries. "This means that fresh strawberries are already available from the Niagara region and also the Chatham-Kent/Leamington area," says Morris Gervais of Barrie Hill Farms in Springwater, Ontario, pointing out that reports suggest a good yield. read more

The French cherry season was expected to be very early this year, but the harvest was ultimately delayed due to rain and cool spring temperatures. The campaign faced initial difficulties because of the unpredictable weather. "We picked the first cherries on May 13th. The rain in the orchards caused a read more

At the meeting, representatives from the four countries are expected to conduct a preliminary analysis of the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 campaigns, focusing on the phenological evolution. read more

Susan Raikes has been appointed as the Director of Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden in Sussex, and will join in June. She is leaving her position as the Director of Learning at the Science Museum Group, where she has been a member of the Group Executive for the past six years. Before this role, Susan ... read more

Ambrosia Citrus Estate produces blueberries, lemons, grapefruits, and oranges on its farm located in Hoedspruit, in South Africa's Limpopo province. It dedicates 75 hectares to growing six varieties of blueberries, which it also processes and packs. The company serves the domestic market and... read more

In Anning City, Yunnan Province, Southwest China, the edible rose growing industry is flourishing, with various products being made from their petals. This was reported by the website "Huanqiuwang." It comes as no surprise that the Bazhe area of Anning is referred to as the "City of Roses." With over 2,175 rural... read more

After a nearly decade-long break, Brussels Airlines has resumed its direct flight service to Nairobi, Kenya, marking an expansion of its operations and a significant development in Kenya's aviation industry. The service was reinstated with the arrival of an Airbus A330-300 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco's direct exports of fresh and frozen produce to Germany reached record levels from January to March 2024. This increase was especially significant in the export of greenhouse tomatoes, sweet peppers, frozen raspberries, fresh blueberries, and other products. read more