Plant & Food Research: New projects improve co-operation
2024-03-06 09:00
Through the INRAE France-NZ Joint Linkage Agreement, signed in 2023 by Science New Zealand on behalf of New Zealand, scientists are encouraged through an exchange programme to develop collaboration in areas of mutual interest and benefit. The initiative builds
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Why should we follow the trend towards sustainable production?
2024-03-06 08:00
The daily challenges we face require us all to recover quickly. In addition, attention is being paid to stress resistance and resilience to biotic threats. The growing awareness of consumers means that when shopping for fruit
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Boosting fruit consumption key for Indonesia
2024-03-06 03:00
Fruit consumption remains relatively low in Indonesia, and more work must be done to boost availability and awareness of the health benefits to drive demand.
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Top-25 largest importers of fresh onions and global import trends
2024-03-06 00:00
For the second season in a row, onions remain one of the most discussed commodity items in the world's fruit and vegetable business. Therefore, EastFruit team decided to analyze onion imports for the recent five calendar years (from 2018 to 2022 inclusive) to compile its own ranking of the
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Potato technology expo sees record attendance
2024-03-06 00:00
There is energy and enthusiasm in the Prince Edward Island potato industry, judging by the number of exhibitors and attendees at the recent International Potato Technology Expo. The Expo, held February 21st and 22nd at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown, PEI, saw more than 3,100 people in
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Onion market overview for Ukraine, Poland, Uzbekistan, and Moldova
2024-03-06 00:00
EastFruit analysts report that onion prices in the region have remained mostly stable, much to the dismay of "resellers" who expected to profit from buying onions during harvest and selling them at a higher price in the spring. However, different countries have different situations. Furthermore,
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"Garlic production in Spain has recorded a significant drop in terms of volume due to extremely unfavorable weather conditions, which has resulted in abnormal quality and smaller sizes. As a result, the campaign is going to be more challenging," says Borja Mira, of IMPERIO Garlic. "With nearly
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Egypt prepares for DNA testing of table grape exports
2024-03-06 00:00
Egypt's Central Plant Quarantine Administration (CAPQ) is preparing to introduce DNA testing for the 2024 table grape season, with the aim of detecting and preventing illegal shipments at source. This move marks a change from the practices ...
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"An early start means that volumes of Indian grapes will fall quickly from the beginning of April."
2024-03-06 00:00
For the first time since the pandemic, Luciën de Wit visited his Indian table grape suppliers, accompanied by his son Luuk, responsible for quality management at LuBa Fresh. Luciën was impressed by the quality improvements made by the Indian partners. "The
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Suspended Russian skater blames positive doping test on grandfather's strawberry dessert
2024-03-06 00:00
Kamila Valieva, a banned Russian figure skater, attributed her positive doping test to a strawberry dessert contaminated by her grandfather's heart medication. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) detailed in its report that Valieva, 15 at the time, claimed the banned substance trimetazidine
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Senegalese watermelon season begins
2024-03-06 00:00
Senegalese watermelons have arrived on the market in large quantities and with exceptional quality. This is assured by Mohamed Mbengue, of Union Agri des Niayes. "This year, the Senegalese watermelon campaign started on 20 February and will continue until 10 May. We are happy to be able to
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"The AIPH International Horticultural Expos Conference showcases events that will promote the power of plants to millions"
2024-03-06 00:00
During the AIPH Spring Meeting in Qatar, organizers of the International Horticultural Expos presented their progress reports at AIPH's International Horticultural Expos Conference. The AIPH officially approves horticultural expositions, which serve as a platform for showcasing the latest
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Late blight outbreak threatens Jordan's potato harvest
2024-03-06 00:00
The Jordan Farmers Union (JFU) has highlighted a significant threat to the country's potato production due to late blight. This fungal disease, affecting nightshade family plants including potatoes, has been reported to cause severe damage in the Jordan Valley, with losses reaching millions of
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In Cordoba, allegations have surfaced regarding the sale of Egyptian oranges misrepresented as Spanish produce
2024-03-06 00:00
The agricultural organization Asaja Córdoba has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Agriculture through the Food Information and Control Agency (AICA) regarding the marketing at a retail outlet in Cordoba of imported oranges from Egypt labeled as if they were from Palma del Río. This could
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Maura Kenny named director of development for SAF
2024-03-06 00:00
The Society of American Florists (SAF) is pleased to announce Maura Kenny as Director of Development. In her new role, Kenny will lead the organization's efforts to connect industry suppliers with the SAF audience through membership, sponsorships, exhibits, virtual and print ad spaces, sponsored
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New brand of small apples Pommi’z for children
2024-03-06 00:00
"Conquering the consumers of tomorrow" is the aim of Pommi'z, the new brand launched by Cofruid'Oc. Apple consumption has been declining in France, but the cooperative wants to try and win back the hearts of consumers, especially the younger generation. Grown in Eco-responsible and HEV3
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It's been an unusual citrus season, as imported citrus is now coming from different origins than previous years, says Yigit Aslan, founding partner of Polish fresh produce trader Benny Fruit: "The citrus market is not unfolding as anticipated. Due to adverse weather conditions, citrus sales have
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Maura Kenny named director of development for SAF
2024-03-06 00:00
The Society of American Florists (SAF) is pleased to announce Maura Kenny as Director of Development. In her new role, Kenny will lead the organization's efforts to connect industry suppliers with the SAF audience through membership, sponsorships, exhibits, virtual and print ad spaces, sponsored
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Rising demand for Turkish exotic fruits in German retail sector
2024-03-06 00:00
On February 22nd, the Bremen-based wholesale company NHD Fruchtimport had double reason to celebrate. The company's founder and CEO, Hüseyin Demirel Sr., marked his 35th anniversary at the local wholesale market. This special occasion was celebrated with long-standing partners and customers
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The Spanish strawberry season is showing signs of revival, as the price and market observatory of the Junta de Andalucía points out in its latest report on the Huelva 2023/2024 soft fruit campaign. In fact, the growing demand in international markets is increasing
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