In value, horticultural and fruit exports in the first quarter have decreased by 2% year-on-year, totaling 5.229 billion euros, resulting in a 6% decline in the average export price, which has been set at 1.5 euros/kg. read more

Artificial intelligence is slowly taking up more and more space in our everyday lives, and this will also be the case in shopping at retail stores and in the produce departments. read more

Princess Anne, according to former royal chef Darren McGrady, likes her bananas very ripe, almost black, as part of her morning fruit bowl. This preference is due to the easier digestion of overripe bananas. Despite the unconventional choice that may not appeal to everyone, there are nutritional benefits. read more

Full marks promotion for Crunchy lettuce, featured in the exhibition by the Romagna company Fellini Patrizio during the last edition of Macfrut. The innovative concept, developed by Rijk Zwaan research, was presented as "Crunchy - The lettuce that crunches". read more

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Mucci Farms announced the acquisition of Hacienda North Farms, a 159-acre state-of-the-art greenhouse facility located in Coatsworth, Ontario. Mucci Farms is a part of the recently launched Cox Farms business. Hacienda North Farms has been a trusted growing partner of Mucci Farms for almost ten years. read more

Avolution Lab continues to lead in the development of international projects that have a significant impact on the avocado industry. "At our recent meeting with Avolution Lab partners, we discussed the progress of the Avoguys and Avoreca projects, both of which have been successfully launched in the market," read more

Princess Anne, according to former royal chef Darren McGrady, likes to eat her bananas very ripe, almost black, as part of her morning fruit bowl. This preference is due to the fact that overripe bananas are easier to digest. Despite this unusual choice, which may not appeal to everyone, there are nutritional benefits. read more

Według danych przedstawionych niedawno przez Stowarzyszenie Przemysłu Owocowego Katalonii (Afrucat) i Departament ds. Działań Klimatycznych, Żywności i Agendy Wiejskiej (DACC), potencjał produkcyjny brzoskwiń i nektarynek w Katalonii spadł o 4% w porównaniu z poprzednią kampanią, a prognoza na read more

There is a delicate balance between retaining water for plant uptake between irrigations and maintaining optimal air space of 25-50% to enhance root respiration in a container. Several factors can influence these parameters. The components of a substrate are the most commonly involved. read more

A total of 400 grams of fruits and vegetables per day are necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle and contribute to the prevention of chronic diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). However, the recent European report 'Shortening distances towards a

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The first reading on the prohibition of the sale of Peat was heard in parliament on 16 April. MP Theresa Villiers used a ten-minute rule bill to call for a ban on the horticultural uses of Peat by the end of 2024. The bill concluded and was voted a success by the MPs in the room. read more

LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has introduced the Festival of Vietnam, showcasing around 100 Vietnamese products across its stores. The items include fresh fruits, groceries, and frozen products, with special displays highlighting the diverse range of Vietnamese agricultural goods. read more

"Agroholding 2012," a member of the "Epicenter Agro" group of companies, has planted more than 10 hectares of early watermelon hybrids in the Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine. The fields were sown with early hybrids from the Syngenta company: Pharaoh F1, Lorian F1, Balaton F1, and Karistan F. read more

In sezonie finansowym Zespri 2023/24 osiągnięto rekordowe średnie zwroty na tacę dla producentów we wszystkich kategoriach z wyjątkiem organicznych kiwi SunGold. Pomimo trudnego sezonu wzrostowego, który spowodował spadek globalnej sprzedaży o 10,5% z 183,5 miliona tac w 2022 roku do 164,2 miliona tac, globalne... read more

Halil Oymak, a Turkish blueberry exporter from Fall Creek, has stated that it appears to be another successful blueberry season in Turkey, despite the yield possibly falling short of expectations. He mentioned, "The Turkish blueberry season looks very promising this year. The winter months were mild, and there was no excessive rainfall." read more

During the weekend, all 25 RubyGlow pineapples priced at $395.99 each were sold out. This surge in sales occurred after recent mainstream media coverage of the expensive Del Monte pineapples from Costa Rica, distributed by Melissa's Produce/World Variety Produce, which also sold out. read more

"Small farmers are one of the most underutilized resources in Africa," says Tendai Chitapi, co-founder of Kuronga, "because no-one has put their hand up to coordinate and manage them. That's the feedback we always get from potential buyers: small farmers are too fragmented, they say, and their" read more

The National Food Safety Agency of Moldova has approved the export of products from Gagauz farmers to the Russian market. This announcement was made by Sergey Ibrishim, the head of the agricultural complex department of Gagauzia, on May 21. He noted that the necessary documents have already been submitted. read more