Yesterday, at the wholesale market in Bergamo, the first Mantuan melons made their debut. They were welcomed by a humid climate that was not exactly favorable for consumption, but this did not stop the sale of the 80 crates that arrived, thanks to the excellent organoleptic quality of the fruits. read more

Rocznik Eksportu Rolniczego USA z 2023 roku zawiera statystyczne podsumowanie eksportu rolniczego USA w ciągu roku 2023, skupiając się na głównych rynkach i głównych produktach. W 2023 roku wartość eksportu świeżych owoców i warzyw z USA na cały świat wyniosła 7,0 miliarda dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 2 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. read more

"The weather conditions have always had a decisive influence on crop cultivation. In the specific case of new potato productions in the Siracusan area, the winter period has seen low precipitation and above-average temperatures, strongly affecting the preparation." read more

Coorected: Every year, the world experiences approximately USD 220 billion in annual global economic losses due to damages to plants and crops from invasive pest species. The International Day of Plant Health, with the theme "Plant health, safe trade, and digital technology," advocates for taking decisive action to ensure. read more

From the slopes of Mount Etna to the Benelux countries and back throughout Italy. This is the successful journey undertaken by the branded "Extra Red" oranges from Barbera, oranges that are four times redder than traditional ones. It's a story, or rather a journey. read more

The agricultural sector is getting ready for an unprecedented event in the heart of Vícar: PAPAYALAB, a technical session dedicated to exploring emerging opportunities in papaya cultivation. Organized by read more

At the vegetable company Compliment in Volkel, the Dutch season has started again. "On May 3rd, we were already harvesting iceberg lettuce, which was extremely early. The product was planted under favorable conditions, and due to the relatively high day and night temperatures, we were able to." read more

The Protected Designation of Origin "Cereza del Jerte", located in Cáceres, has begun certifying the first cherries of the Navalinda variety, the only cherry with a peduncle in the Jerte Valley. This marks the beginning of this season's marketing of top-quality cherries with a special back label... read more

Peeled pomegranates packed in trays will be the main processed product for the Italian company Masseria Fruttirossi, a first-time exhibitor at the Cibus International Food Exhibition (7-10 May 2024). Italy's largest pomegranate producer has invested in the fresh-cut segment, launching ready-to-eat products. read more

The supply of papayas is "a disaster," according to a South African retail buyer, "for the third season in a row. It was anticipated that the papaya crop would improve in March and April, but in my twenty years of experience, I have never seen papaya supplies this low." At the Johannesburg municipal wholesale market, papayas are equally scarce. read more

Ahold Delhaize announced today that its Supervisory Board has nominated Claude Sarrailh as a member of the Management Board. Claude will join the company on September 1, 2024 as Executive Vice President. Upon receiving shareholder approval, he will officially begin his role as a member of the Management Board of Ahold. read more

"The horticultural chain is constantly evolving, as legislation, regulations, and market forces impose stricter sustainability requirements on the cultivation practices and transparency of floriculture, vegetables, and fruit. This necessitates an adjusted approach." read more

The woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum) is a formidable parasite of apple trees present all over the world; in recent years, it has been proving to be increasingly dangerous even in Italian apple orchards. Thanks to Michele Mariani and Alessandro Zago from the Navarra Foundation, we are discovering more. read more

Simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), halt to Nutriscore labeling, staunch defense of the Mediterranean Diet for citizens' health, principle of reciprocity in imports, synthetic foods. These are some of the topics at the center of the important meeting at Palazzo Rospigliosi in Rome between the... read more

Atlanta's Phipps Plaza is blooming this May with the Atlanta debut of Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE, a global floral show known for its displays in major cities across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. From May 17 through May 22, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a free, read more

A sunny day, fresh pepper plants, and spectral-filtering solar modules. With these ingredients, the team at Voltiris gained several insights into the energy yield of their solar modules and how it affects the growing climate underneath. In collaboration with Horconex, the company is currently validating. read more

In Victoria Point, located southeast of Brisbane, Skippy's Fresh Frootz, a green grocer, has launched a price challenge against Woolworths and Coles by offering Hass avocados and large continental cucumbers at the cost price of 5 cents each. This pricing strategy has garnered nationwide attention in Australia,… read more

Despite Bosnia and Herzegovina possessing significant agricultural resources, with approximately 2.57 million hectares of agricultural land, of which around 700,000 hectares are arable in the Federation of BiH (FBiH), and around 1 million hectares in Republika Srpska (RS), the country continues to face challenges in its agricultural sector. read more

"The past few weeks, we have been experiencing heavy rainfall which has affected the growth of our flowers," says Paul Mwangi, who works at the flower nursery and exporter Zedgee Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya. "Weather conditions have a significant impact on our outdoor flower cultivation. Any type of extreme weather, such as drought or excessive rain, can influence the condition of the flowers." read more

With the arrival of warm temperatures and long days, the production of red fruits begins in Segovia, an area where fruit cultivation expands every year, driven by the increasing demand for these fruits of maximum flavor and quality, and best of all, in season. read more