Greenyard has reported on a third-quarter (Q3) year-to-date sales increase of 12.2 per cent versus the same period of 2022/23. read more

As political parties gear up for a general election, the NFU is asking which party will back British farming and deliver the right plan for British food. read more

NFU Cymru has presented Welsh government minister for rural affairs Lesley Griffiths with a comprehensive set of key policy asks to address the concerns and worries of thousands of farmers who have attended NFU Cymru roadshows and events over the past month. read more

Costa Rican mangoes fill an important window between February and May. But this year they have been in particularly strong demand due to the shortage of mangoes coming out of Peru, according to Andres Medina, managing director of grower-exporter Manga Rica. read more

After a successful multi-year strategic partnership in the global seed potato world, this acquisition is a "logical next step" for both organisations. The acquisition of TPC offers Agrico the prospect of achieving its growth targets in the shrinking
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With the Voluntary QS Sustainability Inspection (FIN) module, QS has developed a standardised, practical approach for the entire fruit, vegetables and potatoes value chain. read more

Antagonistic yeasts such as Metschnikowia pulcherrima are an attractive alternative to conventional plant protection products because they are usually easy to produce and are considered safe. M. pulcherrima inhibits other fungi and some bacteria very strongly and suppresses germs of greater importance
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All parties involved are requested to submit points for revision. read more

The German Fruit Prize has been one of the most important industry awards for more than 27 years. This year, we want to do more to promote young talent: We are looking for the YOUNGSTAR for the first time. read more

More than 20 young managers from all areas of the fruit trade met to discuss current topics in the industry, according to the DFHV. This year's event was hosted by Gemüsering Stuttgart GmbH. read more

The warm weather in Andalusia so far this year has resulted in the green asparagus harvest in Granada being about a month ahead of schedule. Indeed, although volumes are still limited, the asparagus harvest has already been ongoing for a week. However, with the forecast of falling temperatures
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The sale of fresh table potatoes has seen a notable increase this season, reports Bart Nemegheer from De Aardappelhoeve. "After years of declining consumption, it seems consumers have rediscovered their appreciation for fresh potatoes." read more

The strawberry campaign has started, with strawberries from Campania and Sicily, and the first quantities of Sabrosa from Basilicata. Underwhelming sales for oranges, the consumption of which was adversely affected by the high temperatures. There is low or static demand for several
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The HORTYFRUTA Interprofessional Organisation is aware that during these months of the campaign the climate has influenced production, as spring temperatures have been recorded in the middle of winter, but it also considers that the greatest handicapto

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