Beijing Supreme Court ruled in favor of Deroose Plants, a member of Plantum, in a case against a Guangdong infringer of Bromeliad varieties. Deroose Plants stated: "This sets a crucial legal precedent, emphasizing the importance of intellectual property in fostering innovation. read more

Avocado will be the main focus of the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, with various initiatives centered around this superfood. For the Madrid Fair (8-10 October), participation of over 2,100 companies from 56 countries is expected, presenting 70 thousand square meters of products. read more

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) welcomes the Government's announcement of $30 million over three years to increase funding for investigations and enforcement by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in the supermarket and retail sector. The NFF has been advocating for this for a long time. read more

The European Food Safety System recently identified a high level of prohibited pesticides in fresh peppers from Albania during an import attempt into Slovenia. The pesticides found were pirimiphos-methyl and formate, both of which are banned within the European Union and several other countries. read more

The Citrus Research Board (CRB) in California has entered into a $900,000 non-dilutive funding agreement with Nanovel, which includes the provision of a citrus-harvesting robot following a series of field trials. The field trials are scheduled to commence in the spring of 2025 and will be carried out in collaboration with citrus growers. read more

The northern region of Vietnam has suffered trillions of dong in damages caused by a recent typhoon, with the numbers still increasing as more areas report losses. Farmers affected by the typhoon, like Huu from Xe Cu hamlet in Thanh Hai commune, Luc Ngan district, are urgently working to... read more

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has partnered with Babylonstoren and its new venture, Soetmelksvlei, to provide genetic plant material from the department's extensive fig collection at its Oudtshoorn research farm for establishment at the two farms near Simondium. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a sponsor of SwimtheIsland Golfo dell’Isola 2024, one of the most exciting open water swimming events in Europe. On Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, participants will compete against each other. read more

Ball SB has issued an update following a week of activities at Ball Kenya, which included their Open Days event held from September 17-19 at their new R&D station. This was followed by a participation in the Naivasha Horticultural Fair on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21. The Open Days event at the read more

After two years marked by a severe drought, the Spanish farmers' union Unió de Pagesos predicts that the 2024 commercial campaign for some fruits will only be able to cover production costs, due to the climatic difficulties that some areas have faced. read more

"Region Europy Wschodniej zwiększyła import owoców i warzyw o 28% w latach 2019-2023, osiągając imponującą kwotę 10 miliardów dolarów, pomijając handel wewnątrzregionalny. Pomimo stabilizacji trendów demograficznych wielu segmentów importu w ostatnich latach, nadal istnieje znaczący potencjał dla nowych" read more

The 2024/2025 season of the solar greenhouse in Southern Europe has begun with the marketing of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants. Throughout the summer, producers have been working on preparing the soil for the upcoming season. Following the processes of solarization, cleaning, and planting, some crops, such as read more

Ta seria podaje średnie hurtowe ceny wybranych produktów ogrodniczych uprawianych w Anglii i Walii. Są to średnie ceny najczęściej pobierane przez hurtowników za wybrane owoce, warzywa i kwiaty cięte na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham, Bristol, read more

Craigmore Sustainables has acquired two apple orchards from Scales Corporation's Mr Apple New Zealand, marking a significant expansion in its horticultural investments. The purchased orchards, Te Papa in Central Hawke's Bay and Blyth in the Heretaunga Plains, cover a total of 234 hectares. This... read more

Andriy stated that the eastern part of the EU has been increasing its fruit and vegetable imports at a faster rate compared to the older EU member states. Taking into consideration the average inflation rate over the past five years, it is apparent that the EU-15 is in fact reducing its fruit and vegetable imports. read more

The direction of the carrot market for this year is still uncertain. "Currently, it is very quiet. Export activities have not picked up yet," says Peter Rinkel from Hagranop. "The situation is the opposite of last year. Prices for fresh market carrots are on the rise, whereas last year's carrots were primarily meant for." read more

Brazil, despite being the third-largest fruit producer in the world, contributes less than 1% to global fruit exports, with a total export value of $1.2 billion last year. The country's focus on its significant domestic market, one of the largest globally, is a primary reason for the modest export figures. read more

Once again this year, many fruit-growing regions in Europe have experienced significant crop losses due to extreme weather conditions. The Laimburg Research Centre has initiated a large-scale research project to ensure the sustainability of fruit production amidst climate change. read more

Apple farmers in Western New York are facing economic difficulties due to a decrease in wholesale apple prices, which is affecting the sustainability of their businesses. LynOaken Farms has raised concerns about its future and has chosen to postpone making any decisions until after the apple season. read more

"Wild mushrooms need autumn weather conditions; it mustn't be too dry," says Pieter Lenaerts, Managing Director of Fresh Mushroom Europe (FME), a Belgian company that focuses on growing and offering mushrooms, convenience solutions, and wild mushrooms from around the world. Autumn weather affects... read more