In the microclimate of Lynedoch, between Stellenbosch and Kuils River, a wine farm harvests their mandarins so late that the facility where they pack remains open just for them. Wine is still produced from fifty hectares of vineyards, with cabernet franc and chenin blanc being the best-producing varieties among them. read more

Drewry Airfreight Insight, a new online airfreight market intelligence service launched today by Drewry's Supply Chain Advisory division, confirms the increasing preference for airfreight among international shippers due to cost and congestion challenges affecting ocean transport. 2024 has been a year of... read more

A strong and original presence, an absolute success, certified by the thousands of visitors welcomed in their immersive installation, an experience that has sparked the enthusiasm of tourists as well as the praise of institutions and the agricultural world. It is truly a flattering assessment. read more

Potentially opening markets in China, India, and other parts of Asia could be a "total game changer" for South Africa's rapidly growing blueberry industry. This was the main conclusion drawn from a panel discussion at the recent Fall Creek South Africa Connect Day, which took place at the company's facilities. read more

The Mediterranean region is one of the most important in the world when it comes to strawberry production, especially from autumn to spring. It is here that a number of activities related to breeding new varieties are carried out.

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The German fruit and vegetable sector is currently under the spell of what they call the three Ks in Germany, namely Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Purchasing Power Decline. This emerged during the 14th read more

The arrival of new red onions at Pune's Market Yard has triggered a decrease in onion prices, which had been rising due to a shortage in supply. The influx of the new season's harvest is providing some relief in prices, particularly for the old stock, by increasing the availability. read more

Most of the world's hazelnuts come from a coastal mountain range in Turkey, a country that accounts for over 72% of global production. The Eastern Black Sea region, with Giresun at its center, contributes around 60% to this total. The area's connection to... read more

Officials in Yamanashi Prefecture are recognizing the grape variety Shine Muscat for its role in changing the perception that farming is not profitable. This change in perspective is believed to be a contributing factor to the increase in new farmers, particularly. read more

October is dedicated to lighting and greenhouse techniques at our horticultural sites. More and more growers are installing lamps, and new techniques are also being developed to further enhance the interior of greenhouses. This special month provides an opportunity to share innovations, news, and new developments in the field. read more

On September 16th, the governments of Canada and Ontario announced an additional $9 million investment in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (ASI) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This funding aims to assist farmers in improving the sustainability and efficiency of their operations. read more

Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, supports three global megatrends: energy transition through electrification of heating demand; adoption of natural and low-GWP refrigerants; and safeguarding perishable food and pharmaceuticals through an efficient and sustainable approach. read more

The Consumer Goods Forum's (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has announced that the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporter Association (EHPEA) has submitted its Code of Practice for Sustainable Flower Production application for the SSCI benchmarking. This marks a significant step in the process. read more

With the duty deadline of 15 October approaching, South African orange exports to Europe are in their final stage. "The market is currently relatively calm but moving steadily. We are facing a stable price level. Prices ranging from €15.50-18 are historically considered very good, but given the read more

Some squash, pumpkin, and potato farmers in the Pioneer Valley are struggling with a soil-borne disease called Phytophthora capsici, which has been compared to a plague for these crops. Harrison Bardwell from Bardwell Farm in Hatfield witnessed the disease's effects firsthand, highlighting the abrupt read more

W związku z 25. rocznicą istnienia Pacific Trellis Fruit, firma zastanawia się nad ćwierćwieczem dostarczania wysokiej jakości świeżych owoców i innowacji w branży. W ramach obchodów tego jubileuszu, Pacific Trellis Fruit wprowadza kilka istotnych aktualizacji dotyczących swoich owoców pestkowych, winogron i melonów. read more

Egptian oranges are expected to be available in the market in December, signaling the beginning of the upcoming citrus season. However, this season is starting amidst a significant crisis in the Red Sea that greatly affected the previous season. As of now, there are no indications that this tense situation will be resolved soon. read more

W Chorwacji otwarcie zakładu przetwórstwa owoców i warzyw "Kalnik" w Varaždinie, otwartego tego lata, stanowi istotny rozwój w produkcji pomidorów w kraju. Zakład, wybudowany w ciągu roku, może przetwarzać ponad 40 tysięcy ton pomidorów rocznie. read more

Historically, Libya is not recognized as a major exporter of fruit products, except for dates. Tarek Yaqob mentions, "Domestic production of fruits and vegetables is limited, and there is no excess for export. Conversely, a significant portion of the local market's demands are met through imports." read more

The "Eternity series" of dahlias, which were bred for their long vase life to make long-distance transportation easier, still encountered the problem of petal abscission induced by ethylene. To tackle this issue, cultivars with long vase life and low abscission rates were crossbred with the goal of producing offspring that exhibit both traits. read more