The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced the appointment of its new president, Michael Schadler. Schadler, who previously served as the executive vice president for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will succeed his predecessor, Todd. read more

Superplum has started its lychee season as the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar reach peak production. read more

Foodiq Global and Melons Australia have teamed up for a research project to determine the health advantages of eating melons and to develop educational materials for healthcare providers and consumers to enhance the importance of melons in a healthy diet. read more

Water scarcity, production restrictions, and pests are some of the factors impacting the watermelon season in Morocco. The season has been at a standstill for several weeks now. Oval watermelons, especially in large sizes, have nearly disappeared from both local and export markets. read more

The Prognosfruit Conference is Europe's premier annual event for the apple and pear industry, bringing together growers from all over Europe and beyond. After a successful edition in Trentino last year, Prognosfruit 2024 will be held in Budapest, Hungary, from August 7th to 9th, 2024. read more

From Wednesday, June 26th to Friday, June 28th, Rijk Zwaan Italia will open the doors of its Trial Station in San Mauro Pascoli (FC) to showcase the latest solutions developed by R&D to clients and partners for a direct discussion on how to tackle current and future challenges. read more

In April, compared to April of last year, vegetable exports reached 573,707 tons, an 8% increase, with a total value of 814.6 million euros (+2%), with lettuce, tomatoes, and cabbages being the most exported. read more

LED technology is proving to be a powerful and environmentally friendly solution to combat one of the biggest pests in tomato cultivation, which can cause extensive damage, especially in greenhouses: Tuta absoluta. "Given the problems faced by growers with this crop and the need to offer new solutions, LED technology has emerged as a promising tool in the fight against this pest." read more

Banacol, a leading company in Colombia's banana industry, upholds its daily commitment to be a partner in the social and economic development of Urabá. For over 40 years, the company has been recognized for its sustainable operations, with a strong emphasis on creating well-being. read more

The Official College of Telecommunication Engineers of Eastern Andalusia and Melilla (COIT-AORM) has awarded the technological group read more

Red fruits are one of the first subsectors of the Spanish fruit and vegetable export industry. Strawberries are the main one, with an export of 246,308 tons and 700 million euros in 2023, followed by blueberries, with 75,508

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Some points of agreement with the industry include the necessity to protect the revenue generated by fresh produce markets and to improve their deteriorating infrastructure. However, there are also some contentious issues raised in the Competition Commission's preliminary report on its comprehensive investigation into the fresh produce sector. read more

Every summer it's the same: you go to your fruit shop or supermarket for a melon. You look at one and then another, you touch them, you tap them to see how they sound... but the truth is, until you open it, you have no idea how it's going to turn out. Do you want to get it right? Then take these tips into account

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Despar Nord, a retailer of the Despar, Eurospar, and Interspar brands in the Triveneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardia regions, in collaboration with the sustainable mobility platform Wecity Srl, has recently launched the "Travel Sustainably and Win" campaign, a virtuous initiative aimed at. read more

The documentary Reviving the Countryside, spearheaded by the young biologist and activist Diego García-Vega, premieres today on YouTube to seek common ground between agriculture and the climate emergency and showcase the stories. read more