The top carrot grower in Queensland, Kalfresh, is backing Health and Wellbeing Queensland's Pick of the Crop initiative, which promotes healthy eating in schools. The goal is to provide more opportunities for primary school children in Queensland to learn about and consume more vegetables and fruits. read more

"Jan de Wit from Jan de Wit en Zonen B.V. says, 'We have been in China for 40 years, and we believe that there are many years to come.' The Dutch company specializes in the export, preparation, and cultivation of flower bulbs, primarily tulips and lily bulbs, but also other types of flower bulbs." read more

Najnowsze statystyki dotyczące importu pomarańczy do UE ukazują spadek ilości pomarańczy zakupionych w tym sezonie w kwietniu i maju, które są ostatnimi dwoma miesiącami, dla których dostępne są dane. Według danych udostępnionych w najnowszym raporcie dotyczącym wzmocnionego monitorowania importu cytrusów do UE. read more

Melon and watermelon growers in the Rostov region of Russia have announced a 10-15% increase in their product prices compared to last year. The drought has affected the size and yield of the crops, resulting in smaller melons and watermelons this season. Growers have reported that the cost of production has also risen due to the adverse weather conditions. read more

Andalusia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, with the region accounting for 80% of global sales of these products during this period. Thanks to these sales from January to March, the Andalusian community has achieved... read more

RipeLocker, a company specializing in post-harvest hypobaric storage solutions, has announced a partnership with AgroIdeas, a storage and logistics supplier in Ecuador. This collaboration aims to introduce RipeLockers technology for extending the shelf life of flowers and fruits. read more

Everything is ready: this week starts the mountain strawberry campaign by VIP. A good harvest is expected, around 420 tons, slightly higher than last year's volumes. VIP cultivates 15 varieties, of which two cover 60% of the overall production: Elsanta and read more

"Despite high expectations, pear sales have been sluggish in recent weeks. Not many people expected this, but there are still quite a few pears available. The trade is trying to tap into its own stocks first and that is causing staging of sales," observes Emanuel Sluis of Service2Fruit. read more

"Surely this is the most solitary organism in the world," wrote paleontologist Richard Fortey in his book about the evolution of life. He was talking about Encephalartos woodii (E. woodii), a plant from South Africa. E. woodii is a member of the cycad family, a group of plants with thick trunks and. read more

Australian fresh produce businesses are being encouraged to collect more data throughout their supply chain - from the field to the consumer's plate - and make sure that it is utilized to achieve optimal results and value for producers. At Hort Connections 2024, three industry experts discussed the importance of this practice as part of the 'How' aspect. read more

Port workers in Germany, especially at North Sea ports, have launched another series of warning strikes lasting 24 hours, starting from 6 a.m. on Monday, June 17, until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18. The purpose of this action is to push for their demands amidst ongoing disputes with the Central Association of German Seaport. read more

Is it possible to meet new people while grocery shopping at the supermarket? Some say yes, but how can you distinguish between those who entered the store just to buy what is missing in their pantry or fridge from those who are there for a different purpose? It's simple, read more

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture's Horticulture Field Day on June 27 will showcase the most recent research on the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. This half-day event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Division's Southwest Research and Extension Center, 362. read more

Currently, the supply of mangoes in the market is still limited compared to last year due to lower productions in Peru, Brazil, and Mexico. However, Spanish exporters are optimistic that there will be a successful domestic campaign this summer as long as there are no unforeseen obstacles. read more

Ze względów bezpieczeństwa Stany Zjednoczone tymczasowo zawiesiły inspekcje awokado i mango w meksykańskim stanie Michoacán. Dwóch amerykańskich inspektorów, którzy pracują dla USDA, zostało zatrzymanych w zeszły piątek podczas demonstracji w Paracho, miasteczku na północy drugiego co do wielkości miasta w Michoacán. read more

On the occasion of The Lifesaver Awards 2024 - an annual event that took place on June 14th at the Cinema Barberini in Rome, bringing together top figures from the journalism, institutional, and entrepreneurial world - Zerbinati, a leader in Italy in the production of... read more

The National Farmers' Federation welcomes the visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Australia. Strong and cooperative relationships with our international markets and partners are critically important. China is the largest trading partner for Australian agriculture, both at the sector level and in terms of overall trade. read more