The market communities of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory were honored on July 12th with the Sydney Markets' 2024 Fresh Awards. read more

Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) has urged the European Commission to provide crisis aid for German fruit and wine growers. He made this request on Monday during a meeting with his EU counterparts in Brussels, citing "extensive frost damage" this spring as the reason. read more

With record heat returning, locusts are also making a comeback, causing havoc by feasting on fruit and alfalfa. Coldiretti has raised the alarm about swarms attacking fields and orchards in Emilia Romagna, as the high temperatures and lack of rain have favored their proliferation. read more

A popular summer trend of using lemon juice to lighten hair has raised concerns among medical professionals. Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, advises against this practice due to potential health risks. Although the citric acid in lemons can lighten hair by breaking down melanin when exposed to read more

Irish retail demand and home consumption remain above average for this time of year due to the very mixed weather conditions experienced so far. New season varieties are gradually being introduced to the market, which is helping balance supply and demand. Reports on yields are mixed, with the earliest ones... read more

The Trentino area confirms itself as a land of success for Apofruit. As proof of this, there are the settlement data of the 2023 campaign that have just ended with numbers showing a significant increase compared to the previous year. In fact, in the Autonomous Province of Trento, read more

Harvesting apricots that are almost ready for consumption requires meticulous hand processing, a task that Domenico Laghi from Forlì undertakes daily to supply "ready-to-eat" products to the Italian and European markets. "The harvesting season continues to be 7-10 days ahead of schedule, and the harvesting of... read more

Bags of compost and flower bulbs sold in DIY stores contain dangerous multidrug-resistant fungi, according to Scientias.nl. One of the fungi they carry is Aspergillus fumigatus, classified by the WHO as a significant public health threat. Summer is in full swing - and that means many. read more

Lidl has reached a new milestone in Spain by closing its latest fiscal year (from March 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024) with record net sales of 6,572 million euros. This accomplishment reflects an 8% growth compared to the previous year, solidifying its position as the third largest operator in Spain. read more

In search of increased profitability, Ukrainian farmers are diversifying their agricultural practices, particularly by growing melons. This trend can be seen in the Kropyvnytskyi district, Kirovohrad region, where Hennadiy Taktarov, along with 13 other farms, have started cultivating watermelons. read more

The greenhouse that was exhibited at the Suriname pavilion during the 2022 Floriade Expo in Almere, the Netherlands, has now been reconstructed in Suriname. The greenhouse was relocated after Rob Baan donated it to a charity in Suriname. The form and design of the greenhouse were adjusted before its relocation. read more

Floraponics, which aims to combat climate change by advancing sustainable floriculture with aquaponics technology, has raised $150,000 from an unidentified investor, according to a Reg D filing. The Poolesville, Maryland-based startup, whose parent company is called Grateful Gardeners, has previously received… read more

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) represents a major danger to banana plantations as a deadly fungal pathogen. The widespread distribution of Foc highlights the serious difficulties linked with conventional control techniques in fighting this pathogen. This research, carried out by the Guangxi Academy of... read more

China is the world's leading producer and consumer of pears, and the fruit is deeply rooted in both the diet and cultural practices. read more

Coco Produce harvests coconuts from Ben Tre and Tien Giang, located in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The company has QC and QA teams that work closely with the farmers to ensure quality control from the coconut tree to the factory. They supply two types of coconuts: young coconuts and mature coconuts. read more

BloomNation, a floral industry technology platform, has announced the release of its Point of Sale (PoS) and Dashboard 2.0, designed to revolutionize how florists handle and expand their businesses. The features and functionalities of this solution aim to boost revenue, streamline operations, and save time. read more