The new seal is an attempt to differentiate the Colombian avocado supply from that of other origin countries and to highlight its high quality and important contribution to the country's economic, ecological, and social well-being. read more

The program supports Naturland farmers who implement additional measures for biodiversity. Already, over 100 farmers have signed up. read more

Fire blight is a highly contagious plant disease caused by bacteria. It can cause significant economic damage in orchards, nurseries, and high-stem fruit gardens. Due to the difficulty in controlling the bacterial disease, the best way to contain its spread is by. read more

Koppert has launched its new sustainability strategy, 'Future Forward - a path for a sustainable tomorrow'. read more

From making the right selection when shopping, to optimal storage at home, all the way to preparation - the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. From the leaf to the root, every part of the carrot can be used in cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

From choosing the right product while shopping to storing it at home properly and finally preparing it, the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. Everything from the leaves to the root can be used for cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

An intention declaration was signed by Mark Piper, CEO of Plant & Food Research, and Peter Wren-Hilton of Wharf42 on behalf of Platform10. read more

"It was one of the most challenging seasons we have ever had," said Jacques du Preez from Hortgro. "It was mostly factors beyond our control that caused the greatest frustration. The sad part is that the market conditions were excellent, but the" read more

This strategic move aims to diversify markets and increase the visibility of South African stone fruit, particularly plums, nectarines, and peaches, worldwide. read more

This includes more than 50 varieties of fruit plants and 23 varieties of vegetable plants that have been positively tested and registered in the national variety register of the Central Examination Office for Plant Breeding. The varieties bred by IO-PIB are superior to most others in Poland. read more

Australian company Agreva Sustainable Agriculture, a fully owned subsidiary of the Muir Group, utilized World Environment Day on Wednesday, June 5th, as an opportunity to encourage growers to prioritize their soils. They emphasized the importance of healthy soil as the foundation for crop quality and yield. read more

In the Brest region of Belarus, a greenhouse complex produces approximately 15,000 tons of indoor-grown vegetables annually, as reported by the main trade and services department of the region. The primary areas for cultivating early vegetables and greens in the Brest region are the Stolin district and the read more

Ornamental breeder Selecta One has entered into a global licensing agreement with Dümmen Orange for the use of the disease resistance label Intrinsa®. Under this agreement, Selecta One will breed and market Petunia varieties resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV), thereby increasing the availability of such disease-resistant plants. read more

Today we present the fourth installment of the in-depth series on the evolution of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager profile, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. The category under examination is. read more

Dian Smith has been appointed as the new General Manager of Ludvig Svensson North America, effective June 3rd. According to the Ludvig Svensson team, Dian is an accomplished, hands-on executive with extensive experience leading businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. read more

Hort Innovation has announced an ambitious goal of investing an additional $500 million over the next decade in research and development to support Australia's $16.3 billion horticulture industry. The new Frontiers program will complement the existing levy-funded portfolio and attract new initiatives. read more

The war conflict has caused instability in the markets of Eastern Europe, leading to a decrease in consumption and difficulties in accessing agricultural products in the countries of that region. Other agricultural sectors have received assistance as a result of this situation. read more

The avocado is one of Mexico's main consumption and export products. According to BBVA research, the GDP of avocados from 2018 to 2022 was estimated using a deterministic approximation and official sources. The results align with the growth that the product has experienced. read more

The Crop Storage and Post-harvest Solutions (CSPS) facility, funded by the Scottish and UK Governments, officially opened in May. The team at the facility will investigate the effects of factors like temperature, gas composition, and humidity on the quality and nutritional value of crops. read more

The topic of production costs is a particularly critical issue in the fruit and vegetable sector due to a variety of peculiarities that characterize the industry, and these are amplified when we consider a product with an annual cycle like melons. First and foremost, the variables to consider read more