How to get Generation Z young people to choose vegetable snacks for snacking between meals, or alternatives with high vegetable content when buying ready-to-eat food? That's the challenge. read more

Peter van de Pol, director of breeding company Schoneveld Breeding, prefers to use the term "durability" instead of sustainability. He explains: "When you talk about durability, you are discussing the future. For growers, for the planet, and for future generations." Peter also mentions: "When I was growing up, read more

"What diversification is possible in the face of climate change?" This was the topic of one of the conferences at medFEL 2024. Pomegranates, avocados, almonds, citrus fruits, and exotic fruits have been the focus of many trials and new plantations in the region in recent years. In response to climate change, read more

Participation in MACFRUT 2024 is a unique opportunity for UNITEC, as it coincides with the company's centenary (1924-2024) and therefore

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Some New Yorkers were in a rush on Sunday to find a last-minute gift for Mother's Day. At the corner of Flatbush Avenue and St. Marks Avenue, there is a neighborhood deli where many people lined up to choose the perfect floral bouquet. "Nonstop then, nonstop then," said Sergio Alejandro Vega, owner of Flowers by. read more

Potato prices in the UK continue to stay high due to a restricted supply resulting from the small 2023 harvest and a delayed planting season. The Mintec Benchmark Prices (MBP) for English White potatoes hit £630/MT on 7th May, showing a 90% year-on-year (y-o-y) surge, while the MBP for English Maris Piper potatoes... read more

The International Fresh Produce Association is strengthening trade connections in fresh produce to create more opportunities for Australian and New Zealand exporters. This is in response to the growing demand from South Korean consumers who are becoming more knowledgeable and seeking new products and dining experiences. The IFPA's Global Development Committee and East. read more

Farmers and enthusiastic gardeners are being encouraged to watch out for a poisonous invasive plant that will flower in June. Originating from South Africa, Cape Tulip, with its unique salmon pink flowers and yellow center, is harmful to both humans and animals. This plant has been present in Aotearoa since the 1940s. read more

In a surprising turn of events for consumers, the prices of sweet cherries from Imathia, Greece have reportedly skyrocketed to around 16.39 euros per kilogram. Producers have complained that cherries are frequently taken from the fields without invoices, giving intermediaries a golden opportunity. read more

The Turkey Valley FFA Chapter is embracing high technology in its greenhouse. Last year, the chapter, consisting of 48 students, managed to raise $3,000 to purchase a "Farmbot" open-source CNC farming robot, a tool that many FFA chapters can only dream of. "I just started putting it together at the end of last year and got it pretty much ready." read more

Na skutek ogłoszenia przez Chińską Administrację Generalną Cel (GAC), Węgrom przyznano zgodę na eksport świeżych wiśni do Chin, pod warunkiem spełnienia określonych wymagań. Ten rozwój sytuacji wynikł z wizyty państwowej chińskich przywódców na Węgrzech, co zaowocowało. read more

This Spanish person writing to you was in Cesena in 1983, at the first edition of Macfrut. At that time, Fruitlogistica did not exist, because - among other things - the Berlin Wall was still standing and German fruit and vegetable companies were attending Anuga in Cologne. In 1989 the wall fell, and a few years later, read more

Ferhat Guruz, the President of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, announced that fresh fruits and vegetables worth $211,494,000 were exported from Turkey in April. In his statement, Guruz highlighted significant developments in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Nougenic, a Brazilian agritech startup, is making significant strides in transforming the agribusiness sector with the introduction of FruitAI, an app designed to streamline fruit production monitoring. Launched on May 10, 2024, FruitAI is now available for free on the Play Store. read more

Spanish spending on fresh products in the shopping cart increased from 1,901 euros in 2022 to 2,044 euros in 2023, representing a 7.51% increase, according to data from the sixth edition of the Aldi Fresh Products Observatory in Spain. Specifically, fruits and vegetables have become the... read more

Varietal innovation and communication, the ability to attract new consumers, and year-round marketing, with peaks even in summer: there have been many changes in the apple category. read more

Herbert Widmann Ltd has announced the launch of a new trade brand called 'Hey Berry'. The internationally operating berry specialist is starting the new German blueberry season with an innovative marketing concept. The main objective was to 'create a sustainable brand that meets... read more

Some New Yorkers were rushing on Sunday to find a last-minute gift for Mother's Day. At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and St. Marks Avenue, there is a local deli where numerous people queued up to select the perfect floral arrangement. "Nonstop then, nonstop then," said Sergio Alejandro Vega, the owner of Flowers by. read more

The apricot harvest began last week in the Spanish region of Aragon, specifically in Bajo Cinca, although the quantities are still limited. "We anticipate a season with exceptional quality, good sizes, and high volumes, not only for apricots but for all stone fruits," says José Casas from Frutas Ponti. read more