Badanie przeprowadzone na Uniwersytecie Naukowo-Technicznym w Tianjinie w Chinach zajęło się potencjałem terapeutycznym polisacharydów ekstrahowanych z fioletowych ziemniaków (PSP) w leczeniu wrzodów żołądka wywołanych przez etanol u myszy. Badanie wykazało, że PSP znacząco zmniejszyło kwasowość żołądka. read more

Trade magazine Primeur has published an international magazine this month in collaboration with FreshPlaza. In addition to the Dutch-language edition, a German-language magazine in print was sent out in a circulation of over 3,500 copies to all fruit and vegetable professionals in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. read more

The Spanish flat peach season started almost a month ago and is showing promising signs in terms of quality, quantity, and marketing. This fruit is becoming increasingly popular among consumers due to its quality and affordable price. Here is an overview of the current market situation with a French operator. A slightly early start to the season. read more

Most products in the cactus family are not well known, with dragon fruit being the exception as it has gained popularity in recent years. If consumers were more aware of the health benefits of various cactus products, the popularity of these items would likely increase. "I am very read more

Italy's production of hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, and pistachios in 2023 amounts to 270 thousand tons. It is a rich and diverse offering in terms of variety and distinctive characteristics, reflecting the different territories of origin, which places Italy in a prominent position. read more

The Dutch Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (Ctgb) has published its 2023 annual report online. As an assessment authority, Ctgb is responsible for evaluating and approving the safe use of plant protection products and biocides in the Netherlands. In 2023, the read more

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

The 2023/2024 Spanish grapefruit campaign is now in its final stretch, lasting over two weeks longer than the previous season due to slow sales. Production in Spain has increased again this year and is expected to continue growing in the coming years, based on planted area figures. read more

Spain is the world's leading producer and exporter of carob, mainly in pulp and locust bean gum, with an annual volume between 60,000 and 80,000 tons of whole fruit and an area of 45,000 hectares. The cultivation is mainly concentrated in the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and read more

W niezwykłym wyczynie Ukraina pobiła rekordy w 2023 roku, eksportując bezprecedensową ilość ponad 4000 ton świeżych borówek na rynki międzynarodowe, według informacji z EastFruit. Ten kamień milowy był szczególnie zadziwiający w kontekście trwającej rosyjskiej agresji wojskowej i. read more

The Dutch Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (Ctgb) has published its 2023 annual report online. As an assessment authority, the Ctgb is responsible for evaluating and approving plant protection products and biocides for safe use in the Netherlands. In 2023, the Ctgb... read more

The European Union (EU) has increased scrutiny on Vietnamese okra, as well as other agricultural products, due to concerns regarding pesticide residue levels. This information was reported by the Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Authority (SPS Vietnam) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. read more

Focus on Dominican Republic mango, new frontiers in rootstocks, the value chain of varietal innovation in fruit growing, business opportunities with Namibia, supply chain agreements in the herbal sector. There are many events also on the last day of Macfrut (10th). read more

The kiwi shortage that South Africa and its neighbors are currently experiencing could soon be resolved when Chilean kiwis are granted import approval. The industry expects this approval to happen within the next six months to a year. In the meantime, kiwis from the Eastern Cape are available in Johannesburg municipal markets. read more

Chile completed its final grape shipments last week. Franco Pruzzo from Summit Produce Inc. stated, "About 95 percent of arrivals were already completed." The last shipments consisted of the newer, later grape varieties. Chile's new grape varieties have been supplying the latter part of the season, bringing about a change in the market. read more

"Avocados are under threat from the climate crisis, sparking calls for faster emission cuts and more support for farmers, according to a new report published by the charity Christian Aid. The superfood favorite is known for its environmental impact due to its high water requirements." read more

The demand for Italian carrots has surged in the past two weeks due to shortages caused by weather conditions in different regions of Northern Europe, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Portugal's Sensei, a prominent European autonomous store technology provider, is expanding its footprint in the Italian market by launching the country's second autonomous supermarket. read more

Spain’s Citrus Management Committee (CGC) has released a statement asserting that a recent study, which reveals the spread of Citrus Black Spot in Tunisia's citrus-growing regions, contradicts South Africa's claims that the disease cannot adapt to the Mediterranean climate. read more

British Berry Growers has welcomed the government's commitment to seasonal workers, but emphasized the importance of a continuous program and nine-month visas. read more