Listening to how plants talk, scream, and cry
2026-06-04 00:00
Last Thursday at 1 p.m., almost 300 researchers and business leaders assembled in the auditorium of the Blue Cube at Valencia's City of Innovation. A video was displayed as part of a presentation titled "Listening to Plants" at the 3rd Biotechnology Conference.
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Post-harvest losses for fruit in Brazil have reached 30%.
2026-06-04 00:00
Post-harvest losses in Brazil reach around 30 percent for fruit and 35 percent for vegetables, according to research by Embrapa. These losses occur at various stages of the supply chain, including production, handling, transportation, and retail. Researchers describe food loss as a systemic issue that involves growers, ...
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Japan has expressed interest in small-sized Thai durians.
2026-06-04 00:00
Japanese importers are showing interest in smaller Thai durians weighing up to 1.5 kilograms, according to Wittayakorn Maneenetr, director-general of Thailand's Department of Internal Trade (DIT). "These durians are suitable for small households and meet the demand of Japanese consumers," he said.
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Mexico remains the leading supplier of limes to North America, but the presence of Colombia and Peru is growing.
2026-06-04 00:00
North America heavily relies on imports for its lime supply, which is valued at $1.1 billion. Mexico is and will remain the primary supplier of limes to the United States and Canada throughout the entire year. However, what role do other South American countries play in the lime market? Mexico's...
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Exporter prepared to switch to citrus fruits
2026-06-04 00:00
Exporter Australia Fruits is preparing for a successful citrus fruit season following a busy summer where it exported various products to its primary markets in Asia and the Pacific. Vince Brullo, the firm's representative, mentioned that they were busy shipping out cherries, peaches, nectarines, and plums during the summer.
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The Italian Consortium of Nurseries (CIV) has partnered with the Indian horticulture and agtech solutions company Qul Fruits to establish IVAR - Variety Management and Genetics Private Limited, which is described as "South Asia's first dedicated platform for protected fruit variety management and intellectual property (IP)."
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Fruit breeder CIV is expanding its operations into South Asia.
2026-06-03 14:00
The Italian Consortium of Nurseries (CIV) has partnered with the Indian horticulture and agtech solutions company Qul Fruits to establish IVAR - Variety Management and Genetics Private Limited, which is described as "South Asia's first dedicated platform for protected fruit variety management and intellectual property."
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Tesco has introduced branded Zespri Green kiwifruit packs in the UK for the first time.
2026-06-03 13:00
Tesco has broadened its selection of kiwifruit by introducing new, Zespri-branded products – including what is thought to be the first Hayward green kiwifruit to be available in branded packaging from a British high street retailer.
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Lineage's cold chain survey provides logistics insights.
2026-06-03 13:00
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Taiwan ships its first major fruit shipment to Europe.
2026-06-03 13:00
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Asda is collaborating with Ocado to enhance its online shopping experience, mobile app, and home delivery service.
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Greenvale's premium potato brand is now available at Sainsbury's.
2026-06-03 11:00
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Starbucks Japan has introduced a new muscat-flavoured tea latte.
2026-06-03 00:00
Starbucks Japan has introduced a new Muscat and Earl Grey tea latte as part of its "Chilled Cup" beverage range. According to the company, this is the first time Muscat flavor has been included in the series since its launch in Japan 20 years ago. The drink combines Muscat grape juice with milk.
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Top participants in the FreshPublishers World Cup pool: 1. Netherlands, 2. Italy, 3. France, 4. United States, 5. Germany
2026-06-03 00:00
On June 11, the World Cup will kick off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms, we are organizing a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector?
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Mercosur Mission: Macfrut 2027 unlocks the Argentine market
2026-06-03 00:00
After the mission carried out last year in Brazil, Macfrut continues its path of consolidating relationships in the Mercosur area.
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McCain is back as a partner for the 2026 Tour de France race.
2026-06-03 00:00
From fan zones to finish lines, fries have long been associated with live sporting events. Through its partnership with the Tour de France, McCain plans to engage with spectators along the race route through a series of activations. The company will begin activities between July 2 and July 5.
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Italy divided in two: thunderstorms in the North, warm weather in the Center-South.
2026-06-03 00:00
The first week of June opens under the sign of contrasts. On one hand, the subtropical high-pressure system is still well established, especially in the Center-South regions. On the other hand, there is the arrival of cooler Atlantic-origin currents, which are set to shake up the atmospheric conditions across the regions.
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Nowe odmiany pomidorów, innowacje podczas Dnia Demonstracyjnego Wiosną w Leamington
2026-06-03 00:00
At its latest Spring Demo Day event held on May 20 in Leamington, Ontario, De Ruiter Brand welcomed growers and industry collaborators for an exclusive glimpse into the latest advancements shaping the future of greenhouse tomato and specialty crop production. This event took place in North America's most active...
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