Aquilegia oxysepala, the most common columbine species in northeast China, shows great promise for future uses. Understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms that determine flower coloration is essential for advancing innovative breeding processes. read more

Cut fruits such as pineapple, mango, or coconut, and increasingly also melon and watermelon, are gaining market interest due to their convenience in consumption. In line with this trend, companies engaged in the production of fruits like pineapples are establishing facilities for slicing and... read more

Producing blueberries has become one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors on a global scale. The increasing demand and rising competition have led producers to face challenges such as managing higher labor costs, meeting stricter quality standards, and improving efficiency throughout the production process. read more

Australian fruit and vegetable production in 2025-26 is expected to decrease, primarily because of limited irrigation access and increased water costs in the Murray-Darling Basin. ABARES predicts that total vegetable production will amount to 3.6 million tons, a 5% decrease compared to last year but consistent with the trend. read more

Promote good eating habits in line with the recommendations of the international scientific community, highlight the inseparable link between healthy eating and prevention, foster knowledge-sharing among different stakeholders, and facilitate communication between producers and consumers. read more

There are two most important berry events coming up in September. On the 5th and 6th of September, the final meetings of two flagship projects will take place in Karczmiska near Opole Lubelskie. On the 5th of September (Friday), blueberry growers will gather for the final meeting of the 6th edition. read more

"Oishii's founder and CEO, Hiroki Koga, announced at today's JPFA Symposium that eventually, they aim to sell strawberries for 500 yen (~€2.80) per box. In the early days, Oishii berries were sold for $50 a box, but prices have gradually decreased to $20 and now." read more

Starting in September, PENNY will start selling pineapples without crowns across Germany. The crowns will be removed during the harvesting process. This change offers several benefits, as the crown typically makes up about 25% of the fruit's volume, leading to reduced packaging and transportation costs. read more

Zbiór gruszek trwa na Północno-Zachodnim Pacyfiku. "Jesteśmy dopiero około 1/3 drogi do zakończenia zbiorów gruszek z nowego zbioru," mówi Ed Weathers z Duckwall Fruit. "Wczesne wyniki dla naszego regionu, dystryktu Hood River mid Columbia, wskazują, że jest to bardzo dobry, wysokiej jakości zbiór." read more

Hungary is preparing for its weakest apple harvest in recorded history, as poor weather and a reduction in orchard area impact volumes, according to Világgazdaság. "This year is shaping up to bring the lowest apple yield ever recorded in Hungary," said Ferenc Apáti, president of FruitVeB. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has announced a ban on the import and transit of fruits, except table grapes, and vine seeds (partim Vitis L.) to the Canary Islands from countries where phylloxera is present. This measure is intended to safeguard the vineyards in the Canary Islands. read more

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotkał się z prezydentem Rosji Władimirem Putinem i prezydentem Chin Xi Jinpingiem podczas swojej pierwszej wizyty w Chinach od siedmiu lat. Spotkanie odbyło się podczas szczytu Organizacji Współpracy Szanghajskiej (SCO), gdzie trzej liderzy publicznie pojawili się, trzymając się za ręce. Xi...

During his first visit to China in seven years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting took place at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where the three leaders appeared publicly holding hands. Xi... read more

At Volmary, an international producer and distributor of high-quality young plants, precision and efficiency are at the core of operations. Ensuring strong, uniform germination is crucial for delivering dependable young plant material, but manual usable plant counts are time-consuming. read more

In the battle between melons and watermelons, the latter seem to have gained the upper hand. This statement may seem bold, especially in light of the difficulties encountered in the second part of this year's campaign, when prices – especially of watermelons read more

China's grape export season has started. "Red grapes continue to be the most popular variety for export and represent the majority of sales. However, the demand for red grapes has been slow since exports began in June, with sales reaching only about half of previous levels. Customers have become more read more