To protect the income of agricultural and agri-food businesses, strengthen the sector's competitiveness in national and international markets, support technological and digital innovation, improve the position of farmers in the value chain, and contribute to mitigating... read more

"Last month, at the IFTF, 4More Technology presented its newest sorting machine: the IRISS Universal Sorting Machine. Many visitors immediately noticed: "That machine looks familiar…" And they were right. For the production of this sorting machine—designed for sorting many different types of" read more

António Garcia, the country manager for the Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa, has reported that there was more production for the Portuguese grape season this year, despite a delayed start to the season. He stated, "This year's grape season has shown a positive evolution, with a 12% increase in." read more

W tym roku sezon na awokado Hass w Kolumbii rozpoczyna się w trudnych warunkach, z chłodniejszą i bardziej deszczową pogodą opóźniającą wzrost suchej masy. Luis Carlos Maya, dyrektor operacyjny Westfalia Fruit Group w Kolumbii, zauważa, że zawartość suchej masy pozostaje na poziomie 23%-24%, co wskazuje na to, że sezon dopiero się rozpoczął. read more

Yuriy Falé, Executive Director of Moldova Fruct, provides an overview of the current status of apple production in Moldova, export patterns, and the implementation of high-density orchards. This year, despite two waves of April frosts severely affecting stone fruits and cherries, Moldova managed to harvest approximately 412,000. read more

Dried fruit continues to play a leading role in the Italian food landscape, completing its transformation from a product typically associated with seasonality to a stable and daily presence on consumers' tables. The updated Circana data as of November read more

Since the start of the grape harvest in the second week of November, two hundred millimetres of rain have fallen at Vaalbos Trust, located just outside Marble Hall in the Loskop Valley of Limpopo. Citrus is the farm's primary source of income, but during the grape harvest season, it feels like citrus was a long time ago. read more

The poinsettia season is in full swing, and at Beekenkamp Plants, the Kayla series is stealing the show. This poinsettia family has once again proven itself in trials and promises a bright future. With its unique characteristics and new color variations, Kayla is ready to impress growers. read more

The pepper thrips, Thrips parvispinus, is an invasive and highly polyphagous species that has recently established itself in Dutch greenhouses. It is now causing significant concern in ornamental plants and fruiting vegetables like sweet peppers. Just like many other thrips species, read more

W zeszłym miesiącu na IFTF firma 4More Technology zaprezentowała swój najnowszy sorter: IRISS Universal Sorting Machine. Wielu odwiedzających od razu zauważyło: "Ten sprzęt wygląda znajomo..." I mieli rację. W produkcji tego sortera—przeznaczonego do sortowania wielu różnych rodzajów. read more

It is Instagrammable, recipe-worthy, it is "More", in every visual, sensory and gustatory declination. It is MelaPiù, the apple of the Ferrara Consortium (Fuji MelaPiù®, the original, and the more recent Gala MelaPiù®). Its presence has started on the shelves, characterized as always by read more

Morocco is consistently increasing its sweet pepper export program, achieving a new record for the fifth consecutive marketing year, as reported by EastFruit. In the marketing year 2024/25, which spans from October to September, sweet pepper exports reached 189.2 thousand tons, resulting in export revenue of US$240 million. read more

Australia is home to over 1,800 orchid species, many of which are not found anywhere else. However, these unique plants are increasingly threatened. For research scientist Dr. Heidi Zimmer, her favorite orchid changes over time, but currently, it is the Common Onion Orchid (Microtis unifolia). "It's small and underrated," she says. read more

The prices of cucumbers have increased significantly over the past week. By the end of week 49, auctions organized by the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives, VBT, reported an average price of over €1.27 per cucumber. This is an unprecedented level, matching the record previously set in week. read more

"The agricultural war is brewing," declared Annie Genevard on December 8th at the inauguration of the Conferences on Food Sovereignty, urging for a "Great Awakening." The objective is to develop a 10-year production strategy for France to "regain its food sovereignty." The majority of farming unions are... read more

The 2025 melon campaign will be remembered as one of the most complex in recent years: a journey marked by unpredictable weather, intermittent consumption, exceptional peaks, and challenging phases to manage both from a production and commercial point of view. Truly understanding its scope, read more

Over the past decade, cherries have become Chile's leading crop, with exports increasing from $12 million to over $1.8 billion by 2025. This expansion is driven by favorable climate conditions, advances in agricultural technology, and robust Asian demand, particularly from China, which holds the. read more

To Mr. Thanasis Liakopoulos, manager of the Greek packing company ALKA from Nevrokopi, Greece's most important potato-cultivating zone, it seems that it is not a good season underway for Greek potatoes. "Stocks are still very high at the end of the first third of December, more than 50%. Sales are." read more

Ceny słodkich ziemniaków z Karoliny Północnej są nieco niższe w porównaniu do tego samego czasu zeszłego roku. "Ceny są nieco niższe, ponieważ w tym roku jest większe dostępne zaopatrzenie. Będzie również więcej dostępnych ziemniaków, gdyż zbiorów będą lepsze i większe zapasy podczas lata" - mówi Matt Solana, wiceprezes. read more

PPM Technologies, a member of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Group, has launched the third edition of its FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system. This unit is a compact, portable solution that can apply both liquid and dry seasonings continuously during processing for items such as. read more