Zespri has secured a major legal win in China by successfully protecting the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. read more

Florverde Sustainable Flowers (FSF) is an international certification scheme in floriculture. Thanks to FSF, Colombian flower growers are not only exporting flowers, but also sharing knowledge and best practices globally. FSF continuously monitors and enhances the origin and traceability of flowers. read more

In Romagna, the persimmon is not just a fruit: it is a symbol, a piece of collective identity. In every home, whether it belongs to a fruit grower or not, a persimmon plant inevitably sprouts, testifying to a deep connection between this land and a crop that has been telling its story for over a century. read more

Producing flowers in Tasmania, a local flower producer is advocating for the implementation of country of origin labeling on imported blooms, which currently make up approximately half of the Australian market. Australian flower growers, facing challenges in competing with low-cost imports, have been pushing for this change for many years. Pip Sadler, along with her brother Rob Sadler, is at the forefront of this effort. read more

The labor shortage has also affected the fruit and vegetable sector significantly. There is a lack of workers at every stage of the process - whether it's in the fields, warehouses, or logistics. This is where Temra GmbH, based in Hamburg, comes in to provide contract services. read more

Wraz z rozpoczęciem sezonu żniw w 2025 roku w Europie, producenci we Francji, we Włoszech i w Grecji rozpoczynają nowy cykl produkcji, skupiając się na zarządzaniu plonami i utrzymaniu standardów jakości. Według danych udostępnionych przez kampanię The Charming Taste of Europe, współfinansowaną przez Unię Europejską. read more

Według ukraińskich producentów ziemniaków, roczna produkcja wynosi od 9 do 11 milionów ton. Pomimo imponujących ilości, większość tej produkcji trafia na rynek krajowy, ponieważ możliwości eksportu są ograniczone. Bez międzynarodowych nabywców większość gospodarstw skupia się na zbóż i oleistych. read more

The green lettuce aphid, Nasonovia ribisnigri, remains a persistent problem for leafy vegetable growers in Europe. In response to this challenge, Dutch breeding company Enza Zaden has created new varieties of iceberg lettuce that offer intermediate resistance to the Nr:1 biotype of the aphid, as well as full resistance to Bremia. read more

The Polish Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture (ARiMR) predicts that this year's potato production will reach 6.8 million tons, which is 15% more than last season. This increase is due to the expansion of cultivated areas and higher yields per hectare, supported by favorable prices. read more

Brazilian Tahiti limes are scheduled to enter the Indian market for the first time this week, with the initial trial shipment anticipated to arrive on 24th October, according to Mahendra M. Shivaraju of Scion Agricos, the fresh produce importer-exporter managing the shipment. "This move is in line with new bilateral relations between the two countries." read more

Avocado cultivation is consistently increasing in the Valencia Region, gradually taking over traditional crops such as oranges and, more recently, persimmons. Although persimmons remain popular internationally, the area dedicated to their cultivation has decreased due to difficulties in controlling the cotonet pest and the high associated costs. read more

On the occasion of the General States on Health and Safety at Work, organized in Parliament by the parliamentary inquiry commission on working conditions, Federacma - Confcommercio Federation of national associations of agricultural machinery retailers, operators and from read more

"There is a nighttime Bologna that we want to shed light on. It is the one of the operators of the Bolognese fruit and vegetable sector: wholesale traders and fruit and vegetable producers who operate in the platform of the Bologna Agri-Food Center. They will be the protagonists of the new" read more

The study, published in the journal Antioxidants, investigated the impact of freeze-dried strawberries (FDS) on antioxidant levels, fasting glucose levels, and vascular inflammation in adults with prediabetes. The findings revealed that consuming FDS daily for 12 weeks reduced markers of inflammation and fasting glucose levels. read more

Zbiory polskich jabłek zbliżają się ku końcowi, gdyż niektóre firmy już całkowicie zakończyły zbieranie wszystkich jabłek - mówi Jakub Krawczyk, menedżer eksportu polskiego eksportera jabłek Appolonia: "Zbieranie zbiorów zbliża się do końca; niektórzy producenci już zakończyli, ale nie wszyscy". read more

Kanzi was the protagonist at the Deejay Ten in Milan, the running event organized by Radio Deejay that animated the heart of the city on Saturday, October 12th, with a renewed stand, engaging activities, and a creative concept entirely dedicated to energy. read more

South African grapefruit exporters have met their projected volume for the 2025 citrus season, with shipments reaching 15.3 million cartons. Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), confirmed that this figure matched the crop estimate made in April. read more

This year's autumn unusually delayed the first ground frosts. It wasn't until the beginning of October that local temperature drops were recorded, and in recent days the frosts have become more significant - reaching as low as -7°C in some places, and even lower in others. read more

The Technical Table for the development, qualification, and sustainability of the sector has completed the drafting of the proposal for the Chestnut Plan, a key tool for the revitalization, qualification, and sustainability of this sector, focusing on the current state of affairs and objectives. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh vegetables, salads, and ready-to-eat meals, is renewing its commitment to promoting a strong connection with the Piedmont region and is participating in the 6th edition of "Open Factories Piedmont." 150 companies and over 16,000 jobs. read more