The vegetable breeding company Bejo and the tropical seed industry firm Tropic Biosciences have joined forces in a collaboration to utilize Tropic's Gene Editing Induced Gene Silencing (GEiGS®) technology platform for developing disease resistance in carrots. The partnership is centered around introducing GEiGS®-mediated. read more

Greek distributors are still importing Peruvian avocados to satisfy the demands of both the local and Balkan markets. Among them is Olson Osafi, the owner of Primorea, located in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Osafi states, "Both the Greek and Balkan markets show a preference for avocados with green skin varieties." read more

Emerald Packaging, in collaboration with Idaho Package, Wada Farms, and Walmart, has introduced a potato bag that contains 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material for food contact. This is the first of its kind in the potato category in the United States. The initiative was created in alignment with Walmart's goals. read more

Z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych w tym roku niektórzy producenci ziemniaków na Łotwie mogą stanąć w obliczu bankructwa, jak wynika z wypowiedzi Aigi Kraukle, przewodniczącej Zarządu Łotewskiego Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Przetwórców Ziemniaków. Powiedziała, że odbudowa po słabej sezonie zajmie rolnikom ponad rok. read more

Mitolo Family Farms has been producing premium potatoes and onions since 1972, with operations across South Australia's Riverland, Mallee, and Virginia regions. "We supply fresh market washed potatoes all year round, from our three supply regions in South Australia," explains John. read more

Yesterday, the 17th edition of Fruit Attraction opened its doors in Madrid, and from the very first day, the energy of the fair could be felt. Walking through the pavilions, it was immediately noticeable how some were more lively, with a large turnout and movement, while others maintained a read more

Moldova is accelerating the modernization of its agriculture by investing in intensive and super-intensive orchards and vineyards. These technologies lead to higher and more consistent yields, lower production costs, and increased access to foreign markets. Between 2022 and 2024, Moldova plans to continue this modernization process. read more

NativaLand is the exclusive licensing partner in Europe for LSU-developed sweet potato varieties such as Bellevue, Evangeline, Orleans, and Burgundy. These premium varieties are protected under Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR), which means they cannot be propagated, distributed, or exported. read more

Burro has announced a significant expansion of its fleet of autonomous robots in partnership with Petitti Family Farms in Lake County, Ohio. This expansion is the largest of its kind, deploying autonomous mobile robots outdoors year-round in the demanding conditions of northern Ohio along the shores of Lake Erie. read more

Hiszpańska Policja Krajowa ogłosiła we wtorek przejęcie ponad 11 ton konopi w dwóch osobnych operacjach przeprowadzonych w ciągu tygodnia w Maladze i Algeciras. Operacje zostały przeprowadzone we współpracy z Generalną Dyrekcją Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego Maroka (DGSN). read more

At Fruit Attraction, the Edamusha consortium brought along 25 member companies, expanding its presence. read more

Tuesday marked the opening day of this year's Fruit Attraction trade show in Madrid. It is the largest edition to date, with a 10% increase in exhibiting space and 8.4% more exhibitors. However, due to traffic jams, the show did not become very busy until noon. This year's event is expanded with two new halls, although the... read more

At the International Strawberry Congress in Antwerp, Huan Zhang from Twinkle Star Berry spoke about the Chinese strawberry sector. "In China, strawberries have become one of the most important fruits. Although cultivation was introduced only in 1915 and really took off in the 1990s, China now..." read more

In rejon Cimișlia, wioska Sagaidac ma być gospodarzem inicjatywy inwestycyjnej prowadzonej przez Roses Kingdom Company. Opracowany jako partnerstwo między Holandią, Belgią i Republiką Mołdowy, projekt ma na celu uprawę róż najwyższej jakości. Pierwszy etap obejmuje read more

For many Indian farmers, achieving a successful harvest is not easy. Challenges such as labor shortages, increasing costs for seeds and fertilizers, and the inefficiency of traditional spraying methods are putting their survival to the test, making farming a challenging business, according to Prem Kumar Vislawath, Founder & CEO of Marut. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on top fruit. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of top fruit? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview. Just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com. read more

On the occasion of Fruit Attraction 2025, the leading trade fair in Europe for the fruit and vegetable sector, Fairtrade presents the new Minimum Prices for bananas. read more

Dole is going to introduce a new type of pineapple, which they intend to promote as a high-quality product under the brand name Colada Royale. read more

Coldirettie Filiera Italia is present at Fruit Attraction in Madrid, which is confirmed as one of the most important events in the world for the fruit and vegetable sector. The growth of the Spanish fair, according to the two associations, is made possible by a unique national strategy and by read more

Twenty Brazilian companies are participating in the mission to Madrid, where guava from Carlópolis, in Paraná, will be one of the products representing the country at Fruit Attraction from September 30 to October 2. Their participation was confirmed in a public notice issued by the Brazilian National Confederation. read more