Kampania arbuzowa z 2025 roku napotkała poważne wyzwania, zmuszając niektórych rolników do przerwania zbiorów i sprzedaży o ponad miesiąc wcześniej. Daniele Martucci, rolnik z Massafra (Taranto) w Apulii, to jeden z takich rolników. On już zakończył swoją kampanię, powołując się na trudną sytuację w... read more

Cosmicnode, a company specializing in wireless control solutions for LED lighting and other applications, has recently declared bankruptcy. The company, located at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, had been operating quietly for several years. It was only this spring that it started to become more visible. read more

The European Commission has approved the first health claim awarded to a fresh fruit, the green kiwi, which is also the first one approved for fresh products in general. The decision comes after a strict evaluation process, which is successful in one out of 8 requests. read more

A new vegetable processing plant named Babusia Marusia has commenced operations at the West Ukrainian Industrial Hub near Ternopil. The factory specializes in producing canned vegetables, pickles (including cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, and peppers), and vacuum-packed vegetable semifinished products. In 2025, the plant aims to continue expanding its production and market presence. read more

While the Florida citrus crop is still being evaluated ahead of its start this fall, an early peek indicates the crop is looking good in a few ways. "We definitely have more fruit than last season," says Steven Callaham of the Dundee Citrus Growers, adding that last season, Hurricanes Helene and read more

This summer, several greenhouses in the Netherlands are experimenting with a new method of cultivating tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants using organic substrate slabs made from jute. This initiative marks a significant advancement for Holland BioProducts in the field of traditional greenhouse horticulture. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl tracks the prices. The price survey is conducted at the end of each week. In week 34, the price of cucumbers at Dirk returned to the previous level, while at other surveyed supermarkets, there were no changes. read more

Research is ongoing to investigate the impact of diet on sleep quality, with findings suggesting that both the quality of food and the timing of meals are significant factors. Studies suggest that consuming heavy meals in the evening may disturb sleep, and avoiding caffeine before bedtime can also have a positive effect. read more

In Italian fields, there is a new natural predator that could help farmers in the fight against aphids, fruit flies, and leafhoppers: it is called Zelus renardii, better known as the "assassin bug". A name that inspires fear, but behind it hides a potential. read more

The black August of watermelons is not just a catchy headline but also represents a dramatic reality for many producers, even experienced ones, attracted by a market that in recent years had brought a lot of satisfaction, thanks to the upward trend in prices. read more

Dümmen Orange has recently completed a hectic yet fruitful summer trial season in North America. The selected Dümmen Orange 2025 spotlight varieties showcase excellence in terms of color, growth habit, and overall performance in the garden. These annuals and perennials have excelled in various regions. read more

W środę, hiszpańskie miasto Buñol będzie gościć 80. edycję walki pomidorowej "Tomatina", podczas której użytych zostanie 120 ton pomidorów podczas godzinnej imprezy. Festiwal przyciąga do 22 000 uczestników, z czego nie-miejscowi płacą 15 euro (17,50 USD) za bilet. Budynki będą pokryte. read more

The new season of Hebei pears from China arrived on the market in July. Huangguan pears have already been placed in cold storage, while Ya pears have just been introduced to the market and will start moving into warehouses in September. "This year looks promising for pear importers and exporters," said Mr. read more

Eksport bananów z Indii pozostaje odporny pomimo niedawnych intensywnych opadów deszczu zakłócających produkcję i logistykę. Rynek radzi sobie z fluktuacjami dostępności na farmach, jednocześnie utrzymując stabilne zapotrzebowanie na kluczowych rynkach - podzielił się Nagoor Shareef Shaik, Dyrektor handlowy świeżych produktów w firmie Sattvaa Owaiss. read more

With a production of just under 2,000 tons of blueberries in 2024, Austria was able to cover nearly one sixth of its annual domestic demand. However, the growing season on domestic soil is limited to a few months depending on the variety and location. "Nevertheless, both the read more

The sample was drawn to be representative of the population of Germany in terms of the criteria of age, gender, level of education, and federal state. read more

Patricio Muñoz del Valle, Professor of Horticultural Improvement and Associate Professor of Blueberry Improvement and Genomics at the Department of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida, explained that this type of berry was planted in Peru just four and a half months ago. read more

These and other questions will be answered in the live online seminar "Effective Cleaning and Disinfection" on September 16, 2025 (10 am to approximately 12 pm). The seminar provides practical guidance on how to select suitable products based on specific criteria and how to create cleaning and disinfection plans. read more

The disease Stolbur is caused by a specific type of phytoplasma, namely Candidatus Phytoplasma solani. In European legislation, Candidatus Phytoplasma solani has an RNQP status with a tolerance of 0%. Meanwhile, the NAK has confirmed the first phytoplasma infection in. read more

The extensive rainfall in autumn 2024 has filled the water reservoirs after three years of drought and caused the mango trees to flourish. read more