Spain's Agrícola Bagu has launched a new early clementine variety. XLO is named after its extra-large size and the name of its parent variety, Oronules, of which it is a spontaneous mutation. Its season runs from mid-September to the end of October, making it one of the earliest clementines available. read more

On August 13th, the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, and the Latvian Plant Protection Service signed an intent protocol for the implementation of this project. read more

The goal is to transition at least 25% of agricultural land and food consumption in the EU to organic farming by 2030. The charter was presented to the Danish Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen on August 19, who participated in the final debate. read more

Lider związku bananowego Sitraibana z Panamy, Francisco Smith, oświadczył, że organizacja pozwa Chiquitę za niewywiązanie się z obowiązku wypłaty odszkodowań pracownikom po ich zwolnieniu. read more

"Our latest forecast is good news for the producers in a season where there is even more fruit to sell and sales are going well in our key markets, even during the traditionally more competitive summer fruit season. It is encouraging to..." read more

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Vietnam is seeking feedback on the proposed national standard (TCVN) for fresh durian. The comments will be submitted to the Ministry of Science and Technology for approval, as reported by the local publication TuoiTre. read more

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is seeking feedback on the draft national standard (TCVN) for fresh durian. The comments will be forwarded to the Ministry of Science and Technology for official approval, as reported by the local publication Tuoi Tre. read more

Catalytic Generators will be present at Fruit Attraction in Madrid from September 30 to October 2, with the company's president and CEO Greg Akins and VP and COO Steve Page representing the company. "Fruit Attraction is a crucial opportunity for us to reconnect with our customers and introduce new prospects to the simplicity and... read more

Agrícola Bagu, a centennial export company from Castellón specializing in clementines and mandarins, will be introducing a new early variety in September. This variety is a spontaneous mutation of Oronules discovered in one of their fields in Burriana (Castellón). It has been named XLO for commercial purposes, highlighting its characteristics. read more

Ecoplants is a South Korean company that manufactures FreshLong, ethylene management products used in the cold chain to maintain the freshness of produce during transportation to the market. FreshLong functions by emitting 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) gas, a synthetic compound that binds to ethylene receptors... read more

The unique properties of peat moss, such as water retention and nutrient holding capabilities, make it an essential resource and a preferred choice for both professional growers and gardening enthusiasts. In addition to its practical uses, peat moss also plays a crucial role in environmental conservation. read more

The fire that started a week ago in Jarilla has already burned more than 15,000 hectares within a 155-kilometer perimeter after passing through the regions of Ambroz and the Jerte Valley, one of the main cherry production areas in Spain. "We know that there is damage to cherry plantations in read more

India's mango export season this year ended on a positive note, with robust demand and efficient shipping schedules, according to Shubham Shelar, the owner of fresh produce exporter Shelar Overseas. "This season, shipments began in mid-March and ran until the third week of July. Unlike last year, the mango export season was well-managed and steady." read more

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The French vertical farming company Tower Farm recently introduced BotaniX, a service designed to supply high-quality and traceable botanical ingredients on an industrial level. This initiative was driven by customer demand and tailored to meet practical market requirements. The company's decision to enter this market was not simply about following trends. read more

Nowozelandzki producent i eksporter Golden Bay Fruit wprowadził na rynek brytyjski w tym sezonie jabłko Sassy i otrzymał świetne opinie. „Sassy jest dostępne w dużych sieciach detalicznych, w tym w ekskluzywnej ofercie M&S oraz w Tesco pod własną marką”, powiedział Patrick Meikle z firmy. „W tym roku wyeksportowaliśmy 60". read more

In parts of Europe, recent heatwaves have caused difficulties for fruit production. In southern France, temperatures have reached 40°C, resulting in dry soils, early harvests, and sunburnt fruit. In Luxembourg, temperatures exceeding 35°C have been recorded, but the conditions have not raised any concerns. read more

As climate change intensifies its impact on the Mediterranean region, Croatia is experiencing hotter summers, extended periods of drought, and diminishing yields of traditional crops such as apples, which are projected to decrease by 27% this year alone. While numerous farmers are finding it challenging to adjust to these changes, there is one grower in the village of Donja Bistra who is... read more

Chrysanthemum has become a popular ornamental flower in both domestic and export markets. However, its productivity is now threatened by pests and diseases. The Horticulture Research Center of the National Innovation and Research Agency (BRIN) has identified dominant pest organisms in Cipanas. read more