The 2025 edition of FlowerTrials Boskoop was a success, with hundreds of visitors gathering and responding enthusiastically to the latest innovations from Kolster, HOKO Breeding, and Walter Blom Plants. From the very beginning, attendees were able to vote for their favorite novelty, which contributed to the overall positive experience of the event. read more

South African citrus producers have launched a new consumer campaign to raise awareness of SummerStar Ruby grapefruit, the first campaign of its kind since the former Jaffa grapefruit campaigns in the previous century. read more

In the first 23 weeks of 2025, Peru exported 380,000 tonnes of fresh avocados valued at US$731 million. These figures, provided by Fluctuante, show a 36% increase in volume and a 25% increase in value compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

The US administration has suggested that it might impose sanctions on leaders of South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), as part of a general review of relations between the two countries. This review could also involve imposing higher tariffs on South African exports. read more

Commercially grown Scottish blueberries may soon become a reality as one of the world's top horticultural breeding centers has announced the successful development of Highland Charm, the first-ever UK-bred variety in the country. read more

A high-quality harvest and low inventory levels bode well for the upcoming marketing season for Catalan apples and pears. However, a series of hailstorms will hinder the region from reaching its maximum productivity. read more

Manel Simon, CEO of Afrucat, stated: "Although some producers were heavily affected by the hail, we were able to predict a season with acceptable quantities and very good fruit quality due to the early occurrence of the hailstorms. The cold storage facilities are full because of the." read more

According to UK labelling specialist Sinclair, fruit labels, originally created for branding and product identification, have now become a vital tool for consumer interaction, transparency, and operational efficiency. read more

New research findings from Queen Mary University of London reveal how fruit fly larvae have repeatedly developed their temperature preferences, shedding light on the complex ways animals adapt to their environment. The published study provides read more

A Norfolk farmer who grows fruits and vegetables has stated that nearly 75% of the farm's profits come from Pick Your Own berry crops because of the high cost of labor. read more

On the 22nd and 23rd of September 2025, it's time again: Off to Düsseldorf for the German Fruit & Vegetable Congress (DOGK). On Monday afternoon, registered participants already have the opportunity to learn and experience how modern breeding works. In Welver, Rijk Zwaan explains. read more

The new facility in Heijningen, located in the West-Brabant region in the Netherlands, will be home to the open-field team and the new demonstration site for Rijk Zwaan's open-field vegetables. read more

Zbiory czarnego bzu w Wielkiej Brytanii rozpoczęły się dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, po raz pierwszy w hrabstwach Herefordshire i Gloucestershire. read more

The cultivation area on which asparagus could be harvested amounts to approximately 2,840 hectares. The remaining approximately 520 hectares are dedicated to young plantations that do not yet yield any produce. Compared to the previous year (2024: 3,412 hectares), the total cultivation area decreases by 1.4%. Compared to the average of the years 2019... read more

According to information from the Thuringian State Office for Statistics, the area under cultivation in the harvest year 2024 increased by 8 hectares or 9% compared to the previous year. On average, over the past six years, there were 110 hectares of strawberry fields in production in Thuringia. read more

Stuart Davis, Leaderbrand's sustainability manager, has been honored with a Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) Life Member award, in recognition of his service and leadership in the country's horticulture sector. read more

With the start of new cycles of greenhouse pepper transplanting, one of the most feared threats among horticulturists resurfaces: the greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum. Invisible at first sight but capable of causing significant damage, this small insect represents a read more

India is currently experiencing a consistent availability of kiwis, as stated by Yogesh Rathod, Director at Nova Fresco, a fresh produce importer. Rathod observes that the overall supply of imported kiwis is steady, which ensures easy accessibility. He also notes a rising health consciousness among urban consumers. read more

During the July meeting of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF), Denmark notified other EU member states of its decision to revoke approval for 23 crop protection products. These products contain active substances classified as PFAS (per- and… read more

Kategoria winogron nadal innowuje wprowadzając nowe odmiany, nowe kolory i nowe marki. Co determinuje sukces w tej kategorii? "Dla konsumentów chodzi o smak, teksturę i zaufanie" - mówi Bernardo Calvo, Prezes i Dyrektor Generalny Sun World. "Szukają winogron, które są zawsze doskonałe." read more