Although there were finally a few days of rain in the Netherlands last week, most greenhouse horticulture businesses have already been depending on irrigation water from alternative sources for some time. This alternative water often contains some sodium, and when drain water is reused, sodium concentrations can gradually... read more

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the picturesque village of Olchowiec (Obsza municipality), a special sports event took place - the 1st Blueberry Run. This was the second edition of the "Blueberry Relay", a series of runs organized by the Farmer's Run Foundation. read more

Fresh potatoes from the Bordeaux region have recently arrived at Farm Frites. Due to the transportation in refrigerated trailers (reefer trailers), they cannot be unloaded using a conveyor belt, as shared by Dennis Kabbedijk on his LinkedIn. Instead, a tilting platform is used for unloading. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published the Almond Objective report, revising the forecasts of areas, yields, and production for the upcoming 2025/26 almond crop season provided in the May Subjective Report. read more

Badania przeprowadzone przez badaczy z Uniwersytetu w Hasselt w Belgii dotyczyły wpływu różnych form spożywania pomarańczy na odpowiedzi glukozy i insuliny we krwi osób z cukrzycą typu 2. W badaniu wzięli udział dorośli z dobrze kontrolowaną cukrzycą, którzy spożyli wysokowęglowodanowe śniadanie. read more

The bean harvest for 2025 is currently in full swing. "We managed to harvest the first bush beans under fleece in calendar week 25, which is about a week earlier than usual. We are very satisfied with the yield and quality so far. The crops are looking uniform," reports Andreas Urbach, product specialist. read more

In the past, the European watermelon season typically started in late May or early June, and the fruit was considered a warm-weather product. However, for several years now, importer Peter Smets from the Belgian company Smets Food Trading, known for specializing in the oblong Dumara variety, has noticed a change. read more

Smith-Perry Berries in Ooltewah is opening their sunflower fields a little early this year. Starting from Sunday, July 13, they will be open with limited hours for visitors to pick stems and buckets. "Come wander through the blooms and pick your own sunshine to take home," the farm announced on Facebook. read more

Boise, ID and Nieuwkerke, BE - The J.R. Simplot Company, a privately held food and agriculture business based in Boise, Idaho, has announced its intention to acquire the operating business of Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgium-based potato processing company. The planned acquisition brings together two prominent companies in the potato industry. read more

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In the village of Matcze in Zamojszczyzna, American blueberries have been cultivated for over 30 years. On this family plantation, experience meets a modern approach to agricultural techniques. One of the key elements of cultivating the crops today are biostimulants - natural preparations. read more

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In the era of increasingly frequent environmental stresses and variable weather conditions, raspberry producers face challenges that directly impact the health of plants and the quality of the yield. It is also becoming increasingly important to ensure proper soil quality. read more

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been named Sustainable Business of the Year at the prestigious hospitality awards, the Cateys. read more

Po wywołaniu poruszenia w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni z powodu swojego limitowanego kanapki z truskawkami i kremem, Marks & Spencer ogłasza teraz plany połączenia technologii sztucznej inteligencji i trzmieli, aby dostarczyć większe, smaczniejsze truskawki. read more

Over 180 secondary school students have had the opportunity to learn about how science and technology impact the food grown in Britain at an event funded by Growing Kent & Medway. read more

On the list, as reported by reefertrends, there are two avocado varieties named Tenglong and Zijin, developed independently by the South Guangxi Subtropical Agricultural Research Institute. Both varieties are known for their early maturity: Zijin can already be harvested by read more

About a year ago, De Groot sold the international retail division of the company to the German supermarket chain Edeka. With the acquisition of Van Aarle, De Groot is pursuing a new strategy and taking the first step to operate as a wholesale distributor for fruits and vegetables. read more

However, there is concern in the fields, as indicated in a report from the online agricultural service vilt.be. "There can be no talk of record yields, mainly due to the persistent dryness." There are also worries on the sales side, after the free market price at the beginning of the year. read more