The International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium (IFPSS), organized by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand, took place in Sydney on 28-30 July. The event brought together a wide range of speakers and delegates to discuss the future of food safety for fresh fruits. read more

The Romanian vegetable sector is still experiencing a decrease in competitiveness, as imports from countries like the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, and Italy dominate supermarket shelves and market stalls. Local produce is finding it challenging to compete against these imported vegetables. read more

Tulip grower Ronico has produced 330 million tulip clusters – 200 million in their advanced greenhouse and 130 million in the open area. As a part of their commitment to sustainability, the company has decided to take gradual steps each year. A crucial move in this direction is the installation of their own solar panels. read more

A decrease in volume consumption but an increase in value, healthy export numbers, and a seasonality that is unmatched among stone fruits. The Italian plums are confirming their role as leaders in the sector at the moment, with sales extending all the way into November. This is what emerges from the Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor. read more

Biobest has recently enhanced its Side Effects app, a robust decision-support tool created to assist users in making informed decisions about pesticide usage, while safeguarding beneficial organisms crucial to IPM programs. The updated app provides more data points, additional user languages, and streamlines the process. read more

Podobnie jak w przypadku konwencjonalnych zbiorów winogron stołowych z Kalifornii, również organiczne plony są silne. „To był naprawdę dobry rok winogronowy” - mówi Rick Kilby z firmy Earl's Organic Produce. „Nasz dostęp był punktualny i o świetnej jakości. Łagodne lato to idealna pogoda dla...” read more

How do growers deal with crop protection? What rules, obstacles, or prejudices do they encounter? Royal FloraHolland gives growers the opportunity to share their experiences. Nancy Kurgat from Sian Flowers in Kenya produces roses and summer flowers, among other things. Sian Flowers sells its. read more

The organic apple season of VIP Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta concludes with a positive outcome. The last batches of the harvest were shipped in mid-August from the packaging center in Castelbello. read more