LED technology is proving to be a powerful and environmentally friendly solution to combat one of the biggest pests in tomato cultivation, which can cause extensive damage, especially in greenhouses: Tuta absoluta. "Given the problems faced by growers with this crop and the need to offer new solutions, LED technology has emerged as a promising tool in the fight against this pest." read more

Banacol, a leading company in Colombia's banana industry, upholds its daily commitment to be a partner in the social and economic development of Urabá. For over 40 years, the company has been recognized for its sustainable operations, with a strong emphasis on creating well-being. read more

Red fruits are one of the first subsectors of the Spanish fruit and vegetable export industry. Strawberries are the main one, with an export of 246,308 tons and 700 million euros in 2023, followed by blueberries, with 75,508

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Every summer it's the same: you go to your fruit shop or supermarket for a melon. You look at one and then another, you touch them, you tap them to see how they sound... but the truth is, until you open it, you have no idea how it's going to turn out. Do you want to get it right? Then take these tips into account

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The documentary Reviving the Countryside, spearheaded by the young biologist and activist Diego García-Vega, premieres today on YouTube to seek common ground between agriculture and the climate emergency and showcase the stories. read more

Nowe badania wykazały, że 91% Brytyjczyków woli kupować brytyjskie wiśnie niż importowane z innych krajów. Wiśnie od dawna są częścią wspaniałego brytyjskiego lata, a w tym roku fani wiśni mają szczęście, ponieważ łagodna i deszczowa zima spowodowała, że sezon zaczął się wcześniej niż zwykle, a wiśnie... read more

In the fast-paced dynamics that govern the trade of fresh and perishable products, all processes are focused on maintaining high product quality standards from production, harvesting, and processing to delivery to partners such as large retail chain platforms and wholesalers. read more

Novosibirsk is a leader in the retail market for fruits and vegetables due to its large producers. The products available on local supermarket shelves often come from not only local greenhouses but also from other regions of Russia and sometimes from abroad. One of the most important players in the market is... read more

A few weeks ago, the latest innovation on Aldi Süd's strawberry shelves, called Aldina, was introduced (reported by FreshPlaza.de). This delicious and long-lasting variety of strawberries is exclusively cultivated by a total of eleven producers from the Frutania Group, which are based in various locations. read more

Have you ever heard of rambutan? This tropical fruit, originating from Southeast Asia, is still largely unknown and, thanks to its very unique appearance, has piqued our interest. The main current producer country is Thailand. read more

There are many commercial sectors that use packaging to add value to their products, from fashion to accessories, not to mention the food sector. However, the fruit and vegetable sector continues to lag behind, almost not understanding the potential that a good packaging can offer. read more

When the challenge is to grow in the hearts of the Spanish audience, the response is full of energy: "Yes You Kanzi®". The outcome of the commercial season of Kanzi® that is about to end is very positive. read more

Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc., an agricultural biotechnology company focused on sustainably improving farmers' crop yields, recently attended Acorbat International 2024, the largest global banana growers' conference, in Mérida, Mexico. read more

The cherry harvesting season is currently taking place across most of Europe, and to ensure consumers receive the highest quality cherries, efficient and high-performing sorting lines are essential. However, it may not always be feasible to invest in new equipment, especially when launching new entrepreneurial ventures. read more

During the summer period, peaches and nectarines are the undisputed queens of the fruit and vegetable department, as confirmed by their leading position in terms of value share for the category - around 10% in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channel between June and August - on par with tomatoes, despite a 13% loss. read more

During the celebration of her 50th anniversary, co-owner An Beekenkamp of the family business Beekenkamp Group was appointed a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. This special royal honor was presented by Mayor B.R. Arends. An has been with the family business since 1974, which has developed over the years. read more

Zespri, the global kiwi producer, and Tesco have partnered to boost growth in the UK kiwifruit category by introducing fully branded Zespri SunGold packs. Leveraging their established collaboration, Zespri and Tesco are collaborating to raise awareness and market penetration. read more

Imports of fresh apples to India have increased by over 70 percent during the first 9 months of the marketing year 2023/24 (July 2023 – June 2024) in comparison to the same period last year. It is projected that the imports will reach a record high of 510,000 metric tons. The rise in apple consumption in India is attributed to the continuous growth of the population. read more

For the lemon, it has been a season to forget or, to put it better, in free fall, as we defined it in an article a few months ago (click here to read more). But now the damage is done and we must look ahead, as Sicilian producer Roberto Minioto states to IFN. read more

Wolumen soku pomarańczowego eksportowanego przez Brazylię w okresie części sezonu 2023/24 (od lipca/23 do maja/24) pozostaje poniżej tego zarejestrowanego w tym samym okresie poprzedniego sezonu. Według danych z Comex Stat, Brazylia wyeksportowała 914,9 tysiąca ton soku pomarańczowego, co stanowi spadek o 8,9%.

The volume of orange juice exported by Brazil in the partial of the 2023/24 season (from July/23 to May/24) remains below that registered in the same period of the previous crop. According to data from Comex Stat, Brazil exported 914.9 thousand tons of orange juice, for a decrease of 8.9%. read more