The last word will not be said in packaging for fresh vegetables and fruit for a long time, and Silbo is launching new packaging to emphasize that statement, FreshPlaza informs. According to Marcin Śpiewok, owner of the Polish packaging manufacturer and originator of the new packaging, this. read more

Berry grower Hall Hunter has high expectations for its 2024 UK blueberry season. The company has 140 hectares of production spread across four farms in Berkshire and Surrey and supplies all the major UK supermarkets. This year, it expects to harvest a crop of 3,000 tonnes of blueberries. read more

The exclusive distributor of StoreGuard in the UK, a new method for maintaining the color of fries made from potatoes, is getting ready for its first complete season. read more

It is assumed that tire wear particles and the associated organic chemicals enter the agricultural environment through irrigation with treated wastewater, the application of sewage sludge, or atmospheric deposition. read more

With the continuation of the existing regulations, the BMEL ensures that farmers can rely on established rules for the use of total herbicides. At the same time, it is ensured that glyphosate is not used in areas where nature is particularly sensitive. read more

Recurring rainfall and waterlogged soils are hindering harvest operations in many places, as reported by the Agricultural Chamber of Austria. Additionally, an increase in disease pressure in onion crops is also being noted due to the humid and warm weather conditions. read more

Source.ag, a specialist in AI solutions for fruit and vegetable growers, has introduced Source Cultivate, an AI-based solution that allows for precise yield prediction up to eight weeks before harvest. read more

Pierwsze belgijskie melony Charentais sezonu zostały wyhodowane i dostarczone przez Josefa De Weerdt i jego córkę Indrę z Sint-Katelijne-Waver. read more

Jan van der Wolf, researcher in the field of bacteriology, stated: "Fungi grow on compost made from natural fertilizers, straw, and lime. Growers cover the compost with soil, mainly consisting of peat, a centuries-old accumulation of decomposed plant residues. Peat read more

In the school cafeterias and canteens of the eco-model region Lahn-Dill-Gießen, products from regional organic farming are still too rarely served. The project "Nah.Land.Küche" shows that this could change with partnerships between producers and community catering. read more

At the German Brand Awards ceremony in Berlin, the new pear brand managed to prevail over strong competitors from the food industry. This makes the pear the first fruit ever to be recognized for its marketing at the award. read more

In the school cafeterias and canteens of the Ökomodell-Region Lahn-Dill-Gießen, products from regional organic farming are still not making it onto the plates often enough. The "Nah.Land.Küche" project shows that this could change with partnerships between producers and community catering. read more

In 2023, the global avocado trade increased by 17 percent to 3.4 million tonnes. Although 88 percent of this trade is dominated by North America and Europe, primarily sourced from Latin American producers, the avocado trade entering Asian markets saw a 29 percent increase year-on-year in 2023, reaching 184,000 tonnes. read more

Pakistan has sent its first shipment of fresh cherries to China, signaling the beginning of access to the largest market in Asia for the cherry industry. read more

Czosnek jest obecnie zbierany w różnych krajach europejskich - Hiszpanii, Francji i we Włoszech. Niestety, w północnych Włoszech, zwłaszcza w okolicach Rovigo i Piacenzy, oraz we Francji i w Kastylii-La Mancha, w Hiszpanii, zgłaszane są problemy z pogodą. "Występują opóźnienia w read more

The EU-funded Horizon 2020 project BreedingValue releases a newsletter series that guides you through the exciting journey of developing innovative, sustainable, and competitive breeding strategies for resilient and high-quality berries. The project tackles various challenges along the way, such as... read more

The Sicilian season of canary yellow melons grown in the open fields is about to start, and things are looking good. Azienda Agricola Altamore, located in Roccamena (PA) and led by Franco Altamone with his son Giuseppe, is among the leading players in Western Sicily thanks to its 100 hectares. read more

The harvest of sweet cherries grown in the Northwest has started, signaling the arrival of a new crop of this superfruit in grocery stores across the country. Fresh and available for a limited time, this juicy summertime treat not only tastes delicious but also provides numerous health benefits. From assisting in reducing inflammation, read more

Despite the region's production of high-quality sweet cherries, it is becoming increasingly challenging to find appropriate markets for their sale. Unlike Southern Bulgaria, where organized procurement centers are present, Northeastern Bulgaria lacks such facilities. This complicates the process of selling the produce and results in difficulties. read more

A video of a Bangladeshi fruit seller protecting his stall from train passengers has gone viral. The vendor, whose stall is set up close to railway tracks, stands guard with a long knife in one hand and a bunch of grapes in the other as trains pass by. This unique method aims to prevent any damage or theft to his stall caused by the passing trains. read more