From making the right selection when shopping, to optimal storage at home, all the way to preparation - the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. From the leaf to the root, every part of the carrot can be used in cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

From choosing the right product while shopping to storing it at home properly and finally preparing it, the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. Everything from the leaves to the root can be used for cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

"It was one of the most challenging seasons we have ever had," said Jacques du Preez from Hortgro. "It was mostly factors beyond our control that caused the greatest frustration. The sad part is that the market conditions were excellent, but the" read more

This strategic move aims to diversify markets and increase the visibility of South African stone fruit, particularly plums, nectarines, and peaches, worldwide. read more

This includes more than 50 varieties of fruit plants and 23 varieties of vegetable plants that have been positively tested and registered in the national variety register of the Central Examination Office for Plant Breeding. The varieties bred by IO-PIB are superior to most others in Poland. read more

In the Brest region of Belarus, a greenhouse complex produces approximately 15,000 tons of indoor-grown vegetables annually, as reported by the main trade and services department of the region. The primary areas for cultivating early vegetables and greens in the Brest region are the Stolin district and the read more

Ornamental breeder Selecta One has entered into a global licensing agreement with Dümmen Orange for the use of the disease resistance label Intrinsa®. Under this agreement, Selecta One will breed and market Petunia varieties resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV), thereby increasing the availability of such disease-resistant plants. read more

Today we present the fourth installment of the in-depth series on the evolution of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager profile, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. The category under examination is. read more

The war conflict has caused instability in the markets of Eastern Europe, leading to a decrease in consumption and difficulties in accessing agricultural products in the countries of that region. Other agricultural sectors have received assistance as a result of this situation. read more

The avocado is one of Mexico's main consumption and export products. According to BBVA research, the GDP of avocados from 2018 to 2022 was estimated using a deterministic approximation and official sources. The results align with the growth that the product has experienced. read more

The Crop Storage and Post-harvest Solutions (CSPS) facility, funded by the Scottish and UK Governments, officially opened in May. The team at the facility will investigate the effects of factors like temperature, gas composition, and humidity on the quality and nutritional value of crops. read more

The topic of production costs is a particularly critical issue in the fruit and vegetable sector due to a variety of peculiarities that characterize the industry, and these are amplified when we consider a product with an annual cycle like melons. First and foremost, the variables to consider read more

Minister of Agriculture has announced important funding initiatives for the fresh produce industry during Hort Connections 2024. Senator Murray Watt revealed a joint funding partnership with the Victorian Government to support the state's fruit and vegetable sector, with funding of up to $5.3 million. read more

Obecnie marketing hiszpańskich owoców pestkowych jest dość spokojny. "Pogoda odgrywa tu pewną rolę" - mówi Erik-Jan Thur z firmy Marni Fruit. "Nadchodzące dostawy owoców pestkowych przebiegają dość normalnie, ale prawdziwe czerwcowe uczucie wciąż nas omija. Prawie nie mieliśmy kolejnych dni z naprawdę. read more

According to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), the volume of food exports from Egypt increased in the final week of May, reaching 250,000 tons. This marked a 30,000 ton rise from the figures reported in the previous week. The range of exported commodities included over 610... read more

Pioneers of South African strawberry exports under the Garden of Eden Berries brand, Professional Horticultural Consulting (PHC) grows all of their strawberries in open soil on their six farms. These farms are located at various altitudes, with the lowest one being just ten meters above sea level in Brandwag, near Mossel Bay on the South Coast, where... read more

Po kilku miesiącach oczekiwania, bretońskie mini-warzywa, zazwyczaj dostępne przez cały rok, wracają na rynek. Dystrybutor marki Prince de Bretagne, Pouliquen, analizuje kampanię po incydentach pogodowych, które dotknęły Bretanię w tym roku, informuje FreshPlaza. read more

Fruitprint has recently shipped the first containers of organic lemons and oranges from Chile and South Africa. "We're starting the season a bit later because there is still plenty of product available in the European market," says Pieter de Keijzer of Fruitprint. "The lemons from Southern read more

The downward trend in strawberry prices continues in the fresh produce market of Ukraine, according to price monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Growers are compelled to lower wholesale prices in this segment because of the rapid increase in the supply of strawberries, while the demand for them is also decreasing. read more

Learning from successful examples is never taken for granted and we wanted to do the same, particularly in the apple sector. We have analyzed the journey of a brand, from when it is still just an idea, to when it starts to take shape and eventually becomes a tangible presence in the market. Assisting us in this endeavor read more