High summer temperatures and attacks of parasites, including aphids, are the main obstacles that melon producers have to face in order to achieve satisfactory results. New

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Raspberry BerryWorld Ruby®, from the BerryWorld Plus® program, received an outstanding score in a blind tasting, achieving a Superior Taste Award with 3 stars. Currently

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W ostatnim badaniu opublikowanym w czasopiśmie Nutrients grupa badaczy z Chin przeprowadziła systematyczny przegląd i metaanalizę, aby zbadać wpływ czosnku na poziomy lipidów i glukozy we krwi u ludzi. Przewlekłe choroby niezakaźne, w tym choroby układu sercowo-naczyniowego, przewlekłe read more

RAYN Growing Systems is introducing the Inaro horticultural grow light. The company claims that it is a versatile and cost-effective lighting option for vertical farming, as well as other indoor and greenhouse settings. The slim light bar is specifically designed for easy connection of multiple units in a daisy-chain configuration. read more

Według EastFruit, bezpośrednie dostawy świeżych i mrożonych produktów rolnych z Maroka do Niemiec osiągnęły niespotykane dotąd poziomy od stycznia do marca 2024 roku. Ten wzrost był szczególnie zauważalny w eksporcie pomidorów z szklarni, słodkich papryk, mrożonych malin, świeżych borówek, między innymi. read more

The retail sales volume of potatoes in the U.S. saw a 5.6% increase in January-March 2024 compared to the same period last year, with dollar sales also rising by 4.4% to nearly $4.6 billion. This growth was observed across all categories of potatoes, signaling a robust overall performance. read more

The growers in Southern Ontario have started harvesting field-grown strawberries. "This means that fresh strawberries are already available from the Niagara region and also the Chatham-Kent/Leamington area," says Morris Gervais of Barrie Hill Farms in Springwater, Ontario, pointing out that reports suggest a good yield. read more

The French cherry season was expected to be very early this year, but the harvest was ultimately delayed due to rain and cool spring temperatures. The campaign faced initial difficulties because of the unpredictable weather. "We picked the first cherries on May 13th. The rain in the orchards caused a read more

At the meeting, representatives from the four countries are expected to conduct a preliminary analysis of the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 campaigns, focusing on the phenological evolution. read more

Ambrosia Citrus Estate produces blueberries, lemons, grapefruits, and oranges on its farm located in Hoedspruit, in South Africa's Limpopo province. It dedicates 75 hectares to growing six varieties of blueberries, which it also processes and packs. The company serves the domestic market and... read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco's direct exports of fresh and frozen produce to Germany reached record levels from January to March 2024. This increase was especially significant in the export of greenhouse tomatoes, sweet peppers, frozen raspberries, fresh blueberries, and other products. read more

Pairwise, a company specialized in genetics-based innovation in food and agriculture, has successfully developed the world's first seedless blackberry. This breakthrough was achieved using the company's proprietary Fulcrum™ Platform, which offers a comprehensive set of innovative tools for applying CRISPR technology in plants. read more

"On May 1st, 2024, French strawberry production was estimated to be 76.3 million tons for the 2024 campaign. Production is expected to be similar to last year's, but this spring's unusual weather conditions have led to a slightly atypical production schedule. In April 2024, prices were 8% higher." read more

Asaja Córdoba participated in the final session of the citrus board at the Chamber of Commerce's Lonja de Cítricos, bringing an end to this year's campaign. The campaign was characterized by a significant decrease in demand attributed to the influx of Egyptian oranges, as well as a notable decline in the market. read more

Liliaceae – Garlic, Onions, and Shallots from Emilia Romagna is the title of the new publication by CheftoChef emiliaromagnacuochi, curated by gastronome Franco Chiarini and published by Maggioli Editore on the occasion of the establishment of the Slow Food Presidium for water onions. read more

Sezon marchwi w Egipcie przebiega płynnie i przewidywane jest, że zakończy się później niż zwykle. Według Walida Sallama, Kierownika ds. Eksportu w Suez Canal Trade & Agricultural Development S.A.E, "To wspaniały sezon, z wysoką jakością i dużymi ilościami. Konkurencja była dla nas korzystna." read more

The OP Joinfruit of Verzuolo (CN) is one of the three Piedmontese companies that yesterday received the "Valore Impresa 2024" award, promoted by Bper Banca and included in the "Italian Economy" roadshow in partnership with Corriere della Sera. The award is aimed at. read more

A giant huntsman spider from Africa surprised staff at a primary school in Croydon, London, by jumping out of a box of bananas shipped from Ivory Coast. The spider, a juvenile Heteropoda venatoria, was captured by staff members who are enthusiasts of spiders amidst the commotion. The huntsman, known for its size, read more

Jedna starsza kobieta południowoindyjska zaskoczyła media społecznościowe swoją naturalną metodą dojrzewania bananów bez użycia chemikaliów. W wiralowym filmie na Instagramie pokazuje, jak zakopanie surowych bananów w dziurze w ziemi może dojrzeć je w zaledwie dwa dni, zachowując ich naturalny smak. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport) has held, prior to its General Assembly – which will take place next Friday, June 7th in Murcia -

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