The aim of the research at the Laimburg Experimental Center is to establish and optimize sustainable and efficient production practices and find answers to the challenges of climate change. On this occasion, all interested parties are invited to visit the experimental fields of the research center. read more

Late blight is the most widespread disease in potato cultivation. It is caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans. In susceptible potato varieties, a crop can be completely destroyed in just a few days without plant protection measures. read more

Zespri's financial results for 2023/24 have achieved record average returns per tray for growers in all categories except Organic SunGold Kiwifruit, despite a decrease in volumes. read more

Jazz Apples has signed on as the newest associate partner of Netball Australia's Suncorp Super Netball League. read more

Komisja Jabłek Waszyngtońskich pozyskała dodatkowe środki na promocję eksportu po uruchomieniu nowego programu rozwoju handlu przez rząd USA. read more

The assembly of the Consortium for Red Oranges of Sicily IGP has confirmed its trust in the work done by President Gerardo Diana and the outgoing board of directors for the 2024-2027 term. The members of the board of directors (9 producers and 4 among...) read more

In a collaborative effort, the Tax Agency, National Police, and Judicial Police of Portugal, supported by Spanish authorities, have intercepted over 1,000 kilos of cocaine across Portugal and Spain. Originating from South America, the narcotics were concealed in two distinct shipments, with one read more

The demand for fresh blueberries labeled "Stay fresh" showed the least decrease after a one percent price increase compared to labels "Crunchy" and "Sweety". A recent study provides valuable insights for blueberry growers, retailers, and marketers that could be informative. read more

One year after the flood that hit Emilia-Romagna and compromised centuries-old chestnut groves, the Consortium of chestnut growers of Castel del Rio (Bologna) rises again and, with some new additions to its composition, prepares to face a season of revival for the Marrone. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, powołujących się na uczestników rynku, zeszłoroczne ziemniaki na ukraińskim rynku doświadczyły znacznego wzrostu cen w weekend. read more

Ze względu na lepsze warunki klimatyczne w tym sezonie w Nowej Zelandii, produkcja jabłek wzrosła. W rezultacie na chińskim rynku pojawiło się więcej nowozelandzkich jabłek w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, z których większość jest małych rozmiarów. „Obecnie smak i jakość jabłek są stosunkowo zadowalające… read more

At Macfrut, "Mago," the Italian branch of the Polish multinational company, presented a method for extending the shelf life of fruit by a third in a natural way directly at the point of sale. This display stand absorbs ethylene through a series of slots along the metal profile of the frame. It purifies the. read more

"Last year we were in second place among Peruvian avocado exporters, but this year we are on track to becoming the top overseas shipper," says Omar Díaz Marchena, General Manager of Westfalia Fruit Peru. This is a significant achievement for the Peruvian subsidiary of the multinational Westfalia Fruit Group, a company with read more

Rozwój uprawy arbuzów jest napędzany przez rozszerzające się rynki eksportowe, między innymi, mówi Esra Soyleyen, kierownik ds. marketingu tureckiego eksportera Aksun: "Turcja jest głównym producentem arbuza na świecie. Powierzchnia upraw i produkcja doświadczały wahnięć, ale ogólny trend jest wzrostowy. read more

Sustainability and digitalization. Two words that are now indispensable even in the fruit and vegetable sector, but, as often happens, there is a certain superficiality in addressing such important issues. Undoubtedly, these are complex topics that have not scared off QGS, Talea. read more

Zespri's financial results for the 2023/24 season have achieved record average returns per tray for growers in all categories except for organic SunGold kiwifruit. Despite facing challenges during the growing season, global sales volumes decreased by 10.5% to 164.2 million trays from 183.5 million in 2022. read more

In a collaborative effort, the Tax Agency, National Police, and Judicial Police of Portugal, supported by Spanish authorities, have intercepted over 1,000 kilos of cocaine across Portugal and Spain. Originating from South America, the narcotics were concealed in two distinct shipments, with one read more

In value, horticultural and fruit exports in the first quarter have decreased by 2% year-on-year, totaling 5.229 billion euros, resulting in a 6% decline in the average export price, which has been set at 1.5 euros/kg. read more