As QS reports with reference to the BVL, the use of Funguran Progress in organic cultivation of potatoes against late blight (Phytophthora infestans) is permitted beyond the existing approval. read more

If, for example, a honeybee colony lacks certain essential fatty acids or amino acids in their diet, the forager bees will go out and try to obtain these nutrients from pollen. Therefore, it is important that bees have access to a wide variety of flowering plants. read more

Polish thornless varieties such as "Brzezina", "Polar", "Gaj", and "Gracja", bred at the research facility of the Institute of Horticulture Brzezna GmbH, are recommended, as reported by the portal SadyOgrody.pl. read more

In Schleswig-Holstein, strawberries are cultivated on a total area of 797 hectares this year. Of this, 496 hectares (2023: 520 hectares) have productive strawberry plants in open fields, while the remaining 232 hectares have strawberry plants that have just been planted. read more

340 tons of blueberries were exported to Germany, 83 tons to Poland, and 50 tons to the Netherlands. Additionally, 67 tons were shipped to the United Arab Emirates. read more

Po udanych próbach eksportowych w ostatnich latach, marka Pink Lady apple oficjalnie weszła na rynek chiński, a firma Goodfarmer Group uzyskała wyłączne prawa marketingowe na najbliższe dziesięć lat w całej Wielkiej Chińskiej. W związku z tą okazją, firma Goodfarmer zorganizowała wydarzenie inauguracyjne w chińskim mieście. read more

June 2024 was a significant moment for the EU blueberry market as Georgia, a non-EU country, became a major new player. EastFruit analysts reported that Georgia has been consistently breaking new records in blueberry production and exports. read more

Divertimento, sweet tastes of fresh fruit, and the distribution of gadgets will characterize the 8 stages of the tour that will start from Viareggio on August 1st and end in Punta Grande, Sicily, on August 11th: an exclusive format that will see the Dole Summer Vibes crew liven up some of the stages. read more

For years, the research group AGR-163 Agricultural Entomology at the University of Cordoba has been studying viable alternatives to combat the spread of parasitic insects, as highlighted on the institution's website. Obviously, this opportunity arises from the need to develop alternatives. read more

The 2023-2024 season has been a very challenging one for Chilean fruit, with contrasting results depending on the market. This was reported by Asoex (Association of Fruit Exporters of Chile) when citing data from the Chilean Fruit Committee. read more

Reduced production, high demand, and sustained prices are the elements that have characterized the 2024 cherry campaign. The main actor remains the weather patterns, which have influenced not only the yields - lower than last year which was already deficient - but also the start and... read more

According to a recent study conducted by the University of Aston in the United Kingdom, the key to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption could lie in digital media, specifically social media. By promoting a healthy diet based on fruits and vegetables, the... read more

On July 19, at the headquarters of Confcommercio Cesena, Fruitimprese and Flai Cgil, Fisascat Cisl, Uiltucs Uil, renewed the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for employees of fruit and citrus companies for the period 2024-2027. read more

The enhancement of the local food and wine excellences has always been a typical asset of Carrefour, which emphasizes it in its stores through promotions, targeted events, and dedicated displays. To this end, periodic appointments have been organized in various. read more

More than 100 people attended this event to see this variety in the field, which is highly accepted in the market and stands out for its spherical shape, productivity, uniformity, leaf behavior, and intermediate resistance to Fusarium and

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AI is destined to revolutionize entire sectors, including the fruit and vegetable industry. It is necessary to harness its potential, for example, in generating new images for communication. This is supported by Anna Parello, a marketing and communication consultant for the fruit and vegetable industry, as well as the creator of the viral trend. read more

For seed companies, summer is the most suitable time for field and greenhouse activities to test the fruits of research and reconnect with all partners. As usual, ISI Seeds organizes field events to give the opportunity to its own partners. read more

Combining sweet notes of green mint with the special sweetness generated from the blend of muscatel and labrusca flavors, Mojito FRESH™ offers a new and incomparable flavor profile and is available just in time for the hottest days of summer. read more

The heat is driving demand for melons, watermelons, peaches, and nectarines, with prices falling. There is strong demand and high volumes also for zucchinis. The apricot campaign continues, with the first shipments from Portici. There are high quantities of the Victoria variety of table grapes coming in. read more

Foodiverse, a European leader in the production of fresh, ready-to-eat and cook foods, will attend the 16th edition of the Fruit Attraction Fair, which will take place from October 8th to 10th at IFEMA (Madrid).

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