Vegetables by Bayer, the vegetable seeds division of Bayer Crop Science, promoted and organized the conference "The Italian fennel supply chain: innovating to enhance value", held on Thursday, July 11th at the Starhotel Terminus in Naples. The event provided the audience (producers, read more

W 2024 roku Gruzja podwoi produkcję i eksport borówek, przynosząc krajowi około 40 milionów dolarów przychodu. Informację tę ogłosił minister rolnictwa Otar Shamugia, zaznaczając, że ta liczba będzie nadal rosła w kolejnych latach dzięki wsparciu państwa. Jeden z wiodących... read more

More than 300 professionals from the industry got to know the innovations that Rijk Zwaan presented at the latest edition of its Global Melon & Watermelon Event at CED La Palma, in Cartagena (Spain). read more

"Filipe Gomes, export manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Twinkle Green, stated that the weather in Portugal has been an unstable factor affecting the cultivation of kiwiberries. He mentioned, 'So far, the mini kiwi season has been characterized by ups and downs. In the north of Portugal, the weather...'." read more

W Nandi County, the Nandi Avocado Farmers' Cooperative Society (NAFCS) has started direct avocado exports to Belgium and the Netherlands, which represents a major advancement in the agricultural sector of the region. This follows the acquisition of an export license from the Horticultural Crops Board. read more

Positive numbers for organic products in Italy: +3.2 in value and +2.1 in volume in the first five months of 2024 compared to the previous year. Strong demand for summer fruits, especially apricots and melons. read more

Not only is fruit synonymous with healthy and natural eating, but it can now also help with curing a hangover. This is stated in a study by Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a nutritionist and promising podcaster, as reported by the Daily Mail. read more

The demand for space at the exhibition is high. read more

The UK fresh produce supplier Nationwide Produce has signed an agreement with the fruit and vegetable marketer Coregeo to distribute the broccoli brand Tenderstem Purple to its UK foodservice customers. read more

Annually in Germany, approximately 11 million tons of food waste are generated along the entire food supply chain, with 6.5 million tons of that coming from households alone. This includes unavoidable items such as fruit and nut shells, coffee grounds, and bones, but food waste also includes... read more

Meanwhile, according to Olivier Lefebvre, responsible for the Brands department at Star Fruits, there is no longer any need to explain the virtues of plums to retailers. And yet: "With their mix of sweetness, crunch, and juiciness, they promise a true delight," convincing with their "juicy texture." read more

In November of last year, the supervisory board of FruitMasters and the board of directors of Coöperatie Hoogstraten agreed to initiate a process to explore potential cooperation paths. The potential collaboration was aimed at promoting growth ambitions and strengthening their joint position as... read more

This milestone confirms the efforts of Swiss fruit growing and sets the path for the future. Starting in 2025, consumers will enjoy even more sustainable cherries and plums. It is another step in the right direction. The industry program "Sustainability" read more

After an above-average warm start to the year (January, February, and March), extreme frost events followed. In combination with vegetation starting around three weeks earlier than usual, a week-long frost from April 16 caused severe damage. read more

In comparison to the regulations for the last school year, the share of organic products and the compensation for suppliers have been adjusted. This was announced by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Quality, and Nature, Femke Wiersma, to the Lower House. In the national strategy for... read more

Furthermore, they also aim to combat illegal work and fight against price dumping, because "top products made in Italy must be associated not only with the undisputed quality of Italian products, but also with the dignity of farmers," he explained. Additionally read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released a new report on potential strategies to decrease the use of plastic in the supply chain and sale of fresh produce. read more

Raspberries, blackberries, red currants, and gooseberries also started ripening ahead of schedule. According to forecasts from the State Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the fruit industry can expect a moderately good berry harvest this year. read more

Berries Australia has announced the appointment of Jesse White as the organization's general manager for Asia. read more

"I have green fingers and it calms me to work with plants," says Roedolf van der Merwe, entrepreneur and founder of Eat Your Greens. He is a supplier of "a little bit of everything" on several small, rented Gauteng locations and now also on his own farm in Brits, Northwest Province. read more