There's a popular tip on the internet that rubbing a cucumber slice on a noisy door hinge can silence it. This noise is usually due to dust or lack of lubrication. The theory suggests that cucumber juice lubricates the hinge, but cucumbers are largely water and don't offer lasting lubrication. read more

The organic producer VOG, who bill themselves as the 'Home of apples', says the Middle East with its developing market and consolidated partnerships is ready for growth. The Consortium was in attendance at the Organic and Natural Products Expo, which took place in Dubai from 12 to 14 December, 2023. read more

After intensive research by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, Redix is born, the new prismatic variety of processing tomato that stands out for productivity and quality. Innovative genetics for a quality chain read more

Brittany has been hit by a severe storm and heavy rainfall over the past two months, significantly affecting the harvest of products such as cauliflower. This is what Christian Kaufmann, Managing Director of Naturkost Schramm Import-Export Ltd, told us. "In Brittany, crops like savoy cabbage,
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The Night of the Radishes (Noche de Rábanos) is an annual event on December 23 in Oaxaca, Mexico, where participants carve oversized radishes into scenes for a competition. Introduced to Mexico by the Spanish, radishes were initially used by farmers at the Christmas market in Oaxaca to attract
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According to an initial assessment by ASAJA-Almeria, an approximate 10% reduction in the area destined for watermelon cultivation is expected next spring. This decrease is mainly recorded in the Poniente area of Almeria. In the area of Almeria and Nijar, in general, it is foreseen that the
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Climate change and invasive species are threatening production in Turkey’s agriculture sector.Cash crops such as olive, hazelnut and pistachio are particularly vulnerable to these elements. read more

The strawberries and small fruits of Huelva (Spain) are endangered due to severe irrigation shortages in the area; read more

Almeria's vegetable prices ended in 2023 following the same growing trend that has been recorded since the end of November. Tomato prices experienced a small drop because, according to Julián Rodríguez García, a farmer from La Cañada, there wasn't enough transport available to get the
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With the early South African stonefruit crop now done, clear patters are developing. Shipments of nectarines, for example, are running ahead of expectations, but the early plum crop, where most investment has taken place in recent years, is down. read more

The viticulture sector is set to become the latest industry to benefit from the introduction of cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) robotics technology, thanks to a new innovation programme funded by Defra. read more

Brakes – the UK’s leading wholesale foodservice supplier – has kicked off its Veganuary campaign with the launch of a new Sysco Simply Plant Based range. read more

This represents the second-highest volume in almost two decades, according to reefertrends, citing the "Citrus Annual Report" of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the report, the growth is due to favourable weather conditions, lower costs for
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Every household consumed around 123 apples last year. That's around 61 apples per capita*. On 11 January, it celebrates its day of honour, a day on which the "Germany - My Garden" initiative aims to draw attention to the quality and diversity of local varieties, shares
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The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) has said that harvesting and packing is running slightly ahead of predictions, but shipments lag far below the levels of the same time last year. read more

Sainsbury’s is switching its own-brand mushroom punnets from plastic to cardboard. read more

The shortlist of nominees for this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) has been released by the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business. read more

As plums and damsons belong to the alternate tree fruit species, fluctuating yields from year to year are characteristic. Due to unfavourable weather conditions, pest infestation (e.g. vinegar flies) and bursting of the fruit caused by rain, some plums and damsons have not been harvested every year.
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The winners of the annual awards for outstanding innovations from the entire fresh fruit and vegetable value chain will be chosen exclusively by trade visitors to FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024, which takes place from 7 to 9 February 2024 in Berlin.
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With the demonstrations, rallies and rallies, farmers, the transport industry, freight forwarders and lorry drivers want to express their dissatisfaction with the federal government's budget plans. read more