The Greek producer, packer, and exporter Katsagiotis has announced that it is increasing grape production in Greece. Georgios Bitsakos, the head of brand marketing for the Arra varieties, stated that this expansion is a logical step and highlights the significance of Greek grapes for Europe. read more

"Whether it's a perennial, early-blooming plant, garden or balcony flower, kitchen herb, or fruit and ornamental shrub – many plants provide essential nectar and pollen for bees, bumblebees, and other insects. This has been scientifically proven multiple times," explains ZVG President Jürgen. read more

In this project, the relationship between plant resilience, microorganisms in the root zone, and plant nutrients is being investigated, as reported by Glastuinbouw Nederland. read more

Many farmers have refrained from planting crops because they did not have sufficient water resources to ensure the secure development of the crops. This decrease in cultivation compared to the previous season, in which there was already a significant decline, read more

As QS reports referring to the BVL, the use of the insecticide to control asparagus flies on asparagus in the open field is permitted beyond the existing authorization based on Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 between May 15 and September 11, 2024. read more

Wydanie magazynu Asiafruit z maja 2024 roku jest teraz dostępne dla subskrybentów w aplikacji Asiafruit - na urządzenia Apple, Android oraz na komputerze - zapewniając najnowsze wiadomości i opinie z dynamicznych rynków świeżych produktów w Azji. read more

Walking through the Sicilian countryside, especially in the Ragusa area, you can easily notice evergreen trees that are over 500 years old, which characterize the territory of the southeastern part of the island: carob trees. Sicilians call it the "tree of survival" because it is very read more

Sitofex® is a plant growth regulator that enhances the size and quality of fruits in various crops, especially table grapes and kiwi. Additionally, Sitofex® has also been granted emergency use registration for 2024 to prevent bacterial canker. read more

The apple industry is evolving and branching out into new directions that extend beyond the conventional idea of fruits and vegetables. VOG - Home of Apples, which will mark its 80th anniversary in 2025, is a key player in these emerging trends. Marketing manager Hannes Tauber stated, "The apple industry... read more

The International Working Group on Downy Mildew in Spinach (IWGP), of which Sakata is a part, has recently identified a new race of Downy Mildew, Pe: 20, adding to the 19 previously known races (Pe: 1-19). All

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A campaign aimed at Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, and Brazil, "where red apples are the ones that appeal to their consumers," explains Rabensteiner. "It is the Gala variety that occupies the first. read more

Enhancing excellence through branding, continuous research for new products, and a concrete commitment to sustainability: this is what it means today to maintain a solid position in the fruit and vegetable market. These are the 'moves' adopted by Spreafico, which recently implemented read more

The patented harvesters manufactured by the Italian machinery producer Dari Ecomeccanica are a valuable innovation for producers in the fresh-cut sector. These harvesters provide numerous advantages, including technical enhancements and cost savings, by minimizing the requirement for manual labor. read more

The market for both organic and conventional strawberries is experiencing progressive and steady growth throughout Europe. Recent prospective analyses presented in the Strawberry Global Market Overview 2024-2027 indicate a growth in the strawberry market, primarily driven by Germany and Italy. read more

Huntapac has expanded its partnership with Bradford Estates by obtaining farmland to grow parsnips for leading supermarket chains in the UK. Initially, Huntapac secured a commercial lease at Woodside Farm near Shifnal for its regional operations along the Shropshire-Staffordshire border. read more

Zespri has confirmed that over a million trays of fruit grown in New Zealand will be destroyed following the discovery of rats on the ship carrying the first batch for the new season in Europe (click here for more details). read more

To promote the third season of the popular series "Panchayat," Prime Video has taken an innovative advertising approach by printing the show's name and release date on bottle gourds in vegetable markets. The viral video showcasing this unique promotion caught the attention of the internet. read more

Tino Bellina has been leading the greenhouse lettuce industry for 35 years, earning the nickname "The Steve Jobs of the fourth range". He revolutionized the market in the late 1980s by introducing pre-washed baby leaves in bags, fundamentally altering the landscape of the fruit and vegetable industry. read more

Dzięki dobrej dostawie jabłek z Pensylwanii w tym sezonie, niektóre programy jabłkowe są na granicy przechodzenia na całoroczne. „Mamy już zakończone niektóre odmiany, ale inne będziemy kończyć dokładnie na początku nowego sezonu” - mówi Valerie Ramsburg z firmy Rice Fruit Company. read more

Within the framework of the Trento Festival of Economics, the Edmund Mach Foundation is organizing the event "Unlocking Potential: Global Opportunities and Scientific Research in the Nut Industry". The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 23rd at 12:00 PM at the Calepini Room. read more