South African agriculture was one of the first to adopt EurepGAP (predecessor to GlobalG.A.P) certification in 2003, following Spain and Italy, given its export-oriented industry. Lemons, oranges, soft citrus, pears, and apples are now the top five South African products certified by GlobalG.A.P. read more

"The strawberry farming season in the Verona area has just begun a few days ago and the initial feedback is positive both in terms of quality and prices. This is, in a nutshell, the comment that Filippo Rossini, category manager for strawberries and small fruits at Villafrut, has provided to IFN." read more

A pineapple seller with a pineapple-themed hairstyle has become a sensation in a viral Instagram video. His unique appearance, which symbolizes his passion for his work, has entertained social media users, leading to a variety of comments about his marketing tactics and inquiries about his sales success. read more

“Say goodbye to bland and tasteless Galia melons and welcome a superior taste experience with Kameleon. With our innovative selection approach, we have developed melons that are 100% ssssweet, just as Galia melons should be.” With this premise, Takii

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Rural problems do not give respite. In this campaign, a new virus problem has emerged, PrWBVYV, which is transmitted by the whitefly, adding to the incidence of Thrips parvispinus in peppers. "With the virus problem, some farmers have been forced to

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Bananas, which are a significant source of potassium, come wrapped in their own biodegradable packaging, making them a convenient and popular fruit in the US. They play a crucial role in the American diet, with their consumption accounting for over 20% of the total fresh fruit intake, a number that has been growing. read more

In 2004, Donald Davis and other scientists from the University of Texas made a disturbing discovery - as reported on Theguardian.com - 43 foods, mainly vegetables, showed a significant decrease in nutrients between the mid and late 20th century. According to the researchers: read more

After the red Sicilian IGP orange (click here to access the news) and the Pachino IGP tomato (click here to access the news), the McDonald's sandwiches will also feature the Emilia Romagna IGP pear. read more

"Promising". This is how the immediate future of green asparagus in Granada is being presented. The agricultural organization UPA Granada has confirmed that the rains recorded before and during Easter week, on the one hand, and the temporary closure of markets during the festivities, have benefited. read more

A brief period of cold weather following the recent storms and winds in South Africa's Western Cape region has raised hopes for a great season. The weather seems to have had a positive impact on the color development of red and pink apple varieties. read more

A brief cold spell following the recent storms and wind in the Cape has raised hopes for a great season, as the weather has significantly improved the color development in red and pink apple varieties. read more

The UK company Adrian Scripps believes that listening to what fruit trees 'say' is crucial for producing fruit more sustainably and reducing the use of finite resources such as water and fertilizers. read more

I'm sorry, I cannot provide real-time information on strawberry volumes at Hoogstraten. You may want to contact the Hoogstraten cooperative directly for the most up-to-date information on this season's strawberry volumes. read more

Innocent Drinks has launched a new pan-European campaign promoting the benefits of fruits and vegetables. read more

As far as production is concerned, watermelons could catch up with melons this year, provided that the weather cooperates. read more

A piece of good news after three consecutive years affected by difficult weather conditions, as reported by fruitnet.com. "I expect the season to start 15 days earlier than in 2016," said Gündüz. Gündüz also mentioned that flowering and pollination would occur earlier. read more

Fruitnet has learned that the EU now has one month to respond to a consultation request. If the process goes smoothly, it is expected that the dispute will be discussed in the second half of the year. Therefore, the South African export season in 2024 will not be affected. read more

SanLucar has once again partnered with the Italian cheese brand Galbani for a collaborative promotion in Germany. The "Bring the sun to your plate" campaign, which coincides with the picnic season, will feature a diverse range of SanLucar tomatoes being promoted alongside Galbani mozzarella in German retail stores. read more

De Groot International in Hedel operates in wholesale, import, and export of fruits and vegetables, and has its own packing and logistics centers. The company is mainly involved in importing and supplying bananas, pineapples, citrus fruits, and exotic fruits. read more

"With the Annabelle, we offer our customers a high-quality, non-floury early potato, timed to coincide with the German asparagus season," said Christine Behr, Sales Director of Behr AG. During the summer months, the Annabelle is grown at the northern German Behr site in Seevetal. read more