New research findings from Queen Mary University of London reveal how fruit fly larvae have repeatedly developed their temperature preferences, shedding light on the complex ways animals adapt to their environment. The published study provides read more

A Norfolk farmer who grows fruits and vegetables has stated that nearly 75% of the farm's profits come from Pick Your Own berry crops because of the high cost of labor. read more

On the 22nd and 23rd of September 2025, it's time again: Off to Düsseldorf for the German Fruit & Vegetable Congress (DOGK). On Monday afternoon, registered participants already have the opportunity to learn and experience how modern breeding works. In Welver, Rijk Zwaan explains. read more

The new facility in Heijningen, located in the West-Brabant region in the Netherlands, will be home to the open-field team and the new demonstration site for Rijk Zwaan's open-field vegetables. read more

Zbiory czarnego bzu w Wielkiej Brytanii rozpoczęły się dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, po raz pierwszy w hrabstwach Herefordshire i Gloucestershire. read more

The cultivation area on which asparagus could be harvested amounts to approximately 2,840 hectares. The remaining approximately 520 hectares are dedicated to young plantations that do not yet yield any produce. Compared to the previous year (2024: 3,412 hectares), the total cultivation area decreases by 1.4%. Compared to the average of the years 2019... read more

According to information from the Thuringian State Office for Statistics, the area under cultivation in the harvest year 2024 increased by 8 hectares or 9% compared to the previous year. On average, over the past six years, there were 110 hectares of strawberry fields in production in Thuringia. read more

With the start of new cycles of greenhouse pepper transplanting, one of the most feared threats among horticulturists resurfaces: the greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum. Invisible at first sight but capable of causing significant damage, this small insect represents a read more

India is currently experiencing a consistent availability of kiwis, as stated by Yogesh Rathod, Director at Nova Fresco, a fresh produce importer. Rathod observes that the overall supply of imported kiwis is steady, which ensures easy accessibility. He also notes a rising health consciousness among urban consumers. read more

Kategoria winogron nadal innowuje wprowadzając nowe odmiany, nowe kolory i nowe marki. Co determinuje sukces w tej kategorii? "Dla konsumentów chodzi o smak, teksturę i zaufanie" - mówi Bernardo Calvo, Prezes i Dyrektor Generalny Sun World. "Szukają winogron, które są zawsze doskonałe." read more

Export shipments of agricultural products from Vietnam to the European Union are facing delays due to problems related to certification procedures necessary to meet EU food safety standards. Since the beginning of this month, exports of fruits and vegetables, such as dragon fruit and chili, have been affected. read more

The 17th edition of the AMHPAC Convention will take place from August 27 to 29 in Cabo San Lucas, gathering over 400 participants from Mexico and different countries. This flagship event, organized by the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC), has been held for almost two decades. read more

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This year, Coöperatie Hoogstraten invested in a fully automatic lid machine from Actitec for its central pepper sorting department. The machine, capable of processing around 1,500 boxes per hour, handles the entire lidding process: from unfolding to placement, as well as detecting crates that are. read more

While the strawberry harvest in open fields is already coming to an end, greenhouse operations are just entering the second half. German greenhouse strawberries will continue to be available to retailers until December. The Janssen family business in the Lower Rhine region has been one of the. read more

"To comfortably fit a meatball into a sandwich, you would have to flatten it. The same goes for peaches and nectarines: If you want them to be a handy snack, you have to flatten them, too. That's how Ondine was born." Joaquín Berges, the marketing manager of Frutaria Innovation (Samca Group). read more

The melons and watermelons from Romagna, which are grown just a few dozen or a few hundred meters from the bustling beaches of Rimini, perfectly capture the essence of summer. The recent rise in temperatures is increasing consumption, which had previously slowed down. read more

The blackcurrant harvest in the UK started early this year, on June 25, following an unusually warm and dry spring. Growers have reported a strong crop, with some already finished with harvesting. Herefordshire and Gloucestershire are leading the harvest this year, a departure from the usual early start. read more

Yesterday, the meeting promoted by the Sweet Passion watermelon Consortium was held, an event designed to review the commercial performance of the season and present the latest developments in terms of varieties and environmental aspects. In collaboration with the Known You Seed seed company, the meeting... read more

Fruit and vegetable producer organizations can apply for EU support under the Strategic Plan for Common Agricultural Policy for the years 2023-2027. The deadline for submissions is July 25, 2025, and the entire procedure is conducted exclusively online -

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