The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) organized the specialist conference together with the Federal Center for Nutrition (BZfE) in Berlin for the second time. The Parliamentary State Secretary at the BMLEH, Silvia Breher, said: "Already in childhood..." read more

Albania is quickly becoming an important player in the fresh produce market in Southeastern Europe. Fruits and vegetables make up approximately 36 percent of the country's agricultural exports, a number that is projected to increase consistently, as stated in the World Bank's 2022 report. read more

Bayer has announced the development of new tomato varieties that offer advanced solutions for growers in combating the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it is expanding the global presence of its premium pink-fleshed pineapple, Pinkglow, through an exclusive launch in the United Arab Emirates. read more

In the 2023/24 season, production and trade were disrupted by extreme weather events, including storms hitting the farms, as well as fog and strong winds affecting the port of Cape Town. Delays at the port due to a series of widespread logistical issues. read more

The Swiss retailer Coop has announced its plans to import fruits and vegetables from Albania. CEO Philipp Wyss stated that contracts with Albanian producers are anticipated to be signed this spring, with tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, strawberries, and mandarins being among the products that will complement their offerings. read more

Albania is quickly becoming an important player in the fresh produce market of Southeastern Europe. Fruits and vegetables make up approximately 36 percent of the country's agricultural exports, a number that is projected to increase consistently, as indicated in the World Bank's 2022 report. read more

Citing Panamanian Labor Minister Jackeline Muñoz de Cedeño, Reuters reports that about 1,500 banana workers employed by Chiquita across the country are set to be dismissed after they went on strike against planned social security reforms. read more

These varieties will be introduced in all major greenhouse tomato segments later this year and feature multiple stacked virus-resistant genes for longer-lasting protection against ToBRFV mutations. read more

Apple and Pear Australia (Apal) has announced the successful recipients of the 2025 APAL Awards for Excellence, recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and service across the Australian apple and pear industry. read more

Apple and Pear Australia (Apal) has announced the successful recipients of the 2025 APAL Awards for Excellence, recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and service across the Australian apple and pear industry. read more

Asaja Córdoba participated in the final meeting of the Citrus Fruit Exchange's citrus table at the Chamber of Commerce, marking the conclusion of this year's season. The season was characterized by a market with lower demand than anticipated, attributed to decreased production in countries like Brazil. Local... read more

"We will finish picking and selling the asparagus in a week. This will bring an unusual year to a close. There was not enough supply, and we struggled to meet all the orders from other countries. In fact, there was a shortage of goods even during periods when we expected to be very busy. On the" read more

In tunnel raspberry cultivation, particularly with the Glen varieties, an increasing challenge is the effective and consumer-acceptable control of pests such as spider mites and raspberry beetles, as well as numerous fungal diseases, including powdery mildew and gray mold. read more

With the first shipments arriving in calendar week 22, this year's export season for the popular 'Bella Italia' onions has officially commenced. "We have approximately half of a usual harvest available, and the majority of it is small in size, resulting in a scarcity of large onions (size 70+). Overall, we anticipate good quality." read more

Weather conditions in May 2025 - low temperatures (even 22 days of frost in some regions) have negatively affected the condition of leaves and buds. In this situation, it is important to ensure the proper progress of physiological processes. Learn more about how

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Fińska firma szybkiego handlu Wolt uruchamia globalną kampanię z udziałem aktora Owena Wilsona. Wolt, fińska firma technologiczna dostarczająca jedzenie, artykuły spożywcze itp. w ciągu 30 minut, rozpoczęła nową międzynarodową kampanię, w której występuje aktor Owen Wilson jako jej pierwszy ambasador marki. read more

At the same time, the MAAS Agri-food Centers in Sicily and Veronamercato offered their citizens a day of celebration focused on sports, making their market galleries available to host volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer tournaments, and various other activities. read more

A research group coordinated by Prof. Hannes Schuler from the Plant Health Competence Center is involved in new international research projects aimed at identifying innovative and sustainable alternatives in the fight against apple diseases. In May, two new projects were launched. read more

The Greek stone fruit season has started with very limited availability. Mr. Labros Delas, president of the agricultural cooperative ASEPOP Tirnavos, stated: "It's chaotic. The orchards are in terrible condition due to the frost in March and the hailstorm on April 26. While the fruit..." read more