Already a producer in single fruit harvesting dates, such as Angelle, Seychelle, and Sweetelle, Syngenta is now ready for a new challenge in the same segment with tomatoes grown in clusters. Remida is the result of a project that combines the typical organoleptic characteristics of a
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Richaardt Lingenfelder is a third generation farmer next to the Theewaterskloof, South Africa’s fourth largest dam (built on land that previously belonged to their family). read more

Lower volumes and shorter shelf-life. Last autumn's high temperatures have conditioned the Mediterranean citrus fruit campaign, according to an analysis by Agricola Lusia, who at Fruit Logistica presented the I Succosi project, the only oranges with guaranteed juiciness, with
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Irish domestic consumption should see a boost with colder weather conditions this week. Demand for peeling material has picked up again this week with strong prices reported. Current weather conditions have put a halt to any field work taking place. Shipments of potatoes continue to be exported
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The new Dutch mini cucumber season has begun at Gilad Produce. The company has been carrying the mini cucumbers under its 'Cuckies' brand for the past few years and now has three hectares in production. read more

Harvest House and ZON fruit & vegetables have taken a collaborative step for day trading in the Netherlands. The cooperatives have agreed to work together to sell TOVs at the ZON auction from March 24, 2023. Harvest House will supply these tomatoes. read more

Anecoop has presented the results of the 2021-2022 campaign at its General Assembly, held at the Valencia Conference Center. read more

For family reasons, Caroline Wilkens, Member of the Management Board of Edeka Südwest, will take a shorter term in the future and therefore leave the company at the end of this month after more than 30 years of service for the Edeka Group, according to a statement. read more

Despite the Moroccan government's limitation of the areas where watermelons can be grown, which excluded for example the Zagoura region, a large watermelon region that is experiencing acute hydric stress, this season's watermelon volumes are expected to exceed the levels reached in 2022,
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Senegalese producers of Kent mango in the Fattick region are expecting a good season, breaking with the turmoil of last year, assures Aminata Dominique Diouf, of the producer Domaine Agricole de Nema. read more

Tim Cullinan, the president of the Irish Farmers’ Association, is calling for an immediate and significant increase in retail potato prices. He addressed a national meeting of growers in Dublin last night (March 15) during which it was agreed that the association will seek a meeting with
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The Italian fruit processing machinery manufacturer CTI FoodTech scales up by opening a new US facility in Lodi, California. This new addition adds to the already well-established facilities of Lorquì, Murcia (Spain) and Giannitsa (Greece), not far from the Thessaloniki harbor. read more

Belgium: 150 prospective buyers for Delhaize branches read more

The vegetable market is currently showing some buzz in terms of retail prices, but sales are proceeding at a slow pace. read more

Extensive flooding across many parts of the north of Peru caused damage to key bridges and roads that caused delays of getting export crops such as table grapes, mangoes, avocados and asparagus to ports. Following heavy rains and flooding, caused by cyclone “Yaku” that formed off the coast
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The winter produce season is coming to an end, and spring vegetables are all gradually making their way onto the market. “We are closing the winter produce campaigns early. By the end of March, we will be out of carrots and other winter products. The 2022-2023 harvest was much less
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One of the main challenges facing the agricultural sector is generational change. According to the study 'Agro-millennials. Perfil de los nuevos agricultores/as y ganaderos/as del siglo XXI' carried out by COAG and ETSIAM, in the next decade a minimum of 200,000 new farmers and livestock breeders will be needed.
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There seems to be a great interest in Bergamot oranges from Reggio Calabria (Italy) overseas as well, especially in Asia. Consumers are interested in their nutritional, antioxidant and healthy properties, which have been proven by scientific research. read more

It seems there is some good news ahead for potato producers. 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN), a naturally occurring bio-control that enhances dormancy, controls spouting and encourages field-fresh quality in stored potatoes, is scheduled for review and regulatory approval under the United
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The economic costs of frost to agriculture and horticulture can be significant. As winter and early spring frost in Australia and New Zealand is almost exclusively ‘radiative’ in nature, it forms predictable patterns as a function of surrounding topography and land use. read more