The clock is ticking for the government to back its words with actions and ensure British farmers and growers can continue to play their part in feeding and fuelling a changing and challenging world. read more

Producers in southern Spain are struggling to fulfil their supermarket programmes due to supply shortages caused by unseasonal weather. read more

Sunkist Growers has announced that it is celebrating its California roots with Sunkist Citrus Day on 1 March, on the occassion of its 130th anniversary. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is back in Hong Kong this year, taking place on 6-8 September 2023 at AsiaWorld-Expo. read more

Following twenty years of breeding and scientific development, Tutti™, the world’s first specifically bred hot climate tolerant apple variety, was commercially launched at the Berlin Fruit Logistica trade show. Tutti™, which for the last five years has undergone extensive research and
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Recent data from the Japanese Ministry of Finance shows that Japan’s fruit imports dropped by over 8% Y-o-Y in 2022 to 1.63 million tons, which is even lower than the 1.66 million tons imported in 2018. read more

Dalian Yidu Group has paid a visit to Kenyan avocado exporter Kakuzi as both parties look to accelerate trade. read more

Costa Group has released its full year (12 months to 1 January 2023 (CY22)) results posting a “creditable” performance. read more

Leah Weckert has been appointed managing director and chief executive of Australian retail giant Coles Group. read more

The average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce in England and Wales up to Monday, 20 February 2023. read more

If Viveros Hernandorena is a reference in potted stone fruit trees, it is also a reference in bare-root plants in species such as almond, persimmon, kiwi, quince and pomegranate, crops where monovariety and reduced variety-pattern combinations predominate, which allows for a better
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An unusually warm February has raised concerns of fruit growers in Himachal Pradesh as it has led to premature flowering in apple trees which could lead to a poor fruit set. read more

The wholesale prices for banana in the UK markets has remained relatively stable this week, bananas from Colombia had a 3% decrease while those from Costa Rica saw a 7% rise. The price from Colombia is still higher despite the rise for Costa Rica. read more

Greenhouse transplants of melons and watermelons continue in a staggered manner. However, the next campaign will be characterized by a general drop in cultivated areas both in Italy and abroad. read more

Quotations for tarocco oranges remain stable. Artichoke availability is still below average, with the Romanesco about to enter full production. Availability is also limited for courgettes, whose prices continue to rise. Radicchio production has begun
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Marc van Rijsselberghe founded 'Zilte Teelt' (Saline Cultivation) in the Netherlands. Using science and partners such as grower Henk Broekman and wholesaler Jansen-Dongen, salty potatoes will be introduced to the Dutch market. This solution to the major issue of salinization comes after years of
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Since the beginning of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) outbreak, BASF has actively sought and offered solutions for growers in the fight against the virus. In addition to making varieties available since 2020, new ToBRFV-resistant varieties are currently being tested and will be launched in 2023.
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Australia: Coles appoints new CEO as supermarket giant sees prices rise alongside big profits read more

The Organic Agriculture Council of the Region of Murcia, Caerm, in keeping with its slogan "good by nature", is celebrating an action full of love with the aim of raising the profile of associations that help people in need.
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The seed company Bejo held its traditional Open Days 2023 at the experimental farm El Aljibe to present the latest developments in its portfolio of leaves and brassicas. The event was attended by the Murcia Regional Minister for Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Food, the Regional Minister for Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Food, the Regional Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Food, and the
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