Prof. Ian Small from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space and the School of Molecular Sciences at UWA said that the project team is working on the development of plants with "complete nutrition" that could sustain human health in space for an entire year. read more

reefertrends reports this, citing a report from the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH). According to the report, the decline in exports is primarily attributed to the reduction in activities of Grupo Sol, which announced in October last year that it would be scaling back production. read more

A special first moment was on April 17, when the breeder Limgroup purchased a crate of Sonrosa® from FruitMasters for 1,000 euros from strawberry breeder Jan van den Elzen in Uden. The proceeds from this crate were donated to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which focuses on conserving wildlife, including pandas and. read more

In addition to German cauliflower from overwinter production, cauliflower from the Benelux region and France is also available at the market, causing prices to decrease. In the current 17th week, a 6-pack of cauliflower from France costs an average at the German wholesale markets. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up is coming back to Bangkok on 25 June, providing fresh produce professionals with a valuable opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, and discover business prospects in the rapidly expanding ASEAN markets. read more

More than 1,800 attendees and industry players participated in the sixth edition of the Global Cherry Summit, organized by the Chilean Fruit Cherries Committee, Frutas de Chile, and the Yentzen Group. Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile, emphasized the sector's need for coordination and collaboration. read more

"We didn't lose a farm. We built a prototype, and we learned what it takes." That's how Lasse Carlsen, Founding Director of Copenhagen-based Bygaard, announced the sale of the company's first full-scale urban mushroom farm on Refshaleøen. The move marked a pivotal transition from proof of concept to commercial operation. read more

Asparagus markets around the world are dealing with different weather conditions, supply changes, and changing consumer preferences. This overview highlights the main developments in North America, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and South Africa at present. read more

Po sezonie naznaczonym trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi i logistycznymi zatorami, peruwiańskie eksporty awokado Hass mają znacząco wzrosnąć w 2025 roku. PromPerú i ProHass szacują, że eksport może wzrosnąć o 37% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, po trzech latach stagnacji lub spadku produkcji. read more

Every year, the orange flowers return for King's Day at the Dutch nursery G. de Koning. "Supermarkets include orange flowers in their bouquets, and florists enjoy showcasing orange chrysanthemums or orange-dyed Gypsophila Million Star. Orange chrysanthemums, in particular, are very popular. read more

Blueberry flowering is a key stage in their cultivation cycle, and proper treatments during this period significantly impact the quality and quantity of yields. By using modern biostimulants like Kelpak, producers have the opportunity to increase read more

The ukraiński rynek nadal doświadcza spadkowego trendu cen ogórków szklarniowych. Według danych z codziennego monitoringu projektu EastFruit, głównymi czynnikami napędzającymi negatywną dynamikę cen w tym segmencie są rosnące ilości zbiorów z lokalnych kompleksów szklarniowych i read more

South African grapes, especially the red Crimson Seedless variety, were the most popular in the German market. Shipments from Chile were also significant, while loads from Peru and India mainly served as additional supply. There was a wide variety of grape types available, resulting in a diverse price range in some cases. read more

Corbins was one of the municipalities in the Spanish province of Lleida affected by a hailstorm last week. The town, located in the north of the Segrià region, suffered damage of varying degrees as the storm had weakened in intensity. "In towns further to the southwest, such as Alcarrás, where..." read more

In the cold chain logistics of fruits and vegetables, where even small temperature or humidity fluctuations can lead to spoilage, precision monitoring is essential. To address these challenges, Shenzhen Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is introducing an upgraded version of its real-time monitoring system. read more

A framed Ajax jersey hangs in the boardroom of Adriaan Vis, the director of FruitMasters. Perhaps it's a subtle nod to the decisiveness of Amsterdam that the director merges with the rich fruit-growing tradition of the Betuwe region. "We try to combine the best of both worlds, because the world is bigger than. read more

"Ostatnio mówi się często, że Wielkanoc sprzyja sprzedaży świeżych produktów bardziej niż Boże Narodzenie, ale także w zeszłym tygodniu Wielkanocnym sprzedaż nie była szczególnie dobra" - mówi Robert van Ooijen z firmy Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit, który codziennie kupuje na aukcjach BelOrta, REO i Hoogstraten dla klientów w. read more

The Turkish cherry season was ruined by frost before it even began, particularly in the Central region of the country, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF). "Cherry production in the Central region of Turkey was nearly completely lost because..." read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia, states that despite the availability of Polish apples, the European markets are not showing strong demand for them. This is due to the presence of cheaper alternatives. Apples available for export include mostly Golden, Red Jonaprince, Idared, and Jonagold varieties. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction on behalf of Zeeland Trade B.V. in Vogelwaarde (NL), showcasing a specialized range of machinery for carrot processing, packaging, and palletizing. The auction will feature sorting machines, washing machines, filling and packaging machines, read more