The legal requirements, structure, and content of marketing standards are explained in a clear manner. Product knowledge aspects such as cultivation, harvesting, and varieties of market-relevant items are also covered. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to engage in practical exercises. read more

During Fruit Logistica, Xarvio Field Manager for Fruit & Veggies was officially launched. This crop optimization platform is developed by BASF Digital Farming and is designed to assist growers in key markets worldwide in cultivating cereals, maize, and rice. read more

Mimo że wolumen owoców egzotycznych na europejskim rynku spadł drastycznie w ostatnich latach, Origin Fruit Group nadal rozwija tę gałąź biznesu. "W szczególności specjalizujemy się w czerwonych gruszkach z Południowej Afryki. Mój ojciec zaczął importować te czerwone gruszki z" read more

For 2025, the Chilean harvest of kiwis is expected to decrease compared to the previous year. According to initial estimates, production should be around 128,000 tons, marking a 12-13% reduction compared to 2024. The presence of the PSA bacteriosis is influencing this decrease. read more

With a production of almost 3 million plants per year, of which about 50% are artichokes, the Italian company Microplant, based in Cesena in the Emilia-Romagna region, needed to expand and improve its propagation laboratory. "It's been fully operational for a few weeks now," says Mauro Masini. read more

The close collaboration with Eurosemillas confirms Spreafico's commitment to the production of the Tang Gold/Tango mandarin: thanks to Italian excellence, the foundations are laid for further expansion of its cultivation. Spreafico, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, read more

Spreaficoha has signed an agreement with Eurosemillas (the company holding the rights to the cultivar) to acquire the last 100 hectares of available licenses for the Tang Gold/Tango mandarin. With this contract, the expected planting area limit for this variety will be reached. read more

The Egyptian onion season is starting with "a totally different ambiance from previous years," according to Abdelkader Habony, an Egyptian exporter of various fresh produce. "We were used to strong demand even before the launch of our export campaign. This year, the Egyptian onion campaign is..." read more

The extreme weather events in 2024 also had a significant impact on fruit growing in Switzerland. "It was an emotional rollercoaster: first the wet summer and then a sunny, beautiful autumn. The cold, wet weather in the summer had a negative impact on summer fruits. However, thanks to the fine" read more

Family, friends, and former employees have come together to help with the cleanup efforts following a fire on Sunday night at a well-established flower farm in Greene County. The fire at Shields Herb & Flower Farm caused damage to the main building of the largest greenhouse, where wine barrels and seedlings were being stored. read more

The first German asparagus will be available in many growing areas by the end of March. This is according to current reports from the respective regional associations. Thus, this year's season starts a little later than last year nationwide. Baden-Württemberg: 'Not a super-early start to the... read more

The President of ASAJA Murcia, Juan de Dios Hernández, has emphasized that "the attack of pests in citrus fruits is unstoppable, trees with twisted leaves"

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Ballet Fruit from Herk-de-Stad, a producer of apples and pears, has acquired three large mobile night frost control machines to improve harvest security. "We have been facing frequent frosts during the flowering season in recent years. The lower-lying areas are particularly affected the most." read more

It is born from the collaboration between Pink Lady and the innovative company Opi Fruttail, the new snack 100% Pink Lady apple freeze-dried. A crunchy, light product that preserves all the nutritional properties. read more

The demand for fruit and vegetable processing equipment is rapidly increasing in the Middle East. This growth is driven by the global market's requirement for processed fresh produce and the potential arising from competitive crop prices. Ahmed Heiza, the CEO of machinery provider Misr Vision, highlights three sectors where this demand is particularly high. read more

Moyca Grapes, a table grape producing company, has started a project on two hectares of one of its estates in Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia) where it will cultivate the Sweet Celebration variety without any pesticide residues

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Peru exported 145.3 million kilograms of fresh grapes to the European continent in 2024, with a Free on Board (FOB) value of $417 million. Market analyst Eder Ros compiled a list of the top 20 European importers, with Fair Connection emerging as the clear leader. Source: Eder Rios. read more

Konrad Kozakiewicz, who runs a berry farm near Płońsk, explains how raspberries grown in Haygrove tunnels and protected in pots are secured for winter and during spring frosts. The video material from his farm is titled "Kozacka Truskawka." read more

The origin is a key factor in the purchasing decision, especially in the fruit and vegetable sector. This was revealed in the latest live broadcast of IFN dedicated to the potato sector, a trend also confirmed by a recent survey in some points of sale of the Lombardy GDO. Among the shelves, read more

With 52,000 hectares dedicated exclusively to export production, Colombia's banana sector is seeking to boost its productivity and tackle price pressures through new negotiation models. Following a difficult 2023 characterized by decreased rainfall and a productivity slump, the results of 2024... read more