Valentine's Day is the ideal time to cherish special moments with loved ones, surround yourself with beauty, and indulge in delicious yet healthy treats. Fruits are not only a sophisticated addition to a romantic evening but also symbolize love, passion, and caring for well-being. read more

The Challenge Center is expanding its Bay Produce program to include more than just fresh vegetables. This year, the non-profit will also be adding spring flowers to their greenhouse, just in time for Mother's Day. Mark Kroll, the Director of the Challenge Center, states that their Bay Produce program assists in... read more

North Ossetia-Alania is exploring agricultural cooperation with Belarus, with a focus on cultivating vegetables and fruits. Sergei Menyailo emphasizes that North Ossetia is home to Russia's largest asparagus farm, a crop that was previously uncommon in Russian agriculture. Additionally, the region is also revitalizing its apple orchards. read more

The ginger industry in Peru had another challenging season, according to Marco Salas Cueva, general manager and partner of Jalhuca Amazonia. "It has been a difficult season for several years now, with limited supplies of raw materials and a market that has shown atypical responses," he said. read more

The campaign promoting strawberries has just begun at Op Primo Sole in Montescaglioso (MT). "We can confirm the excellent quality of the fruit and the increased demand this week due to Valentine's Day, which is always a significant occasion for consumption, especially of strawberries," says. read more

"Rzeczy rozwijają się szybko," mówi René van den Berg, współwłaściciel Abstract IT. Ta holenderska firma zajmująca się oprogramowaniem skupia się na rozwiązaniach niestandardowych dla różnych sektorów, takich jak świeże produkty, i jest kluczowa dla zwiększania robotyzacji. Przykładem jest FruitMasters, gdzie Abstract IT jest zaangażowane w automatyzację ich. read more

It is called VIP but it is not a social event. VIP stands for "Varieties International Project": a series of focuses on genetic improvement and new varieties in modern fruit cultivation. A crucial theme that will be at the center of four workshops led by top breeding experts together. read more

Strawberries, especially those from Basilicata, Italy's main specialized growing region, are attracting exceptional interest. Operators have confirmed a strong demand from all sales channels. Giovanni Passarelli (pictured above), owner of the firm of the same name in Scanzano Jonico (Matera), is one of the key figures in this industry. read more

In a display reminiscent of Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian,' bananas have been taped around Sonning, Berkshire. This imitation follows the sale of the original artwork for $6.2 million at a New York auction. The initiative is attributed to artist Impro, known for using Sonning as a canvas for his... read more

Give space to creativity with the competition "My Dop Recipe," promoted by the Consortium for the Protection of Bologna Dop Potatoes. Prepare your recipe, tell its story, take a photo: three simple steps to enhance an excellent product. How does it work? read more

The World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) has released its global forecast for processing tomatoes in 2025, estimating global production at 40.5 million metric tonnes (mt), an 11.5% decline from 2024. WPTC member countries account for 92% of this volume. The Northern Hemisphere is projected to... read more

The avocado sector in Spain's Malaga and Granada provinces is facing a new challenge with the detection of the Euwallacea fornicatus, also known as the ambrosia beetle. First identified in Motril in 2023, this insect has been declared a pest by the agriculture department of the Junta de Andalucía. read more

The Chilean company Greenvic has been producing and exporting kiwis to key markets such as Europe, Latin America, and the Far East for over 25 years. "This year we face significant challenges due to frost affecting some areas in the seventh region, impacting several of our orchards." read more

Popyt na kanadyjską organiczną sałatę znacząco wzrósł w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia. "Sprzedaż rośnie bardzo szybko z powodu sytuacji z cłami USA. Kanadyjscy konsumenci zdecydowanie zwracają uwagę na to, że umieszczamy kanadyjską flagę na naszym produkcie – zaczęliśmy to robić na początku ubiegłego tygodnia." read more

Po kilku latach stosunkowo ciepłych zim, które utrudniały gromadzenie wystarczającej ilości godzin chłodzenia dla owoców pestkowych w północnej Grecji, obecna zima wydaje się korzystna dla produkcji brzoskwiń i nektarynek w Naoussa, kluczowej regionie dla tych owoców w Grecji.

After several years of relatively warm winters that made the accumulation of sufficient chilling hours for stone fruits in northern Greece a challenging issue, the current winter seems favorable for the production of peaches and nectarines in Naoussa, the key region for these fruits in Greece. read more

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Syndromes such as heavy rainfall in South Africa caused a lot of damage. This year, weather conditions have been excellent. read more

DESPAR Italia collaborates with the AIRC Foundation for cancer research. For the fifth consecutive year, DESPAR Italia is partnering with the AIRC Foundation for its "Arance rosse per la Ricerca" (Red Oranges for Research) initiative. Customers can purchase packs of blood oranges recognizable by read more

On Thursday, February 13th, we visited six large supermarkets: Biedronka, Lidl, Auchan, Carrefour, Kaufland, and Aldi. In all of them, we found a wide selection of blueberries in packages ranging from 125 g to 500 g. Among them were small heart-shaped punnets - perfect for... read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, a decrease in trading activity is being observed in Ukraine's apple market. This is due to many producers losing hope of further price increases in this segment and starting to sell off stored fruits. read more