Mało znany fakt to, że barwniki karotenoidowe luteina i zeaksantyna, które zawierają, są zdrowe i dobre dla wzroku. Oprócz miąższu, skórka nadaje czerwonym dyniom ich charakterystyczny smak. De Terp Squashpackers przetwarza je bezpośrednio u źródła. read more

Kompany's first harvested cucumbers were sold at auction at ZON this week. Rob Linders of Linders Fruit & Vegetables placed the first bid, purchasing the first box for €50 per cucumber. With a total of 12 cucumbers in the box, the auction raised €600. This event is particularly significant because Kompany has... read more

W rewolucyjnym badaniu przeprowadzonym przez naukowców z SDU, Szpitala Uniwersyteckiego w Odense i Uniwersytetu Kopenhaskiego, skromna marchew została zidentyfikowana jako potencjalny sojusznik w leczeniu cukrzycy typu 2. Ta choroba, rosnąca zarówno w Danii, jak i globalnie, ma…

In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from SDU, Odense University Hospital, and the University of Copenhagen, the humble carrot has been identified as a potential ally in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This condition, escalating in prevalence both in Denmark and globally, has... read more

This corresponds to an increase of 530% in volume and 240% in value compared to the same period last year. read more

Nador Cott Protection (NCP) has announced that it has initiated legal proceedings against another prominent retailer in the UK for allegedly selling Tango/Tang Gold mandarins without authorization. read more

This was also underscored by the action of the initiative "Germany - My Garden", which, on behalf of the Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO), drew attention for the 15th time to the quality and variety of domestic apples with a spectacular campaign. read more

British berry growers have been warned about a challenging year ahead in 2025, as increasing energy costs and wage hikes are expected to create tough conditions for fruit farmers. read more

Peru's mango season is on track for a strong recovery after a difficult 2023/24 season. According to analysis from Fresh Fruit Peru, exports of fresh mangoes reached 129,115 tonnes with a value of US$184 million by December 2024. This marks a 530% increase in volume and a 240% increase in value compared to the previous season. read more

Half of the adult Dutch population suffers from obesity, and this percentage is increasing, as indicated by the latest figures from the RIVM. The Council for Public Health and Society (RVS) recently sounded the alarm and called for binding measures to address this issue. read more

The price of waxy potatoes in a 2.5 kg bag drops from 1.99 euros to 1.39 euros (unit price: 0.56 euros per kilogram). This is a decrease of 30%. Similarly, the price of predominantly waxy potatoes in a 2.5 kg bag decreases from 1.99 euros to 1.39 euros (unit price: 0.56 euros per kilogram). read more

Using AI, they paired drone images of potato fields with DNA data of bacteria and fungi present on potato plants. "We are at the beginning of a new path to improve agriculture through the use of microbiology and AI," the researcher said. read more

The reed glass-winged planthopper has been spreading rapidly in numerous cultivation areas for several years, attacking potatoes, beets, and other vegetable crops. At the same time, its host range is expanding continuously, posing a threat to potato cultivation. This species of planthopper can carry two pathogens read more

The survey pertains to all apple varieties, including the top 10 apple varieties that were most popular among Poles at the end of autumn 2024. read more

"In the bowls there are truly only fresh potatoes," emphasizes marketing manager Laury Foiselle. "We have not added any oil, salt, additives, or preservatives," she adds. "We have simply pre-cooked them gently with steam to save consumers time." read more

Nowe odmiany napędzają postęp w branży świeżych produktów rolnych, a hodowcy muszą zmierzyć się z coraz szerszym spektrum czynników podczas pracy nad tworzeniem najnowszych wcieleń. read more

On January 8th, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), experts from the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT), Vietnam Gardening Association (VAC), Southern Horticultural Research Institute (SOFRI), Dalat Flower Association (DFA), The HCMC High-Tech Agricultural Park (AHTP), and VINA T&T came together. read more

Turkey's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone in 2024, recording its highest annual export figures to date at $36.2 billion, according to the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM). This marks a 3.3% increase from 2023 and accounts for 16% of the nation's total exports. read more

The Lunar New Year in Asia is associated with cherries, which enables Chile to meet not only the high demand in China but also in many other countries in the region. Yanming Ding, who is located in Chile and specializes in fresh fruits from South America for Valleyfresh, says, "Although the rest of Asia..." read more

More than a third of Dutch gerbera growers are currently using a new biological control agent, the predatory bug Dicyphus Errans. Wouter Mooij from Mooij Gewasbescherming spoke about the successful implementation of this innovation in gerbera cultivation at the Strawberry Day event. He also provided more details on how this method is being applied in strawberry cultivation. read more

Rynek szparagów na Ukrainie szybko ewoluuje, napędzany rosnącym popytem konsumentów na tę wysokiej jakości warzywo. Jednakże branża ta stoi przed znaczącymi wyzwaniami, które wymagają skierowanego wsparcia państwa, aby odblokować jej pełny potencjał w zakresie przetwórstwa i eksportu. W 2024 roku, łączna produkcja szparagów na Ukrainie... read more