SPI and NNZ have announced a strategic global collaboration for packaging solutions for fruit and vegetables in Europe, South Africa, and North America. The partnership leverages SPI's global patent in packaging with NNZ's distribution network and market expertise to serve the global produce industry. read more

British beetroot will enter the US market for the first time as a result of the NFU's campaigning efforts. read more

On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, vegetable seed breeder Rijk Zwaan organized a seminar focused on sweet peppers, as market potential continues to develop in the Asia region. read more

Michelin-starred chef Begoña Rodrigo officially launched the Mollar de Elche pomegranate campaign at a special event on a farm in Elche this week. read more

Peru will resume exporting table grapes to Ecuador after an agreement was signed between Senasa and Agrocalidad, the plant health authorities of the two countries, during a recent bilateral meeting in Tumbes. read more

Farmers who grow lettuce prefer varieties that are resistant to various diseases, including downy mildew, a common plant disease that causes yellow or brown spots on the upper side of the leaves. Delft scientists conducted research on this topic. read more

The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) has signed a cooperative agreement with government officials in the province of Los Ríos to combat the devastating diseases Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Bacterial Moko. read more

According to a report published by Bichos de Campo, the overproduction of lemons in the Argentinean region of Tucumán has led some growers to contemplate switching to oranges. read more

"In the fields, the apple season is in full swing and our farmers are busy with the harvest. We thought it was important to be represented at this significant event, where we once again learned that the apple is one of the most popular fruit varieties." read more

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In 2024, a total of 111,300 tons of tomatoes were produced there, -2% compared to the previous year and -16% compared to the five-year average. In second place is Western France with 570 hectares in Brittany, where 141,300 tons of tomatoes were harvested - despite the smaller area, more greenhouses are used for cultivation here. read more

The Executive Committee of the Alliance held extensive discussions with representatives of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which also included members of producer associations, companies along the entire banana chain, researchers, and senior officials of the Inter-American Institute for. read more

According to this, almost one-third of the examined native animal, plant, and fungus species are at risk, with about three percent already extinct. Additionally, more than half of the natural habitat types in Germany also have an ecologically unfavorable condition, and more are disappearing daily. read more

Alex Bustos Guerra, agronomist and president of Green Control LA (Ecuador), explained that avocado exports from his country between January and July 2024 increased by 216% in volume and 178% in revenue compared to the same period last year, based on data from the Ecuadorian Central Bank. read more

"Even though all spots for 2025 are already taken, the experience of past years shows that there are always spots available for those on the waiting list. It is worth signing up on the waiting list." read more

The numerous reports of the past few days refer to a short-term emergency authorization granted to prevent crop losses. Only a small portion of the cultivation area in the Lake Constance region is affected by this exemption. The Federal Institute for Consumer Protection and... read more

One more year, Gabaceras will be present at Fruit Attraction, the most important international trade fair in the sector, with its own stand and a strong strategy focused on. read more

In the north of Moldova, apple cultivation excels, while in the south, grape cultivation is predominant. However, the tastiest cherries can be found in the central part of the country. Staragro has had a cherry orchard there since 2008, which has expanded from 15 to 50 hectares over the years. This orchard produces an average of half a million kilograms of cherries. read more

The claim Daughter of the Alps has told the story of the origin of Marlene^®; the theme of the seasons has delved into the work in the apple orchards and has communicated the availability throughout the 12 months of the year, and the culinary experience.

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UK: A freight milestone for Tesco's railway as the 10th rail service launches. An additional 31 million cases of goods per year will now be transported across the country via Tesco's railway network instead of by trucks. Tesco is expanding its railway service throughout the UK with the launch of the tenth rail service. read more