With just over a month left until the first Mediterranean strawberries arrive on the shelves, El Pinar, based in Segovia, has reported a 20 percent increase in plant sales. read more

At the "Interpoma Congress", new breeding technologies and the digital revolution in apple cultivation were the focal points. read more

Week 47 marked an important step forward for the presence of Jingold's red kiwi on the German market: until December 8th, Exotic Red is indeed the protagonist of an intense promotional activity in supermarkets of some of the country's main retail chains. read more

Thanksgiving is the season of comfort food, and sweet potatoes are taking center stage, thanks to Bako Sweet® and their array of holiday-inspired recipes and retail solutions. From traditional Sweet Potato Casserole to twists like Apple Pie Stuffed Sweet Potatoes and Parmesan Crusted Sweet Potatoes. read more

During the ripening of 'Hademar' strawberries with repeating fruiting, we meet with Tomasz Szuławy from Ceres company. These plants are grown in coconut substrate on raised platforms. An expert from this company shares information about

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In calendar week 44, the first chicory sprouts from new organic roots were delivered. "Although the general raw material situation is said to be rather tight, we are pleased with the good root harvest," reports Fabian Borgwald from the Lower Saxony-based organic company Engemann Bio eG. "At our read more

The National Statistics Office reports that, over the first ten months of this year, Georgia imported 1,471 tons of avocados, spending $3.4 million on them. To put it in perspective, last year, in 2023, the country imported 1,310 tons of avocados for $2.2 million. This marks an increase of 161. read more

The demand for clementines and oranges continues to exceed the supply during peak consumption periods. The heavy rains in Spain between October and November have made harvesting challenging and have negatively impacted yields. Additionally, the ripening process has been delayed due to the temperatures. read more

The event titled "High Value Added Fruit and Vegetables: from Genetic Materials to Post-harvest Innovation" will take place on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 14:00 to 16:00 at the Archimede Hall in the exhibition district of Sicilia Fiere in Catania. read more

Po znacznym wzroście kosztów, niektórzy egipscy producenci truskawek ogłosili, że ceny świeżych truskawek w tym sezonie podwóją się w porównaniu do poprzedniego. Marokańscy eksporterzy, którzy od dawna pozostawali w tyle za Egiptem w sektorze truskawkowym, postrzegają ten rozwój jako dobrą wiadomość. read more

Retailers are warning that inflation could impact UK shoppers in the lead-up to Christmas. The ability of shoppers to afford Christmas treats is being threatened as retailers caution that November could signal a shift in inflation trends. The recent decrease in prices is slowing down due to rising costs of fresh produce and fewer... read more

The company Herbstreith & Fox is offering a complete fruit processing line for sale through an online auction on www.Industrial-Auctions.com. The entire process of producing jam and fruit spreads, from washing and destoning to sorting, crushing, defrosting, extracting, and pasteurizing the fruits, has been completed. read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a laboratory error was responsible for the incorrect recall announcement on October 18, 2024, regarding Church Brothers Farms' Green Onions. The products from Church Brothers were found not to contain Salmonella, and the recall has been lifted. read more

Chef Amaury Guichon created the world's largest chocolate sculpture of a banana, measuring 167.64 cm by 75.1 cm, setting a second world record. The sculpture, displayed in Las Vegas, features a partially peeled banana with a chocolate-dipped tip. Chef Guichon is renowned for his detailed chocolate creations. read more

Perspektywy eksportu ananasów z Peru poprawiły się w ciągu ostatnich lat. W 2017 roku produkcja ananasów w tym kraju napotykała trudności, ponieważ ich jakość była nieregularna i nie spełniała międzynarodowych standardów. Jednak dzięki udoskonaleniom w sektorze, eksport ananasów osiągnął wartość 4,1 miliarda dolarów. read more

The award for energy efficiency was given to the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP during the final day of the Southern Pro Agri-Food and Agro-Industrial Journalism Review, in its fifth edition in Reggio Calabria. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, has announced the introduction of laser etching on mangoes. This initiative, led by its operations in the Netherlands, eliminates the requirement for individual plastic PLU stickers. After thorough testing and. read more

The blueberry supply chain is under the spotlight of the Macfrut Academy, the innovative training platform promoted by Macfrut. Save the date for Thursday, November 28th at 5pm (Italian time) for the first of two video lessons dedicated to one of the most dynamic products in the world. read more

OneThird, the start-up dedicated to combating fresh produce waste, will be showcasing its avocado scanner for the first time in France at the European retail show Tech for Retail, scheduled to take place on November 26th and 27th at Porte de Versailles in Paris. This marks the company's initial foray into the French market. read more

A drone navigates through a greenhouse, specifically targeting tomato and strawberry flowers for pollination. This situation illustrates automated pollination, a technique developed by Polybee, an agricultural technology startup that utilizes drones and artificial intelligence to enhance plant growth in environments lacking natural pollinators. read more