Dyson Farming, the agricultural arm of the British technology company, is expanding its innovative approach to food production. The company's latest project is a custom-built vertical growing system designed to increase strawberry yields, reduce energy use, and help produce high-quality fruit. read more

Over the course of three days, a total of 46 participants from across the country came together, ranging from newcomers to experienced professionals, to deepen their knowledge about potatoes and further their practical education. The 46 participants were divided into two small groups for teaching purposes. read more

This is a surcharge of currently 90 euros per container that some freight forwarders charge their customers for handling at the Italian ports, which are considered the most congested. This measure has already been implemented for the terminals in Genoa and La Spezia. read more

The annual conference starts on September 25 with the closed sessions of the Advertising Committee, Board, and Advisory Board. On September 26, the Annual General Meeting will take place in the morning, attended only by regular members. This year, the election of the chairman is scheduled. read more

The UK's largest supermarket chain Tesco has stated that it anticipates British cherries to be more abundant, larger, sweeter, and juicier this summer due to the warm spring weather. This warm spring brought an extended period of sunshine and daylight hours. read more

The current estimate of the Brandenburg fruit-growing farms is 541 tons, which is 377 tons higher than the cherry harvest of the previous year, according to the Office for Statistics Berlin-Brandenburg. A good result is expected for sour cherries. However, the harvest of sweet cherries is once again falling. read more

One Banana, a family-owned and vertically integrated supplier of bananas, has been awarded one of Walmart's prestigious Trust Awards. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa). Senasa stated that among the most important exported products, mandarins stand out with 62% of the total volume, followed by Tahiti lemons with a share of 31%, but with the. read more

South Africa is waiting for additional communication from the US regarding a new trade agreement, as the local fruit export industry enters a critical week. read more

"The harvest in the tunnels is in full swing – in the open fields at the plantations and self-picking areas, the harvest is beginning these days," reports Felix Koschnick, head of the experimental station for berry fruit at the LWK in Langförden (city of Vechta). "Due to innovative cultivation methods..." read more

Although there were more frosts during the flowering period, the initial estimates are largely positive. On average, at this point in time, a yield of around 7 tons per hectare is expected for sweet cherries. This is 10% more than the six-year average. read more

The fresh produce trade in Thailand is being impacted by Cambodia's ban on Thai fruit and vegetable imports that was implemented on June 17, as reported by industry leaders. read more

With the arrival of the beautiful season, grilled vegetables emerge as undisputed protagonists among ready-made vegetable dishes, taking over from typically wintery references such as soups or broth mixes. It is a segment experiencing constant growth, especially. read more

Taste.com.au survey reveals Aussie shoppers favorite aisles

According to the Dinner Heroes survey by taste.com.au, the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle has emerged as the top favorite, with nearly one in five (16%) of Australians selecting it as their preferred aisle. Boomers particularly enjoyed the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle. read more

Last Friday there was a big celebration in Aprilia for the 65th anniversary of Apofruit Italia. The Romagna-based cooperative, which has been active since 2003 also in the Lazio region - it was in fact in that year that the historic cooperative Vael joined the Group, with its own processing plant. read more

With a strong positive balance sheet, all economic indicators on the rise and numbers increasing in terms of movements, with over 175 million cash transactions in 2024, up by 3.54%, and 9.6 million pallet movements, up by 8.8%, Cpr System is focusing on digitalization and further. read more

Developing apple cultivation in the Val Venosta through a synergy with tourism, the most important resource of South Tyrol, transmitting in an innovative way the culture of apples, a knowledge, almost an art, deeply rooted in the territory and in the 1,500 farmers associated with VIP. read more

The mango exports from Dinajpur have started this season, with shipments of banana-variety mangoes now reaching several European and Middle Eastern countries. The first consignment of 100 kilograms was recently dispatched, with several more metric tons scheduled for export in phases. The mangoes... read more

Rijk Zwaan is holding its Melon & Watermelon Event at its Experimentation and Development Center in La Palma (Murcia). The company is showcasing its range of products at the event. This includes small sizes, such as the Minijack piel de sapo; the Ganimedes watermelon variety, which brings back read more

Also this week, La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly informational service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, highlights the most convenient and high-quality seasonal products, ideal for enjoying the summer heat with taste and savings. read more