The sustainable biopesticide developer Eden Research has received temporary approval for one of its products to be used on potatoes in Greece for the 2024 season. read more

Crop protection, seed, and machinery specialists have announced their sponsorship of the upcoming event organized by the British Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA). read more

Delegates have only a few more days to benefit from the early-bird rate for the Fruitnet Citrus Congress. The 20 percent discount on the regular price will be valid until Thursday, September 5th. read more

In addition to picking fruits, consumers can also participate in tours and workshops at almost every producer, where they can discover the secrets of modern and sustainable fruit cultivation and learn directly from the producers how they ensure that their fruits have the best flavor. read more

He explained that the committee has carried out advertising campaigns that will have continuity. "Given the expected increase in cherry production in the coming years, the challenge is to tap into new markets and further penetrate mature markets where we already have a presence". read more

Three quarters of the apples consumed in the Netherlands are of domestic origin. This share has slightly increased in recent years. In the past years, the annual apple consumption in the Netherlands has been declining, but there was a slight recovery in 2023. read more

"USA Pears have been participating in Asia Fruit Logistica since the inaugural event in 2007," states international director Jeff Correa. This year, the organization will feature their in-season Green Bartlett and Starkrimson pear varieties. "The timing of the show is perfect for USA Pears as it..." read more

Italy's Rivoira Group recently organized an open field day for trade partners and wholesale customers at its orchards in Piemonte to celebrate the beginning of the new Sambòa apple season. read more

According to the initial forecast from the industry association Provid, Peru is expected to export 78.7 million cartons (8.2kg each) of table grapes in 2024/25. This would mark a 25.4 percent increase from the previous year, when 62.7 million cartons were shipped. read more

After a 2023 season marked by a decrease in production due to weather problems and an increased presence of pests and diseases, but with dynamic markets, especially in the latter part of the season with the Aledo variety, the 2024 campaign begins with read more

Currently, the Keitt variety accounts for 91% of mango exports to the USA. There is also a limited supply of Ataulfo/Honey, Kent, Mallika, and Manila Rosa varieties. In the week ending 24th August, a total of approximately 2,730,024 boxes of mangoes were shipped. read more

The network of fungal threads, a byproduct from cultivation, is processed into ecological packaging and insulation material. PermaFungi sells oyster mushrooms for consumption but also utilizes the residual stream from cultivation. The fungal threads forming the mycelium can, for example, be used in the production. read more

Despite these delays, Camposol is prepared to offer larger quantities at the beginning of the season as one of the few suppliers. The company is optimistic about replicating the strong performance of the previous season and expects an increase in total quantities. read more

The volume of avocado exports from Kenya to China has decreased by 80 percent this year, as exporters shifted their attention to markets in Europe and North America. According to Chinese customs data, China imported 742,934 kilograms of Kenyan avocados. read more

Gustoo Tropical Fruits, led by its general manager, Manoel Motta, is a prominent exporter of premium Panamanian tropical fruits, particularly plantains and cassava. These products are shipped to main markets in the United States and Europe. Motta emphasized the company's continuous efforts. read more

When visitors to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo point their cell phone cameras at flowers instead of baboons, Leigh Anne Lomax is thrilled. The eye-catching flowers, trees, and hanging baskets that add color and texture to every corner of the zoo are the work of Lomax, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's… read more

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG), an Italian company specializing in research and experimentation of new varieties of strawberries and berries, has entered into an exclusive partnership with the two Indian companies "Mahaberry Private Limited" and "8 Berries Farm & Nursery Private Limited", aimed at read more

Carol Nelson has found her happy place in a 70-by-30-foot flower bed. She loves the scent of the flowers and enjoys creating bouquets with added herbs to give to her loved ones. Nelson has been growing and selling flowers at her home in Pine Island for four years, and this year her business, The Little Flower, has flourished. read more

Zapasy pomarańczy Valencia z Kalifornii skończą się wcześniej w tym sezonie. "Większość dostawców skończy swoje dostawy do końca września. W zeszłym roku dostawy trwały do późnego października, więc będzie trochę przerwy między sezonem pomarańczy Valencia a sezonem pomarańczy Navel" - mówi Al Bates, prezes Sun Pacific Shippers. Navel. read more

The Unifrutti Group has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut S.A. ("Verfrut"), a leading integrated fruit producer and exporter with over 7,500 hectares of operations across Chile and Peru. With the addition of Verfrut, Unifrutti consolidates. read more