With record heat returning, locusts are also making a comeback, causing havoc by feasting on fruit and alfalfa. Coldiretti has raised the alarm about swarms attacking fields and orchards in Emilia Romagna, as the high temperatures and lack of rain have favored their proliferation. read more

A popular summer trend of using lemon juice to lighten hair has raised concerns among medical professionals. Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, advises against this practice due to potential health risks. Although the citric acid in lemons can lighten hair by breaking down melanin when exposed to read more

The Trentino area confirms itself as a land of success for Apofruit. As proof of this, there are the settlement data of the 2023 campaign that have just ended with numbers showing a significant increase compared to the previous year. In fact, in the Autonomous Province of Trento, read more

Harvesting apricots that are almost ready for consumption requires meticulous hand processing, a task that Domenico Laghi from Forlì undertakes daily to supply "ready-to-eat" products to the Italian and European markets. "The harvesting season continues to be 7-10 days ahead of schedule, and the harvesting of... read more

Bags of compost and flower bulbs sold in DIY stores contain dangerous multidrug-resistant fungi, according to Scientias.nl. One of the fungi they carry is Aspergillus fumigatus, classified by the WHO as a significant public health threat. Summer is in full swing - and that means many. read more

In search of increased profitability, Ukrainian farmers are diversifying their agricultural practices, particularly by growing melons. This trend can be seen in the Kropyvnytskyi district, Kirovohrad region, where Hennadiy Taktarov, along with 13 other farms, have started cultivating watermelons. read more

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) represents a major danger to banana plantations as a deadly fungal pathogen. The widespread distribution of Foc highlights the serious difficulties linked with conventional control techniques in fighting this pathogen. This research, carried out by the Guangxi Academy of... read more

China is the world's leading producer and consumer of pears, and the fruit is deeply rooted in both the diet and cultural practices. read more

Coco Produce harvests coconuts from Ben Tre and Tien Giang, located in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The company has QC and QA teams that work closely with the farmers to ensure quality control from the coconut tree to the factory. They supply two types of coconuts: young coconuts and mature coconuts. read more

Podaż mango w Kanadzie nadal jest niska. „To około 40-50 procent zwykłego zbioru” - mówi Giorgio Ceciarelli z GC Imports. Obecnie mango pochodzi z Meksyku, który kończy to, co nazywa „drugim etapem” sezonu. Jest to produkcja na południu Sinaloi i Nayarit. read more

This year, the red California pepper variety Ammon F1 has brought luck to a fortunate person who bought their seeds at Campoejido Berja. read more

BerryWorld, a berry producer-marketer, was delighted to see its growers sweep numerous awards at the prestigious National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show last week. The award-winning berries were supplied by BerryWorld's growers: Edward Vinson, Withers Farm, and Tasker Partnership. read more

In Scotland, Albert Bartlett, a prominent supplier in the potato industry, has partnered with Fera Science Ltd to tackle aphid infestations and decrease viral infections in seed potato crops. Aphids, which are known for inhibiting potato growth and affecting tuber quality, serve as vectors for viruses like. read more

After a difficult year for the production of fruits and vegetables due to severe weather problems, the 2024 campaign is showing positive signs, especially for apricots and melons. The demand is lively and consumers particularly appreciate the organoleptic quality of apricots and the sweetness. read more

"These data represent a success for the Italian system, a testimony of the strength and quality of our products in the world. The actions of the Meloni Government, aimed at protecting our excellences and our companies from the very beginning, are bearing fruit. We will continue." read more

The concentration of the fruit and vegetable supply is one of the strategic actions that the sector must undertake to enhance its bargaining power within the supply chain. As a result, the producers' organizations OP Abiomed and OP Opisicula have united to form an AOP. read more

Sezon dyni i arbuzów trwa w Hiszpanii od kwietnia i jakość tegorocznych owoców jest wyjątkowa - mówi Paula Pigem z Greenfood Ibérica. "Dotyczy to zarówno wczesnych upraw w szklarniach, jak i produkcji na otwartym gruncie, z którymi obecnie pracujemy". read more

Transforming the carbon dioxide absorbed by plants into a tangible product that can be sold on the market, on par with fruits and vegetables, with the aim of promoting increasingly sustainable agriculture while also generating a new significant economic sector. read more

The pomegranate peel, usually considered waste, actually hides a significant potential for cardiovascular protection. In fact, a study conducted by the Institute for Bioeconomy of the National Research Council (CNR) and the University of Pisa has read more

Idaho is expecting a decrease in the acreage devoted to Russet potatoes for the upcoming crop. "The planted acres are considerably lower. I've heard it will be between 305,000 acres and 315,000 acres. Last season, the industry as a whole had 328,000 acres," says Ryan Wahlen of Pleasant Valley Potato. read more