Aldi has announced that it will provide faster payments to small fruit and vegetable farmers and suppliers as a part of its commitment to supporting British businesses. read more

Ramazan Ozcan, the chairman of the Malatya Commodity Exchange, stated that the expected fruit production this year has decreased from 28 million tons to an estimated 21 million tons, according to the Chamber of Agricultural Engineers (TMMOB Ziraat Mühendisleri Odası). read more

The US-based organization Global Labor Justice has urged the multinational fruit company Chiquita to join the Latin American trade union coalition Colsiba in denouncing the arrests of Francisco Smith and Gilberto Guerra, leaders of the Panama farm workers union Sitraibana. read more

These tomatoes, which originate from South American ancestors likely introduced by birds, have quietly begun producing a toxic molecular cocktail that has not been observed for millions of years and resembles compounds that read more

In the food forest, research is being conducted to examine which species can cope with the changing climate. It also establishes a connection to modern fruit cultivation through agroforestry. The goal is to explore through various cultivation methods how fruit cultivation can be even more in harmony with nature. read more

Since the end of March, there have been no prolonged heatwaves, which has led to a good development of the asparagus and a well-managed harvest quantity. (During longer heatwaves, large quantities of asparagus become ready for harvest at the same time - this can lead to an oversupply.) read more

In a new study, Fan, now a faculty member at Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University in China, investigated the ancient origins of strawberry chromosomes. read more

In the age of increasing quality demands from consumers and unpredictable weather conditions, more and more farmers are opting for modern cultivation technologies. One example of implementing such a production model is the farm of Patryk Ogieniewski "Ognisty". read more

Gebr. Peters Fruithandel is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. The milestone was celebrated on Saturday, June 21, at the picturesque venue Brasserie aan de Vijver, situated at Rijnstraat 6 in Maurik, with 250 guests in attendance, including colleagues, friends, customers, and suppliers. read more

The harvest of mid-late cherry varieties has begun in Moldova, with overall fruit quality rated above average. This has helped maintain strong export activity, stabilizing prices at a relatively high level, according to Logos Press. The varieties now being picked include Lapins, Big Star, read more

W dniu 24 czerwca brytyjska firma Co-op ogłosiła nową politykę pozyskiwania, która będzie stopniowo eliminować produkty i składniki z krajów uznanych przez społeczność międzynarodową za odpowiedzialne za powszechne naruszenia praw człowieka lub łamanie prawa międzynarodowego. Wśród produktów, które zostaną usunięte z półek... read more

After challenging seasons, such as the one in 2022, marked by extreme weather events and commercial difficulties, Mazzarrone is back to smiling. The year 2025 has started positively in every respect: agronomically, qualitatively, and commercially. This is confirmed by Gianni Raniolo, the president. read more

A 9-hectare greenhouse in western Georgia, which used to only grow tomatoes, has now been completely converted into a year-round hydroponic strawberry farm. The site has been rebranded as Barrylux and is now a leading example of geothermal-powered, substrate-based berry production in the region. read more

In Thika, Kenya, pineapple farming is undergoing a transformation driven by climate resilience and sustainable practices. Del Monte Kenya has adopted smart agriculture to combat the effects of climate change while safeguarding productivity. Harsh weather conditions, including flooding and read more

Envu will present its extended range of ornamental products at Cultivate'25, featuring a new plant growth regulator, two new miticides, five new insecticides, and two new fungicides. Attendees can learn more about these offerings through interactive displays at the Envu booth, showcasing the diversity of the ornamentals portfolio. read more

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In 2024, it is confirmed to be a year of extraordinary recovery and relaunch for the agri-food sector of Emilia-Romagna. After the difficulties related to the spring frosts and the devastating floods of 2023, the sector has recorded a performance never reached before: over 6 billion euros. read more

Volumes, fair remuneration, and Drosophila suzukii: The Cherries of France producer organizations assess the cherry campaign halfway through the 2025 season. With nearly 6,700 hectares cultivated and an annual production of over 30,000 tons (source: Agreste), France is read more

The decrease in quality of the 2024/25 orange juice crop, coupled with higher prices, is impeding Brazil's export activities, according to researchers at Cepea. The data from Comexstat collected by the research center shows that exports of orange juice in concentrated equivalent (66° Brix) from July 2024 to May... read more

Favorable weather conditions during the pollination period have created ideal conditions for a high-quality table grape harvest in Moldova this season, as stated by growers and industry experts. By late June, producers have observed well-formed grape clusters with uniform and relatively large berries. read more