In the UK, Aldi is conducting a trial aimed at reducing food waste by selling crownless pineapples. This initiative is designed to eliminate the common practice of discarding pineapple crowns by removing them during the production process. The removed parts are not wasted; instead, the crowns are... read more

Climate change is transforming Sicily's traditional hills, known for their citrus and olive trees, into a more tropical landscape. Variations in weather patterns have led some Sicilian farmers to start growing exotic fruits such as mangoes, avocados, bananas, and papayas. This change heralds a transformation in Sicily's agriculture. read more

With the National Weather Service issuing a warning about an upcoming heatwave expected to bring temperatures exceeding 110°F in certain areas of California for an extended period, growers and shippers are discussing its potential impact on various commodities. Strawberries: Tuesday morning, the California Strawberry Commission... read more

On Friday, July 5th, just over a year after the launch of the project "Implementation of sustainable production methods for obtaining zero-residue canteen tomato of high commercial and nutritional quality" at the headquarters of A.O.P. CSC. read more

Brazil holds the third position globally in fruit production, only surpassed by China and India. The fruit sector contributes to 16% of the total agribusiness workforce, as reported by the Brazilian Association of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas). Carlos Fávaro, the Minister of Agriculture read more

The amendment to the Agricultural Decree has been approved to extend by one year, until December 31, 2025, the field experimentation of productions obtained through the Tea, Assisted Evolution Techniques, and to test in the field products with improved nutritional and qualitative characteristics. read more

Nie padało od miesięcy, a właściwie nie pada tak, jak powinno od lat, co spowodowało kurczenie się zbiorników wodnych. Zbiorniki nie zostały więc napełnione, więc niektóre są puste od dłuższego czasu, a inne osiągnęły bardzo niski poziom. Corrado Vigo, doświadczony agronomista, który ma read more

The Dutch passion fruit is a new addition to Staay Food Group's product range. Two years ago, one of their regular cultivation partners planted a small area of passion fruit plants in their greenhouse in Belfeld, Limburg. Following a successful pilot phase, the product is now available. "It is unique that passion fruit is." read more

The EastFruit team continuously informs the fresh produce industry about exciting products that may be relatively or completely unknown to the world or certain regions, providing excellent production and marketing opportunities as well as health benefits to consumers. read more

In 2007, Congress declared July as National Watermelon Month, coinciding with the peak shipping season for watermelons as recognized by the National Watermelon Association (NWA). During this time, there is increased distribution activity to meet consumer demand for the refreshing fruit. read more

Starting from July 1st, the HDG Survey Group has acquired Otflow. This acquisition enhances the group's portfolio of services, which already includes HDG The Fruit Consultants, HDG Ibérica, Fruitify Experts, HDG Germany, Agri Software, and the HDG Academy. The group operates in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. read more

The harvest of the Piel de Sapo green melon under the brand name 'Il Nuragico' on June 26, 2024, marked the beginning of the harvest in the Sardinian areas of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione. "We have started with the first six hectares and the product is of good quality, with a Brix of 13." read more

Around 200 producers, researchers, and national and international companies from the pear industry gathered in the West region, the birthplace of Rocha pear production, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of pear production, in a unique opportunity. read more

Resistance to Bremia lactucae (downy mildew) is a key trait in our lettuce genetic improvement program. This fungus can attack lettuce leaves, leading to yield losses in crops. As Bremia lactucae is constantly evolving, the teams are working to develop new resistant varieties to combat its impact. read more

Peru is a crucial provider of organic ginger to the European and North American markets. Despite this, many buyers are unaware of the processes growers must follow to meet organic standards, especially those set by the European market. "We are fully vertically integrated." read more

With a commercial calendar that runs from October to June, O.P. Terre della Luce is one of the Italian players in the production and sale of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They are able to ensure markets and supermarkets with a consistent supply for a large part of the year. Carmela Suriano, read more

Once considered healthy but sad, vegetables are now a hit on the web. No longer just bearers of wellness, but tasty, versatile, colorful, beautiful to look at and to eat. Orogel, a specialist in frozen vegetables, has investigated how much and in what way they are talked about online. read more

The Indian agritech company Superplum has recently launched in the local market perfectly ripe mangoes, ready to be consumed. Thanks to the state-of-the-art automated ripening plants, without the use of carbides, Superplum ensures a supply of ready-to-eat fruits. read more

In Kelowna, B.C., an unprecedented winter cold snap led Jennifer Deol and her husband to remove over a hectare of peach trees from their orchard. Early January's extreme temperatures inflicted severe damage on stone-fruit trees and grapevines throughout the Okanagan Valley, destroying the buds. read more

"What we all hoped to avoid has unfortunately become a reality for a number of growers and traders," notes Mark Vernooij from Urfruit. "In a season where there have been ample opportunities to sell the fruit at very favorable prices, there are still companies that have not." read more