Almería has been chosen by FMC Agricultural Solutions to launch Benevia®, the new foliar insecticide solution for use in greenhouse horticultural crops.

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The most purchased fruits in households are citrus fruits (orange, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit) and exotic fruits (banana, kiwi, avocado, pineapple, and custard apple), with a per capita consumption of 18.5 and 18.7 kilos per person per year. They are followed by

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Genetic resistance to apple scab remains relatively rare in commercial apple varieties and is an increasingly sought-after trait to limit the need for phytosanitary treatments. Most varieties that have this resistance carry the Vf gene. read more

It is clear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on our lives. What is more complex is understanding how much and in what ways it will change them. Certainly, unlike technological revolutions of the past, it will be a fast and relentless process that will affect every aspect, including the read more

Uvasdoce Fresh has completed its import campaign with a record figure, increasing the processed kilograms by 60%.

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Revival in sight for Pesca and Nettarina di Romagna Igp. After years of difficulties, it seems that in Emilia-Romagna the decline in the land area dedicated to nectarines has stopped from 2023: the times when a producer, in protest, cut down all his... read more

From wool-based fertilizer to anti-aging cosmetics with kiwi and olive pit extracts, to the project aimed at "detoxifying" technology addicts known as hikikomori, these are some of the innovations presented at the Coldiretti Green Oscars in the Venice Village. read more

The communication campaign dedicated to the IGP Sicilian Lemon has been launched, promoted by the Consortium for the protection of the Sicilian product. LemON - IGP Sicilian Lemon: capture the essence of Sicily! includes digital activities of social and influencer marketing, a TV campaign in Italy, and out. read more

The exports of Iberian red fruits experienced a real boom - as reported on Valenciafruits.com - reaching a record value of 868 million euros in 2023, which is 8.4% higher than the previous campaign. read more

Excellent quality, but low production for melons from the Veneto region, mainly cultivated in the provinces of Verona and Rovigo. The season, like in 2023, has been heavily influenced by rains and cold temperatures that characterized the month of May, causing issues with fruit setting. read more

Already at work, the organizational machinery of Macfrut 2025 is in motion with the first international missions confirming the increasingly international character of the fruit and vegetable supply chain fair. Less than two months from the conclusion of the fair, in these days the president of Macfrut, Renzo Piraccini, has travelled… read more

Według monitoringu platform handlowych przeprowadzonego przez analityków EastFruit, rynek borówki w Ukrainie wszedł w aktywną fazę. To niezwykle wczesne rozpoczęcie sezonu stwarza zarówno wyzwania, jak i nowe możliwości dla poszczególnych producentów i handlowców - pisze EastFruit. read more

Continuous decrease in consumption, staff shortages, and increasing costs are forcing the fruit and vegetable supply chain to undergo an efficiency process that is difficult to implement but at the same time unavoidable. It is now clear to everyone that the time has come for distributors and producers to manage the read more

Traditional watermelons continue to be one of the most popular fruits and vegetables for the summer season of 2024, despite buyers' preference for seedless and smaller varieties, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Aldi is testing the sale of crownless pineapples in its latest effort to reduce food waste. read more

Delegates of the Fruitnet Grape Congress will have the opportunity to witness firsthand what makes Puglia a leading region in table grape production by participating in the delegate tours on July 4 and 5. read more

Even in the latter case, the increased price level plays a role, but not alone, as sales also increase disproportionately (+6%). Particularly dynamic in May 2024 are strawberries, for example. After a weaker month compared to the previous year, sales are now almost back to the level of May. read more

The development on the blueberry fields accelerated noticeably with the now summery weather. While the early variety Duke is being harvested in many northern regions, the Bluecrop variety, which is also significant in terms of quantity, gradually begins to ripen in early July. read more

The 62-year-old Joachim Rukwied runs a crop farming operation with vegetable and wine cultivation near Heilbronn. He has been the President of the German Farmers' Association since 2012 and the President of the State Farmers' Association of Baden-Württemberg since 2006. Additionally, from 2017 to 2020, he also represented approximately read more

This year, the registered guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: asparagus and strawberries are extremely popular among consumers and therefore are among the most important seasonal products in Germany. The key factors in breeding these crops and how long it takes are crucial. read more