With the continuation of the existing regulations, the BMEL ensures that farmers can rely on established rules for the use of total herbicides. At the same time, it is ensured that glyphosate is not used in areas where nature is particularly sensitive. read more

Source.ag, a specialist in AI solutions for fruit and vegetable growers, has introduced Source Cultivate, an AI-based solution that allows for precise yield prediction up to eight weeks before harvest. read more

Pierwsze belgijskie melony Charentais sezonu zostały wyhodowane i dostarczone przez Josefa De Weerdt i jego córkę Indrę z Sint-Katelijne-Waver. read more

Jan van der Wolf, researcher in the field of bacteriology, stated: "Fungi grow on compost made from natural fertilizers, straw, and lime. Growers cover the compost with soil, mainly consisting of peat, a centuries-old accumulation of decomposed plant residues. Peat read more

In the school cafeterias and canteens of the eco-model region Lahn-Dill-Gießen, products from regional organic farming are still too rarely served. The project "Nah.Land.Küche" shows that this could change with partnerships between producers and community catering. read more

At the German Brand Awards ceremony in Berlin, the new pear brand managed to prevail over strong competitors from the food industry. This makes the pear the first fruit ever to be recognized for its marketing at the award. read more

In 2023, the global avocado trade increased by 17 percent to 3.4 million tonnes. Although 88 percent of this trade is dominated by North America and Europe, primarily sourced from Latin American producers, the avocado trade entering Asian markets saw a 29 percent increase year-on-year in 2023, reaching 184,000 tonnes. read more

Pakistan has sent its first shipment of fresh cherries to China, signaling the beginning of access to the largest market in Asia for the cherry industry. read more

The plants are also grown vertically because melon plants are related to cucumber plants, among others. Therefore, they can also grow vertically, guided by wires. read more

M&S is investing over £1 million in what it describes as a brand-new way of addressing food poverty, which involves redistributing food directly from its supply chain. read more

Despite frost and wetness in the past months, experts in the field of berry fruit at LWK expect a normal strawberry season with good quality. In the main cultivation area around Vechta-Langförden in Lower Saxony, outdoor harvesting is starting these days. To accelerate the ripening process, read more

They start where the eye ends: microscopic threads that nest everywhere, organize into dense networks, and spread their descendants. They are fungi. Over 800 million years, they have developed the most innovative strategies to colonize the Earth and support life. read more

Rząd Korei ogłosił, że przedłuży zwolnienie z ceł dla dziesięciu importowanych owoców do końca września.

The Korean government has announced that it will extend tariff exemption for ten imported fruits until the end of September. read more

Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has announced the winners of the 2024 APAL Awards for Excellence at its annual awards ceremony in Melbourne on June 2, 2024. read more

The June 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop devices. This edition offers the most recent news and perspectives from the rapidly evolving fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

The report presents the foundations, goals, and measures of the Federal Government's policy in the field of nutrition and consumer health protection for the period from June 2020 to May 2024. In this regard, Federal Minister Özdemir explains: "Food connects and creates community." read more

Already at the beginning of March, the first stalks of the royal vegetable could be harvested for on-farm sales. Due to the extended season, Pfalzmarkt for Fruit and Vegetables eG is already drawing a first conclusion before the traditional finale of the German asparagus season on June 24. read more

The fruit-breeding specialist Bloom Fresh has shared the results of its newest retail survey, "Building Value Through Grape Varieties," which illuminates consumer preferences in the US table grape market. read more

Sun World International has recently partnered with Giant Eagle in the US to launch an omnichannel marketing campaign promoting Autumncrisp brand table grapes. This collaboration aims to encourage shoppers to sample and buy Autumncrisp grapes at all Giant Eagle and Market District locations. read more

But every year around this time, the Federal Fruit Growing Specialist Group reports, there are people and organizations who want to spoil the enjoyment of strawberries for consumers. Is that justified? In Germany, there are numerous family businesses that produce and sell strawberries. read more