A naturally occurring compound, kaempferol, found in fruits and vegetables such as kale, berries, and endives, is being studied for its potential neuroprotective effects. Research conducted at the University of Missouri suggests that kaempferol may support nerve cell health, offering a read more

The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has announced that the Russian market is now open for the Philippines' Hass avocados, calamansi, and okra. Exporters can now start sending shipments, as long as they meet all phytosanitary requirements. These requirements guarantee that agricultural products are free from any contaminants. read more

DS Smith and Priméale, a part of the Agrial cooperative group, have collaborated to create a plastic-free punnet for the Priméale Vegetable Kit range. This innovative packaging solution consists of a corrugated cardboard tray made from fibers, accompanied by a cellulose hydrate lid. The design focuses on preserving the quality of the produce during transport and storage. read more

Ausveg has recently launched an online platform designed to assist Australian vegetable growers in accessing a wide range of research and development (R&D) information. The newly introduced Knowledge Hub, accessible through the Ausveg website, centralizes over 3,000 resources related to productivity and. read more

The harvest of loquats has already begun in the Spanish municipality of Callosa d'en Sarriá, and next week, the fruit, which was introduced to Spain by merchant sailors over 2,000 years ago and found an ideal habitat in the Callosa d'en Sarrià area, will be available in large-scale retail. read more

The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for South Africa's macadamia industry. Prolonged travel bans during Covid-19, particularly in China, had a sharp impact, and in 2022, the macadamia price crashed. Last year was again a difficult year for the world's largest macadamia industry. read more

The organic mango season in Burkina Faso, which is the largest West African producer in terms of acreage and volume - at least a few years ago, pending updated data on a rapidly evolving market - started early this year to align with the commercial opportunities presented by the month of Ramadan. Bovey Yohann, the director of... read more

A nowa Międzynarodowa Konferencja na temat Jagód planowana jest odbyć się w Maroku 10 września w mieście Tanger, które stało się stałym miejscem spotkań. W wydarzeniu weźmie udział liderzy branży, badacze i specjaliści, a program obejmie szeroki zakres tematów. read more

The Secretariat for Economic Development, Science, Technology, and Innovation (SEDEC) reported that fruit farming dominated the export sector of Rio Grande do Norte in March. Five products from the fruit production chain accounted for 58.6% of the state's monthly exports. Other cane sugars were the leading product in the export list. read more

Over the past few weeks, with the end of the rains and the rising temperatures, the volume of strawberries being marketed in Huelva has significantly increased. In fact, by week 13, the volume harvested was already on par with that of the same week in the previous season, thanks to the favorable weather. read more

W zeszłym roku Kazachstan wyeksportował za granicę 170 000 ton owoców i jagód, co oznacza wzrost o 23,2% w porównaniu do 2023 roku. Dostawcy zarobili na tych eksportowych transakcjach 21,8 miliona dolarów. Eksport melonów i arbuzów również wzrósł o 15,7%, osiągając 72 800 ton. Na liście krajów nabywców znajduje się Rosja. read more

Vietnam's durian exports have decreased, lagging behind dragon fruit and bananas in the first two months of 2025, due to strict import regulations. According to customs data, dragon fruit and banana exports amounted to $93.8 million and $71.8 million, respectively. Durian exports experienced a 69% decline. read more

W samym sercu sycylijskiej wsi, otoczonej polami i szklarniami, kryje się tajemnica jednego z najpopularniejszych produktów na stołach konsumentów - pomidorów. Ludzie często dyskutują tylko o cenach i cechach produkcji, nie doceniając tych, którzy ciężko pracują każdego dnia, aby... read more

Po ponad dwóch dekadach badań, Centrum Agroleśnictwa Uniwersytetu Missouri otrzymało patent na swoją pierwszą odmianę orzecha czarnego, nazwaną UMCA "Hickman" Walnut. Ten rozwój stanowi krok w kierunku długotrwałego celu centrum polegającego na wsparciu regionalnego przemysłu orzechów drzewnych... read more

From a June 2024 US salmonella outbreak that led to hospitalizations in 34 states linked to cucumbers to Europe-wide Salmonella cases traced to contaminated lettuce, the issue of food safety has gained prominence in recent months, keeping this all-important topic ever-present in consumers' minds. read more

The Mallorcan potato export campaign, mainly led by Mateu Export, started later than usual this year due to unfavorable weather conditions in March. Operations at the Sa Sort Llarga farm began last week, with plans for the campaign to run until June. Joan Mateu, the manager, emphasized that read more

Ilya Bereznyuk, managing partner of Agro and Food Communications, pointed out that restricting lemon exports from Turkey will not affect prices in Russia. In an interview, Bereznyuk stated, "Besides Turkey, lemons are also imported to Russia from Argentina, South Africa, China, Egypt, Morocco, Uzbekistan." read more

Heritable Agriculture, Paul J. Mastronardi, and CIV (Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti) have announced a collaborative initiative to create strawberry genetics specifically designed for controlled environment agriculture. The project will utilize AI-based breeding techniques, superior germplasm, and valuable commercial production knowledge. read more

Stemilt is collaborating with Day's Century Growers, a family-owned pear producer and packer in British Columbia, Canada, to sublicense the new Hw624 pear, branded as Happi Pear®, in order to provide locally grown Happi Pears to Canadian consumers. Stemilt's director of research and development, Rob Blakey; read more

Afrucat, Assomela, ANP Pera Rocha, and the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) met in Avignon last week to discuss 3 key points that will shape the future of apple and pear production in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France. One of the topics discussed was plastic packaging, with concerns raised about the difficulties in applying the PPWR regulation. read more