Apples are grown in over 100 countries, making them one of the most widely produced fruit crops worldwide. Among these, spur-type apple trees, known for their compact size and higher productivity, have gained attention. However, the genetic basis of this desirable trait has not been fully understood. read more

W organizacji pozarządowej Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) w Liberii, wspieranej przez BMZ i we współpracy z Welt Hunger Hilfe (WHH), został zainicjowany i zakończony pierwszy zbiór w ramach projektu Batatów o Pomarańczowym Miąższu (OFSP) w hrabstwie Margibi. read more

The Kenyan avocado season has come to an end for the majority of volumes. Exporters have given a mixed assessment, expressing satisfaction with production performance but disappointment with commercial results due to ongoing challenges caused by the Red Sea crisis. Khalidh Khan, CEO of read more

W ostatnim ruchu marketingowym, Lidl, sieć supermarketów znana z konkurencyjnych cen, wydał plakat z bananami z podpisem "Naszą fobią są wysokie ceny". Ta kampania ściśle wpisuje się w unikalną narrację rozgrywającą się w Szwecji, związaną z Pauliną Brandberg, Gender. read more

Sklepy spożywcze z regionu Hiszpanii notują wyższy wzrost niż główne graczeCztery regionalne sieci supermarketów hiszpańskich - Consum, Uvesco (BM Supermercados), Gadisa i Ahorramás - coraz bardziej poszerzają swoją działalność na terenie całego kraju i stawiają czoło głównym krajowym detalistom. Ich wskaźnik wzrostu pod względem powierzchni. read more

Taiwan's Miaoli County is preparing for the strawberry season, with the harvest in Dahu Township expected to start in mid-December after being delayed by late-season typhoons. A press conference held by the Miaoli County Government highlighted the beginning of the season and introduced a lineup of. read more

At a time when French farmers are mobilizing against the signing of a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, the meeting of the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee on November 18th was an opportunity to revisit the consequences of another free trade agreement. read more

Besides its established success in Huelva, RedSayra is also yielding good results in other countries such as Italy, Morocco, Jordan, and Egypt. The first fruits of this variety have already been observed in pots in these countries, and also in bare root, as is the case in Egypt. This is just the beginning. read more

The Moroccan exotic fruit industry is experiencing rapidly changing climatic conditions, but is backed by strong foreign and local demand. The Moroccan market is primarily focused on three main products: avocados, which are thriving in the Kénitra-Larache axis in the northwest of the country, with record read more

Rural Development (SCARDD) program, aims to help farmers in Ontario and Canada cultivate innovative and resilient types of apples, tender fruits, and table grapes. The initiative has the support of both the Ontario and Canadian governments and is assisting 128 producers in the province. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is considering issuing additional import clearances for yellow onions due to a decrease in supply caused by recent storms. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. announced the decision to supplement the yellow onion supply. read more

Thanksgiving is the season of comfort food, and sweet potatoes are taking center stage, thanks to Bako Sweet® and their array of holiday-inspired recipes and retail solutions. From traditional Sweet Potato Casserole to twists like Apple Pie Stuffed Sweet Potatoes and Parmesan Crusted Sweet Potatoes. read more

In calendar week 44, the first chicory sprouts from new organic roots were delivered. "Although the general raw material situation is said to be rather tight, we are pleased with the good root harvest," reports Fabian Borgwald from the Lower Saxony-based organic company Engemann Bio eG. "At our read more

The National Statistics Office reports that, over the first ten months of this year, Georgia imported 1,471 tons of avocados, spending $3.4 million on them. To put it in perspective, last year, in 2023, the country imported 1,310 tons of avocados for $2.2 million. This marks an increase of 161. read more

The demand for clementines and oranges continues to exceed the supply during peak consumption periods. The heavy rains in Spain between October and November have made harvesting challenging and have negatively impacted yields. Additionally, the ripening process has been delayed due to the temperatures. read more

Po znacznym wzroście kosztów, niektórzy egipscy producenci truskawek ogłosili, że ceny świeżych truskawek w tym sezonie podwóją się w porównaniu do poprzedniego. Marokańscy eksporterzy, którzy od dawna pozostawali w tyle za Egiptem w sektorze truskawkowym, postrzegają ten rozwój jako dobrą wiadomość. read more

Retailers are warning that inflation could impact UK shoppers in the lead-up to Christmas. The ability of shoppers to afford Christmas treats is being threatened as retailers caution that November could signal a shift in inflation trends. The recent decrease in prices is slowing down due to rising costs of fresh produce and fewer... read more

The company Herbstreith & Fox is offering a complete fruit processing line for sale through an online auction on www.Industrial-Auctions.com. The entire process of producing jam and fruit spreads, from washing and destoning to sorting, crushing, defrosting, extracting, and pasteurizing the fruits, has been completed. read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a laboratory error was responsible for the incorrect recall announcement on October 18, 2024, regarding Church Brothers Farms' Green Onions. The products from Church Brothers were found not to contain Salmonella, and the recall has been lifted. read more

Chef Amaury Guichon created the world's largest chocolate sculpture of a banana, measuring 167.64 cm by 75.1 cm, setting a second world record. The sculpture, displayed in Las Vegas, features a partially peeled banana with a chocolate-dipped tip. Chef Guichon is renowned for his detailed chocolate creations. read more