"No patents on seeds!" has appealed against the decision of the European Patent Office (EPO) to uphold the patent on lettuce (EP2966992). Despite being derived from conventional breeding methods, the patent was not revoked by the EPO's Opposition Division following a hearing in February. read more

EastFruit analysts have noted a deterioration in the export situation for these products from Uzbekistan. Starting from May 14, 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers in the country has made it mandatory for the previously recommended prices for fruits and vegetables, which can be found through a specific link, to now act as the minimum prices... read more

At Macfrut, "Mago," the Italian branch of the Polish multinational company, presented a method to extend the shelf life of fruit by a third in a natural way, directly at the point of sale. "This display stand absorbs ethylene through a series of slots along the metal profile of the frame. It purifies." read more

The Murcia region has started the Spanish organic stone fruit season "a few weeks earlier than in previous years. The campaign began at the beginning of May in the Calasparra production zone in the Murcia region, where our grower Antonio produces our full range of organic stone fruit. read more

Indian importers have recently received large shipments of avocados from Western Australia, with a significant portion coming from Delroy Orchards in the Southern Forests region. More than 320 tonnes of avocados, worth over $1.6 million, have been exported after the removal of a 30 percent tariff. read more

LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has launched the Festival of Vietnam, showcasing nearly 100 Vietnamese items in its stores. These include fresh fruits, groceries, and frozen products, with special displays highlighting the wide selection of Vietnamese agricultural products. read more

As a diversification manager, Patrick Guivarch introduced rhubarb to SICA St Pol de Léon about 15 years ago. "My goal was to introduce new products, so I had to monitor the markets. I noticed that rhubarb was mainly coming from Germany at that time, so I thought it would be interesting. read more

W Australii sektor awokado boryka się z poważnymi wyzwaniami, z nadmierną podażą powodującą gwałtowny spadek cen. Koszty produkcji, w tym fracht, praca, chemikalia oraz różne opłaty, znacząco wzrosły, zmuszając niektórych rolników do wycięcia swoich drzew awokado. Ron Blundell, read more

As a diversification manager, Patrick Guivarch introduced rhubarb to SICA St Pol de Léon around 15 years ago. "My goal was to introduce new products, so I had to monitor market trends. At that time, I observed that rhubarb was primarily coming from Germany, so I thought it would be interesting." read more

Avolution Lab continues to lead in the development of international projects that have a significant impact on the avocado sector. "At the latest meeting of Avolution Lab partners, we assessed the progress of the Avoguys and Avoreca projects, both of which have been successfully launched in the market." read more

Mączniak rzekomy (Peronospora effusa) jest jedną z najczęstszych grzybowych chorób szpinaku. Może on powodować znaczne szkody, szczególnie wiosną i jesienią. Ten grzyb ciągle ewoluuje, a nowe szczepy zdolne do atakowania odmian handlowych pojawiają się na całym świecie. read more

At Fruitwave, the season for Polish green asparagus is underway. "We work directly with a Polish asparagus grower. Price-wise, it's much more interesting for us to work with Polish asparagus. Green asparagus is normally always very expensive, but because we can deliver at a good price level, the. read more

It appeared for a long time that this would be an exceptionally positive season for Belgian pears, and for the most part, it was. However, in recent weeks, there have been reports that due to expectations of high prices similar to last year, there are slightly more pears in stock than initially anticipated. read more

The apple industry is evolving and branching out into new directions that extend beyond the conventional idea of fruits and vegetables. VOG - Home of Apples, which will mark its 80th anniversary in 2025, is a key player in these emerging trends. Marketing manager Hannes Tauber stated, "The apple industry... read more

The patented harvesters manufactured by the Italian machinery producer Dari Ecomeccanica are a valuable innovation for producers in the fresh-cut sector. These harvesters provide numerous advantages, including technical enhancements and cost savings, by minimizing the requirement for manual labor. read more

Huntapac has expanded its partnership with Bradford Estates by obtaining farmland to grow parsnips for leading supermarket chains in the UK. Initially, Huntapac secured a commercial lease at Woodside Farm near Shifnal for its regional operations along the Shropshire-Staffordshire border. read more

To promote the third season of the popular series "Panchayat," Prime Video has taken an innovative advertising approach by printing the show's name and release date on bottle gourds in vegetable markets. The viral video showcasing this unique promotion caught the attention of the internet. read more

Tino Bellina has been leading the greenhouse lettuce industry for 35 years, earning the nickname "The Steve Jobs of the fourth range". He revolutionized the market in the late 1980s by introducing pre-washed baby leaves in bags, fundamentally altering the landscape of the fruit and vegetable industry. read more

Dzięki dobrej dostawie jabłek z Pensylwanii w tym sezonie, niektóre programy jabłkowe są na granicy przechodzenia na całoroczne. „Mamy już zakończone niektóre odmiany, ale inne będziemy kończyć dokładnie na początku nowego sezonu” - mówi Valerie Ramsburg z firmy Rice Fruit Company. read more