Sustainable agriculture enthusiasts and those passionate about excellence in cherry tomato cultivation have been invited to a unique open day. The Almeria-based seed breeder CapGen Seeds is hosting an open day to showcase the Gavilán, a plum cherry tomato that combines exceptional flavor. read more

The lettuce export campaign in the producing areas of south-east Spain is expected to end 10 to 15 days earlier than initially planned. This is due to the accelerated growth of lettuce caused by higher temperatures experienced since the previous winter. The low prices of top-quality lettuce have led to an increase in the consumption of processed... read more

The executive director of the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivatives Exporters (Abrafrutas), Eduardo Brandão, is actively participating in the Agricultural Auxiliary Industry Trade Mission in Almería, Spain, in 2024. Invited by the Spanish Government, this initiative aims at fostering relations between the agricultural industries of Brazil and Spain. read more

The spring mushroom season is just beginning. Scotch bonnets (Marasmius oreades), St. George's mushrooms (Calocybe gambosa), morels (Morchella), gurumelos (Amanita ponderosa), snow mushrooms (Hygrophorus marzuolus), or cep mushrooms (Boletus edulis) will once again be available in a new season. read more

Members of Delta Airlines' lounge have initiated a fruit-themed protest after a loyalty member was scolded for taking a banana from a Minneapolis airport lounge, resulting in what they referred to as a "blemish" on their record. This incident has brought attention to an unspoken rule. read more

Obecnie dostawa importowanych czerwonych marchwi owocowych (znanych również jako indyjskie marchewki czerwone) do zachodniej Kanady jest dobra, ale może się zacisnąć pod koniec miesiąca. "Importujemy je z Chin, i chociaż są one dostępne tam przez cały rok, pod względem jakości do eksportu, dostawy prawdopodobnie będą ograniczone. read more

Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the company responsible for developing and growing the Arctic® apple varieties, has been given approval by Canadian regulatory agencies to move forward with the commercialization of their newest apple variety, Arctic Gala. Health Canada (HC) has informed OSF that they have no read more

The House of Representatives is monitoring the situation of local onion farmers in the Philippines to guarantee a steady supply and stable prices. The House Committee on Agriculture, in partnership with various government agencies, is investigating strategies to prevent hoarding and manipulation. read more

CSQA has acquired 100% of the share capital of Check Fruit. The acquisition represents a further step in the growth and development project of the CSQA Group as a national reference in the certification, assessment, and training sector in the agri-food industry. CSQA, with over 33 million euros. read more

"We are a small company and have been breeding vegetable seeds commercially for about six years now," says Jacob Van Den Bosch of Van Den Bosch Seeds in British Columbia, Canada. The father-son owned company considers itself a small player in the world of vegetable seeds, highly specializing in. read more

The first peaches and nectarines of the season will be available from the end of this week/start of the next in the Spanish province of Alicante, in farms like those of the members of the Best Fruit cooperative association. read more

The drought that affected many parts of Brazil earlier this year has caused producers in the country to observe numerous quality issues on sweet potatoes, including "holes and scratches on the skin," resulting in significant rejections for exports, primarily to Europe. Cassiano Berol, from the Brazilian exporter, commented on this situation. read more

The weather conditions have been ideal for strawberry plants this year: there have been no frosty nights or storms. Even extended periods of rain and mild winter temperatures have not had a negative impact on the strawberry plants so far. They are mainly cultivated on raised mounds to prevent waterlogging and are well protected. read more

"The internal quality and size of the early clementines we are receiving from the Western Cape are looking very good. The extra focus we put on thinning practices has paid off, leading to well-sized fruit," says Jaco Burger, founder and majority shareholder of Market Demand. read more

The new White Paper from Berry Global outlines a solution for finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films for fresh food applications. Titled "How Omni™Xtra+ Can Drive More Recycling of Cling Films," it details the challenges faced by users of PVC cling films. read more

W celu świętowania Miesiąca Ziemi, Apeel Sciences z dumą ogłasza swoje osiągnięcia środowiskowe na rok 2023. Firma zredukowała marnotrawstwo żywności oraz związane z nim wpływy na środowisko dzięki swojej technologii opartej na roślinach, która tworzy naturalną ochronną powłokę wokół produktów spożywczych. Jest to kolejne read more

"Mexican blueberries are currently dominating the market as the import season comes to an end and the domestic season picks up momentum. With the domestic supply limited due to a short break during the Easter window, prices spiked temporarily. However, as the domestic season ramps up, a greater supply is expected soon." read more

"The quality and size of the early clementines we are receiving from the Western Cape look very promising. Our extra focus on thinning practices has been successful, leading to well-sized fruit," says Jaco Burger, founder and majority shareholder of Market Demand. read more

W celu świętowania Miesiąca Ziemi, Apeel Sciences z dumą ogłasza swoje osiągnięcia środowiskowe na 2023 rok. Firma zredukowała marnotrawstwo żywności i związane z tym wpływy na środowisko dzięki swojej technologii opartej na roślinach, która tworzy naturalną osłonę ochronną wokół produktów. Jest to kolejny. read more