"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

In the changing world of cultivating highbush blueberries, the significance of quality, freshness, and packaging is crucial in order to attain the best pricing. This shift in approach has been welcomed by small-scale farmers who are now using compact sorting and weighing technologies. 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, working with different government agencies, is looking into strategies to prevent hoarding and manipulation. read more

Windset Farms® is excited to welcome Delicato® Romaine lettuce back to stores this spring. The company first began growing romaine greenhouses in 2012. Last fall, the product was rereleased at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim. Last fall, Windset Farms rereleased Delicato
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The onion season is nearing its end, as the stocks in cold storage are almost depleted. Meanwhile, the harvest date for the first Spring onions approaches. "This season, we haven't had the volumes of other years, but the demand has been quite smooth, without any sharp fluctuations. So sales have
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The first of T&G Global's new season Envy™ apples have departed Aotearoa New Zealand, bound for China. The anticipated 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand Envy crop is the largest to-date, with 2.9 million tray carton equivalents (TCEs)—or 205 million apples—expected to be exported to customers in
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Demand for mushrooms has noticeably dropped after Easter. "However, this is the case every year and therefore it's not severe. In retail in particular, the demand decreases significantly, but among the approximately 100 regional catering businesses we also supply, demand is somewhat higher. So,
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Movement of avocados has been fluid and consistent and demand remains steady. "Avocado dry matter (oil content) peaked about a month earlier this year. We had most of our avocados at 35 percent dry matter or more which means they taste "like butter" but ripen sooner rather than later," says Rob
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In São Paulo, Brazil, avocado production has seen a notable increase, with the state producing 192 thousand tons in 2023, an 8.54% rise from the previous year, as reported by the Institute of Agricultural Economics (IEA – Apta), associated with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (SAA).
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