When you mention Nico van Vliet, you are talking about new vegetable varieties. With decades of experience working at breeders like Syngenta and Bayer, he can rightfully be called experienced. Soon, he will be leaving Bayer to concentrate on new projects in the sector - a perfect opportunity to reflect on his accomplishments. read more

The zima season is w pełni at Euro Gijbels' Catalan growing site, where the focus is mainly on cauliflower, parsley, celery, and citrus, with recent additions of mint and coriander. Although the province of Catalonia largely escaped the worst of storm DANA, John Gijbels notes that the… read more

The Saveurs Commerce federation is pleased with the significant conviction of the organizers of an illegal fruit and vegetable selling network. The verdict, which has been made public, is seen as a major advancement in combating this issue, which is causing significant repercussions. read more

The TROPS Agricultural Transformation Society has acquired the former orange warehouse of Bicoca de Nules. The Andalusian company plans to resume operations at this property in 2025. The company's CEO, Víctor Luque, and president, José Linares, shared this news with the mayor. read more

Chociaż rynki eksportowe wciąż są zainteresowane grejpfrutami z Florydy i wysyłki nadal trafiają do krajów takich jak Japonia i kontynenty takie jak Europa, wczorajsze ogłoszenie stanu wojennego przez prezydenta Korei Południowej, Yoon Suk Yeola, spowodowało zatrzymanie części tych eksportów. "Musimy zadać sobie pytanie - czy chcemy read more

Malawi mangoes, originally from South Africa, arrived late in the Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) market this year. They were priced at approximately $18 (₹1,500) per box. The delay was due to extended rainfall in South Africa, impacting the flowering and yield. read more

South Africa's agricultural sector has had a year of mixed results, facing challenges like droughts and animal diseases that have impacted its performance. Despite this, the horticultural sub-sector has displayed encouraging signs of improvement, mainly due to successful fruit harvests. Wandile Sihlobo, chief read more

Pomelos from Tan My village in Vietnam's Binh Duong province have gained more recognition thanks to the efforts of Le Minh Sang, the 43-year-old Director of the Tan My Fruit Tree Cooperative. Sang's initiative has not only raised the profile of Tan My pomelos but also improved the. read more

In New York Mills, Minnesota, a man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a burglary in 2022 after being identified through a jug of orange juice. The incident took place on August 5, 2022, when authorities were called to a burglary at a residence on State Highway 106. Stolen items included a read more

The lemon season in Murcia has started after a slight delay in the harvest. Sales have been relatively slow since November, but reasonable prices are still being paid for high-quality fruit. "This year, we have a good production in terms of volume, although it is smaller than last year's when ... read more

The second largest rugby stadium in the Gallagher Premiership provided enough space for approximately 350 participants who gathered in Leicester, central England, on 27 November 2024 to discuss current trends and developments at the invitation of the British Onion Producer Association. read more

Bananas are the most consumed fruit in France, holding an 18% market share by volume. They are popular due to their various advantages, such as affordability. However, this growth is in contrast to the global situation, as highlighted by the Interprofessional Banana Association (AIB), which is marked by major. read more

Bloom Fresh International Limited, a fruit breeding company, has announced the appointment of Paul Farmer as its new Innovation & Quality Director. Farmer brings valuable experience to Bloom Fresh from his ten-year career in the retail industry. He started his career 16 years ago as a Source Technologist. read more

The pitaya season is slowly coming to an end in Spain with very positive results, especially for the high-yielding plantations, which have encouraged more and more producers to grow this fruit. "Years of experience in pitaya cultivation have allowed us, at Pitaya del Sol, to develop a highly successful growing method." read more

StePacPPC's Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging is enabling a transition from traditional methods of transporting fresh broccoli and other vegetables, such as ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton boxes, over long distances in the U.S. and Japan. The Otofuke Agricultural read more

The chief executive of NZ Avocado, Brad Siebert, points out the possibility of a better season for avocado growers in New Zealand, citing favorable weather conditions and a strategic change in export approach as reasons for this optimism. The previous two seasons were difficult for growers, characterized by read more

The kale harvest has been quite successful so far, according to Jan Stemmann, a producer at the vegetable growing company of the same name. "The quality has been consistently good due to the low temperature fluctuations. However, if the plants are constantly exposed to freezing temperatures, read more

W miarę jak europejskie, brytyjskie i bliskowschodnie rynki winogron opróżniają się przed Bożym Narodzeniem, RPA przeżywa powolny początek swojego sezonu. Według Nico Louwa, Dyrektora Marketingu w Exsa, firmie eksportującej z siedzibą w Paarl, "Jesteśmy w Exsa w takiej samej sytuacji jak wielu innych w branży; read more

A new report has emphasized the potential for future growth of Australian horticulture in Southeast Asia. The Federal Government conducted an inquiry called 'Trading North,' which examined the involvement of Australian agriculture in the markets of the region. Two significant industry bodies, AUSVEG and read more

"The drought has negatively impacted the summer fruit production, leading to a decrease in the current citrus fruit harvest as well. Blonde oranges and early clementines are smaller in size due to the stress caused by the weather conditions. This is the reason why larger fruits are more expensive." read more