Fruit breeding company Bloom Fresh has won a legal case in Italy related to the unauthorized use of its proprietary fruit varieties. The court in Bari has instructed the grower who infringed on these varieties to remove all illegal plants at their own cost, even before the final judgment. Furthermore, in addition to this ruling, ... read more

After two years of research and trials conducted in Valsugana (Trento) and the Netherlands, the Sant'Orsola cooperative introduced the 'Trentino greenhouse' to its members on November 21, 2024. The presentation took place in the auditorium of the Village of Small Fruits in Pergine Valsugana, with… read more

Wensu County, located in Aksu, Xinjiang, is a famous "hometown of apples" in China. The county cultivates 131,000 mu of apples. The region benefits from ample sunlight and a significant temperature fluctuation between day and night. Combined with the pure meltwater from glaciers, the sandy soil has produced a renowned variety of apple known as "ice sugar heart". read more

Mark Gelband and Courtney Loveman from St. Croix may have grown the world's largest avocado, weighing 5 pounds 6.5 ounces, potentially breaking the Guinness World Record. The couple revitalized their orchard after damage from hurricanes and drought, emphasizing sustainable agriculture. read more

The English apple harvest is almost complete, with most growers having finished picking except for a few late areas. At Adrian Scripps, based in Kent, England, they completed their last picking last Friday. "We finished with our Braeburn, which has remained in very good condition on the trees," said James Simpson... read more

Packnatur Cellulose Tube Netting has become a significant presence in the fruit and vegetable sections of both domestic and international supermarkets. An increasing number of product categories are transitioning to sustainable and compostable packaging crafted from beech wood. This shift includes fruits and vegetables, which are now being wrapped in the innovative and eco-friendly material. read more

Na początku grudnia rozpocznie się zbieranie wczesnych odmian borówki w Maroku, ale sezon nie nabierze pełnego tempa do stycznia. Najlepszy okres dostępności to od marca do czerwca. "Warunki uprawy były wyjątkowe, a oczekiwana jest dobra produkcja". read more

German jam producers are raising concerns: the fruit harvest in 2024 was a disaster. On average, the yields of apples, sour cherries, strawberries, and other soft fruits in Germany were one-third below expectations. Sour cherries were particularly affected, with a shortfall of up to 60%. The situation was similar in neighboring countries. read more

The Turkish lemon production has decreased compared to the previous season. Mustafa Arslan, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter MDA Agricultural Products, stated: "Unfortunately, due to climate change and other factors, the Turkish lemon production has decreased by approximately 25%. read more

Silal, a prominent agri-food and technology entity in Abu Dhabi, has formed a strategic partnership with Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group, a leading organization in China that focuses on vegetable seed breeding and the counter-seasonal vegetable industry chain. This collaboration is expected to read more

In South Jersey, a tradition of cultivating cranberries dates back to 1857, which is before President Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863. The Darlington family, now in its fifth generation of farmers in Pemberton Township, has played a key role in this tradition. read more

Zespri's recent five-year outlook report provides an analysis of the sector's projected path towards the end of the decade, emphasizing both opportunities and challenges. The report highlights a consistent demand for SunGold fruit that exceeds supply, and Zespri is optimistic about the market's prospects. read more

"Lemons did quite well after everyone prepared for a total disaster. However, the sudden decline in Valencia oranges was unexpected. Everyone was anticipating a fantastic orange season, but it turned out to be the opposite, particularly in the last third," recounts the local buyer. read more

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