The garlic harvest began well, benefiting from very good weather conditions. However, the intermittent rains last week have been causing some difficulties in the final stage of harvesting the white and violet Spring garlic. Approximately 50% of the crop has already been safely stored in warehouses, where the... read more

UK: Tesco CEO insists new marketplace is 'not trying to be Amazon'
Tesco's CEO has stated that the supermarket's new marketplace, launched earlier this month, is not attempting to emulate Amazon. The CEO emphasized that the main goal of the marketplace is to expand and diversify the product range. read more

As Britain enters peak hay fever season, flower and gift delivery service Eflorist has launched a new 'Anti-Hay Fever Bouquet' to allow even allergy sufferers to enjoy the beauty of fresh flowers in their homes. Hay fever is a prevalent allergy that impacts approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK - the. read more

The awards, which will be presented during the upcoming edition of FRUIT ATTRACTION, also include a general category for innovation and agri-food sustainability.

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Plant nutrient use efficiency (NUE) has emerged as a significant concern in modern agricultural practices, with both farmers and scientists aiming to enhance sustainability. One promising approach involves manipulating plant-microbe interactions to improve nutrient uptake. In their brief review, Griffin et al. emphasize the latest discoveries in this field. read more

This includes, for example, processed fruits and vegetables as well as fruit juices or potato products. According to the Statistical Office of North Rhine-Westphalia, Information and Technology, on the occasion of Eat Your Vegetables Day (June 17, 2024), companies in North Rhine-Westphalia achieved almost a third of their revenue in 2023. read more

The project led by entomologist Maryam Yazdani at CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) aims to make detection more efficient and effective. read more

However, the reality looks different, as reported by the Federal Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (DSLV), referring to the current "Market Investigation Railways" by the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) for the year 2023. According to the report, the transport performance in the rail freight market has decreased by 9.4%. read more

Morrisons has revealed a new TV commercial to commemorate 125 years since its founder William Morrison first established the business as a market stall in Bradford. read more

A team of Australian researchers has conducted testing on a novel method of detecting fruit flies in cherries and other fruits, utilizing an AI-programmed optical scanning system. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez australijskich badaczy polegało na testowaniu nowej metody wykrywania muchy owocowej w wiśniach i innych owocach za pomocą programowanego sztucznej inteligencji skanowania optycznego. read more

Hort Innovation has signed a three-year strategic partnership with the multi-award-winning agency, Thinkerbell, in order to boost consumption habits in the A$16.3 billion horticulture sector. The Australian advertising and creative agency secured the contract after a competitive pitch. read more

A few years ago, GP Graders had a candid conversation with a grower in Tasmania about cherry grading technology. The simple conclusion was that no matter how advanced vision grading technology becomes, if the full surface area of the cherry is not visible, it poses a limitation. read more

Ball Seed is collaborating with technology provider TTA to introduce the company's new CuttingEdge automated sticking machine to the North American market. This machine is designed for planting rooted and unrooted cuttings. "Growers are facing challenges with labor costs, and we are collaborating with our customers to find solutions to make the process more efficient." read more

Finland has applauded Kenya's decision to export horticultural produce by sea rather than air, describing it as environmentally sustainable. read more

June is here, and it's time to celebrate National Rose Month! Roses are not only beautiful flowers; they also have a significant place in history and in the hearts of people around the world. For centuries, roses have been symbols of love, beauty, and passion. In 1959, the United States officially recognized them by dedicating a whole month to celebrate them. read more

The exclusive distributor of StoreGuard in the UK, a new method for maintaining the color of fries made from potatoes, is getting ready for its first complete season. read more

During this week's GreenTech exhibition in Amsterdam, Netherlands, sustainable solutions provider Koppert was awarded the Concept Award for its Digital Assistant, while autonomous growing specialist Blue Radix received the Innovation Award for its Integrated Autonomous Climate & Irrigation Control. read more

He emphasizes that this would not have been possible without years of dedication to innovation in order to adapt to new conditions and market expectations. Particularly good results were achieved by the varieties Candine, Coeur de Reine, and Pink Lady®: While Candine saw a tripling in Asia, read more

The British retailer Tesco continues to experiment with solutions to increase the sustainability of its offerings. This time, the featured product is the avocado, which will be presented in a new way: the traditional bar code stickers will no longer exist, instead they will be read more