Using the CRISPR-Cas technique, the doctoral student succeeded in precisely modifying specific genes in individual chicory plants, potentially giving the plant haploid characteristics. A haploid plant has only one set of chromosomes instead of two, which allows the plant to read more

The value of Spain's fresh fruit and vegetable exports increased by 1 per cent in the January-February period, according to new data from the country's Department of Customs and Excise. read more

The partners of the international business cluster 'Netherlands Fruit Basket Bulgaria' undertook their first business trip to the country, according to a report by the information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. Between the 1st and 5th of April, they visited Bulgarian producer companies for... read more

During the construction of the approximately 1,100 m2 market in the west of Braunschweig, which is scheduled to open in spring 2025, primarily materials and components that can be reused or recycled will be used to promote a sustainable circular economy. read more

The New Zealand apple company, Rockit Global, has announced its largest collaboration to date with Universal Products & Experiences for DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda Franchise. read more

Australasia's only award that acknowledges excellence in branding and marketing within the fresh produce industry - the prestigious Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA) - will once more celebrate innovative and creative marketers who execute impactful campaigns in a sustainable manner. read more

The 2024 Heze Peony International Communication Forum was recently held in Heze, Shandong province on April 12. Running in conjunction with the municipality's annual Heze International Peony Cultural Tourism Festival until May 15, the forum brought together scholars, diplomats, and media representatives from both. read more

Ostatnio pierwsze grono nowozelandzkich gruszek PiqaBoo® trafiło do Chin. "Popyt i ekscytacja nadal rosną, gdy coraz więcej konsumentów próbuje tej pięknej i pysznej gruszki. Wolumeny zwiększają się z roku na rok, a licencjobiorcy są podekscytowani możliwościami rozwoju rynku dla tej wyjątkowej odmiany." read more

Namibia, with minimal commercial avocado production in its agronomic landscape, experienced a rise in avocado imports. In the last quarter of the previous year, imports reached 889 tonnes valued at over N$16.4 million. This marked a notable increase from the previous 756 tonnes, worth N$14.5 million. read more

Matthew Seidel of Oakland, California, has set a pending Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume. He completed the Boston Marathon in 2:35:38 while dressed as a banana. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over five minutes, which was held by Jordan Maddocks who ran as a fruit and finished the marathon in 2:41:27. read more

Wynikający z ostatnich przymrozków na Ukrainie, szczyt których miał miejsce 19-20 kwietnia tego roku, sadów jabłoni, grusz i owoców pestkowych częściowo zostały uszkodzone, raportują analitycy EastFruit. Jednocześnie, według lokalnych plantatorów, największe szkody w sadach jabłoniowych spowodowały. read more

Mangoes from West Africa will soon be arriving in Europe. The harvesting started on April 12th in Ivory Coast, and the first containers transported by MSC are expected to arrive at European ports (Dunkirk, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and London) from week 18. After a difficult start to the 2024 campaign, with a read more

Arnoldo André Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, attended a luncheon organized by the Ibero-American Business Council Alliance (CEAPI), chaired by Núria Vilanova. During his visit to Spain, the Costa Rican minister emphasized that Costa Rica is a trustworthy partner for investments,... read more

In week 17, the first early cherries from Spain became available at the Vienna Wholesale Market. "The demand is still relatively low, partly due to the cold and rainy weather. The prices per kilo are currently quite high, ranging from 15–16 euros. However, as the supply increases, we can expect the prices to adjust accordingly." read more

The Chilean cherry campaign 2023/2024 has ended positively, with the fruits reaching interesting prices in the market. This is reported by the valenciafruits.com website, which specifies that over 90% of Chilean production is exported to China. read more

W obliczu krajowych wyzwań gospodarczych, Ekwador obchodzi znaczące osiągnięcia w sektorze eksportu, takie jak wejście czerwonej pitahaii na nowe rynki międzynarodowe. Pro Ecuador ogłosiło, że dwie ekwadorskie firmy z powodzeniem dokonały swoich pierwszych eksportów czerwonej pitahaii do. read more

Azerbaijan has a long tradition of producing and trading fruits and vegetables, and has historically been a major supplier to the Russian Federation. However, in recent years, the country has expanded its export markets to include a growing number of countries. "For example," as Nərmin explains. read more

Thirty high school science teachers from across the U.S. are embarking on an immersive summer field trip to horticultural destinations around Indianapolis, gaining valuable hands-on experience and insights into careers within the industry. The field trip is part of Seed to STEM, an initiative aimed at providing professional development opportunities for educators in the field of agriculture and horticulture. read more

Uzbekistan holds the title of the world's largest importer of ware potatoes for direct consumption, while Egypt ranks among the globe's leading potato exporters. Despite this, a direct trade link between the two nations remains unestablished, even though Egypt possesses significant potential for exporting potatoes to Uzbekistan. read more

The strawberry market continues with stable prices: following Easter, yields were not as high, but demand remained strong. Antonio Zani, the commercial manager for Granfrutta Zani in Italy, describes the current situation for this period. "We are pleased that there wasn't a significant price drop after Easter as some had anticipated." read more