Seed specialist Enza Zaden is inviting customers to visit its Pijnacker Innovation Centre in the Netherlands for a comprehensive overview of the company's extensive portfolio of heated tomato varieties. read more

Yamaha Motor has signed an agreement to acquire the New Zealand agricultural automation company, Robotics Plus, and the Australia-based precision yield management company, The Yield, to establish a new subsidiary. read more

Czy wiesz, że Dzień Świętego Walentego pozostaje jednym z największych wydarzeń zakupowych na Bliskim Wschodzie? Flowwow, we współpracy z Admitad MENA, przeanalizował 2024 główne trendy w zakresie prezentów w całym regionie. Wyniki pokazały, że sprzedaż kwiatów wzrosła o 550%, potwierdzając ich status jako ostatecznego prezentu na Walentynki. read more

Ontario, Canada is welcoming new developments and expansion in its fruit tree nursery industry. "The province has seen replanting programs for peach trees and apples as well as grapevines and that's helped," says Megan Haynes, vice president of Upper Canada Growers, a family-owned and operated. read more

The Valencian Regional Government has taken urgent measures to control the unexpected presence of Scirtothrips aurantii Faure in this year's citrus season in Spain's Valencian Community. The first warnings about symptoms compatible with the pest have been reported. read more

Over the past decade, the blush pear category in South Africa has transformed significantly, driven by emerging opportunities in the East. "What occurred was that South Africa, traditionally recognized for its Forelle pears primarily sold in Germany," explains Calla du, Tru-Cape procurement manager. read more

Originally from Thailand, fragrant coconuts are highly popular for their sweet juice, soft and smooth flesh, and pleasant milky aroma. The seedlings of fragrant coconuts are protected in Thailand, prohibiting their export. Young coconuts bear fruit every 22-26 days, ensuring year-round availability. read more

Kynetec has announced the acquisition of Freshlogic, an Australian company specializing in data-driven insights and market intelligence for the horticultural and fresh food sectors. This acquisition aims to enhance Kynetec's capacity to deliver market intelligence and analytics across the food industry. read more

France, which is famous for growing more than 100 apple varieties, has managed to maintain relatively stable production levels despite the challenges brought by climate change. The country's distinctive climate and fertile soil have traditionally nurtured a wide variety of apples. However, changing global weather patterns may pose a threat to this tradition. read more

Kynetec has announced the acquisition of Freshlogic, an Australian company specializing in data-driven insights and market intelligence for the horticultural and fresh food sectors. This acquisition aims to enhance Kynetec's capacity to deliver market intelligence and analytics across the food industry. read more

BerryWorld podpisał w tym miesiącu umowę ramową z Tropic Cool Ltd, określającą współpracę między obiema firmami w zakładaniu komercyjnej plantacji jagód najwyższej klasy w Rwandzie; "Rwanda Berries". BerryWorld, które niedawno zostało przejęte przez AgroBerries, stało się największą firmą jagodową na świecie... read more

UK: The Co-operative Group announces new Board appointmentsThe Co-operative Group (Co-op) reported: "The Co-operative Group (Co-op) is pleased to announce the appointments of Wais Shaifta and Lord Simon Woolley as Independent Non-Executive Directors".Source: co-operative.coop

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This morning, at the International Agricultural Show in Paris, Interfel presented the results of the 2024 fruit and vegetable confidence barometer, conducted by the CSA institute for FranceAgriMer and Interfel. Generally, "confidence in fresh produce remains high, above that of frozen, canned, and... read more

Czy wiesz, że Walentynki pozostają jednym z największych wydarzeń zakupowych na Bliskim Wschodzie? Flowwow, we współpracy z Admitad MENA, przeanalizował 2024 najpopularniejsze trendy w zakupach prezentów w regionie. Wyniki pokazały, że sprzedaż kwiatów wzrosła o 550%, potwierdzając ich status jako ultymatwnego prezentu walentynkowego. read more

Rząd cypryjski wprowadził inicjatywę inwestycyjną o wartości 60 milionów euro, mającą na celu zwiększenie konkurencyjności i zrównoważonego rozwoju sektora rolniczego. Nowy Plan Strategiczny Inwestycji CAP, zwany "Wielkim Planem Inwestycyjnym", stanowi główny mechanizm wzmacniania. read more

Tanganda Tea Company Limited, based in Zimbabwe, is currently looking into the Chinese avocado market as a component of its export diversification strategy. The company has recorded a 9% growth in revenue, attributed to an uptick in avocado export quantities. In its annual report for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2024, Tanganda highlighted... read more

After the Chinese New Year, the market usually experiences a rise in Papagan supply from Sichuan, China. To enhance food safety and quality control, authorities in Sichuan implemented strict regulations last year, focusing on the usage of deacidifiers and other chemical additives. read more

A survey conducted by Rabobank among suppliers in the global greenhouse sector shows a positive outlook for increased investments. Various global trends are impacting the greenhouse industry, with consolidation among growers progressing rapidly in countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, and the US. read more

The Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner, Mike Inglis, highlighted that the $2.4 million spent on a recent biosecurity operation in South Auckland is relatively small when compared to the potential economic consequences of a pest invasion. Last month, an Oriental fruit fly was found in the Mangere/Papatoetoe area. read more

Erik van Vugt has been working in Poland for more than half of his life. In 1998, he and his partners founded FreshWorld. Today, the company based in Bronisze offers direct sourcing of fruits and vegetables for Polish retail customers from markets including China, South Africa, and Latin America. read more