The Heirloom Tomato Merchandising Kit, recently launched by organic grower and shipper Wholesum, is specifically crafted to empower retailers and produce merchandisers in showcasing heirloom tomatoes, highlighting their distinctive appeal, and increasing sales in this rapidly expanding subcategory. read more

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has completed his visit to Japan, where he attended the ministerial meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). Before the TICAD officially began, Lamola participated in a business roundtable with Japanese officials. read more

On August 27, the first shipments of tomatoes from Europe arrived in Israel. According to the Ynet portal, the "Rami Levy Shivuk a-Shikma" chain delivered a shipment of tomatoes from Greece, while the "Bihurei Sade" company imported tomatoes from the Netherlands and Poland. The cost of importing read more

The Huangguan pears from Hebei, China, have been harvested and stored. Reports suggest that the amount of fresh pears being exported directly from the production areas after harvesting has increased this season. The stored pears are set to begin their export schedule at the end of August. read more

VIP is looking to young people to secure a strong future for fruit cultivation in Val Venosta, Italy, with human resources being one of its key strategic objectives. The Consortium's General Manager, Martin Pinzger, emphasizes, "To maintain our position as trusted partners for our members, it is essential to invest in the next generation." read more

Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt’s most unexpected fruits – mangoes, according to EastFruit. This may sound surprising, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and. read more

Brace yourselves for R200 (over 10 euros) for a 10kg bag of potatoes, headlines are warning South Africans, but a look at the current average potato price of R87 (4.4 euros) per 10kg shows that would be a mountain to climb: one up which, potato traders say, buyers and consumers are highly. read more

Assuming that shipping in the Red Sea returns to normal, Rabobank anticipates that Kenyan cut rose exports to Europe will increasingly be transported by sea. This is mentioned in their report titled 'Kenyan cut roses bound for EU markets shifting to sea freight: A 2030 outlook'. read more

The peak farm organization in the state stated that the billion-dollar profits of the major supermarkets serve as a reminder that Australian families are bearing the cost of failures in competition policy. Coles reported a $1.1 billion annual profit on Tuesday, while Woolworths announced a $1.7 billion profit on Wednesday. NSW. read more

An anti-frost machine designed to protect fruit from night frosts has once again proven to be effective in saving several orchards this year, especially in the Cuneo area of northern Italy. The machine, developed by the Mingozzi Group, has been successfully deployed in various orchards across Italy and Europe. Among the users is Maurizio. read more

Urban trees planted in poor-quality soil using a method inspired by a Japanese botanist show higher survival rates compared to standard approaches, as indicated by new trial results. This could potentially make it more cost-effective to establish trees. The 'Trees Outside Woodland' project, a collaboration led by... read more

The start of the harvest in Hungary's apple orchards has been reported earlier than usual this year, especially in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, which is Hungary's leading apple production region. Some processing facilities have begun purchasing apple juice, as revealed by the... read more

AbateNL is a new concept of an old pear, developed for and by fruit growers. "The Abate Fetel is a high-quality pear that is very well appreciated internationally. It is characterized by its robust appearance and good pricing. Due to problems in cultivation and with the climate, the pear is on read more

Professionals from the floral industry recently met in Miami for the 139th Annual SAF Convention. One of the main attractions of the convention was the Outstanding Varieties Competition, where experienced judges evaluated thousands of flowers. Rio Roses presented several new varieties of garden roses this year and their. read more

Egptian exporters of all crops are expressing concerns about the rising costs this season, especially when it comes to packaging. Mohamed Ali, co-founder of the packaging company FreshDeal, is shedding light on the reasons behind this hike in prices, as well as the current trends in Egypt's agricultural packaging industry. read more

"Goya Lamb's lettuce has successfully passed its final test," declared Maraldi Sementi at the launch of the baby lettuce. This is confirmed by the excellent results obtained in the various tests carried out in Italy and France, the two countries in the world where this type of lettuce is most popular. read more

A recent survey of over 1,000 Australians revealed that fewer than 25% could accurately define what a vegetable is, indicating widespread confusion. Common misconceptions included the belief that vegetables do not have seeds or that they only grow underground. This confusion is worrisome, as only 5% of respondents were able to correctly identify vegetables. read more

Greece's Youphoria Fruits is getting ready for a smaller grape harvest this year, as stated by general manager George Kallitsis, partly because of the early beginning of the season. read more

Reusable packaging specialist Ifco has released a behind-the-scenes documentary titled "The Cycle of Tomorrow," showcasing how it is contributing to revolutionizing the fresh grocery supply chain for the prominent European retailer Rewe Group. read more

This was stated by the Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation at Murdoch University, Professor Rajeev Varshney. "The project will also focus on integrating genomic insights and molecular markers into practical breeding programs to remain globally competitive." read more