Roisin Taylor is a small-scale cut-flower grower in the northeast of England. She is researching the impact of climate change on the cut flower industry, with a specific focus on the United Kingdom. The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has provided her with funding to travel to key locations around the world. read more

The brand Ilpomodoro, from the company Fogliatista, has attracted great interest not only in Italy but also among foreign operators, as evidenced by the invitation to participate in the Global Tomato Congress 2024 - one of the main worldwide events entirely dedicated to tomatoes. read more

The South African citrus season has already begun at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of. read more

"Agroholding 2012," a part of the "Epicenter Agro" group of companies, has planted over 10 hectares of early watermelon hybrids in the Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine. The fields were planted with early hybrids from the Syngenta company: Pharaoh F1, Lorian F1, Balaton F1, and Karistan F. read more

The Great May Day at Timac Agro Poland was, as usual, an event full of attractions. First, there was a debate that provided many important and interesting pieces of information. A report on it will be featured in the Jagodnik magazine issue 6/2024. Then, there was a lottery for key stakeholders. read more

The South African citrus season has already started at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of the company. read more

The National Food Safety Agency of Moldova has approved the export of products from Gagauz farmers to the Russian market. This announcement was made by Sergey Ibrishim, the head of the agricultural complex department of Gagauzia, on May 21. He mentioned that the necessary documents have already been prepared. read more

On May 15, 2024, the FEFCO General Assembly elected Nina Iversen, Managing Director of Glomma Papp Norway, as the new President for a two-year term. Iversen is the first woman to hold the Presidency since the Federation was established in 1952. She succeeds Dr. Fady Gemayel, co-owner and. read more

On May 15, 2024, the FEFCO General Assembly elected Nina Iversen, Managing Director of Glomma Papp Norway, as the new President for a two-year term. Iversen is the first woman to hold the Presidency since the Federation was established in 1952. She succeeds Dr. Fady Gemayel, co-owner and ... read more

Naturizia, a brand of the Almeda company, is launching a new range of ready-to-eat salads for modern distribution, called Terra Mia, with the slogan "Wherever you go, excellence you find." There are three varieties available in 150-gram bowls that showcase some PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) products from three regions: Sicily (Tomatoes), read more

As a diversification manager, Patrick Guivarch introduced rhubarb to SICA St Pol de Léon about 15 years ago. "My goal was to introduce new products, so I had to monitor the markets. I noticed that rhubarb was mainly coming from Germany at that time, so I thought it would be interesting. read more

As a diversification manager, Patrick Guivarch introduced rhubarb to SICA St Pol de Léon around 15 years ago. "My goal was to introduce new products, so I had to monitor market trends. At that time, I observed that rhubarb was primarily coming from Germany, so I thought it would be interesting." read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a Partner of the 49th edition of the 100km del Passatore, one of the most beloved ultramarathons in Italy. The race, starting this Saturday, May 25th from Florence and finishing on Sunday, May 26th in Faenza, spans read more

"After the initial assessments by experts from the Austrian Hail Insurance, the total damage in the agricultural sector of Burgenland amounts to 1.3 million euros," said Dr. Kurt Weinberger, CEO of the Austrian Hail Insurance, in an initial report. read more

President Fritz Burkhalter spoke about a generational project. One goal is also to inspire young producers to engage in vegetable cultivation and to create the conditions for them to practice their profession under good conditions. read more

Even in the five-year average, cultivation is increasing: Compared to the period 2019-2023, this year there is a 23% increase, it continues. However, as with many fruits, there is immediately a limitation here: The estimates are naturally closely linked to climate development and are based on. read more

The Greek producer, packer, and exporter Katsagiotis has announced that it is increasing grape production in Greece. Georgios Bitsakos, the head of brand marketing for the Arra varieties, stated that this expansion is a logical step and highlights the significance of Greek grapes for Europe. read more

Many farmers have refrained from planting crops because they did not have sufficient water resources to ensure the secure development of the crops. This decrease in cultivation compared to the previous season, in which there was already a significant decline, read more

Remarkable from the company's perspective is the revenue increase of more than 30% in the business of smart local energy systems based on solar power. However, the operating profit (EBIT) declined due to costs. At 107 million CHF, it was still satisfactory. read more

Sitofex® is a plant growth regulator that enhances the size and quality of fruits in various crops, especially table grapes and kiwi. Additionally, Sitofex® has also been granted emergency use registration for 2024 to prevent bacterial canker. read more