Irish government introduces subsidy program for fruit and vegetable producers
Irish Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced a €2 million (US$2.3 million) fuel support scheme for specialist fruit and vegetable growers. The scheme will benefit growers producing

This week in the Fresh Produce Trade Magazine: Mushrooms, Potatoes, Seed and Variety Development
In search of innovations in the tomato segment, the Dutch seed company came across Mondicia - a new cluster tomato. The company, based in De Lier, is one of the world's leading breeders of

Quality key for Belgian curly endives
The REO auction in Roeselare, West Flanders, is a one-stop shop for retail, restaurant, and hotel buyers, offering a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables - 82 different kinds, to be exact.

Unexpected, prolonged periods of heavy rain are hindering the expansion of kiwifruit and blueberry cultivation in Korea.
Daemyung Farms Corporation is a company that imports, cultivates, and exports fruits from Korea. In 2023, the company expanded its product range to include blueberries, Korean citrus, kiwifruit,

Spring produce ads remain consistent as prices fluctuate for grapes, tomatoes, and cabbage.
This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside

BVL/QS: Phytophthora root/stem rot in tomatoes - Emergency approval for the fungicide Fonganil Gold
As QS informs with reference to the BVL, the application of Fonganil Gold to combat Phytophthora root/stem rot for the young plant production of tomatoes is permitted according to the emergency

Pyriofenone 300SC is registered for use on greenhouse ornamentals.
Flowers Canada Growers announced that the Pyriofenone 300SC Fungicide (pyriofenone) is now registered for suppressing and controlling powdery mildew on greenhouse ornamentals, greenhouse pepper,

"Zeszłego roku poszerzyliśmy naszą ofertę o jagody, cytrusy, kiwi, pomidory, paprykę i grzyby" "Last year, we expanded our offer to include blueberries, citrus, kiwifruit, tomatoes, paprika and mushrooms"
Daemyung Farms Corporation imports fruits which are distributed to retailers in Korea, and also exports Korean fruits from its own farms. "Our main export fruits are pears, shine muscat grapes,

Aldi is removing pulp trays and punnets from its fruit and vegetable packaging.
Aldi is testing the removal of pulp trays and punnets from the packaging of some of its fruit and vegetable products. This includes eliminating plastic punnets from its Nature's Pick Cherry

Promising new fungicide discovered by UC Davis biologists
Plant biologists at University of California, Davis have identified a promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases. They found that the chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections

Plant biologists identify promising new fungicides
A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in

Plant biologists identify promising new fungicides
A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in

Zero residue fruit and vegetables, Italians increasingly attentive and large-scale distribution can help
The 'Paniere Zero Residui' brand was launched to enhance the offer of the segment in large-scale distribution: a network of companies ready to get involved to build a new category of fruit and

Masterchef' Pepe Rodríguez presents Bayer's 'oyster'.
Translator TranslatorBayer has launched its first variety of Marmande tomato under the Seminis brand. And it has done so in style, with an exceptional ambassador, the 'Masterchef' Pepe

ProducePack™ Punnet range further enhanced with innovative barrier technology
The fiber-based ProducePack™ Punnet tray is an alternative to traditional plastic punnets for produce applications such as mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, grapes, and berries. It has been developed

"High prices for almost all vegetables benefit mushrooms"
The European mushroom market is busy. "We certainly can't complain about sales. Other vegetables being so expensive benefits us, and the demand for mushrooms is skyrocketing. Since these remain a

The increase in the export value of champignons 2011-2020 - Poland
Champignons remain unquestionably at the top of Polish exports of vegetables (general category CN 07 - VEGETABLES AND CERTAIN edible roots and tubers). In 2020, these mushrooms (CN category 070951