New French decree on plastic packaging
The new decree framing the ban on the sale of fruit and vegetables packaged in plastic was published on June 20, 2023. As of July 1, this ban will be enforced, with an exception for 29 fruits and

Glyphosate, its impact is not a concern
The health and environmental impact of the herbicide glyphosate generally does not raise 'critical concerns'. But there are some data gaps and uses that pose greater risks from an ecotoxicological

Application shows hours of cold and helps with Brazilian fruit cultivation
The Institute of Rural Development of Paraná has presented an application that informs growers of the amount of accumulated hours of cold throughout the year. The objective of this innovation is

Saxony-Anhalt: Application deadline for EU schools programme is 10 July 2023
In the 2023/2024 school year, the state of Saxony-Anhalt will continue to support healthy nutrition for children in day-care centres as well as in primary and special schools through the free

Gene editing produces tomatoes that are enhanced with vitamin D
The application of CRISPR gene editing has boomed in recent years, and now the humble tomato is no stranger to the CRISPR toolbox anymore either. In 2021, genome-edited tomatoes enriched in

Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias calls for phytosanitary solutions and reciprocity
Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de España took part this Thursday in the plenary session of the Joint Committee for Fruit and Vegetables held in Rome, where, once again, the Spanish, French,

Harvest of 'Moon Asparagus' successful thanks to space big-data
JAXA-accredited space venture Tenchijin is extending the application of its Tenchijin COMPASS data utilization platform for agriculture. With the vision of cultivating asparagus on the moon in the

Ifapa and Freshuelva seek real alternatives to soil disinfection
This initiative responds to the need of Huelva's berry growers, especially strawberry, raspberry and blackberry, to respond to the new European regulations with real alternatives that guarantee

Koppert Cress' collection expanded with Sansho Leaves
A fresh taste reminiscent of citrus, yuzu and kaffir lime. This freshness is combined with peppery and spicy nuances. Eating the Sansho leaves gives a soft tingling sensation, similar to Sechuan

Fruit Attraction 2023, applications open for Innovation Hub Awards
Fruit Attraction announces a new edition of the Innovation Hub Awards, the awards recognising innovation and entrepreneurship in the fruit and vegetable sector. Fruit Attraction 2023 companies

Fully automated lettuce crop monitoring by greenhouse drones
In spring 2022, Corvus Drones introduced fully automated greenhouse drones for young plant producers and breeders. Operating greenhouse drones is easy and can be done from one's office. Docking

Biological control, 'lifeline' for bananas
"There are fewer and fewer active ingredients available and they are less and less effective". This phrase could be applied to practically any crop that comes to mind. But in this case, we are

US and Chile work to strengthen bilateral fruit trade
US officials have been in Chile this month to discuss various issues related to the bilateral trade of fresh fruit. The topics covered include US blueberry exports to Chile, the approval

Empowering growers with a sustainable solution against Banana Panama Disease (TR4)
Founded in 2016, Tropic emerged in the United Kingdom, with one mission: to address the unique challenges faced by farmers in tropical regions through cutting-edge genetic innovation. With coffee

Blueberries are thriving, but there are problems (plantation monitoring, 21.05.2023)
On blueberry plantations, almost all varieties are in full bloom, only the late-blooming varieties are a little slower. After the recent rainy spell, growers are mainly thinking about protection

US and Chile advance trade agenda
US officials visited Chile last week to advance various matters related to the bilateral trade of fresh fruit. The topics discussed included US blueberry exports to Chile, the approval

Fertilisation of strawberries during flowering. Season 2023
Growing strawberries on raised beds lined with foil (from Geo Polska) or agro-fibre (from Agrimpex), fertilisation is carried out by fertigation and foliar application. We are after a period of

Photo report: Interpack 2023
From May 4 to 10, visitors to Germany's Düsseldorf exhibition center could see the latest gadgets in packaging technology and machines. Numerous applications for fresh food to non-food were

New fertilisation concepts for strawberries
The Agrosimex company is one of the partners of this year's Strawberry Inspirations project. Among the solutions it has proposed this year for fertilising strawberry plantations is the innovative

ARMA will give money for the establishment of new orchards
The Agency for the Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture will on 5 June 2023 launch a call for applications for the modernisation of farms, including the establishment of orchards and

The first Shandong Liaocheng Green Vegetable Expo has started
On the morning of April 26, the first Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo was opened grandly. With a theme of "Green, Technology, Health and Sharing", the expo has

"Demand for China's quick-frozen onions has increased significantly in the European market"
Quick-frozen onions are popular in the international market because of their storage resistance, wide application and convenience. Many large food factories use them to make sauces. At present, it

PIORiN: the obligation to have training on plumeria and testing of equipment returns
The State Plant Protection and Seed Inspectorate informs that on 4 May this year, the obligation to hold valid certificates of completion of training on plant protection products and the

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

Online boycott against Huelva's strawberry because of Doñana's new irrigation system
Messages calling for a boycott of the strawberry from Huelva have multiplied on social networks and instant messaging applications after the Plenary of the Parliament of Andalusia approved the