Addressing food insecurity in arid regions with an open-source evaporative cooling chamber design
The scientific principle, known as evaporative cooling, can be a game-changer for preserving fruits and vegetables grown on smallholder farms, where the wilting dry heat can quickly degrade

Addressing food insecurity in arid regions with an open-source evaporative cooling chamber design
The scientific principle, known as evaporative cooling, can be a game-changer for preserving fruits and vegetables grown on smallholder farms, where the wilting dry heat can quickly degrade

EU Seed Regulation: Commission wants to simplify the authorisation procedure
The authorisation of new seeds and other plant reproductive material is to be significantly simplified. This is the objective of the European Commission's proposal to amend the EU Seed Regulation,

“The French large artichoke market is finally back on track”
“We have had three very complicated weeks for large artichokes,” explains Pierre Gélébart, product manager at Prince de Bretagne.The market was not balanced due to the very high production

Peach and nectarine export season started with low prices in Georgia
The peach and nectarine export season from Georgia is becoming increasingly active. A representative of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia told EastFruit that at

Peach and the nectarine export season started with low prices in Georgia
Peach and nectarine export season from Georgia is becoming increasingly active. A representative of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia toldEastFruit that at the

Hospitality industry: labour and skills shortage is and remains a major challenge
The German-speaking associations of the hotel and catering industry met in the Principality of Liechtenstein from 11 to 13 June for the traditional annual exchange. Despite the joy about the

Sana 2023, an increasingly international and B2B edition
Healthy food and environmental protection, the quest for quality and respect for raw materials, short supply chains and price trends: consumer preferences are driven by motivations and needs that

Bioland: Free ride for genetic engineering and patents
A few weeks before the EU Commission is to officially present its new draft law on the handling of genetic engineering on 5 July, a first draft has leaked out from Brussels. According to the

Amandine gets closer to the consumer at its pop up store in the Paz market
This project is part of the strategy of using new sales channels such as selected greengrocers and the hotel and catering trade. Princess Amandine is currently available in 14 supermarket chains.

Today marks 64 years since New Zealand re-branded the Chinese gooseberry as kiwifruit
Today marks 64 years since New Zealand re-branded the Chinese gooseberry as kiwifruit. The first kiwifruit seeds were brought to New Zealand in 1904 by the principal of Wanganui Girls' College,

BASIS launches online GHG reduction course
Professional standards body BASIS has launched an online course to help farming industry professionals understand how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ‘Principles of Carbon and Net Zero’

“Yellow Coeur d’Antan tomatoes complete a range of over 60 tomato varieties”
The yellow Coeur d’Antan is the latest yellow tomato developed by Prince de Bretagne, completing a range of 60 varieties. This new tomato has a “longer and better shelf life than the yellow

Polish apples are doing well in India
The spring frosts did not have an effect on the Polish apple production. According to Mohamed Marawan, owner of Polish apple exporter Sarafruit, this means that volumes will be similar to last

Princess Amandine supports potato consumption with a Pop Up Store
On the occasion of the availability of the new potato, Princesa Amandine has launched a Pop Up Store in the Mercado de la Paz in Madrid which will be open until 17th June. This project is part of

Research into sweet potatoes might help sleep-deprived parents
Researchers at the Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, are exploring whether kumara, or sweet potato, can foster healthy bacteria in baby’s microbiome, supporting immune development and

Senegal: BelOrta on an African export mission
Recently, several Belgian companies, including leading fruit and vegetable marketer BelOrta, took part in a business mission to Senegal led by Princess Astrid. BelOrta mainly explored new

Disney princesses promote fruit and vegetables
What if Disney princesses came to promote fruit and vegetables? This happens in France, where the E.Leclerc Yvetot shop in Normandy has decided to add a magical touch to its fruit and

Princely fresh & cheap: New Aldi graffiti on the town wall in Ludwigslust
Vandalism? Quite the opposite. Where previously a barren piece of wall covered part of the town wall in Ludwigslust in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, modern and colourful art by Aldi Nord was

Efra inquiry to scrutinise pesticide and fertiliser use
The Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Committee is continuing its inquiry into soil health by looking into the effects of pesticides and fertilisers. On the afternoon of Wednesday 24 May, a

“The artichoke season has started in Brittany”
The first large artichokes from Brittany have arrived on the market. “The mild temperatures and rainfall of the last few days have delayed the production but many plots are now close to

The main challenges facing the agricultural industry to be addressed at Infoagro Exhibition
The Organising Committee of the Infoagro Exhibition International Trade Fair has made official the list of scientists and professionals who will participate as speakers in the cycle of conferences

Dates and mangoes are affected by fungus
About 30 to 40% of dates and mangoes have become victims of fungi, affecting production. Reports said that growers of the dates palm had submitted complaints of the mysterious diseases hitting

ZVG: Action Programme Natural Climate Protection - Concerns not dispelled
The Central Horticultural Association (ZVG) welcomes in principle the intention of the Action Programme Natural Climate Protection (ANK) in the field of settlement and transport areas. With a view

BMEL: New Fertiliser Act - Protecting water and strengthening the polluter-pays principle
The Federal Government wants to shape fertiliser legislation in Germany in a targeted manner. The aim is to ensure that plants receive the nutrition they need, while at the same time promoting