Insulin is grown in lettuce
Insulin can be grown in lettuce leaves and taken orally. This is the discovery made by a group of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania (USA) and represents a big step forward for the

Naturitalia, let's open up more markets for made in Italy #vocidellortofrutta
The Russian-Ukrainian war and the trade tensions between China and the USA are also having an effect on the export markets for fruit and vegetables. The good news is, for example, the opening of

Tomra 5B optical sorter increases output at McCall Farms in South Carolina
The Tomra 5B optical sorter has helped this family business achieve a 16-fold increase in throughput, improved the removal of foreign materials and defective product, and reduced reliance on

Survey asked Americans what is their favorite, nutritious way to eat potatoes
A recent Potatoes USA survey investigated different regions’ preferred, nutritious ways to eat the mighty spud. And the results just might surprise you. “As a dietitian I know the

Egypt becomes the second largest supplier of dried onions to the US
Egyptian exporters significantly increased the supply of dried onions to the US market in 2022, EastFruit informs. Moreover, Egypt became second in the ranking of the largest suppliers of dried

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Strengthening and expanding potato cultivation
"Germany is the largest potato producer in Europe, with around 260,000 ha of cultivation area, which is roughly the size of Saarland, and 11.3 million tonnes of harvested tubers in 2021, and ranks

USDA swears in 32 members to Potatoes USA’s board of directors
On March 14, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture conducted a swearing-in ceremony for 30 producer members and two importers to join the Potatoes USA Board of Directors during its

Dragon fruit acreage in India expected to expand to 50,000 ha in five years under MIDH scheme
Kamalam or dragon fruit, a herbaceous perennial climbing cactus widely known as Pitaya, has its origin in Southern Mexico, Central America and South America. It is widely cultivated in South-East

Peru: Ginger exports up slightly so far
Between January and February 2023, the Andean country exported 12,187,342 kg of ginger for an FOB value of US$15,537,782. These figures represent a slight increase from the 11,471,428 kg exported

PIORiN: New phytosanitary risks for Poland
PIORiN has reported on new phytosanitary threats to Poland. Among the crops at risk are potatoes, yams and grapevines. A grapevine red globe virus known only as the grapevine (Vitis vinifera)

Peru: Asparagus exports down in value and volume
In 2022, 131,295,602 kg worth US$372,252,711 were exported. This is a decrease of 12.02 % in value and -8.19 % in volume compared to 2021, agraria.pe refers to data from the Agrodata Peru portal.

Korean Kioti tractors - what makes them stand out?
At the TSW trade fair, Kioti was one of the exhibitors. Although it is still a little-known brand in Poland, it attracted the attention of fruit and vegetable producers. Kioti or Daedong

Valentine's Day: cross category is the trend in fruit and vegetables
On the occasion of Valentine's Day, retailers, as usual, offer dedicated displays to highlight certain seasonal products and incentivise purchases while also providing usage tips. It happens in

President of Potatoes USA says worldwide potato demand is outpacing production
Blair Richardson told the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers conference that 20 years ago, the U.S. controlled about 55% of the global potato export market, but now, it’s closer to 23%.

One new name for all TOP companies
TOP The Onion Group. This is the new name under which the TOP family of companies (Crop Alliance, Top Onions, TOP Taste, TOP Flavours, TOP Onion Sets, TOP Fresh Service, Poznan Onions, TOP Onions

Freshfel Europe expresses deep concerns about the Belarus embargo on the import of European fruit and vegetables worth 300 million €
On 6th December 2021, Belarus decided to respond to the latest international sanctions by implementing an embargo on food import into the country for food products originating from the European

Belarus introduces embargo on the supply of food products
Belarus is introducing its sanctions from January 1, 2022, reports PAP based on reports by Belarusian News Agency BelTa.  The Belarusian embargo is a response to sanctions introduced by

Export of frozen mixed vegetables at the end of Q2 2021
Blends are one of the most important items in the palette of Polish frozen vegetables. Next to such items as beans, peas and spinach. In the first half of 2021, Polish frozen mixed vegetables went

Export of frozen mixed vegetables from Poland in 2020 based on GUS data
Blends are one of the most important items in the palette of Polish frozen vegetables. Next to such items as beans, peas and spinach. In 2020, Polish frozen vegetable mixes went to 55 countries

Export of frozen beans from Poland in 2020 based on GUS data
The volume of frozen beans exported from Poland (CN category 07102200 - beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) whether shelled or not (uncooked or cooked by steaming or in water), frozen) amounted to

Export of frozen peas from Poland in 2020 based on GUS data
The volume of frozen peas exported from Poland (CN category 07102100 - Peas (Pisum sativum), whether or not shelled (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen) in 2020 amounted