Strawberry harvest prediction increasingly accurate: growers test model for kilogram prediction
Strawberry production continues with peaks and troughs. That makes accurate harvest forecasting a challenge. To date, a margin of error of about 30 to 50 percent has been accepted. Not surprising

Greenhouse grower launches protected mini cucumber with longer shelf-life
Topline Farms, a producer of greenhouse-grown vegetables, has joined forces with Apeel Sciences, a shelf-life extension technology firm, to introduce a new greenhouse-grown produce item. The

Citrus attracting younger consumers
On the event of the 30th anniversary of Fruit Logistica, WCO members met in Berlin to exchange citrus consumption and market developments. On the back of challenging climatic conditions across

"Lower kiwifruit yields and poor fruit quality all impacting returns”
New Zealand produce company Seeka has announced a net profit after tax of $6.5 million, following a difficult year due to Covid-19 and lower yields across the industry. Michael Franks, Seeka’s

"The cold has only been temporary and, fortunately, we have continued serving our customers at all times"
The cold of recent weeks, which has been affecting the productivity of horticultural crops in Almeria since mid-January, has already been left behind, and things are going back to normal; also for

California winter cold snap comes at worst possible time for almond growers
Cold weather in California comes at the worst possible time for the state's almond farmers. These low temperatures inhibit bees from pollinating almond blooms, which delays the flowering season.

Potatoes from the Veneto strengthen their position
"Sowing is in full swing and forecasts are good: we think we can reach last year's figures of around 500 hectares," reports Piergiorgio Agostini, president of Consorzio La Patata dal Cuore Veneto

‘Retailers’ obsession with price is main cause of produce shortages’
There are no reports of shortages in France and Germany, and European shoppers have shared photos of fully stocked fresh produce aisles. The same cannot be said of British supermarkets. The truth

"Cherry cultivation in Peru will be successful"
In the last edition of Fruit Logistica in Germany, Peru officially announced that it is about to enter the cherry business. According to Promperú, this fruit started to be tested in the country

Victoria contributes $1.3 million to AgTech expansion
With an investment of $1.3 million that includes the formation of the first specific angel investor group and grants for up-and-coming business owners, Australia's Victorian province government is

The price of low-quality walnut kernels in Moldova has slightly risen after a long stagnation
The minimum wholesale price for walnut kernels increased by 13% from 65 to 70 MDL/kg ($3.74/kg) last week in Moldova. The minimum price level caught up with the average level of prices for them.

Author Group with the environment
Pesticide- and residue-free products are increasingly in demand, as they ensure environmentally sustainable production. Avoiding the use of chemicals not only reflects positively on the planet,

The 2023 season of the Carota Novella di Ispica Igp is now open
After the recent floods in Sicily over the past few days and the subsequent damage assessment, the loss has been quantified to be 10% less produce. The hardest hit fields were the low-lying areas

Plenty partners with property investor
Plenty has entered a strategic alliance with property investor Realty Income to support the development of Plenty’s indoor vertical farms. Under the terms of the agreement, Realty Income will