Scientists weed out harmful genes to breed better potatoes
An unprecedented look at potato genetics could help to tackle world hunger. A new predictive method has shown a way to better select parents for new potato varieties, offering a blueprint for

More Colombian avocados heading to US
The volume of Colombian avocados shipped to the US is up 104 per cent so far this season compared to the year-earlier period according to the Colombia Avocado Board (CAB). Avocado production and

Lithuania: “Our products are just 10-30% more expensive than conventional products”
On Wednesday, May 10, the doors of Leafoods' vertical farm were officially opened and inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The farm is set to deliver its first products by the end of this

Fruit kisses goodnight
The benefits of fruit and vegetables are flaunted in all the health magazines and nutritionists recommend fruit in diets as the cornerstone of healthy eating. Fruit is a synonym for healthy, even

Limoneira partners with Apeel
Limoneira has announced a new exclusive licensing relationship with Apeel Sciences that will see its lemons protected across the supply chain with Apeel’s coating technology. This will make

Limoneira enters partnership on protecting lemons with coating technology
Limoneira Company announced it has entered into an exclusive licensing relationship with Apeel Sciences. Limoneira will protect lemons across its supply chain with Apeel’s coating technology.

Risk of heart disease might drop significantly by drinking these fruit juices
Harvard School of Public Health research seems to indicate that consuming foods and drinks that are high in potassium may help to "significantly lower" the risk of developing heart disease, as the

"Study proves drastic effects of EU plans to reduce pesticides"
The EU Commission's proposed regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products (SUR) would make classic arable farming, fruit growing, vegetable growing and viticulture in protected

"No Dutch fruit-vegetable price dip, as feared, only cucumbers lag"
"We had serious doubts about how the Dutch fruit-vegetable season would go," says Ruud Zwinkels of EFP International. "After the sharp decline in lit cultivation, everyone was somewhat worried

China develops a new blueberry variety that is very suitable for the south of the country's humid climate
According to information from the Chinese newspaper Science and Technology Daily, a team from the Agricultural University of Southern China led by Professor Chen Riyuan has developed a new

Technology platform to reach more than 125,000 Tanzanian farmers
iProcure, a data-driven African agricultural input supply company, announced its expansion into Tanzania through its partnership with the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA). FtMA is a consortium

"Our Premium Bananas win over sportsmen and women as well as children".
If there is a fruit that unites sportsmen and women as well as children, it is labanana, a real natural boost of magnesium and potassium that can give the right boost to those who train and at the

A visit to the orchards damaged by the flood: video and photo gallery!
Maria and Antonio Gordini are crying bitter tears as they report how the flood of May 3rd 2023 swept away their orchards, damaged their home and destroyed their possessions. This happened to

Food Association Critical of the Use of a Citizens' Council on Nutrition
Director General Christoph Minhoff explains: "The Basic Law does not provide for council-based decision-making processes. The traffic light coalition undermines the legitimacy of the people's

The Vega Baja artichoke creates a board game based on the jewel of the garden
The Vega Baja del Segura Artichoke brand, with the sponsorship of Caja Rural Central and the support of the Alicante Provincial Council, has created a board game dedicated to the jewel of the

If it is margin inflation, who gains and who loses?
Faced with an inflation rate that, still in April, in our country was +8.3% despite the now confirmed reduction not only of energy costs but also of agricultural raw materials, a careful observer

Freshfel Europe warns European Commission of consequences of proposed marketing standards for pre-cut O+G
The sector is urging the European Commission to withdraw or amend certain parts of its draft proposal that will impact competitiveness, drive up prices and affect consumption of ready-to-eat fresh

Potatoes: HZPC UK achieves eleven per cent increase in sales and acquires TLC Potatoes
Potato grower Royal HZPC Group is maintaining its forecasts for the 2022/23 financial year, expecting an 11% increase in turnover compared to the previous year (€352m), with a gross margin of

South African fruit exports making progress in new markets

Total Canadian potato storage holdings May 1 are down 1.2% over 2022 numbers
Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on May 1, 2023 are down 1.2% over 2022 numbers for the same period, and higher than the 3-yr. average. There were fresh shippers in both Canada and the U.S.

Morocco: imports of raisins up 20-fold in just five years!
Along with fresh grape and wine production, Morocco is a relatively large producer of raisins; however, Moroccan production of dried grapes is not enough to satisfy the domestic market demand,

FLP Colombia obtains B Corp status
Exotic fruit specialist FLP Colombia has been awarded B Corp Certification in recognition of its social and environmental standards relating to its governance, workers, community, environment, and