University of São Paulo develops sensor that can detect traces of pesticides in fruit and vegetables
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a kraft paper-based electrochemical sensor that can detect traces of pesticides in fruit and vegetables in real time when

Report highlights “endemic” abuse of migrant workers in Spain
A new report from Ethical Consumer is calling on UK supermarkets to take immediate steps to protect the rights of migrant agricultural workers in Spain after uncovering evidence of widescale abuse

Holenderski przetwórca warzyw rozpoczyna pierwszą komercyjną produkcję w nowym zakładzie
Wczoraj Hessing SuperVers oficjalnie oddał do użytku swój nowy zakład produkcyjny w Holandii. Budowa Groente Versfabriek w Venlo została zakończona w styczniu 2023 roku. Po

The impact of cooler weather on western Mexico's vegetable crops
In 2023, cooler weather has been a trend amongst many growing regions in the produce industry. Taking a closer look at Mexico, colder temperatures in the northern and western parts of the country

Moroccan and Turkish pepper producers are paid 78.57% and 76.78% less than Spanish producers for their products
A Hortoinfo analysis of pepper prices with data from Faostat reveals that in 2021 farmers in Morocco charged an average price for their peppers that was 78.57% cheaper than the average price at

New vegetable storage facilities to be built in the south of Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, there is a shortage of vegetable storage facilities, especially during the off-season. In response to this problem, the Ministry of Agriculture has planned the construction of 97

Arancia di Ribera DOP, sales boom
"Stunning results, we are at the end of a season that is drawing to a close," says Salvatore Daino, President of the Consorzio di Tutela Arancia di Ribera D.O.P. "Certainly in contrast with the

Cibus connect, fruit and vegetable debut is convincing
The debut of the Emilian event confirms the fair enthusiasm that has been rediscovered after the pandemic period. The first day got off to a fast start, and already from the first rows at the

Scherpenhuizen takes strategic stake in Kamps Green beans
In recent months, two Dutch companies, Scherpenhuizen and Kamps Sperziebonen, have discussed further cooperation. That recently led to Scherpenhuizen taking a strategic interest in Kamps. After

Packaging, paper has more and more appeal
Packaging is becoming increasingly important for the presentation of a product and therefore nothing should be left to chance, not even the choice of packaging machine. GNA has made fruit and

Новые овощехранилища будут построены на юге Казахстана
В Казахстане ощущается нехватка овощехранилищ, особенно в межсезонье. В ответ на эту проблему

Mr Datterino, a project dedicated to the end consumer
The Signor Datterino project developed by Bayer through its Vegetables division was created with the aim of satisfying the growing consumer demand for quality in the produce chain through one of

Can lettuce be innovative?
From the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport) they remind us that the Egyptians were already growing lettuces on the banks of the Nile more

Nowe przechowalnie warzyw mają powstać na południu Kazachstanu
W Kazachstanie brakuje przechowalni warzyw, zwłaszcza poza sezonem. W odpowiedzi na ten problem Ministerstwo Rolnictwa zaplanowało budowę 97 magazynów owoców i warzyw o łącznej

How are Moroccan produce sourcers coping with scarcity
Importers of Moroccan agricultural products have to find alternative origins, as several crops have seen a big drop in volumes. Citrus, blueberries, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables from

'Tomatoes, prices slightly up'
It is a slow trend that characterises sales on the wholesale markets in this last period. From the fruit and vegetable market in Trieste(Moi), we took stock with Renato Guercio, owner together

Ukrainian farmers hope for the best
Ukrainian farmers continue to struggle with the difficult situation in the country. At the beginning of the war, many greenhouse farms had to stop their work, which led to a decrease in the

New sensor promises improved irrigation management
A new irradiation sensor is promising to allow vegetable growers to manage their irrigation, fieldwork and disease protection more precisely, helping to curb costs and boost productivity.

French organic vegetables from unheated greenhouses available in March
MediTerraBio, the association of 16 organic producers of the Provence region, and ProNatura, which specializes in organic fruit and vegetables, have announced the arrival of zucchinis and early

Cucumber prices drop
In Belgium, more local products are gradually being auctioned. That means the recent truly high prices for greenhouse vegetables at the Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives Federation (VBT) are

Greenhouse production of peppers rises 26%.
With the inflationary crisis registered during the current season, everything has been a continuous increase in production costs in agriculture and livestock farming. This situation has had a more

Brits may have to get used to fresh vegetables shortages
In recent weeks, after disrupted harvests in north Africa reduced supply and inflation forced industry buyers to spend more on less from key markets such as Spain, British shoppers have faced a

High levels of sulphur discovered in onions and brassicas
The benefits of eating vegetables are well known, but as of today, some vegetables are also of great interest for research. Based on a study by Osaka University, high levels of sulphur compounds

A nursery producing 100 million plants a year
One of the leading vegetable nurseries in Emilia Romagna, Vivai Garattoni Umberto in San Mauro Pascoli, produces around 100 million plants every year. The main products are leaf vegetables,