Fruits & Vegetables
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Italy tests LED Technology to speed up tomato breeding
Researchers hope to cut crop development time and improve yields through controlled lighting systems.
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AGRA, WorldVeg join forces to put vegetables at the heart of Africa’s food future
New partnership will improve seed access, farmer training, and nutrition outcomes across the continent
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Dubai tests climate-smart farming with high-tech vertical farms and aquaculture
Dubai moves fresh greens and seafood from desert-based farms to hotels and supermarkets
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Green kiwifruit becomes first fresh fruit in EU to earn official digestive health claim
European Commission backs science showing two green kiwifruits a day support normal bowel function.
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South Africa to host first-ever IBO Summit in Africa
Cape Town will host the global blueberry summit in September, marking the event’s first time in Africa.
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Bordeaux to host joint International Asparagus and Berries events in October 2025
Organisers say the four-day programme will bring together the entire supply chain for both crops.
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MG Group to expand tomato production at Warkworth site
The co-operative plans to convert part of its capsicum glasshouse to tomatoes while continuing investment in energy efficiency and nationwide supply coverage.
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FPEAK pushes for key reforms at 5th Presidential Roundtable on Trade and Industry
The horticulture industry called for urgent policy action to improve export competitiveness.
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China introduces ECBT Model to strengthen global horticulture supply chains
The framework links edge, cloud, blockchain, and terminal technologies to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making in horticulture trade.
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Chinese coconut giant begins US$100M factory build in Indonesia to curb raw exports
Indonesia’s coconut sector gets a major boost as Beijing’s largest processor sets up operations to support local industry.