Biobest and Floridienne have reached an agreement with Sofina and several private investors to increase the capital of Biobest by a minimum of €98.5mn (approx. US$105.3mn)
Horticulture
Global fava bean protein market projected at US$85.6mn by 2032
The global fava bean protein market is projected to expand at a steady annual growth rate of 4.2% to be valued at US$85.6mn by 2032, according to market research provider Fact.MR
Pest management restores Africa’s mango markets
The Alien Invasive Fruit Flies project in Southern Africa, supported by the International Development Research Centre and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, has come up with five technologies as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) package to counter the devastating effects of fruit flies
Sustainable fruit at the heart of South African blueberry drive
South African blueberry growers are stepping up their promotional drive in Germany by highlighting the quality and sustainability credentials of their fruit
Fruit breeding, the answer to climate change?
Dr Chris Owens, IFGs lead plant breeder, speaks with Tulana Nayak from African Farming, about the challenges of fruit breeding and what the future holds.