Figs

Two of the most important nurseries in the country have decided to join forces to spearhead change in fruit growing in Chile and the region, as well as to promote a long-awaited technological reconfiguration of the industry, currently facing challenges such as climate change and a loss of competitiveness. read more

The fig season in Israel has started off well with strong demand from Europe. David Levin, the CEO and marketing director of Zohara Farms, stated, "We have started harvesting and are already in the peak period. The fruit looks and tastes wonderful." He mentioned that the demand in Europe is very high. read more

The International Association of Manufacturers of Biological Plant Protection Products (IBMA) has determined this figure as part of the annual survey among its approximately 150 member companies. According to IBMA, the market volume for bio-plant protection has doubled from 2016 to 2022. Between 2019 read more

The International Fresh Produce Association is saddened to announce the recent passing of Duane Eaton, a long-time senior staff executive who led the Meetings and Tradeshows team at the former organization, Produce Marketing Association. Duane was a key figure at PMA, working under CEOs read more

Po ponad 10 latach pracy u boku swojego ojca Gabriela Burunata, wówczas prezydenta Commercial Fruits w Rungis, William Burunat założył w 2021 roku Nueva Vista. Obecnie ta firma o ludzkich rozmiarach ugruntowała swoją pozycję jako specjalista w dziedzinie awokado, granatów, fig i daktyli, ze szczególnym. read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, held this year in Portugal on 26 and 27 June, recorded the best attendance figures of the last 10 years. Around 200 producers, researchers, and national and international companies from the sector met in the Oeste region, where Rocha pear production... read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, took place this year in Portugal on 26-27 June, unveiling the initial figures and trends of the 2024 European pear harvest. read more

Uvasdoce Fresh has completed its import campaign with a record figure, increasing the processed kilograms by 60%.

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The Consortium for the Protection of White Fig of Cilento PDO has been officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry. read more

At a press conference on June 14th, UNILET, the French interprofessional organization for canned and frozen vegetables, presented the latest market figures for the sector, as well as a survey on their image and consumption among the French. Canned and frozen vegetables were reported to "enjoy a good image" and availability. read more

Exploring the therapeutic potential of apple extracts in fighting chronic inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases, bridging the gap between clinical excellence and the naturalness of fruit. This is the goal of the partnership involving Maria Cecilia Hospital, a hospital that... read more

Nursery P. Mostert Plant Nursery has begun offering the Citrosa Mosquito Fighter, a lemon-scented geranium that they acquired from Pedro Plant last year. "The best part is that it is long-lasting, and consumers can truly enjoy it for six months," they say. The Pelargonium Scent Fresh. read more

A turnover of 81 million euros in 2023 and a net worth of 54.2 million euros, increased by 15.12% compared to 2022, are the numbers of the CPR System cooperative, chaired by Gabriele Ferri and led by Monica Artosi. These figures were presented yesterday in Padua. read more

The National Farmers' Federation is once again urging Senate crossbenchers to consider the impact of proposed taxation changes for superannuation on thousands of family farms across Australia. "We are pleased to see reports today that Senate crossbenchers David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie have raised these concerns." read more

Presented by Agence Bio on Thursday, June 13 at a press conference in Reims, the 2023 figures reveal a year of stagnation. On the consumption side, the market remains steady. In terms of production, surface areas have decreased by 2%, while the number of producers has increased by 2%. The foodservice sector continues to show a lack of growth. read more

A greenhouse nursery in Simcoe, Ontario was nearly entirely destroyed in a fire early Thursday morning. Firefighters were summoned to Ryerse Garden Gallery around 4:30 a.m. "The fire was initially spotted by a paramedic team that was passing by," said James Robertson, the assistant chief. read more

A greenhouse nursery in Simcoe, Ontario was nearly completely destroyed in a fire early Thursday morning. Firefighters were alerted to the incident at Ryerse Garden Gallery around 4:30 a.m. "The fire was initially spotted by a passing paramedic crew," said James Robertson, the assistant chief. read more

Sezon fig zbliża się szybko, i jest to ważny czas dla Aksun, mówi Akin Soyleyen, dyrektor marketingu tureckiego eksportera: "Bursa Black Figs, znane również jako Bursa Siyahı, to renomowana odmiana fig pochodząca z Bursy, w Turcji. Są bardzo cenione za swój duży rozmiar. read more

Morocco, a significant global importer of dates, is projected to sustain strong import numbers for this commodity in the 2023/24 season, according to EastFruit. Nonetheless, final figures for the ongoing season might show a slight decrease compared to the previous one, attributed to a rise in domestic production. read more

LED technology is proving to be a powerful and environmentally friendly solution to combat one of the biggest pests in tomato cultivation, which can cause extensive damage, especially in greenhouses: Tuta absoluta. "Given the problems faced by growers with this crop and the need to offer new solutions, LED technology has emerged as a promising tool in the fight against this pest." read more