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The 2023/2024 Spanish grapefruit campaign is now in its final stretch, lasting over two weeks longer than the previous season due to slow sales. Production in Spain has increased again this year and is expected to continue growing in the coming years, based on planted area figures. read more

Scotland is leading the way in organic farming, with growth stagnating in the rest of the UK, according to new government figures. read more

Over a thousand inspections have been carried out by monitoring teams on the front line of the fight against locusts in the mid Tirso Valley, in central Sardinia, of which 642 reported the presence of locusts, followed by 361 disinfection interventions. read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for April 1, 2024. The data reveals that in Europe, apple stocks increased by 0.3% compared to 2023, reaching -674,616 tons, while pear stocks saw a significant increase of 16.3% to reach 135,589 tons. In the USA, apple stocks... read more

In Poland, after an unusually warm period, owners of orchards and vineyards have started lighting bonfires to lessen the effects of a sudden cold snap on their crops. The earlier warm weather, with temperatures exceeding 25°C, caused plants to bloom prematurely, making them susceptible to... read more

A 2,000 acre (800 ha) onion and lettuce farm in California, Jack Bros, pioneers drip tape configuration, germination, and disease reduction. Situated in the heart of California's Imperial Valley lies Jack Brothers Farm, a legacy spanning over a century, rooted in a commitment to innovation and…

A 2,000-acre onion and lettuce farm in California, Jack Bros, pioneers drip tape configuration, germination, and disease reduction. Located in the heart of California's Imperial Valley, Jack Brothers Farm is a legacy that has lasted over a century, founded on a dedication to innovation and... read more

The data from the Valenciaport Statistical Bulletin for March shows that the port handled almost 7 million tonnes of cargo, representing a 3.84% increase. Container handling reached 459,749 TEUs, showing a growth of 15.86%. Year-to-date figures indicate that a total of 19.2 million tonnes of cargo were handled, reflecting a 5.41% increase. read more

The EastFruitanalysts have reported a gradual decrease in carrot prices in Ukraine. Currently, the market is pricing carrots between 8 to 10 UAH/kg, which is equivalent to only 20 cents USD based on the latest exchange rates. This pricing is similar to the figures seen in 2020. read more

On April 18th, Assomela, the Italian Association of Apple Producers, hosted Dr. Roberto Tomasello, General Director of COPRAS (General Directorate for the Fight against Unfair Commercial Practices and Sanctioning Procedures), and Attorney Marina Fiori, Technical Secretary. read more

In the U.S., 47 percent of the workforce is women, a number that has surged by 114% over the last two decades; however, within the green industry, this figure drops to just 9 percent. While there has been notable progress, there is room for encouraging more women to enter the industry and boost their representation. read more

The main presentations will be "Evolution of potato cultivation and consumption in Spain and Europe", "Potato insurance: modules, coverage, and key figures", and "Challenges for the horticultural and potato sector in the face of regulatory framework". read more

German avocado imports have increased by 402 percent over the past decade, from 31,400 tonnes in 2013 to 157,800 tonnes last year. These figures, released by the Federal Statistics Office (Destatis) and reported by EFE, indicate that the value of avocado imports has also risen from €68.3m in 2013 to €484m in 2023. read more

"We need a model of regenerative, circular consumption based on fair pricing rather than the lowest price: cooperative world, sustainable finance, and large distribution must work together," stated Stanislao Fabbrino, president and CEO of Fruttagelin. read more

Całkowita przeładunku ładunków na Porcie w Antwerpii-Brugii wyniosła 70,4 mln ton w pierwszym kwartale 2024 roku, co oznacza wzrost o 2,4 procent w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku. read more

Positive moment for the dried fruit and nuts sector. Let's analyze the data of the last quarter with Angelica Addeo, Ventura Brand Manager, at IFN. read more

In addition to this figure, Zenalco, a purchasing center for fruits and vegetables owned by the international parent company Auchan Retail, annually purchases 260 tons

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Kees de Groot, a prominent figure in the greenhouse construction industry and a pioneer of modern horticulture, passed away on April 1 at the age of 84. Kees had been working at Dutch Agro Systems since 2013, where he shared his knowledge and expertise by developing new solutions. read more

Key figures in the Spanish tomato industry gathered in Almería last week to address the present and future challenges of the sector at Rijk Zwaan's inaugural Tomeet Congress. read more

The trade unions have estimated the participation at 5,000 people, while the Government Delegation has lowered this figure to 2,000. The event was attended by the general secretaries of UGT and

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According to the latest figures from the Chilean Citrus Committee, Chilean citrus exports are projected to reach 383,000 tonnes in 2024, which represents a 4% decrease from the previous year. read more