Figs

In the Ortenau district, it remains hot and dry with daytime temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. Despite the heat, the stone fruit harvest has been successful so far, according to Matthias Kiefer of the fruit-growing business of the same name in Ortenberg. "We started harvesting our figs at read more

According to the latest figures from the association, berry sales this year are currently 24% higher than in the same period last year. Almost all major retail chains are reporting increased sales of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The background for this development is... read more

More than forty horticulture professionals gathered at Koppert for the latest edition of the Horti Science Café, a summer evening full of energy, both literally and figuratively. The central theme was the heat transition in the Oostland region of the Netherlands. A topic that is current, complex, read more

At the beginning of this week, the International Bremia Evaluation Board Europe (IBEB-EU) announced that in 2025 no new races of Bremia lactucae had been identified. The most recent races - Bl:38EU, Bl:39EU, Bl:40EU, and Bl:41EU - remain the most widespread, with Bl:41EU now being the most prevalent. read more

More than forty horticulture professionals gathered at Koppert for the latest edition of the Horti Science Café, a summer evening full of energy, both literally and figuratively. The central theme was the heat transition in the Oostland region of the Netherlands. A topic that is current and complex. read more

The La Unió Llauradora reported that severe thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds over the weekend affected around 8,000 hectares of crops in the provinces of Castellón and Valencia. Initial losses are estimated at over 29 million euros, a figure that could rise depending on the situation. read more

Uzbekistan's export policy has shifted towards various markets, marking a new phase in its economic outlook. According to the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR), between 2019 and 2024, the country exported fruits and vegetables to 73 countries. This represents an increase of five countries from the 2019 figure. read more

In the 2nd quarter of 2025, revenue decreased by 2.1% to 15.77 billion euros (2nd quarter 2024: 16.11 billion euros). The company stated that this was due to negative currency effects in all segments and lower prices, especially in the Chemicals segment. However, the quantities increased. read more

Monrovia Nursery will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, and the year-long festivities will begin at Cultivate. Visitors to booth #3447 can view upcoming plant varieties, learn about notable figures in landscape history, and explore displays featuring both historical horticultural developments. read more

Modern cultivation under cover requires increasingly advanced technologies that support growers in fighting excessive sunlight and overheating of structures. One solution is shading greenhouse and polytunnel structures using drones. read more

The LaserWeeder from Carbon Robotics has already eliminated 25 billion weeds! This may sound like a randomly pulled figure, but thanks to its AI technology that can distinguish between weeds and crops and identify individual weeds, it is possible to accurately track the number of weeds eliminated. read more

The fight against the illegal trade of fruits and vegetables continues. Yesterday, during a control operation at the local market of Barriera in Catania, over 420 kilograms of table grapes without proper traceability documentation were seized. read more

The demand for pineapple juice and the expansion of markets in countries like Israel and Dubai are driving Costa Rican exports, despite production challenges caused by weather conditions. Álvaro Figueroa, president of Tropicales del Valle company, stated that heavy rains since September 2024 have led to... read more

With the fig, pomegranate, and avocado seasons approaching, Turkish agri-tech company FreshSens is encouraging producers to consider shelf-life not just as a means of preservation, but as a strategic asset, according to Sertan Yargovan, sales director at FreshSens: "When you can store avocados for 50+ read more

Simon Nanne Groot, a beloved father, friend, visionary, founder of the vegetable seed company East-West Seed, and former World Food Prize Laureate, passed away on July 6 in Enkhuizen at the age of 90. As a 6th generation seedsman, Simon Groot is seen as a figurehead and pioneer, recognized in the industry. read more

The International Bremia Evaluation Board Europe (IBEB-EU) announced that no new races of Bremia lactucae were designated in 2025. The most recent races - Bl:38EU, Bl:39EU, Bl:40EU, and Bl:41EU - continue to be the dominant strains in the field, with Bl:41EU now representing 41 percent. read more

On an average day, one in ten Belgians reaches for this fresh vegetable, probably also on 'Cucumber Day', which takes place today, July 1st. These figures come from the latest VLAM consumption tracker reported on by vilt.be. Most often, the cucumber is grabbed during read more

In 2025, the Netherlands cultivated over 83,000 hectares of ware potatoes, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. This is the first time since 2000 that ware potato acreage has exceeded 80,000 hectares. According to provisional figures from the 2025 Agricultural Census by Statistics Netherlands. read more

Asda, Tesco, and Lidl are some of the top retailers supporting the British apple and pear season, based on figures from the first nine months of the current harvest year. read more

High temperatures continue to support the demand for summer fruits at the Ortomercato in Bergamo, with differentiated performances among the different categories. Providing an update is Andrea Chiodi, market director: "Watermelons are undoubtedly the current reference point. Prices are" read more