Organic stone fruit and organic blueberry production is currently taking place in California. According to Parker, the stone fruit crop is lighter than usual in some varieties, but closer to normal in others. Early apricot varieties are experiencing a particularly significant decrease of 40-50%, while June varieties appear to be at average levels. read more

In the citrus groves of Huelva, Spain, the presence of Paracoccus burnerae, a mealybug species not previously reported in Europe, has recently been confirmed. This was reported by the Spanish entomologist Jesús Quintano Sánchez, who documented its appearance in conjunction with attacks from the... read more

The feared rosy apple aphid (dysaphis plantaginea) appears to be particularly aggressive this year. French apple and pear growers are making efforts to protect their crops from these attacks, but the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is already forecasting reduced yields for the upcoming season due to the pressure from aphids. read more

Większość włoskich gruszek została zebrana, a teraz nadszedł czas na gruszki z drugiej półkuli, by zająć centralną scenę. Jedną z firm z największym doświadczeniem w imporcie gruszek jest Ceccarelli Giulio z Longiano w prowincji Forlì-Cesena, w regionie Emilia-Romania, właściciel włoski. read more

The night of April 27 to 28, 2025, posed challenges for Ukrainian fruit farmers, as highlighted by experts at EastFruit. This third wave of spring frosts impacted orchards that bloom later and are more frost-resistant, such as apple and pear trees. This event has raised concerns about the 2025 fruit harvest in Ukraine. read more

Office worker Ms. Wang stopped at a subway flower vending machine on her way home from work, picking up a small bouquet of double-petaled chrysanthemums for 9.9 yuan ($1.37). "The flowers are so soothing after a busy day at work," she said. Flower vending machines have recently appeared in subway stations... read more

Sweet Sensation is still a favorite in the German market, as well as in Southern Europe and Scandinavia where it is performing very well. Thanks to loyal customers in these regions, the gross payout price was higher this year compared to the past season, despite hail damage. The pears were. read more

The Dutch marketer The Greenery is planning to increase the production of its branded Sweet Sensation pears, which have been consistently popular among consumers in Germany, Scandinavia, and southern Europe. read more

Due to the night frosts in April 2024, the harvest quantity was only at a good third (36.4%) of the 10-year average (440 t). Since 2002, in no year were fewer pears harvested. So far, the lowest harvest in the mentioned period was 260 t in 2020. read more

The California colored potato crop appears to be starting on schedule this season. John Clerou of Mazzei Franconi Co. LLC stated, "We typically aim to begin in the first week of May, and this year we will commence on May 5th in Kern County." In terms of acreage, it remains similar. read more

The plentiful and regular rainfall in the past few weeks appears to have alleviated the water crisis, leading to a new but still concerning situation compared to a year ago when crops were already struggling due to a significant lack of water. read more

Podczas wizyty roboczej w Tokio, flamandzki minister rolnictwa Jo Brouns (cd&v) ponownie zwrócił uwagę na długotrwałą sprawę eksportu belgijskich gruszek - informuje VILT. Wniosek, który był w toku od 2012 roku, obecnie znajduje się w fazie drugiej z pięciu, w części z powodu rygorystycznych… read more

In a quiet corner of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, a former stable built in the 1890s has become the testing ground for a bold experiment: to demonstrate that energy innovation and vertical farming can revitalize unused town center buildings. The team spearheading this project is PeachyKeen, a renewable. read more

The Italian cherry campaign has officially started, with the first batches appearing yesterday morning in the main wholesale markets. During a visit to the CAAB in Bologna, we intercepted the very first crates of domestic product arriving from Puglia. read more

In Tokyo, he reportedly held discussions with the Japanese authorities to revive the cumbersome export dossier. "Our fruit farmers deliver top quality - this should also be present in the Japanese market," he emphasized. The export application for Belgian pears to Japan is currently in progress. read more

On Friday, April 18, a hailstorm and cloud burst hit the municipality of Tarnogród in the Lublin Voivodeship, causing significant damage to crops in this local government area. The assessment of the losses is still ongoing, but it appears that the currant plantations were the most affected. read more

Top fruit sales are generally on track worldwide. "There is a strong demand for apples, but the demand for pears has decreased due to higher prices after a short European crop," said Tony Harding, Technical & Procurement Director at Worldwide Fruit. "We still have a couple of weeks left." read more

Zespół EastFruit ma przyjemność podzielić się kluczowymi trendami na rynku produkcji owoców i warzyw w regionie z poprzedniego tygodnia, opartymi na aktywności na platformie handlowej EastFruit. read more

As we approach the end of April, the month known for the Easter holiday, which falls on this weekend, we are in the midst of a transitional phase where spring and summer themes gradually replace the winter ones. This is an opportunity to capture the trends in photography. read more

We conclude the analysis dedicated to perenella Gdo, after a first in-depth examination of numbers, exhibition spaces, and the origin of the varieties (click here for more details), which revealed a surprisingly high number of references - especially considering the seasonal period - in the read more