"Based on the projections made on November 1st, 2024, it is estimated that French cucumber production for the 2024 season will reach 169,300 tons. This represents a decrease of 3,900 tons compared to the previous year (-2%), mainly attributed to the unfavorable weather conditions characterized by persistent dullness and rain throughout much of the season. In October 2024, cucumber prices were 4% higher than in October." read more

The Tomato Water project is at the starting line, a strategic initiative for the rational, efficient, and sustainable management of water in the industrial tomato supply chain, promoted and coordinated by the Interprofessional Organization OI Pomodoro da Industria Nord Italia. The project... read more

The Romagnoli chicory campaign is approaching its conclusion, expected by mid-December, with overall positive results. Filippo Fabbri, from the homonymous farm in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), and also a member of the Agribologna Consortium, communicated this to IFN as an active witness. read more

BASF | Nunhems continues its work of offering solutions to farmers and companies with resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), as evidenced by the opening of the second tomato showcase farm in Águilas (Murcia), to showcase new varieties to producers and technicians. read more

Sezon malin w Hiszpanii rozpoczął się dobrze dla Plusberries w Huelvie pod koniec września. "Pozytywny trend utrzymywał się do połowy listopada, ale potem rynek trochę stracił na wartości" - mówi Jan van Bergeijk. "Z pozytywnej strony mieliśmy doskonałą pogodę tutaj, ale spowodowało to również szczyt podaży... read more

Catering wholesaler DeliNova on Curaçao is truly a one-stop shop for all catering establishments on the island. "We supply everything the chef and cleaner need," says director Ramon Oudhaarlem. However, the fresh produce segment remains the most significant part of the business, which serves. read more

FAS/San José predicts that orange production will increase by around 11 percent in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 to reach 250,000 metric tons. Production in MY 2023/24 was lower than anticipated, at 225,000 metric tons, due to irregular rainfall patterns linked to El Niño weather. read more

When you mention Nico van Vliet, you are talking about new vegetable varieties. With decades of experience working at breeders like Syngenta and Bayer, he can rightfully be called experienced. Soon, he will be leaving Bayer to concentrate on new projects in the sector - a perfect opportunity to reflect on his accomplishments. read more

Four distribution centers used for managing goods, over 30 customers in the GDO channel with an average of 30 references per week, two directly managed fruit and vegetable markets, a subsidiary company in the Netherlands, a turnover of 75 million euros and over 100 million for the group, considering... read more

The zima season is w pełni at Euro Gijbels' Catalan growing site, where the focus is mainly on cauliflower, parsley, celery, and citrus, with recent additions of mint and coriander. Although the province of Catalonia largely escaped the worst of storm DANA, John Gijbels notes that the… read more

Coraz bardziej ekstremalne fale upałów, opady deszczu i zmienne wiatry stwarzają rosnące wyzwania dla producentów na całym świecie, zwłaszcza w obszarach produkcyjnych o cieplejszych zimach. Aby maksymalizować i przedłużyć zbioru truskawek, producenci muszą chronić swoje uprawy przed obfitymi deszczami i uciążliwym upałem. Z drugiej strony, read more

In recent years, grapes have been one of the most valued categories both in the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail distribution and in traditional channels. Consumer preferences are increasingly moving towards "premium" products, with a growing popularity of Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) grapes and a gradual substitution. read more