In traditional retail outlets (excluding discounters), organic yellow onions were sold for 5.70 CHF (6.97 USD) per kilogram in April. Non-organic yellow onions, on the other hand, were priced at 1.68 CHF (2.05 USD) per kilogram. The price difference between organic and non-organic onions was therefore 4.02 CHF. read more

Last weekend was spent on many sea buckthorn plantations under the sign of the last opportunity for self-harvesting. We visited two of them - "Berry Field" in Modliborzycach in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship and a plantation owned by the Plantin company in Sosnówka. read more

"The 2025 production season of Italian table grapes is currently fairly regular from an agronomic point of view. It is necessary, however, to exercise caution in venturing into estimates and quantitative forecasts, as medium-late cultivars are still." read more

The Slovak technology company Ambitas specializes in developing vertical farms that range from in-store display units to compact production systems. Their focus is on achieving a balance between automation, modularity, and usability. Leveraging their background in IoT and system integration, the company applies its engineering expertise to various projects. read more

Even before the traditional end of the harvest season on St. John's Day on June 24, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is drawing mixed conclusions for this year's asparagus season. After Pfalzmarkt eG got off to a very good start in nationwide marketing of the royal vegetable at the end of. read more

The aggregate of fruits indicated as "peaches and nectarines" has now become a complex category, especially when we put ourselves in the shoes of a customer shopping in the fruit and vegetable section of a supermarket. This complexity arises from numerous factors, even before we get to read more

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has disrupted import and export activities in Punjab, affecting the trade of dry fruits. The supply chain from Iran has been significantly impacted. The closure of the trade route between India and Afghanistan via Attari following the Pahalgam incident has further exacerbated the situation. read more

Great attention to local agri-food productions and correct agricultural production practices. These are the two themes on which the Interregional Federation of Agronomists and Forestry Doctors of Piedmont and Aosta Valley and the CAAT Centro Agro Alimentare Torino focus on. read more

FlowerTrials is done for another year, but planning for next year is already underway for Westhoff. For those at the Mothership facility in Sudlohn, Germany, for this event, there were many familiar faces from North America and beyond. For those who are not familiar with FlowerTrials, it is a read more

"Spring 2025 was relatively quiet," summarizes Michael Penzkofer, who has been managing Gartenbauzentrale Main-Donau eG since the beginning of the year. "Retailers purchased smaller quantities compared to 2024. Lettuce is a prime example: there is currently an excess of lettuce across Germany due to lower sales." read more

Najnowsze statystyki Australijskiego Urzędu Statystycznego (ABS) ujawniły, że wartość australijskich branż warzyw, kwiatów ciętych, szkółkarskich i trawnikowych wszystkie odnotowały spadek w roku finansowym 2024. Jolyon Burnett, przewodniczący Rady ds. Ogrodnictwa NFF, powiedział, że najnowsze dane są zatrważające, pomimo pewnych read more

The summer season is in full swing for wholesalers. "With the beautiful weather, sales are running almost effortlessly," says Ellen Sebrechts of the wholesaler by the same name. "It may be going a little too well, as we're reaching our limits in terms of crowds, but we can't complain. Last year, read more

Agricola Don Camillo is launching a national consumer communication project dedicated to the melon category. Throughout the summer, a valorization program will be active, including the installation of signage at the point of sale and the organization of events. read more

Spanish onion growers and exporters are still dealing with uncertainty due to high domestic prices, the cost of first Dutch onions, and import prices of Peruvian sweet onions. The weather this year has led to a general shortage of domestic onions in the Spanish regions of Andalusia. read more

The Peruvian avocado season is currently halfway through, with a larger volume compared to last year. However, the markets have been able to absorb this increased supply well in the first half of the season. In recent weeks, there have been logistical challenges and delays in shipments, resulting in overlapping issues. read more

Chinese and Kazakh companies are increasing collaboration in agriculture, with $2 billion allocated to joint processing projects agreed upon at the recent China-Central Asia forum in Astana. These agreements are part of a larger package of 58 commercial deals valued at over $24 billion. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady obserwowany jest globalny wzrost wirusów atakujących arbuzy, spowodowany kombinacją wzajemnie powiązanych czynników: zmian klimatycznych, intensyfikacji rolnictwa, globalizacji i handlu, ewolucji wirusów, utraty różnorodności biologicznej oraz złych praktyk zarządzania. Zmiany klimatyczne, takie
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The price of imported navel oranges is staying relatively steady. Australian oranges have maintained their price since their introduction last week, but there has been a rise in the availability of smaller packaging. Traders have observed that these smaller packages are selling more quickly because of their lower individual prices. read more

The General Assembly of CPR System's members unanimously approved the 2024 financial statements, confirming the positive trend of the cooperative company that leads the reusable plastic pooling system for the fruit and vegetable, fish, and meat sector. President Gabriele read more

"The beginning of the pepper season showed promise, with stable prices attributed to the reduced availability of Spanish peppers. The transition to Dutch products occurred quicker than normal, prompting retailers and other buyers to take advantage of the situation. We enjoyed favorable prices in the initial weeks, but starting from week 18, that..." read more