Bananas are a commonly purchased item found in most shopping bags, with 100 billion sold each year. They are one of the most significant categories in the fresh produce industry. The most popular variety is the Cavendish, which was first commercially produced in 1903 but did not become prominent until. read more

The delegations from Italy, France, and Spain of the tomato contact group met on March 4 at the headquarters of the Consorcio di Tudela Pomodoro di Pachino PGI in Sicily, Italy, to discuss the sector's developments and challenges. Overall, the tomato harvest in Italy and Spain was slightly... read more

Moyca, producent winogron stołowych, rozpoczął projekt na dwóch hektarach jednej ze swoich farm w Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia), w celu uprawy winogron odmiany Sweet Celebration bez śladów pestycydów ani fungicydów. Inicjatywa, która jest już aktywna i zakończy się w sierpniu, ma na celu stworzenie zdrowszych

In Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia), Moyca, a table grape producer, has started a project on two hectares of one of its farms to grow Sweet Celebration grapes without traces of pesticides or fungicides. The initiative, which is already active and will culminate in August, aims to offer a healthier alternative. read more

Thousands of tons of waste illegally dumped on the territory, alarming data on the incidence of cancer among the population, a growing concern and a feeling of anger and dismay among the citizens: "Is Capitanata the new land of fires?". To respond, read more

Christian Ulrich, a passionate florist from Zug, Switzerland, is gaining recognition in the realm of luxurious floral designs. Raised in a family of farmers, Ulrich cultivated a profound appreciation for nature, animals, and plants from a young age. He turned this passion into a profession as a... read more

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump held a call on Thursday, resulting in a temporary reprieve from sweeping tariffs that had been imposed just days earlier. The initial 25% tariffs on all Mexican imports, which began on March 4, led to a sharp decline in orders. read more

"Giovanni D'Agati, president of the 'Il Tardivo di Ciaculli' consortium (Ciaculli Late Season Mandarin), stated that the extremely adverse weather conditions have severely tested the production capacity of companies in many Sicilian citrus growing areas. In addition to a severe summer drought, our." read more

The blueberry industry is currently experiencing a remarkable period of change following the unprecedented growth it has seen in recent decades. This transformation is largely due to breeders like Fall Creek, who have not only enabled the fruit's widespread cultivation but have also advanced its genetics. read more

Spring is just around the corner, but the atmosphere on the fruit and vegetable markets is far from lively, especially when it comes to the vegetable sector. To assess the situation, we visited the Agri-Food Center in Genoa, where President Gianni Vassallo explained to us. read more

Mimo trudności związanych z pogodą w 2025 roku, podaż truskawek wygląda bardzo podobnie do tego samego okresu w zeszłym roku. "Wiosenny plon z Santa Marii przekroczył tygodniowe szacunki już od samego początku zbiorów na początku stycznia. Wynika to z korzystnych warunków wzrostu po zasadzeniu," mówi Tim... read more

On the eve of International Women's Day, prices for popular cut flowers in Kazan have increased by an average of 20%, according to experts. This corresponds to a nationwide trend in Russia, where bouquet prices have increased by approximately 25% overall. read more

Mali is the leading mango producer in Africa, producing approximately 800,000 tonnes, with only 11,000 tonnes being exported. The main obstacles preventing more exports are the distance from the refrigerated container ports (Abidjan or Dakar) and the lack of a reliable cold chain. read more

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Spain has already experienced some severe weather this year, such as heavy rain and flooding in January caused by the DANA at the end of the month. The country is now facing further persistent heavy rain, which is expected to continue into next week. This will undoubtedly impact the supply of fresh... read more

The yield per hectare of asparagus is starting to increase in Kavala, the leading cultivation region for this vegetable in Greece. "The season had a slow start due to several days of cloudy weather and low temperatures, which hindered the growth of the plants. However, from the end of the first read more

Wildberries przeprowadził ankietę wśród swoich klientów dotyczącą ich postaw wobec Międzynarodowego Dnia Kobiet (8 marca) oraz prezentów, które oczekują otrzymać lub planują podarować w tym święcie. Ponad 80% klientów we wszystkich krajach, w których działa Wildberries, obchodzi 8 marca i planuje kupić prezenty dla kobiet. read more

In recent days, continuous rainfall in many parts of the Iberian Peninsula has disrupted the harvesting of citrus fruits such as lemons and halted other open-ground cultivation activities. This has further reduced the supply, following the previous impact of frosts in Murcia. read more

In recent days, the Presidency of the Council and representatives of the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive, setting EU targets for reducing food waste by 2030. Before starting the... read more

Nie było żadnych niespodzianek w drugiej połowie ukraińskiego sezonu jabłkowego, jak przewidywał Volodymyr Gurzhiy z ukraińskiego eksportera jabłek USPA Fruit: "Moje prognozy na drugą połowę sezonu się sprawdziły. Rok marketingowy się jeszcze nie skończył, ale już możemy". read more

The story of Arber Horticulture started in 1996 when its founder established Sudest Europe, a small, family-owned business located in Italy. As time passed, the company grew into a worldwide brand, providing substrates, fertilizers, and mulches to professional growers and gardeners in over 20 countries. read more