The season began a bit earlier this year due to favorable warm and sunny summer conditions, which have improved the sweetness, size, and color of the crop. Royal Gala and Smitten were among the first varieties to be harvested, followed by Golden Delicious, Modi, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Jazz, and Envy. read more

Movement in Ontario's apple supply is going well. Ken Lyons from Blue Mountain Fruit Company stated, "Ontario's supply is decreasing rapidly. Last year, most suppliers had apples in stock during the summer, but this year, most will run out before summer." Despite this, he mentioned that the demand is high. read more

Ostatnie opady śniegu w Korczy, Albanii, towarzyszące spadkowi temperatury, wpłynęły na sektor rolniczy, szczególnie dotykając niektóre uprawy. Arben Hysolli, specjalista z Dyrekcji Rolnictwa w Korczy, nakreślił czynniki wpływające na stopień szkód. Warto zauważyć, że migdały, read more

The agricultural cooperative Melavì, born in 2013 from the merger of the three historic realities of Ponte in Valtellina, Villa di Tirano and Alta Valle, is facing a deep crisis, as reported by ilgiorno.it. For years, the financial situation has been compromised by high debt. read more

"Istnieje większy optymizm wokół importowanych melonów z Gwatemali." - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. "Jesteśmy teraz w sezonie wiosennym i wszystko, co teraz spływa, zostało wyhodowane w doskonałych warunkach." "Pierwsze trzy miesiące naszego sezonu były" read more

Despite a decline in apple production and exports in recent years, Moldova remains among the world's top 10 apple exporters, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Moldova exported approximately 130,000 tons of apples in the 2024-2025 season, slightly read more

The sezon czosnku egipskiego rozpoczął się w styczniu z większymi ilościami niż w zeszłym roku. Sektor ten w Egipcie nadal cieszy się prosperującym biznesem dzięki stałej jakości, wysokiemu popytowi i spokojnej konkurencji - powiedział Ralph Nakhal, dyrektor generalny Tomna for Agricultural Investment. Uprawca dodaje, read more

CMR Group has recently introduced the Banarica brand for its bananas, which are imported from Guatemala. The company aims to increase its volume of sales in the coming years by targeting both supermarkets and wholesale markets. "We have been selling these Guatemalan bananas since January of this year, read more

On February 27th, the French Food Safety Agency (ANSES) issued a warning about the new tomato virus ToBFV and recommended additional research to evaluate the risks. ToBFV should not be confused with ToBRFV (Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus). The first observations of Tomato Fruit Blotch Virus (ToFBV) were reported. read more

A severe frost hit all types of stone fruit crops in Greece's main production areas yesterday and this morning. Local weather stations reported that temperatures in the coldest, later-producing regions of Velventos and Giannitsa dropped as low as -5.4°C in certain areas. read more

A tall column of smoke is visible in much of Milan due to a fire that broke out at the ortomercato di Milano in the eastern outskirts of the city, between Via Vismara and Via Lombroso. According to media reports, 15 firefighting teams have been called to the scene. read more

The temperate region of India, with its rich biodiversity and favorable agro-climatic conditions, is ideally suited for floriculture. Its diverse flora, including a variety of ornamental flowers, presents significant opportunities for entrepreneurs in both domestic and international markets. read more

Confagricoltura welcomes Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's intervention on the Mercosur agreement, which emphasizes the need to ensure reciprocity in trade exchanges for them to be fair. read more

Ambrosia™, the influencer apple cultivated exclusively in Piedmont by the Rivoira Group and in Val Venosta by the VIP Consortium, celebrates a successful season with a record harvest and distinctive quality. Engaging in daily dialogue with users of its community, it is a standout. read more

The interest of companies in making their environmental impact transparent is growing rapidly. This was evident last Thursday, March 13, during the first Tuinbouw Footprint Event (Greenhouse Footprint Event), an initiative of Greenhouse Sustainability. A packed audience at Op Hodenpijl was inspired by read more

The recent rainfall is affecting different fruit and vegetable crops in many regions of the Iberian Peninsula. While the harvest of stone fruits is still a month to a month and a half away in some areas, the excessive rainfall could have a negative impact. read more

HMRC has confirmed that the implementation of the next phase of the Windsor Framework will be delayed from 31 March until 1 May. Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy at the business group Logistics UK, urges the government to make the most of this extra time and to continue raising awareness. read more

In 2024, Georgia exported agricultural products to 107 countries, generating $1.68 billion in revenue, a 17% increase compared to 2023, when agricultural exports totaled $1.437 billion. These figures were reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Georgia. However, despite read more

Peru has positioned itself as the world's second-largest exporter of avocados, behind only Mexico. At the beginning of the 2024 season, Peru saw a 79.2% increase in export volume compared to the previous year. This growth is due to increased demand from major importing countries, including... read more

Each year, The British Tomato Growers' Association (BTGA) organizes the British Tomato Fortnight (BTF) campaign, which coincides with the peak of the British Tomato Season. This campaign aims to showcase the quality and flavor of British tomatoes, their versatility in various dishes, and to support British growers. read more