Spark Radar has been putting in a lot of effort to enhance its product line. The company, recognized for its plant virus testing kits, has made improvements to the kits based on feedback from users. These upgrades enable growers to swiftly test both potentially infected plants and larger batches of plants before symptoms appear. read more

The mango season in Peru is currently at its halfway point. It has been a challenging season so far, with difficulties arising from drought, increased competition from other sources, limited logistical resources and cardboard for packaging, and lower prices. Production is now shifting to the Casma region. read more

In Sicily, the red pepper harvest campaign of Vinicio F1 by Vilmorin-Mikado is proceeding smoothly. read more

The current Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for orange concentrate FCA Europe is $6,700 per metric tonne as of December 31, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.5% but a decline of 4.3% in the last quarter. In January, market participants reported offers as low as $6,300/mt. read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, emphasized on Friday the commitment of the Junta de Andalucía to provide "more and".

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In Switzerland, approximately 3,500 metric tons of lamb's lettuce are cultivated across just over 450 hectares. About 40 percent of lamb's lettuce is grown in greenhouses, and around 16 percent of domestic production is organic. Lamb's lettuce is a crucial crop for vegetable producers. read more

The campaign for the seedless late-season Tang Gold Mandarin from Op Agricor has just started. This variety stands out for its sweetness, aromatic flavor, thin peel, and high quality. "This year too, we have achieved extraordinary results, thanks to the adoption of..." read more

On January 25, 2025, tulip lovers in Antwerp braved the cold weather for an exciting giveaway. With the promise of spring in the air, 100,000 free tulips were handed out at Operaplein. Why wait for warmer days when you can bring some color into your space with these vibrant flowers now? read more

The campaign for the late seedless Tang Gold mandarin from Op Agricor has just started a few days ago. This particular mandarin stands out for its sweetness, aromatic flavor, thin peel, and high quality level. "This year too, we have achieved extraordinary results, thanks to the adoption of..." read more

Green Bargosa is celebrating an important milestone: its Aruba papaya has been awarded the 2025 Flavor of the Year award, solidifying its position in the premium fruit market and winning over the palates of Spanish consumers. The Flavor of the Year award is a prestigious seal of approval in the food industry. read more

On Wednesday, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste. The regulation includes a ban on plastic packaging for marketing fruit and vegetables under 1.5 kilos (with some exceptions). The measure, which will affect the fruit and vegetable industry, aims to reduce plastic waste and promote more sustainable packaging solutions. read more

This market generates an FOB value of over 800 million dollars annually, positioning it as a key player in the export strategy for producing countries.

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Between 2014 and 2023, Spanish fresh tomato production decreased by 18.83% and Dutch production decreased by 19.93%. During the same period, Moroccan, Turkish, and French tomato productions increased by 17.36%, 12.24%, and 7.90% respectively, as reported by Hortoinfo based on FAOSTAT data. read more

Every year, many fruit and vegetable crops are damaged by late frosts. The Italian company Pilati conducted several tests and developed a pellet-fueled burner. "These burners," says Gianfranco Pilati, "were designed by us. They are suitable and we have used them for various crops such as vines, read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth analyses of fruit and vegetable markets in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East based on data from the largest regional EF trade platform. This platform has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

Na początku tego roku osiągnięto niezwykły kamień milowy w Finlandii na jednej z naszych lokalizacji badawczych. Ta lokalizacja ustanowiła rekord produkcji ogórków w sztucznym świetle, osiągając imponujące 244 kg/m² w ciągu jednego roku w 2024 roku. To osiągnięcie podkreśla read more

OP Agricor confirms its commitment to sustainable production and the enhancement of high-quality citrus fruits with Tang Gold. The campaign for the late seedless mandarin has just started, and the quality parameters of this variety, which extends the commercial window, are already in place. read more

To celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, Voltz Maraîchage presented a special edition at SIVAL. During the event last week, the company was honored with a Silver SIVAL award for its Orionit F1 butternut squash, a product developed in partnership with Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S. "This is a new. read more