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

Farmers are crestfallen as the price of Samanthi (Chrysanthemum) dropped from Rs 240 - Rs 260 per kg to Rs 60 - Rs 70 within a week after Pongal. Chrysanthemum is cultivated in 3,150 hectares across the district. S Nanjappan, a farmer from Dharmapuri told TNIE, "The main reason for the drop in prices is oversupply in the market due to increased production post the festival season." read more

Selecta one is poised to introduce a new innovation: the RCS 2.0 system. This cutting-edge propagation system roots cuttings in special biodegradable paper bags, with minimal energy and no substrate needed. The bags are constructed from cellulose fibers, entirely eliminating fossil-based plastics. read more

The oranges and tangerines from Frutas Torres have been recognized, for the third consecutive year, with the prestigious "Flavor of the Year 2025" award. They have undergone a validation process to receive this recognition. read more

Melon, cucumber, strawberry: The Seminis and De Ruiter (Bayer) teams were at SIVAL 2025 to present their new varieties and must-haves. Acapella, the new melon variety that combines quality and yield. The 2024 season confirmed the good performance of the new Acapella melon variety. read more

Nowadays, the agricultural entrepreneur is like the captain of a ship constantly sailing through a storm, knowing that they could face the perfect storm at any moment. read more

Schur, a family-owned packaging company founded in Denmark in 1846, and Ishida, a Japanese company established in 1893, have announced an expanded partnership to enhance their collaboration in the fields of automation, weighing, and quality control systems. Schur, now managed by the 6th read more

Greek kiwi exports face different market situations around the world. Mr. Manolis Anastasiadis, the export manager of Protofanousi Fruits, stated: "The export flow to non-European countries has been going well. However, the European markets are currently not as active. We anticipate a significant increase in exports over the next four months." read more

While climate change is expected to pose significant challenges to agriculture in the coming decades, it could also lead to the widespread cultivation of crops like chickpeas, soybeans, and oranges in the UK. This could result in locally produced hummus, tofu, and marmalade becoming common items on supermarket shelves. read more

"Daniele Reina, the Sicily area manager for Seeds Tech, reports that when thinking about Sicilian date tomatoes, many characteristics come to mind that distinguish a product appreciated and enjoyed in Italy and Europe." A moment captured during a visit to the display greenhouse. (Click here to see the photo) read more

With the Jazz apple season in full swing, this year's French harvest totaled 15,570 tonnes of marketable apples—a decline of 8% compared to the previous year. This drop is attributed to unfavorable autumn weather conditions. "As Jazz is a late-season variety, it suffered from a lack of sunlight and cooler temperatures towards the end of the growing season," explained a local apple farmer. read more

With the initial projection of 1,463,000 tons at Prognosfruit last August, the French apple production estimate was revised to 1,420,000 tons in November before settling at 1,430,000 tons in December. Vincent Guérin, Head of Economic Affairs at the National Apple Pear Association (ANPP), read more

W ostatnim wydarzeniu rząd wiktoriański potwierdził wykrycie wirusa brązowego rugosego owoców (ToBRFV) w Victorii, co stanowi jego pierwsze wystąpienie w stanie. To zdarzenie zostało powiązane z transportem roślin z Południowej Australii, gdzie wirus wcześniej występował. read more

In the second week of the year, sales of fruits and vegetables by imposed weight show an increase, while Lcc is declining. However, the increase in the average price mix highlights a loss in volumes, still linked to a staggered calendar. Overall, though, read more

Sormac, a supplier of machines, complete processing lines, and turnkey solutions for the fresh-cut fruit and vegetable industry, has acquired a majority stake in the German food technology manufacturer Foodcons. Established in 2004, Foodcons has developed into a respected manufacturer of its own machinery. read more