Global demand for Egyptian soft citrus remains high despite competition from Turkey and Morocco, with Egyptian mandarins fetching good prices, as stated by Ahmed Abdel El-Ghafar, executive manager of Gift Fruit. According to the exporter, "Our Egyptian mandarin shipments began a month ago and are yielding satisfactory results." read more

Agribologna Group - among the top players in the sector in Italy - for the production, processing, and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, has published - with its subsidiaries - the third edition of the Sustainability Report. It is prepared on a voluntary basis and in advance compared to. read more

At 92 years old, Ergün Erünal, the founder of Ayer Tarım—one of Turkey's largest nurseries—still visits the greenhouse he established 32 years ago. Ayer Tarım was founded in 1992 when only a few locally or Israeli-made greenhouses existed in the region. Just before completing their... read more

With a growth of 7.1% compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the transportation and storage sector in the 3rd quarter of 2024 recorded the strongest price increase among all sectors in the service industry. With a price increase of 30.0% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2023, the transportation of goods was the... read more

In the Middle Ages, the starchy parsnip played a similarly important role as the potato does today. Until the mid-18th century, it was one of the most important staple foods in our latitudes due to its low susceptibility to diseases. read more

An improved understanding of plants and simplified access to technologies in terms of costs and support in the use of sensors & Co are also crucial, as highlighted in a webinar on "Smart Irrigation" that Sara Vitali participated in. read more

However, the overall quality of the 2024/25 harvest looks very good. Early sales have been extremely brisk, which is attributed to low stocks in all major markets. The main reasons for this are the low harvest in Chile 2024, strong global sales in the last. read more

With the merger, a unified representation of the fruit industry became possible, according to DFHV managing director Dr. Andreas Brügger. "Until then, there were not just one, but several associations in the fruit industry. And each one had their own managing director, chairman, etc." read more

Sri Lanka, known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean," is currently making efforts towards economic recovery after the financial crisis it faced in 2022. Agriculture, which has a long and important history, is a key sector of the country's economy. read more

To celebrate the start of Tasmania's cherry season, Minister for Primary Industries and Water Jane Howlett and Fruit Growers Tasmania Chief Executive Peter Cornish have visited several retailers in the state to taste the early season cherries. read more

The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has announced that Australian macadamia growers produced 53,950 tonnes in-shell at 3.5 per cent moisture (equivalent to 57,850 tonnes in-shell at 10 per cent moisture) over the 2024 season. read more

Production of peppers in Morocco's Souss-Massa region has decreased by 30% to 40% this week, primarily because of cold nighttime temperatures and viral diseases such as Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMV), as reported by local producer Obeida Mansour from Universal Peppers. Nighttime temperatures have dropped to 8-9°C. read more

The banana is one of the most affordable fruits to purchase in Greece, resulting in strong sales and a consistent consumption rate, as stated by Mr. Pantelis Iliadis, the owner of Iliadis Bananes, a company specializing in banana ripening and importing exotic fruits and vegetables: "Banana prices are highly competitive. read more

UK: Aldi has introduced its largest vegan range yet for Veganuary, with prices starting at just £1.49. Aldi stated: "Whether customers are transitioning to a fully plant-based diet or simply making some meat-free substitutions, Aldi's new and returning Plant Menu products offer a variety of options for breakfast." read more

The wholesale markets in Korea have a different system compared to other countries, whereby all fruits and vegetables must be reported and sold under three conditions. Firstly, they are sold through auction, and secondly, individual wholesalers can bring their produce to the wholesale market with a negotiated price. read more

The report, which includes forecasts for certain imports of fruits and vegetables between January-May 2024, shows a 3.76% growth in fruits and vegetables, specifically tomatoes, peaches and nectarines, oranges, and apples. It explains that imports will increase in the case of the first three mentioned.

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Festive shoppers who are struggling to find last-minute Christmas presents should consider giving a house plant, as statistics show that December is a peak month for purchasing potted plants. Approximately one in seven houseplants sold in garden centers in the UK are bought in the final month of the year. read more

Więcej krajów, w tym Meksyk, Ekwador i Kolumbia, zwiększają obecnie podaż organicznych bananów. „To utrzymuje stabilność dostępności” - mówi Mayra Velazquez de León z Organics Unlimited. „Te kraje systematycznie eksportują organiczne banany, aby zaspokoić globalne zapotrzebowanie, w szczególności” read more

W odpowiedzi na problemy jakościowe napotkane w 2022 roku, branża opracowała i wdrożyła siedmiopunktowy plan działania mający na celu poprawę nie tylko zysków producentów, ale także zaufania rynkowego i reputacji marki. W rezultacie sezon 2023 oznaczał znaczącą poprawę w stratach owoców. read more

What is the adversity that most concerns melon and watermelon producers? It is undoubtedly the cucumber aphid (Aphis gossypii). This is what emerges, almost unanimously, from the survey we conducted on a rather large sample of producers - from the most read more