In week 38, the average price of aubergines at the VBT increased to €2.65 per kilogram. Prices also went up for green zucchini (€0.51 per piece), green bell peppers (€1.54 per kilogram), and lettuce (almost €1.10 per head). This represents a doubling of the price for lettuce in just one. read more

The Dorì kiwi is an early fruit, and this year the weather has highlighted this characteristic. "For this reason, we plan to start selling it between the first and second week of October," says Alessandro Zampagna, Managing Director of Dorì International and General Manager. read more

Yelloway, an initiative by Chiquita, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is introducing Yelloway One, a new triploid banana hybrid that is resistant to the fungal disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These diseases present a significant threat. read more

With the National Day holiday approaching, the flower market is seeing a rise in sales. On the morning of September 24, the Butterfly Valley in Suqian city, Jiangsu province, was bustling with activity. Workers were busy selecting, sorting, packaging, and delivering phalaenopsis to the flower market. read more

W odpowiedzi na rosnący problem kradzieży mango i awokado, Vélez-Málaga wprowadziło nową strategię inspekcji od sierpnia, kierując ją na główne punkty wylotowe gminy. Ta inicjatywa doprowadziła do ponad 200 kontroli w kluczowych miejscach, skutkując wieloma interwencjami i. read more

With kiwifruit export returns surpassing $3 billion, more and more Māori landowners are shifting towards kiwifruit cultivation. The export revenue for the Gold kiwifruit variety has hit $2.4 billion, showing a 24 percent rise from the previous year, while the green variety... read more

Kolorado's sokowiste i słodkie brzoskwinie z Palisade mogą być jednym z najbardziej znanych eksportów tego stanu, ale są również jednym z najbardziej kapryśnych. Wielka Dolina ma krótki sezon wegetacyjny i wysokie ryzyko przymrozków, co jest nasilane przez zmienne warunki klimatyczne. Ioannis Minas, współpracownik read more

The 'Dolce Passione' watermelon campaign will conclude in week 39 of 2024. It has been a lengthy season, starting for Macfrut in week 19. As anticipated, the campaign wrapped up after nearly 5 months, with the final available produce sourced from greenhouse crops and shipped to warmer climates. Consortium read more

Współczesny łańcuch dostaw może czasem być nieprzewidywalny, z nieoczekiwanymi opóźnieniami i przerwami w łańcuchu chłodniczym, których inne rozwiązania transportowe i opakowaniowe nie uwzględniają. Dlatego produkty Hazel Breatheway z modyfikowaną atmosferą opakowaniową (MAP) są specjalnie zaprojektowane do regulacji żywności. read more

Concerns have been raised about the extended offloading times of containers carrying essential produce such as potatoes and onions at Suva's port. This situation could potentially result in a shortage of these items in Fiji, as well as affect their quality. The delays have reportedly reached up to three read more

In a former hayfield on the outskirts of town, Dianne Reitan diligently cares for her babies. These babies aren't of the giggling and drooling variety. These babies are organic dahlias, some upwards of 6 feet tall, which point their crimson, yellow, orange, and pink fractal faces toward the sun. read more

The agriculture sector in Switzerland is facing the challenges brought by climate change, as rising temperatures are affecting traditional farming methods. The federal research center Agroscope has noted changes in weather patterns, resulting in more frequent droughts and heavy rainfall, which have an impact on the agriculture industry. read more

On 12 September, fruit trader Wim Minnaar passed away. The funeral ceremony has since taken place in private. Earlier this year, on 4 April, his brother Kees Minnaar also passed away. Both brothers were owners of Citronas and are regarded as icons in the imported fruit industry. read more

After a period of hot weather, potato consumption has decreased in the past week. However, year-to-date consumption figures are still strong, with Kantar's most recent data showing an increasing trend in both sales value and volume. In Ireland, potato growers are currently experiencing challenges with yields. read more

Podczas oficjalnej wizyty w Nowej Zelandii, Wicepremier i Minister Handlu Manoa Kamikamica oraz Sekretarz Stały Shaheen Ali spotkali się z zarządem Zespri International, aby zbadać model spółdzielczy, który doprowadził Zespri do pozycji lidera na świecie w produkcji kiwi.

During an official visit to New Zealand, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica, alongside Permanent Secretary Shaheen Ali, engaged with Zespri International's management to explore the cooperative model that has propelled Zespri to become the world's leading kiwifruit. read more

An article on the BBC discusses working conditions in the Kenyan flower industry. The article, titled 'Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send fresh roses to Europe,' describes the experiences of some flower workers in Kenya. The article highlights the harsh working conditions that workers have to endure. read more

Anecoop, the leading horticultural company in the Mediterranean, has celebrated the First Persimmon Group Congress at the Giner Theater in Carlet. The opening ceremony featured a speech by

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Social media images of purple apples, claimed to be from Saskatchewan, have gone viral, prompting many to search for these exotic fruits. However, horticulturist Rachelle Hofmeister confirmed that the images are AI-generated and the apples are not real. Nevertheless, people still rushed to local orchards. read more

Each year, We're Smart, the guide that ranks the best vegetable restaurants in the world, awards the Future Awards, which distinguish creativity and innovation. read more

The Spanish Rojo Brillante persimmon season has already started. Between weeks 39 and 40, most companies are expected to be marketing persimmons, although in limited volumes. Last week, the first Rojo Brillante persimmons were harvested in some early farms, and at the moment, only the read more