The monitoring of the Japanese beetle took place in 2024 in all cantons and in the Principality of Liechtenstein using 280 pheromone traps. Due to at least one capture between 2021 and 2023, a more intensive local monitoring was conducted in the cantons of BL, BS, GR, SO, TI, VS, and ZH in 2024. read more

The potential of Arra's new red grape varieties was highlighted during recent field days in Namibia. read more

The participants of the stone fruit seminar were treated to a full and diverse program: Over 30 speakers presented success factors for stone fruit cultivation, discussed climate change, challenges in crop protection, and more. read more

Sascha Müller-Kraenner, Federal Managing Director of the German Environmental Aid (DUH), comments: "For the first time, 14 major food companies, including Lidl, Kaufland, Netto, Edeka, and others, are disclosing data on their food waste in 2023. This is a step in the right direction." read more

Refrigeration facilities and retailers in Germany are then faced with the challenge of unpredictable delivery quantities and times. This impacts the promotional activities of the retail sector. read more

The German conglomerate BayWa plans to sell off T&G Global, the New Zealand business at the core of its Global Produce division, as reported by Reuters. read more

Global leader in table grape breeding, Bloom Fresh, has announced its new licensees in China after successful open field days held in June and August in Yunnan and Sichuan. read more

In Kent, the UK, among natural barriers such as hazel, ivy, and briar, there is a major conservation effort underway to preserve apple diversity. The National Fruit Collection, located in this area, serves as a tribute to the range of apples that were once common in the British Isles, displaying over 2,000 varieties. read more

Mimo że popyt na tureckie borówki jest już silny w niektórych okresach roku, produkt nadal jest w fazie rozwoju wśród tureckich producentów i eksporterów - mówi Ceyhun Gündüz, dyrektor generalny eksportera owoców Alya Fruit: "Kontynuujemy zbieranie informacji w sposób skoncentrowany dla... read more

Christmas is just around the corner and for the fruit and vegetable sector, a phase is approaching that should ignite enthusiasm for purchases, or at least, that is the hope. read more

The cherry harvest at Reid Fruit in Tasmania will not begin until mid to late December. However, the crop is already showing promising signs with higher volumes expected. "We have not started harvesting yet and our season will not truly begin until mid to late December. But we anticipate a plentiful harvest." read more

Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, stated that the Greek kiwi season has experienced reduced volumes this year due to the weather. He mentioned that when considering the overall situation, the kiwi volumes are between ten and fifteen percent lower compared to the previous season. read more

The garlic supply chain is currently experiencing challenges due to reduced and slower stock movement from major producers such as China and Spain. This shortage has led to an increase in prices, with importers placing a strong emphasis on quality as a key market differentiator. South American garlic supply comes mainly from Peru, Argentina, and Chile. read more

Jeśli wciąż nie jesteś zaznajomiony z Ontario's Crop Protection Hub i chcesz dowiedzieć się więcej, to dołącz do specjalisty ds. IPM w uprawach szklarniowych oraz Cara McCreary (specjalisty ds. IPM w warzywach uprawianych w szklarniach) na żywo w czwartek, 12 grudnia o godzinie dwunastej. Ta prezentacja dotyczyć będzie upraw w szklarni warzywnej i... read more

Floritec has announced the official launch of its new Santini series: Miller. The first stems will soon be harvested at Infinity Chrysanthemums. The Miller series consists of five colors - Pearl, White, Yellow, Salmon, and Lavender. Collaboration with Infinity Chrysanthemums Infinity read more

Fifteen years ago, Wim de Weert left behind the Dutch horticultural landscape and moved to the sunny Algarve region in Portugal. What started as a consulting position evolved into a successful venture in the strawberry industry. His company, Rei de Morangos, now provides top-quality winter strawberries to the European market. Basking in the Portuguese sun, Wim has flourished in his new business endeavor. read more

The association has reported a decrease in the export of blueberries from Chile, with hopes for a recovery as the harvest picks up. "By week 47, the total volume of exports has decreased by 28% compared to the same period last year and is 14% lower than the... read more

Downs, a company specializing in potato reception, automated sorting, and storage, has introduced its new optical sorter for unwashed potatoes – the CropVision Plus. Building on the success of the CropVision, which was launched in 2020, the new version offers advanced technology to simplify optical sorting and meet the increasing demands of the industry. read more

"W ramach tak wielu nowych odmian i klubów wchodzących na rynek owoców, jesteśmy wyjątkiem, ponieważ oferujemy historyczne odmiany takie jak złote, babciowe i cesarskie jabłka, śliwki Grossa di Felisio i Prezydent oraz gruszki Abate i William. W naszej opinii, obserwujemy powrót do historycznych odmian". read more

The Pakistani Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated the customs/export values for seasonal fruits, including Kinnow, for the period from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. This revision is intended to enhance export earnings during the winter season. A valuation ruling (4 of...) read more