Western Australia has extended its ban on tomatoes from South Australia after Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was found in Adelaide, marking the first known cases of the virus in Australia. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) detected the virus on read more

Over 13.6 million apple boxes have been marketed from the state so far, with approximately 8 million boxes sold in the APMC mandis, and over 5.2 million boxes sold outside, including sales beyond state boundaries. The current season's apple yield is expected to just surpass last year's production. read more

Stats NZ ogłosił rekordowy rok dla eksportu kiwi z Nowej Zelandii, który wyniósł 3,1 miliarda dolarów za rok kończący się w sierpniu 2024 roku. Oznacza to wzrost o 20% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Viki Ward, menedżer handlu międzynarodowego w Stats NZ, podkreśliła, że wartości eksportu w tym sezonie… read more

There is fibrillation in the horticultural sector, due to the climate seriously limiting harvests in different production areas along the Peninsula, and beyond. read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) underscores the significance of conducting detailed investigations in business transactions. It is crucial to prevent unnecessary risks and expenses by exercising careful diligence, which is essential for responsible business conduct. read more

"September began with exceptionally high prices for Spanish greenhouse vegetables," says Kees Havenaar of Frutas Luna from Almeria. "Everyone has their own theory about this. But in the 30 years I've been in this business, no year has ever been the same. That's what makes this industry so exciting. You love it." read more

Autumn has arrived, bringing with it the flavors of typical products of this season. To best guide purchases, La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete d'Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, offers a complete guide to the products. read more

A surplus of fresh, affordable vegetables has brought a new challenge for asparagus growers. The Asparagus Growers Council, chaired by Cam Lewis, has pointed out the struggles that asparagus producers have been facing, especially in recent years, due to an imbalance in supply. read more

Already recognized as the favorite origin for French people (according to two CSA surveys in 2021 and 2023), bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique have achieved a new milestone. In August, they were voted as France's favorite brand in the "banana brands" category, surpassing 9 competing brands. "We are" read more

Według analityków EastFruit, międzynarodowy handel bulwami ziemniaka zmniejsza się od pięciu lat. Cztery największe kraje eksportujące, które stanowią 74% światowych eksportów, również wykazały negatywne tendencje w eksporcie bulw ziemniaka. read more

Peru's blueberry industry is expected to exceed the volumes of last year, but this time with a more consistent production pattern compared to the sharp fluctuations seen in previous seasons. This could contribute to keeping blueberry prices stable in most global markets. - Chiara Maccera Núñez, Fall Creek's Applied Research Lead read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking feedback on a proposed modification to the maturity standards for Beta avocados within the federal marketing order that applies to avocados cultivated in South Florida. The suggested adjustment would involve updating the shipping schedule for avocado maturity. read more

The data on plant-based products confirm that the trend continues to be among the most solid: the value of sales of plant-based foods in Italy amounted to 641 million euros in 2023, as reported in the latest Good Food Institute report. This marks an 8% increase compared to read more

The harvest of the Ente plum, the renowned variety used for producing Agen PGI prunes, concluded last week. Gaëtan Vergnes, Secretary General of the National Interprofessional Bureau of Prunes (BIP), provided an update on this year's campaign. "A Smaller Harvest than in 2023, But Not" read more

The risk of the arrival of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in Europe from imports from South Africa is very high. In the last month - as reported on Revistamercados.com - eight shipments of citrus fruits from the African country infested with the fungus have been reported. read more

Wine from Moldova won the Grand Gold Medal in the red wine category at the prestigious Concours Mondial Bruxelles in 2022. Where there is good wine, good grapes grow. Fruit growing in Moldova is not well-known, just like the country itself, even though its apples are of excellent quality. read more

SPAR Slovenia's year 2023: €1.2bln turnover, market growth, and commitment to sustainabilityIn 2023, SPAR Slovenia achieved a gross turnover of €1.2 billion (including VAT), representing a 13.6% increase compared to the previous year. The profit before tax (EBT) was €21.6 million, with a profit margin of 1.97%. read more

Fall produce programs are currently in progress, and although North Carolina is still shipping some sweet potatoes from 2023, the digging has already started for the 2024 crop. "Although most of North Carolina is lagging behind, it depends on the geography," says Matt Solana, VP of operations/supply chain at Jackson Farming Company. read more

The Region of Murcia is the first autonomous community in lettuce sales outside of Spain, accounting for 65% of national exports, as reported by the Minister of Agriculture, Sara Rubira, during the inauguration of the conference on this crop organized

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Według Erica Godard-Duranda, prezesa Agence Laparra, francuski sezon dyni jest „początkowo powolny. Istnieje pewne zapotrzebowanie, ale to jeszcze lato”. Obecnie ilości są trochę niskie, ale powinny wzrosnąć od października, tak jak ma to miejsce każdego roku. "Kampania kształtuje się" read more