The Chilean fruit federation Fedefruta has issued a warning that the cherry forecast for 2024/25 may be lower than initially projected. Following a survey conducted among cherry producers in various regions of the country, it was observed that many reported a significant fruit drop, which refers to the premature shedding of fruit. read more

The Chilean fruit federation Fedefruta has warned that the 2024/25 cherry forecast may be lower than previously expected. After conducting a survey among cherry producers in various regions of the country, they found that many were reporting a significant fruit drop, which is the premature shedding of fruit. read more

Semillas Fitó is expanding its catalogue of melon and watermelon varieties for greenhouse growers in Almeria. As the new campaign is about to start, the seed company based in Barcelona is introducing new products in almost every segment. read more

Capespan managing director Charl du Bois has given more information about the renewed commercial partnership between the South African group and Namibia Grape Company (NGC). read more

On November 11th, the official key handover took place. With this expansion, the cultivation area of Jansen Paprika grows from 25 hectares to 45 hectares, spread across three locations. read more

Australia's Perfection Fresh has partnered with Sonora-based grower Campos Borquez to supply Calypso mangoes to the US market, after a successful trial at Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles. read more

The low supply of potatoes is leaving a significant mark on the price situation in the wholesale market of these vegetables. Nevertheless, it is still evident that many market participants on the demand side would like to be able to buy at lower prices. Interestingly, some producers are clearly helping them in this regard. How are the prices of potatoes shaping up now in the large Polish wholesale market? read more

"We must avoid duplications in inspections without minimizing the credibility of farmers' operations," said Parmelin at the beginning of November after a roundtable discussion to which he had invited all organizations involved in the inspections. Among those present were representatives of... read more

Central components of the package include direct aid as well as easier access to credit, such as through state guarantees. In addition, there are tax breaks, including exemption from property tax for homes and businesses. The government also reported that the... read more

Agromartín is a leading producer of high-quality strawberries and stone fruits from Huelva, Spain. The family-owned company was founded over 40 years ago and exclusively produces the strawberry variety "Candela" and the nectarine variety "Early" for Port International. read more

Angela Inselkammer (Brauereigasthof Hotel Aying), President of DEHOGA Bayern, was elected as the new vice president. Assisting Zöllick as additional vice presidents are Stephan von Bülow (Block Gruppe, Hamburg), Chairman of the System Gastronomy department at DEHOGA. read more

In the comparison with the previous year, the prices for products of plant and animal origin developed in opposite directions once again. In September 2024, the prices for plant products decreased by 7.1% compared to the same month of the previous year, while the prices for animals and animal products were on the rise. read more

The peak period of industrial pear procurement season is behind us. The market has now entered the autumn-winter campaign period. How are the prices for purchasing pears for processing currently shaping up? read more

With a turnover of 16 billion euros (previous year: 18.2 billion euros), the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) excluding impairments amounted to minus 77.6 million euros (previous year: 214.6 million euros). After considering impairments according to IAS 36, the consolidated EBIT at the end of the third quarter was minus. read more

According to local daily The Star, the Malaysian government has allocated RM12 million (US$2.69 million) in 2025 to enhance and modernize its onion supply chain. This initiative aims to reduce the country's dependence on imports. read more

Chiny zmniejszyły import bananów z Filipin w związku z narastającymi napięciami geopolitycznymi na Morzu Południowochińskim, donosi Philippine Star. read more

Avocados Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Products & Animal By-Products at the recent China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, as reported by the South China Morning Post. read more

The leading Australian fresh produce company, Perfection Fresh, has expanded the global distribution of its Calypso mangoes by providing Mexican-grown fruit to the US market in partnership with Campos Borquez, a fourth-generation grower from Sonora. read more

Pierwsze narażone uprawy ogórków i pomidorów są w produkcji. Ceny w tygodniu 45 na FBT zarówno dla ogórków, jak i pomidorów wzrosły. Średnia cena ogórków powróciła powyżej pięcioletniej średniej po ostatnim spadku cen. Średnia cena jednostkowa wynosi 56 eurocentów. read more

Na południowo-wschodnim New Jersey, rolnicy zmierzyć się z wyzwaniami związanymi z ekstremalnymi warunkami suszy, z obszarem doświadczającym najgorszej suszy od ponad dwóch dekad. Stephen V. Lee, IV, rolnik żurawiny szóstej generacji z Chatsworth, podkreślił powagę sytuacji, zauważając znaczący brak. read more