Natural Delights® is proud to celebrate 100 years of CPMA by showcasing its expanding organic product line and highlighting the increasing demand for organic Medjool dates in Canada. For the last several years, the company has focused on expanding global distribution to meet the rising demand. read more

Geoff Kosar from Mastronardi Produce said, "At this year's CPMA show in Montreal, we will be focusing on showcasing our Canadian-grown produce items." One of the highlights will be the new SUNSET Summer Delight™ Strawberries program. Mastronardi is a family-owned company with over... read more

The global lemon market is going through a period of strong pressure, characterized by a decrease in consumption and a 6% reduction in global production, as highlighted in the latest report published by the USDA in January. This situation is having repercussions. read more

Joya Europe kicks off the 2024-2025 season with a record marketable volume of 20,000 tons of apples, a 17% increase compared to the previous season. In Italy, the results of the last two seasons have shown a positive sales trend: for the new season, the goal is to. read more

A collaborative research effort between Pakistan's Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University (SBBU) and China's Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (YAAS) has explored novel techniques that may aid Pakistani farmers in cultivating roses and marigolds, which are frequently utilized in the country for cultural festivities and celebrations. read more

Botanist and Head of Science at the Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum, Dr. Chris Thorogood, will be giving The Chartered Institute of Horticulture's (CIH) James Bruce Memorial Lecture. In addition to his roles at Oxford University, Chris also serves as a visiting professor at the University of the Philippines. read more

Orsero, a Mediterranean European company engaged in the import and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, has signed a new agreement to enhance its position in the Canarian plantain supply chain. The agreement was reached with Hermanos Fernández Lopez ("Fernández"), Orsero's Spanish partner. read more

The beloved high-quality pear, previously named PiqaBoo®, now has a gorgeous new appearance and a new name: PIQA® Red. PIQA Red is being introduced to the Chinese market for the 2025 season. Cultivated in New Zealand, PIQA Red is a distinct interspecific pear variety developed through more than 20 years of innovation. read more

As flower orders increase before Mother's Day, global digital payments company Checkout.com is assisting Interflora in providing efficient payment solutions on a large scale. Through this partnership, Interflora has achieved a 95.4% net acceptance rate across its European markets, the highest they have ever experienced, thus aiding in the efficient delivery of orders. read more

After conducting an online survey for cherries, it is now time to focus on apples, which aims to assist 104 families of Golden apple producers in the Alpes de Haute Durance. Apples are currently the second most consumed fruit in France, right after bananas. Challenges such as aging orchards and competition from Eastern Europe are being faced. read more

The Egyptian table grape season is set to begin in early May, with early varieties cultivated in a consistent environment with stable acreage and mild weather conditions, as stated by Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of Green Nile. "The table grape acreage in Egypt has remained relatively stable, with... read more

Nowhere in Europe are more spring onions cultivated than in the 'Gemüsegarten Pfalz' (the Palatinate vegetable garden). Dieter Stubenbordt cultivates the fresh onion vegetables around his Hortulanushof near Zeiskam on 450 hectares; he estimates the total acreage of his farm at 1,200 to 1,500. read more

"Nikt nie chce iść i zobaczyć sałatę. Sałata to sałata, ale kawa to doświadczenie. To owoc, to wiśnie, to kolor, to podróż, to kultura. To historia. Jeśli możemy przyciągnąć ludzi do drzwi tą historią, możemy pokazać im, na co naprawdę jest zdolne tego rodzaju rolnictwo." read more

The Miyazaki mango, also known as the "Egg of the Sun," is one of the most expensive fruits globally, with prices reaching approximately US$3,600 per kilogram. Grown in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, this mango is cultivated under specific conditions. read more

Niemniej jednak, mimo zimowych fal i gwałtownych opadów śniegu w niektórych regionach Chin na początku 2025 roku, produkcja czosnku w kraju i poziom eksportu powinny pozostać stabilne - informuje FreshFruitPortal. read more