Ministry of Agriculture in Russia forecasts an apple production of 1.6 million tons by the end of 2024. Oksana Lut, the ministry's head, mentioned at the Bioprom 24 forum that the projection indicates a consistent production level, slightly below the previous year. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) would like to clarify that, contrary to media reports, the local citrus industry is not being threatened by a new greening disease. African Citrus Greening (ACG) is under official control in South Africa by preventing movement of citrus plants. read more

Under the guidance of the Battagliola family, the Campania-based company embodies values such as innovation, sustainability, and quality. Ortomad will be present at the upcoming international industry events: Fruit Attraction (Madrid, October 22-24, 2024), alongside the Spanish company. read more

Unaprosa will be present at the collective exhibition at Fruit Attraction in Madrid from October 8th to 10th, 2024. Four Producer Organizations will participate in the 16th edition, offering a complete overview of products, the latest innovations, and services related to the sector. read more

The Auckland Council has released a manual for both existing and new native plant nurseries to assist them in their planning and capacity development. This guide is a component of the council's dedication to enhancing native tree canopy and biodiversity results in the area through its urban forest strategy. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has begun pre-commercial trials of red kiwifruit grown in Italy in a small number of stores in Belgium, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will be introducing the Rubyglow® pineapple to the European market in early 2025. This unique pineapple variety features a red outer skin, vibrant yellow flesh, and a delicious new sweet flavor reminiscent of the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet pineapples. The pineapple made its debut in China in January of last year. read more

Osiem eksporterów z Tanzanii finalizuje umowy na dostarczenie Wielkiej Brytanii 960 ton owoców i warzyw, o wartości około 2,8 miliona dolarów rocznie. Informację tę ogłosił Anthony Chamanga, dyrektor ds. rozwoju Tanzaniańskiego Związku Ogrodnictwa.

Eight exporters from Tanzania have finalized agreements to supply the United Kingdom with 960 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables, valued at approximately $2.8 million annually. This development was announced by Anthony Chamanga, the chief development manager of the Tanzania Horticultural. read more

In northern Faryab province, farmers have reported an increase in grape production this season. Despite the higher yield, there has been a significant decrease in grape prices, with a reduction of over 50 percent compared to the previous year. This decline in prices has resulted in lower earnings from grape sales... read more

W roku 2005, EXP. Group została założona przez Emila Serafino, a jego działalność skupiała się na importowaniu tropikalnych owoców i warzyw z Ameryki Południowej do Stanów Zjednoczonych (USA). Banany, plantany, awokado, mango, kokosy, marakuja i guawa to tylko kilka produktów, którymi firma zaczęła. Ponad read more

Recent snow and cold weather in the Western Cape will not significantly affect the topfruit crops. In Ceres, pear orchards are currently in full bloom with an abundance of flowers. Even if half of the flowers were damaged by the cold, a technical manager states that there are still enough for a full crop. Additionally, he mentions that the cold weather is actually beneficial for the crops in some ways. read more

Almost 500 people, including farmers and entrepreneurs dedicated to tropical fruits, filled the Ifema Convention Center for the Avocado Congress held yesterday, on the eve of the inauguration of Fruit Attraction 2024. Organized by World Avocado

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Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. of River Falls, WI is recalling their 5-ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. read more

Organic apples currently account for 5 to 10% of the total market in Italy, a share that has remained fairly stable over time but with an expanding production area. In 2023, Italy reached a total area of approximately 9,000 hectares for the production of organic apples, representing a 5% growth. read more

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has launched a surveillance program to monitor African citrus greening disease in the vicinity of Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This program is designed to determine whether this pest is present or absent in the area following its recent... read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe wybranych rodzimych produktów ogrodniczych w Anglii i Walii. Są to średnie zwykłych cen pobieranych przez hurtowników za wybrane owoce, warzywa i kwiaty cięte na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham, Bristol, read more

Bako Sweet is presenting its newest developments at the Global Produce and Floral Show. Visitors will have the opportunity to be the first to see Bako's new White and Purple Single Sweets and discover the brand's perspective on the future of sweet potato purchasing and consumption. read more

The small melon seed breeding company Superfruiter is working on another exciting project: developing a Superfruiter melon variety with an edible rind, weighing between 150-300g, that can be consumed like an apple. They are calling it the 'cherry melon' and believe it has the potential to revolutionize the fruit industry. read more

Newwen and Paardekooper have officially announced a new partnership. The two companies are working together to make the logistics sector more sustainable and efficient. As part of this collaboration, Newwen will be introducing reusable plastic (PP) transport boxes in partnership with Paardekooper. read more

Mercadona is the undisputed leader in the Spanish distribution sector and throughout its history, it has stood out for breaking the traditional schemes which have made it a retailer that is revolutionary in its approach to the market. read more