The heatwave in Ukraine this summer has had a significant impact on the country's agriculture, especially affecting vineyards and vegetable farmers. Despite producing large quantities of melon crops, farmers struggled to make a profit as prices barely covered their costs. This situation has also led to an increased variety of watermelon. read more

Noud Spetgens from Nesco, a Dutch company that grows and sells organic mushrooms in Europe, states, "It's currently stable, with no craziness, shortages, or overproduction." He also anticipates growth, mentioning that some Dutch supermarkets do not offer organic mushrooms yet. read more

In Georgia, during the current fruit harvest season, farmers have supplied 9,000 tonnes of non-standard apples to collection entities, generating revenue exceeding ₾2 million ($3.29 million), as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Davit Tsitlidze, the head of the Rural Development Agency, read more

In Campania, the chestnut harvest is starting and the prospects are excellent. Forecasts that bode well for a sector that has been in full distress for some years. Last season, in the Irpinian area, the campaign was very disappointing due to a product loss of around 50%. read more

Dzisiaj Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) zaprezentowało nowy raport „The Opportunity for Mechanisation and Automation in UK Environmental Horticulture” podczas swojego wydarzenia FutureGrow Expo w Stoneleigh Park w Kenilworth. Celem badania jest podsumowanie zakresu produkcji roślin i drzew w Wielkiej Brytanii. read more

Avocado is the most popular exotic fruit. Its success comes from its peculiarity: unlike other fruits, avocado is mainly consumed as a vegetable, used in recipes rather than eaten on its own. read more

The internationalization format of Italian agri-food products, promoted by the Edamus Consortium, will occupy 256 square meters in the ICE area (HALL 3 STAND 3C07 / 3C00) from today until October 10th. There, it will showcase the best of Italian fruits and vegetables to international buyers. read more

Cachi in full countryside, originating from Emilia-Romagna and Campania. Good presence of pumpkin varieties, the latest arrival being Butternut. The production of Central Italian radicchio is about to end to make space for the Veneto product. Prices are very high for fennel and courgettes. Also on the rise. read more

Fruit is playing an increasingly important role in the diet of Spaniards. In fact, almost half, 48%, believe they consume somewhat or much more fruit than they did 5 years ago, despite the general context of inflation that the sector has experienced.

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APHIS plays a crucial role in strengthening partnerships, enhancing safe trade, and promoting food safety and security in Africa. This important work improves agricultural practices and builds regulatory capacity, leading to increased food security and trade opportunities for African nations. read more

On the occasion of Fruit Attraction 2024, Fairtrade is pleased to showcase how the expansion of its sustainable banana offering contributes to workers' income and supports businesses dedicated to providing living wages on certified banana plantations worldwide. The sustainable banana offering, officially read more

With the Navratri festival in full swing, the demand for fruits has increased significantly. Prices for watermelon, melon, papaya, and pomegranate have surged, while prices for custard apples, chickoo, mosambi, oranges, and lemons have remained stable. The fruit market received over 70 tons of mosambi, 40 tons of... read more

Under the slogan "From the best avocado, the best guacamole", TROPS presents new recipes for natural, spicy, Mediterranean, and organic guacamole. read more

M&S is announcing today the initial results of the first retailer-run 'autonomous field' trial, which will result in the retailer selling lower carbon parsnips later this year. They are the first retailer to farm and sell a lower carbon vegetable following an 'autonomous field' trial. In partnership with. read more

Morocco is continuing to strengthen the increasing trend in greenhouse tomato exports this year, after the industry's recovery from the crisis in autumn 2023, as reported by EastFruit. From January to July, Moroccan tomato exports have maintained record levels, with the country already having shipped. read more

The UK government has delayed the implementation of the third stage of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which was originally planned for 31 October, to 31 January of the following year. This postponement is part of a series of delays due to concerns about possible border congestion. read more

During the meeting on October 3, 2024, the Potato Stock Exchange Parity Commission, after a careful analysis of the potato sales from this harvest, the current production and commercial situation in Italy and Europe, decided to grant the first advance payment to producers who have. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są średnimi krajowymi najczęściej pobieranymi cenami za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Wszystkie ceny są podane w funtach (£) za kg. Ceny są wszystkie. read more

The Fruit Attraction International Fair has been chosen as the official venue for the presentation. read more

The Berry Best Guidebook, a recently launched digital resource, delves into the most recent research to uncover the scientifically proven health benefits of cranberries, just in time for the harvest season. Despite decades of research supporting the positive impact of cranberries on health, new studies... read more