"Overall, the production of Portuguese apples should be similar to, or even slightly higher than it was last year," says Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers. "Considering the limited cold hours and temperature fluctuations we experienced during blossoming, we are pleased." read more

Moldova has significantly increased its walnut exports to the European Union, doubling the volume compared to the previous year, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Dmitry Alaiba. In the first seven months of 2024, Moldova exported... read more

Konkurencja między egipskimi eksporterami świeżych mango zaostrza się w połowie sezonu. "Dostawy są ogromne w tym roku, podobnie jak popyt. Jesteśmy zadowoleni z poziomu popytu i rozsądnych cen" - mówi Amr Kadah, menedżer eksportu w firmie Fruit.Farm. "Na pewno jest wiele mango w Egipcie w tym roku. read more

Zmniejszona ilość eksportu awokado z Peru utrzymuje się w tym sezonie, co prowadzi do niskich zapasów na kluczowych rynkach, takich jak Europa. Późne przycinanie drzew awokado w Peru doprowadziło do kolejnego znacznego zmniejszenia eksportu. Spodziewane jest większe dostawy z Peru w październiku i listopadzie. Ten deficyt okazał się być mniejszy. read more

South Africa is in a perfect position to tap into the market for alternatives to the large quantities of plastics used in agriculture, such as millions of clips, acres of sheeting, and many miles of twine and rope, according to Andrew Pollock, entrepreneur and founder of The Compostable Company. In 2019, The Compostable Company... read more

EHR and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Breeder Showcase for its second year. The Breeder Showcase & Trials will take place on August 24, 2024. EHR specializes in consulting and brokerage services for retail garden center growers, wholesale greenhouse growers, read more

In Ukraine, onions are becoming cheaper again, with today's prices for this product lower than last year's levels, according to analysts from EastFruit. Almost all Ukrainian farms have started harvesting onions, which has led to a significant increase in supply. read more

2024 is expected to be a great year for plums. The Swiss Fruit Association (SOV) anticipates a production of approximately 3,700 tonnes, with over 500 tonnes of Swiss plums being harvested weekly by September 9th. To successfully market this large quantity of plums, strong cooperation between all parties involved will be crucial. read more

The World Potato Congress recently emphasized the important role of potatoes in addressing global challenges within the agrifood system, especially in providing food for the increasing population. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines highlighted the potato's potential as a significant source of carbohydrates. read more

Green Fruits and Coalmar, both members of the Anecoop Group cooperative, have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance their competitiveness and promote their products. Green Fruits, located in the town of Oliva, will oversee the management of Coalmar's citrus fruits, totaling around 5 million. read more

Izrael is stawing a severe tomato shortage, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to approve a quota for duty-free imports of 5,000 tons over the next two months, announced on August 13. Tomato prices in supermarkets have risen to 2.21–2.45 euros per kilogram, while first-grade tomatoes on the read more

Following the recent publication of the WAPA figures for this year's top fruit harvest, regional harvest estimates are also being gradually revealed. Many apple-growing regions are showing signs of minor to significant decreases in the harvest. However, in some cases, there is an increase. read more

Topfruits Naturprodukte is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The owner-managed mail order company primarily targets the health market and provides customers with a diverse selection of nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and other natural products. Despite the perceived decrease in purchasing power, the owner is excited about the company's milestone. read more

"Obecnie istnieje doskonałe zaopatrzenie w pomarańcze do ręki, zarówno z Republiki Południowej Afryki, jak i Ameryki Południowej, z obydwu źródeł po atrakcyjnych cenach. W przeciwieństwie do tego, zaopatrzenie w sok z pomarańczy jest trochę trudniejsze. Na tym rynku obserwujemy niewielkie dostawy i bardzo wysokie ceny" - mówi Tom Leenheer z Van Ooijen. read more

Wygląda na to, że na amerykańskim rynku jest obecnie mniej importowanego szparagów. "Całkowita objętość szparagów spadła w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o około 15 procent" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia firmy Southern Specialties, która oferuje linię opakowanych wartości dodanej produktów marki Southern Selects. read more

In 2023, EU member states imported 105,104 tonnes of coconuts from non-EU countries, valued at €146.0 million. Two-thirds (67%) of these imports were desiccated coconuts (70,330 tonnes), while the remaining one-third (33%) consisted of fresh coconuts, either shelled or peeled (20,328 tonnes). read more

CNIPT posed an intriguing question: "What will French homemade meals be like during the Olympic Games?" To uncover the answer, they sought the assistance of the Opinion Way polling institute, which presented its results right before the start of the sporting events. The Potato: The Olympic read more

W światowym rynku, gdzie zrównoważoność i zdrowie są w centrum wyborów konsumentów, certyfikacja Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) zmienia sposób uprawy i eksportu tropikalnych owoców. Paul Davidson, dyrektor handlowy firmy Sol Orgánica, opowiadał o tym, jak
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HarvestR in Israel has successfully conducted laboratory tests on dsRNA-based treatments to combat fungi affecting important fruits such as grapes. The next step involves launching large-scale commercial trials, which have recently begun and will focus on grapes and pears. Gal Admati, CEO of HarvestR, stated, "We have tested this treatment on grapes and plan to expand it to include pears." read more

The agricultural sector in Latvia has reported significant damage caused by a storm in July. The Ministry of Agriculture has received 176 applications from farmers. The affected area covers around 10,000 hectares, as stated by Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze. read more