What is the adversity that most concerns melon and watermelon producers? It is undoubtedly the cucumber aphid (Aphis gossypii). This is what emerges, almost unanimously, from the survey we conducted on a rather large sample of producers - from the most read more

Przestrzeganie licencji jest bardzo ważnym czynnikiem dla przemysłu batatowego, dlatego NativaLand ciężko pracuje, aby zapewnić dostęp do tych popularnych, licencjonowanych odmian - mówi Pat Fitzgerald: "Jesteśmy oddani wspieraniu rolników w Europie i innych regionach w poprawie produktywności". read more

Anna Gabler, commercial director of Agro Queens Sp. z o.o., says that as Christmas approaches, demand for apples has slightly decreased. "Although we experienced extremely high demand in November, sales have been slow in December so far. We have introduced promotional offers to attract customers and boost sales." read more

Spain, Italy, and Turkey currently make up the primary citrus selection, with products from Morocco and Egypt also available in certain cases. "Although I was offered lemons and grapefruits from the latter countries, we are staying loyal to our core range from Spain, Italy, and Turkey." read more

Over 269 million euros was the total production value generated in 2023 by the companies of the group (+10% compared to 2022), against over 260 million in sales revenue. These are the results of the Agribologna group, achieved thanks to a short and traceable supply chain, responsible towards... read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco has significantly increased its orange juice exports this year, shipping over 11,000 tons to international markets in nine months, with a total value exceeding $18 million. read more

The state government has approved the establishment of a Mango Development Board in the Dharwad taluk of North Karnataka's Mumbai-Karnataka region. This area is renowned for producing Alphonso mangoes that meet international standards. The creation of the board addresses a longstanding issue. read more

Potato stocks in Idaho on December 1, 2024, totaled 94.0 million cwt. Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 41.2 million cwt. December 1 potato stocks in Oregon totaled 20.7 million cwt. Disappearance to date was 5.55 million cwt. In Washington, on December 1 potato stocks totaled 60.0 million cwt. read more

Traditionally, this period does not bring much excitement to the field vegetable trade. "This is not our time. People don't eat cauliflower at Christmas," says Robert Vogel from AGF-Direct in Zwaagdijk. "Supply from Spain has been somewhat limited in recent weeks due to cold weather, which has led to a decrease in availability." read more

In a notable development in the high-tech greenhouse sector, the cultivation of Kiwifruit in Kashmir has been gaining attention. This interest is mainly because of its suitability to the local climate and land, which are considered ideal for its growth. Kiwifruit, known for its water-intensive properties, has been thriving in this region. read more

On December 8, the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association organized a large ceremony at the Guangzhou JNH Wholesale Market to celebrate the arrival of the first direct shipment of Chilean cherries. This event signified the official start of the Chilean cherry season. According to the association, the read more

"By hand, it easily takes ten minutes to change an onion tipper's sieves. Production also halts while you're doing that. Our robotic solution takes less than two minutes," says Bastiaan Krijger, director of KV-Techniek. The 'Robot Company', as this Dutch company calls itself, recently launched a. read more

In a transformative shift, around 500 tribal farmers in Kandhamal district have embraced marigold cultivation, replacing their traditional vegetable crops. Supported by the district administration, this new venture under the Mukhyamantri Janajati Jeevika Mission (MMJJM) is proving to be promising... read more

Macadamias are grown along the eastern coast of Australia, from the NSW Mid North Coast in the south to the Atherton Tablelands in the north. Bundaberg and the Northern Rivers region collectively produce around 80% of the Australian crop. Australia is home to approximately 800 macadamia growers. read more

"In 2018, when the Garland Hydrangea Runaway Bride was named the 'Plant of the Year' at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we could not have imagined the incredible success that would come for this variety," said Garry Grüber, CEO of Cultivaris GmbH. Today, Cultivaris GmbH is reporting... read more

Growers have been keenly aware of their energy consumption since the recent conflict in Ukraine escalated into the Battle of Kyiv in February 2022. Energy prices have skyrocketed. Some growers have started using Svensson's Energy Monitor plug-in for the Let's Grow platform to reduce the energy expenses of their climate control systems. read more

Reducing CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, using less energy, adopting more rational water consumption practices, all while experiencing significant commercial growth: this summarizes the environmental performance of Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of the leading Italian companies in the fruit and vegetable sector, as described in its fourth. read more

The final jury of the SIVAL Innovation 2025 competition convened on December 10th at the Parc des Expositions in Angers. Following the final deliberations, 19 solutions were awarded out of the 35 nominated last November, with a total of 60 applications submitted. read more

From 1 January 2025, PerfoTec will initiate a partnership with Master Plastics Group in South Africa. This collaboration is a part of their objective to enhance the shelf life of fresh produce globally and offer cutting-edge solutions for the maritime transportation and storage of fresh fruits and vegetables in large quantities. read more

Starting January 2025, De Groot Fruit & Vegetables will be the sole distributor of the well-known banana brands Turbana and Don Mario Eat Now. These brands will be accessible to wholesalers throughout the Netherlands every day. Furthermore, the company will provide a range of packaging choices for the. read more