The agricultural organization estimates the total production to be around 2.88 million tons of citrus fruits with good quality, color, and adequate juice content. This is slightly higher than in the previous campaign, which was the lowest of the 21st century, and in relation to the data from the past 25 years. read more

Up to now, in 2024 there has been a long wait for fresh porcini mushrooms, especially since the spring harvest was almost non-existent, informs Niklas from Pilze. Currently, the autumn harvest has started, including the harvest in the mountains where the porcini mushroom "Boletus Edulis" grows. This mushroom is characterized above all by read more

What is the current situation in the plum processing industry? How is the demand for these fruits shaping up? What are the current price trends in this sector of the wholesale fruit market? read more

As reported by the Statistical State Office in Bad Ems, the demand in this country has increased dramatically in recent years: In 2023, 40,652 tons of coconuts, pineapples, guavas, mangos, watermelons, melons, and papayas were imported to Rhineland-Palatinate – an increase of 35,816 tons. read more

The situation on the Polish wholesale market of highbush blueberries began to improve for the producers of these fruits at the beginning of the last decade. However, now that upward trend in prices has been interrupted. It is still much better than in the first part of the season, but will this relatively good situation be sustained? read more

Steve Barnard has been appointed as the new general manager of Fresh Markets Australia (FMA). read more

Sun World International organized an Early Season Table Grape Field Day at their Center for Innovation in Wasco, California on July 11, 2024. During the event, the Sun World team presented the latest advancements in varietal/cultivar development and introduced the updated corporate brand identity. This annual gathering was attended by read more

Linda van Schieveen's appointment strengthens the company's management team, currently led by Leon Buskermolen, who has been Waterdrinker's managing director since January 1, 2024. Linda brings over 15 years of finance and IT expertise from her experience in retail (Lidl, V&D), production, and... read more

For the fiscal year 2023-2024 ending on June 30, 2024, the revenue of the Bonduelle Group amounted to 2,371.8 million euros, representing a like-for-like increase of +2.7%. However, when considering exchange rate fluctuations, the reported figures show a decrease of -1.4%. In the fourth quarter of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, ... read more

The influence of weather conditions on crop yield and fruit preservation, the spread and containment of emerging diseases in chestnut harvests, the development of storage technologies for new varieties of apples suitable for the Alto Adige climate: a recurring and important topic. read more

Many growers are removing raspberry canes because traditional varieties are no longer profitable due to high picking costs and low yields. However, the team at Angus Soft Fruits has been investing in new raspberry varieties that offer high yields, fast picking rates, and large, sweet berries. read more

Więcej niż 90 000 zapalonych ogrodników, hodowców i miłośników roślin cieszyło się słońcem i sporadycznymi deszczami na tegorocznej edycji BBC Gardeners' World Live w NEC Birmingham w zeszłym miesiącu, sponsorowanej przez Lexusa. Z czterdziestoma Ogrodami Wystawowymi, Ogrodami Prezentacyjnymi i Pięknymi Granicami, nowymi atrakcjami oraz programem BBC Gardeners' World. read more

Taiwan is a mature market for U.S. fruits. While Taiwan produces peaches domestically, it does not produce nectarines or cherries. Fruit consumption in Taiwan remains stable, with consistent demand for cherries. However, the long-term demand for peaches and nectarines continues to show growth. read more

Breedx has experienced significant growth over the past three years, now providing sweet and seedless peppers as well as specialty tomatoes on supermarket shelves throughout the year. This success is largely attributed to the company's development of new varieties that are tolerant to both hot and cold conditions. read more

W kanadyjskim przemyśle ogrodniczym występuje niedobór papryki dzwonkowej z szklarni. "Jest to głównie spowodowane przez fusarium, które powoduje duże straty w plantacjach papryki" - mówi Ray Mastronardi, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży firmy Del Fresco Pure®. "W porównaniu do zeszłego roku, dostępność papryki dzwonkowej jest niższa, głównie" read more

Kerem Tümen, the export manager for Turkish fresh produce trader Tümen Tarim, anticipates that the upcoming pear season will be much better than the Turkish pear season of 2023. He mentioned, "We faced a challenging year in 2023 for pear production. Due to adverse weather conditions, our yield decreased by 40%. This" read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have noted a strengthening trend of decreasing prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine. In many regions, weather conditions have stabilized, enabling farmers to resume harvesting field-grown tomatoes. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt continued to be a top exporter of fresh strawberries to various Southeast Asian countries, as reported by EastFruit. Despite a slight drop in shipments compared to the previous season, Egypt is expected to maintain its second-place position in the overall supplier ranking. read more

Valencian avocado producers are taking stock of the last campaign, which, in general terms, can be described as positive. The Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) and the Avocado Producers Association... read more

September 2024 will mark the beginning of the new British apple season, and UK growers report that an early start to the growing season has led to a plentiful supply of slightly larger apples. Young apples are currently maturing at a slow pace in orchards throughout the UK. Growers have been evaluating their... read more