What is the current situation with the supply and prices of Gala apples on the Polish wholesale market? Can we already see an increase in supply and how prices are reacting to this fact? read more

There is no improvement in the supply of domestic cauliflowers in the Polish market. This is reflected in price levels that the fresh vegetable market in Poland has not seen before. What are the current wholesale prices of cauliflowers in the domestic market? read more

Malaysia recently celebrated its first shipment of fresh durian to China after gaining access in June. read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has appointed Kate Scott as its new chief executive, effective 17 October 2024. read more

Tasmanian apple growers Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods have partnered to export their combined volume of Tiger Fuji apples to Taiwan through exporter Hansen Orchards. read more

Droughts continue to impact Italian agriculture, particularly in Sicily. Fruit and vegetable crops have been severely affected, including specialized greenhouse production. With aquifers becoming saline, the most valuable horticultural crops are at risk of being lost. read more

Now that CBC Bioplanet has merged with the CBC Group last year, the company, which specializes in producing beneficial insects for fruits and vegetables, has new growth opportunities. This integration allows the Cesena-based company to expand its horizons and incorporate the organic solutions offered by the Biogard® Division. Vittorio read more

When it comes to the lime market, making forecasts is difficult: purchase prices at the source have remained very high so far (12 to 15 euros per 4.5 kg package, depending on the grades) despite a 'normal' demand from Italy. "These prices could increase from September, but trading will not be easy in any case." read more

"Everyone wants lemons at the moment," according to a French operator. Lemon prices are already high and could rise even further, due to a sharp drop in Verna volumes from Spain and the difficulty in obtaining imported merchandise. What happened to the Spanish Verna? The drought in Spain has affected it. read more

The Kroger Co. has launched Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus™, a floral collection curated by businesswoman, TV personality, author, and philanthropist Lisa Vanderpump. This collection is exclusively available at Kroger Family of Stores starting from September 4. "We are extremely excited to partner with Lisa on this project." read more

The mango season in Northern Sinaloa, Mexico is slowly ending, marking the beginning of the region's latest variety: Keitt. This variety is cultivated in Los Mochis, in Northern Sinaloa. "Keitts are the last mangos on the trees in Mexico and are known to be bigger in size," says. read more

Iran's pistachio exports have seen a significant increase in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, starting from March 21, 2024. The Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that the country exported pistachios worth $352 million from March 21 to August 22, 2024. read more

With schools back in session and fall weather on the way, the California table grape industry is gearing up to move the majority of its volume. Typically, about 65 percent of the crop is shipped after September 1st. The period from September to December is an exciting and busy time, with nearly 80 read more

Agencja Narodowego Bezpieczeństwa Żywności (ANSA) ogłosiła, że Państwo Izrael zatwierdziło import świeżych pomidorów z Republiki Mołdawii, zgodnie z decyzją Izraelskiej Służby Ochrony Roślin. Aby eksportować świeże pomidory do Izraela z Republiki Mołdawii, wymagane jest spełnienie następujących warunków. read more

Saudi Arabia has reported an annual grape production exceeding 110,500 tonnes, resulting in a self-sufficiency rate of 58 percent, as announced by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. The cultivation of grapes covers an area of 4,720 hectares throughout the kingdom, with Tabuk emerging as the leader in grape cultivation. read more

Southern Russia may begin to see apples with irregular shapes, discoloration, and skin imperfections being sold as "economy" fruits due to a shortage of high-quality apples. Typically, these apples are used for making juices and purees, but this year they may be sold directly to consumers. read more

Inagro is involved in the RE-Greenhouse project, a European initiative aimed at promoting the shift to renewable energy within the horticulture industry. This project is designed to assist greenhouse growers in enhancing their sustainability practices, as well as in becoming more self-reliant and resilient to price hikes resulting from... read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Rincón de Soto Pears begins its harvesting campaign.

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W regionach produkujących cebulę w Bahia i Pernambuco odnotowano wzrost cen w tygodniu od 19 do 23 sierpnia, po okresie spadków. Początkowy spadek cen był spowodowany wzrostem produkcji w tych obszarach, co spowodowało nadmierną podaż na rynku, wpływając na ceny w całej Brazylii. read more

Germany: Christina Rüter joins the management team at Alnatura.
Organic retailer Alnatura has announced the appointment of Christina Rüter as its new Managing Director for Strategic Brand Management and Product Management. She will assume her new role on October 1st. read more