The finding has been confirmed by an official laboratory. According to LfL, experts believe that the beetle can spread only 1.5 to 5 kilometers per year under average European conditions without human assistance. Therefore, it can be highly likely that ... read more

While hailstorms and strong gusts of wind caused extensive damage to crops and grasslands in the western and southern parts of the state, a drought was already starting to be felt in the northern and eastern regions. read more

With this funding, Lower Saxony demonstrates solidarity with the people in Ukraine. The money will go towards a center for organic vegetables in the Mykolaiv Oblast, aiming to convert seasonal jobs in vegetable processing into year-round positions in the medium term. The region is... read more

The World Avocado Organization (WAO), a non-profit organization representing avocado producers, exporters, and importers worldwide, has initiated a campaign in India to educate consumers and food businesses about the health benefits of regular avocado consumption and the best ways to incorporate avocados into their diets. read more

This peaks in mid-September and lasts until the end of October. The Swiss Fruit Association expects a harvest of 103,589 tons of apples and 16,364 tons of pears. For the first time, the harvest forecast was determined using an AI-supported app. read more

On the Polish wholesale market, there has been a sharp drop in prices of green beans. The situation is very similar to what could be observed in the second half of August 2022. How much have the prices of green beans dropped? read more

The prices of onions on the Polish wholesale market remain low. However, it is also worth noting that they have not experienced a significant drop for weeks. What are the current prices of packaged Polish onions in large wholesale quantities? read more

Wholesale prices of dessert raspberries have slightly strengthened in recent days. However, they still remain at a seasonal low due to the increased availability of these fruits in the Polish wholesale market. How much is Polish raspberry currently offered for in the wholesale market for fresh produce? read more

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has been detected at two properties in the Northern Adelaide Plains region. read more

Australian growers and plant scientists have collaborated on a new A$41 million tree crop program to expedite the creation of new almond, apple, citrus, macadamia, and mango varieties. read more

Jednym z wiodących producentów owoców w Australii jest firma Mattina Fresh, która ma nadzieję zwiększyć i rozwijać popularność pomarańczy Cara Cara w Australii. Firma produkuje owoce pestkowe, cytrusy i gruszki w północnej Wiktorii i południowej Nowej Południowej Walii oraz zwiększy produkcję cytrusów w nadchodzących sezonach. read more

In 2005, WECO established a specialized division for sorting blueberries. Since then, the company has made significant advancements in equipment and capabilities. Recently, WECO introduced their latest innovation, the 360Tek Sortivator, which was launched in March of this year. It is a compact sorting machine. read more

NORIKA Ltd, headquartered in Groß Lüsewitz, Germany, is currently going through a leadership change. Wolfgang Walter, the Managing Director who has served for many years, is planning to retire by the end of 2024. After more than three decades of dedicated service to NORIKA, Walter will move into a consulting role, providing guidance to the company. read more

Lievaart Expeditie is moving to new premises in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. The company has been a well-known name in transporting flowers and plants for a long time, but now it's time to truly stand out, according to Jan Willem Lievaart. Currently, a new 20,000 m² building is being constructed. read more

Zoran Keserović, a professor at the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad, has forecasted a decrease in fruit production in Serbia for 2023, citing the high temperatures as the cause. The projected yield is estimated to range between 1.22 and 1.25 million tons, representing a decrease of 5 to 8 percent. read more

Po trudnym roku dla produkcji owoców i warzyw spowodowanym poważnymi problemami klimatycznymi, kampania 2024 roku pokazuje pozytywne znaki, zwłaszcza dla moreli i melonów. Popyt jest żywy, a konsumenci szczególnie doceniają jakość organoleptyczną moreli oraz słodycz i. read more

In Bulgaria, vegetable prices have increased by almost 15% in the last year, with domestic cucumbers currently priced at 4 leva per kilogram, making them the most expensive. read more

W chwili obecnej rynek ziemniaków jest cichy. "Można zauważyć, że wszyscy przygotowują się na nowy sezon" - mówią nam Jurgen Duthoo i Stijn De Pourcq z Warnez Potatoes. "Obecnie mamy głównie ziemniaki francuskie, ponieważ na główny zbiór belgijskich ziemniaków będziemy musieli poczekać". read more

For several years, Odavi has been producing drinks using some of its Class II strawberries. Since last month, the company has expanded its offerings to include two types of non-alcoholic sparkling beverages, spokesperson Marie-Louise Raats told RTL News. The idea originated from a request by the... read more

While many may have wished for warmer weather during the summer months, it was actually perfect for strawberry production, as stated by Philip Van Overbeke. "When you deal with temperature extremes, you often see fluctuations in production, but this time everything grew consistently, and we had a stable crop." read more