The alternative European supply was mainly comprised of domestic Elstar and Jonagold apples. Wellant, Braeburn, and Tenroy were also available, but in smaller quantities. Limited availability was attributed to seasonal factors. Nonetheless, customers were satisfied with the quality and were willing to make purchases. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, and Morato, the next-generation bakery designed for creative souls and taste explorers, are pleased to announce a new collaboration: the "Avocado Toast Experience". read more

The Galkia® campaign has officially begun. This Galia melon, created with BASF|Nunhems® genetics and featuring the classic flavor and aroma of the fruit grown by Fruca, Gregal, and Jimbofresh, is making its way back to shelves in Europe and Spain. It is already making a significant impact on the consumption of this fruit. read more

According to the OECD and FAO, India is on track to surpass China as the primary driver of growth in global agricultural demand in the next decade. Their estimates suggest that global consumption of agricultural products will increase by 1.1%, with nearly 94% of this increase attributed to India. read more

The onion market is a fairly traditional one, but sweet onions have seen significant growth in recent years, revolutionizing consumption. "Sweet onions began as a commercial experiment around 2005 when some small trial imports were made from Peru. read more

The potential benefits of increasing root density in plants are crucial for successfully establishing a crop. Vegetative growth is directly related to the development of the root system, a particularly important parameter.

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The technical-managerial training program promoted by Agenzia ICE 'Lab Innova for Africa – Senegal', which is part of the 'Lab Innova for Africa' project, aims to provide comprehensive support and coaching to assist in the development and internationalization of African companies in the agribusiness sector. read more

The potential benefits of increased root density in plants are crucial for successfully establishing a crop. Vegetative growth is directly related to the development of the root system, a particularly important parameter.

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The Framework agreement for the 2024 campaign of industrial tomatoes in the South-Central Italian Basin was reached ten days ago. Without prejudice to the contractual autonomy of the parties when signing supply agreements, the parties have established a reference average price of €150/ton for. read more

Starting from July 1st, the HDG Survey Group has acquired Otflow. This acquisition expands the group's services, which already include HDG The Fruit Consultants, HDG Ibérica, Fruitify Experts, HDG Germany, Agri Software, and the HDG Academy. The group has locations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. read more

"We can see innovation happening in the white and brown mushroom industry, where standardized farming approaches are being implemented with the use of robots," said Sean O'Connor, CEO of 4AG Robotics. Sean believes that traditional wooden farms are no longer viable for implementing new innovations. read more

The long-awaited harvest to close the watermelon season in Morocco has proved disappointing in terms of volume, although "better than last year in terms of quality and size", reports Larache-based grower Oussama Baioua. "The harvest began a few days ago and watermelons have made a comeback on" read more

The collection of Melone Mantovano IGP is consolidating these days, as the warm weather arrives, marking the peak of the marketing campaign. This was confirmed by the president of the Consortium, Mauro Aguzzi, who explained that the two central months of summer, July and August, will be crucial. read more

Pierwsze lokalne arbuzowe zbiory z 2024 roku pojawiły się na ukraińskim rynku, jak donoszą analitycy EastFruit. read more

The tomatoes grown around Lutzville on South Africa's Atlantic coast have traditionally been used for processing. However, over the past three years, many growers have dropped out due to the economics of constant spraying against Tuta absoluta, the leafminer moth, which has changed everything since. read more

The potential for Africa to be a continent of opportunities for the Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain was already apparent due to the significant participation of African companies in the last edition of Macfrut. However, the Italian company ADfruit took a different approach by participating in F&B. read more

Phytosanitary and weather-related issues have significantly impacted Brazilian citrus fruits, leading to a significant decrease in the volume of oranges available for juice production. This has prompted juice manufacturers to explore other citrus varieties or even alternative fruits. Meanwhile, Egyptian oranges, which are also facing similar challenges, may present an opportunity for the market. read more

The remains of a framed piped structure in the municipal plot near Gandhi Market at Viragupettai are the only evidence of a greenhouse that used to operate in that location. read more

Rok 2023 był trudny, ale w 2024 wydaje się, że banany z Gwadelupy i Martyniki powracają do formy, z "dobrym impulsem" w produkcji i stabilnymi cenami. UGPBAN w tym roku powtarza operację KM97 Tour de France. Pierre Monteux, dyrektor UGPBAN, podsumowuje sytuację. read more

UK: Tesco workers set for $38 million shares windfall

More than 20,000 Tesco employees will share a windfall profit of over 30 million pounds ($38 million) from maturing stock schemes, the British supermarket group announced on Wednesday. The retailer mentioned that the employees, predominantly working in stores, are set to benefit from this scheme. read more