The annual Allesbeste Symposium week, running from Monday, August 5th to Friday, August 9th, offers a week of presentations, visits to avocado orchards and trial blocks, as well as a tour of a nursery (by prior appointment) that has been leading avocado breeding in South Africa for many years. read more

Bayer Crop Science believes in a future where collaboration and innovation go hand in hand. As a specialized seed company in the development of industrial pea varieties, the Bayer group's division dedicated to professional agriculture is aware that read more

Warunki pogodowe i konflikty polityczne odgrywają ważną rolę na rynku awokado. Na przykład, intensywne opady deszczu w Kenii spowodowały opóźnienia w dojrzewaniu awokado na plantacji. Ze względu na późne dojrzewanie, pożądana zawartość suchej masy (22-23%) została osiągnięta dopiero w kwietniu-maju, co wpłynęło na... read more

In modern agriculture, the goal is to obtain high-performing varieties: combining flexibility, speed, and results. These characteristics translate into early maturity, resistance to weather conditions, productivity, and organoleptic characteristics suitable for an increasingly demanding supply chain. read more

The apple production in India is expected to be lower this year, although some areas have shown an increase compared to the previous season, according to Mudasir Tak, founder of the Indian apple grower Pinevalley Agrifarms. Tak stated, "The local apple production in India this year is lower for traditional orchards." read more

Phyteurop, founded in 1973 and based in Paris (France), is part of the cooperative group InVivo. Sipcam France intends to

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UK: Sainsbury's CEO calls for closure of import duty loophole

The CEO of British supermarket Sainsbury's has called for the closure of a UK tax loophole that benefits foreign e-commerce platforms like Shein. The loophole allows individuals to order parcels without paying import duty. read more

In Varese, northern Italy, a woman reported an artichoke explosion while cutting the vegetable. This surprising phenomenon has occurred before in Italy, causing concern and leading to the removal of artichokes from markets. Exploding artichokes are linked to ammonium nitrate, a common fertilizer… read more

Seald Sweet's GT Parris provides an update on the ongoing citrus import season. Regarding lemons, the rain in Argentina during pre-harvesting and harvesting has affected the season's initial projections. "They weren't sure about the size...". read more

Ukrainian farmers achieve high economic efficiency thanks to their extensive knowledge of production and primary processing. Andriy Marushchak, the commercial director of Van Dijk Technics, a company specializing in solutions for storing and processing berries, fruits, and vegetables, emphasized this. read more

Growers from Puglia are optimistic just a few days after the beginning of the new season. The successful conclusion of the last season despite phytosanitary issues has brought new life to the sector, which had been struggling due to changes in varieties and consumer preferences. Lorenzo Gassi, an entrepreneur, is among those feeling positive about the future. read more

Konsumpcja pomarańczy o ciemnej barwie nadal rośnie, a ich dostawy stają się coraz bardziej zróżnicowane. Valencijska firma Citrus Nostrum pozostaje zobowiązana do zwiększenia produkcji pomarańczy o ciemnej barwie pod markami Red Kalesi lub Beriland Family Taste, pod którymi sprzedaje.

The consumption of pigmented oranges continues to grow and their supply is becoming increasingly diversified. The Valencian company Citrus Nostrum remains committed to increasing its production of pigmented oranges under the Red Kalesi or Beriland Family Taste labels, brands under which it sells. read more

These days, convincing fruit growers in Northern Italy to plant a pear orchard - especially of Abate Fetel variety - is a challenging task. It's hard to blame them, considering the long list of adversities that have affected this crop in recent years. read more

ProNatura is introducing its new 'Extrasweet' organic pineapple from Costa Rica. With this product launch, the organic wholesaler aims to attract consumers by providing pineapples of exceptional taste quality from sustainable production. Sébatien Darrort, ProNatura's supply and purchasing director for fruit, stated this as the company's goal. read more

Starting from the academic year 2025/2026, Sweden plans to implement fruit support, which is EU funding that involves Swedish schoolchildren receiving EU-financed fruit in school. "The proposal for school fruit support includes several key points, the most gratifying of which is that it reduces." read more

The commercial campaign for Sicilian mangoes is off to a good start, although it will be necessary to wait until the second half of August to understand the market's reactions. It is certain that, considering the issues affecting the sector, a comprehensive reflection on its state is needed. read more

W branżach migdałów i pistacji w USA zaobserwowano różne trendy w wysyłkach w maju. Według raportu rynkowego Blue Diamond Almonds, wysyłki migdałów wyniosły 226,1 miliona funtów w maju, co stanowi wzrost o 16 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim i jest drugim najwyższym. read more

The table grape industry is preparing to shift its operations from Sonora, Mexico to the Central San Joaquin Valley, where many growers will begin harvesting next week. However, there is concern that an upcoming heat wave with extreme temperatures could affect the beginning of the season. "New plantings with light canopy cover are at greater read more

"Nonetheless, we keep working," reports Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager at Nuovafrutta. "The weather is always important for the ethnic-exotic market, especially with the presence of seasonal fruit and the inconsistent summery weather." read more

The entry of investment funds into the Spanish fruit and vegetable sector continues to be a hot topic, as evidenced by the extensive debate that has emerged on this issue during the 26th Congress on Fruit organized by AECOC - an association that brings together the Spanish Industry and Distribution. read more