The fig season in Elche has already started, with a slightly lower production than usual due to a decrease in the sizes of the figs caused by the heat and drought. "We are optimistic that we will have a successful fig season that will help us move past the challenges we faced with the pomegranate crop." read more

Safeguarding the endemic and indigenous orchid populations of Seychelles is one of the aims of a newly created Orchids Collection Greenhouse at the National Biodiversity Centre at Barbarons. The Greenhouse was opened recently and houses a collection of 10 types of orchids that are endemic and native to Seychelles. read more

The cold and wet weather over the past few months has also had a significant impact on vegetable cultivation in the Frankfurt area. "Our lettuce crops, particularly the green and red oakleaf varieties, have been severely affected by the waterlogged fields. However, with a final harvest of around 90 percent, the losses are limited and the size. read more

Martin Inkumbi, CEO of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), emphasized the growth potential of the blueberry farm situated at the Mashare Irrigation Scheme in the Kavango East region. During a visit to assess the operations supported by GIPF, Inkumbi acknowledged the project's. read more

The harvest of 'pera llimonera', a common pear variety, started this week in western Catalonia, anticipating a standard campaign with fruits of high quality. The Farmer's Union reports a production decrease of 30 to 40% in some areas, while Afrucat and the Climate Action Ministry project a 15% decrease. read more

The Coordination Committee of the Pear International Organization, meeting on Monday, July 15, reviewed the expected pear production for 2024. Following an extremely challenging year like 2023, with production severely limited by frost, the prospects for this year seem significantly read more

W Egipcie sektor mrożony nadal kształtuje przemysł truskawkowy, aż do przewyższania świeżych truskawek. Jeśli chodzi o decyzje dotyczące wyboru odmian do posadzenia i ilości zbiorów przeznaczonych do eksportu na rynek świeży, mrożone stanowią decydujący czynnik. "Liczby mówią same za siebie. read more

Costa Group has once again emphasized the need for a comprehensive government approach to secure new export market opportunities for Australia's fresh produce. Costa's Chief Executive Officer Marc Werner, who was one of the speakers at The Australian Global Food Forum held in Brisbane today (July 17), read more

With 160 tons of product sold, the 2023/24 harvest was the first test case for the green (but similar to yellow) Dulcis kiwi fruit. This variety was developed by the Forli-based company New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, and is produced and commercialized. read more

Sezon cytryn i pomarańczy w Południowej Afryce rozpoczął się kilka tygodni temu w firmie OV Fruit w Ridderkerk. „Ale od zeszłego tygodnia podaż naprawdę zaczęła nabierać kształtu” - mówi Victor van Turenhout. "Hiszpania i Egipt przedłużyły bardzo długo ten sezon, co spowodowało problemy i duże zapasy." read more

Farmers in the Rostov region of Russia are reporting significant damage to their tomato crops caused by an infestation of tomato moths. A vegetable grower from the Ust-Donetsky district stated that these pests have ruined a substantial amount of the tomatoes in the region. read more

The results coming from the Trentino area of Apofruit are very positive, with 25 Italian cooperative members associated with the production of apples and kiwis at the provincial level. In fact, the settlements for the 2023 campaign were recently concluded with promising numbers. read more

The agricultural organization ASAJA is calling on professionals in the agricultural and livestock sector to take advantage of the digitalization opportunities offered by the Digital Kit Program, an initiative of the Government. read more

The watermelon season is starting, but among industry professionals there is uncertainty about how the season will unfold. With market fluctuations, the sector is still trying to find its footing. We discuss this on IFN with Lombard producer Emanuele Benatti from the eponymous agricultural company. read more

ICL's range of Fibagro Advance woodfibre grades will be showcased at the upcoming Four Oaks Trade Show next month (Stand B30-32). The stand will highlight the latest advancements in Levington Advance sustainable growing media, including progress in peat alternatives and their associated nutrition components. read more

Ceny ziemniaków w Szwecji podwoiły się i osiągnęły najwyższe poziomy w historii. Daniel Larsson, szef działu zakupów i współwłaściciel firmy Hebe Frukt & Grönsaker AB z siedzibą w Szwecji, mówi, że w swojej długiej karierze w sektorze świeżych produktów nie widział niczego podobnego. "Nigdy wcześniej nie mieliśmy do czynienia" read more

WEC Lines is enhancing its product range through new container investments. "We aim to boost our competitiveness in the European and Northeast African transportation market by acquiring 200 brand new 20ft High-Cube Pallet-Wide containers and 200 45ft High-Cube containers." read more

A trusted reference such as friends and family. And also, a great discovery that you can't help but share. This is how Giga^® by Marlene is winning over more and more consumers. Since the beginning of 2024, the marketed apple read more

It's time to look at packaging with different eyes. Boxes are no longer just containers but can convey important messages, starting from the production areas to the processing techniques, all the way to sustainability and ethical ideals. read more