In Muğla, Turkey, the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality is making efforts to combat the Mediterranean fruit fly, which poses a threat to the region's citrus exports. Using biotechnological systems, the municipality has started trapping operations over an area of 35,000 decares in the Köyceğiz district, which is home to a read more

Morocco, a significant global importer of dates, is still showing strong import numbers for this product during the 2023/24 season, according to a report by EastFruit. However, the final results for the ongoing season may be slightly lower than the previous one due to a rise in local production. read more

Belgian pear growers have had to endure hail, frost, persistent rain, and most recently, the pseudomonas bacterium during this growing season. Despite these challenges, many have managed to overcome them fairly well. "The weather we have had was really incredible. We expect a yield of" read more

A cherry from the Japanese prefecture of Yamagata in western Japan was auctioned for 100,000 yen (590 euros) at a market in Tokyo. The cherry belongs to the Yamagata Benio variety, which was introduced to the market last year and is known for its large size and vibrant red color. read more

David Kat from Neolithics discusses with Chris White how post-harvest technology is being revolutionized by AI and other emerging technologies, and why they are expected to significantly influence the marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables in the future. read more

On three stages and over three days, expert speakers will provide the best combination of strategic insights and practical tips for business success in Asia. read more

In 2023, at least for the Emilia-Romagna region, it was not a good year - the floods had particularly affected the fruit producers and significantly reduced the harvest. This year, Italy is also not spared from weather fluctuations. Nevertheless, especially for read more

Between 2012 and 2022, the area used for organic farming increased in almost all EU countries. The strongest growth rates in this period were recorded in Croatia (+306%), Portugal (278%), and Bulgaria (182%). read more

"The consumers can look forward to enjoying delicious Swiss cherries in the coming weeks," according to the SOV. The cherry crops are in good condition despite the rain, resulting in excellent fruit quality. Thanks to various varieties with different read more

Meet with the fruit, vegetable, and flower buyers of the MEGA IMAGE retail chain from Romania! read more

DP World has opened its largest-ever warehouse with the aim of becoming the leading logistics provider in the UK. read more

In dzisiejszej dynamicznie rozwijającej się branży agrifood sukces firmy nie jest już mierzony wyłącznie w kategoriach zysku finansowego. Coraz częściej brana jest pod uwagę także jej wpływ na środowisko i społeczeństwo. Zrównoważony rozwój stał się koniecznością w kontekście wyników biznesowych. read more

Currently, due to weather conditions, only small amounts of cauliflower are available. Producers in neighboring countries to Germany are also facing a similarly tight situation. German cauliflower is priced at 25 euros per unit at wholesale markets in Germany. read more

Mehmet Akın Doğan, head of the Agriculture Chamber of Adana Yüreğir, said: "The fact that the UEFA European Football Championship coincides with our watermelon season this year has made our farmers very happy. We expect a yield of 8 to 9 tons per hectare. If the read more

"The damages are occurring even under the rain covers, as an exception," says Dany Bylemans, director of the research facility pcfruit. For cherry growers, this now means hoping for drier weather. "Then the late varieties could still perform well," Bylemans said. read more

In addition, Aldi Nord has reportedly been showcasing its attractiveness as an employer in logistics for pickers and packers as well as professional drivers since mid-June in its new branding campaign. With these measures, the discount store is responding to the trend. read more

India plays a leading role in mango production, which aims to encourage traders to support the import and distribution of Indian mangoes in South Africa. read more

The effects of the climate phenomenon were diverse: Heavy rainfall caused significant water stress on the fields and serious drainage problems. The transportation infrastructure was also heavily affected, making it difficult for the workers. read more

Potato growers are urging for political intervention to protect the British potato industry, as the future of locally grown potatoes faces growing challenges. read more

In this context, the agronomist mentioned that the kiwi season started twelve days later than usual, as was the case with other fruits. He also emphasized that "all kiwi-producing regions experienced an increase in volume compared to expectations." read more