An association of lime growers and packers is warning about the impacts of drought on Mexican lime production. Yesterday, the Persian Lime Growers and Packers Association (COPELP) released a statement about the extreme heat and drought conditions affecting all crops in Persian lime-growing regions in Mexico. read more

Up until the 1950s, most flowers encountered in the UK were grown in the UK. However, significant investment from the Dutch government in the 1950s led to the arrival of the first airfreighted blooms, followed by the introduction of 'Flying Dutchman' flower lorries in the 1980s. This led to Dutch flowers dominating the market, and today they account for 86 percent of the market share. read more

"Color, shape, and uniformity of the heads are the characteristics that make Philidor F1 unique in the May and June harvests. Ideal for the early range, both for the domestic market and for export," explains Stefano Moretti, Commercial Technician at Vilmorin-Mikado Italia for Northern Italy. read more

Up until the 1950s, the majority of flowers encountered in the UK were grown in the UK. However, significant investment from the Dutch government in the 1950s led to the first airfreighted blooms arriving, followed by the introduction of 'Flying Dutchman' flower lorries in the 1980s. This established market dominance, and today 86 per cent of flowers in the UK are imported. read more

In the last five years, Spain has increased its cultivated area for pistachios by 145%, going from 32,000 hectares in 2019 to over 78,000 hectares in 2023. The key factors for this success have been the crop's resistance to drought and its high profitability. read more

Farmers in Vinnytsia received substantial support through the "eRobota" program, receiving 13 grants for orchard establishment and six for constructing modular greenhouses, amounting to a total of EUR2 million. One of the beneficiaries of the program, Oleksandr Hudima, utilized his grant for greenhouse development to construct a 1.6-hectare greenhouse complex. read more

It's a wrap! Well, almost. GreenTech 2024 will come to a close in a few hours, today at 4:00 PM. A large (inter)national audience has had the opportunity to explore all the machinery lines, robotics, and inquire in more detail about the solutions offered by providers. read more

Since the launch of the "North West Academy" format, interest has been growing year after year for an event that is unparalleled in the world of maritime transport of perishable goods in reefer containers. It is a moment that allows sharing of know-how with industry experts. read more

In Ireland, planting has just been completed in the southeast over the past few days. It is expected that yields will be lower this year as crops were planted late. There is high demand and many inquiries for new season crops entering the market as stocks are running low. read more

Wszyscy kochamy świeże owoce, a większość ludzi na Ziemi, zwłaszcza dzieci, preferuje najbardziej słodkie owoce o najwyższej zawartości cukru. read more

It was first identified in Australia in 1915; in the 1960s it spread to Europe, and in Italy, there was a resurgence of TSWV symptoms around the 1990s. Its transmission is consistently ensured by many species of insects from the thrips family and can infect. read more

The European Commission's Fruit and Vegetable Market Observatory Expert Group's stone fruit subgroup, consisting of sectoral representatives and experts from the Member States, including FEPEX, gathered on Monday to assess the production outlook for the upcoming season. The main producing countries were discussed. read more

The UK pea harvest is about to begin, and at Fen Peas, the fields are being inspected and samples are being taken to assess the maturity. Fen Peas works with 82 growers who cultivate peas on 5000 acres of land in the Lincolnshire area, producing approximately 10,000 tonnes each year. "We cultivate AA grade peas which are" read more

The Australian kiwi supply has been abundant this season, with volumes higher than last year. "The quality has been excellent this season," said Susan Lewis from Murray Bros. "We are observing more green kiwifruit in the Australian market than the gold varieties." Murray Bros supplies Zespri Gold. read more

Kimitec has just registered their first natural miticide in Mexico. This marks a significant milestone in their dedication to a future with zero residues and waste, advocating for a fully circular agri-food system that meets the requirements of both major distributors and consumers. read more

The International Taste Institute (ITQI) awarded high recognition to Rijk Zwaan's Tatayoyo and Sweet Palermo last week. The prestigious ITQI jury, composed of several renowned chefs, gave Rijk Zwaan's products high marks. Tatayoyo was awarded the highest rating of three stars for its quality. read more

After three years since being transplanted, the Eden pear plants are now yielding satisfactory quantities. The fruits are currently in the growing phase and will begin to color in a few weeks. Harvesting is scheduled to commence in the third week of August. Eden pears will be ready for harvest by the end of August. - Nurseryman read more

The robotic gripper, developed by researchers at Washington State University, is designed to delicately pick the majority of apples from a tree without causing any damage to the fruit. This innovative gripper is a key component of a robotic system that the researchers envision will eventually be able to handle fruit picking and other agricultural tasks on farms. read more

The Alegra Group (which includes the companies Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) is assessing the stone fruit campaign: spring weather anomalies have impacted production, but investments in plant protection and an expansion strategy are in place. read more

South African garlic faces tough competition from Chinese and Spanish garlic in its domestic market. To mitigate the impact of Chinese garlic imports, an antidumping duty has been in place for a long time. Luckily, Johnny van der Walt from Napier farm near Settlers on the Springbokvlakte commented on the situation. read more