Listopad means the beginning of the grape and stone fruit season. Regarding Peruvian grapes, it is anticipated that there will be a normal crop in terms of total volume this season. The initial forecast projected a yield between 74-76 million boxes for this year. This marks a significant improvement in the outlook compared to the original forecast. read more

Following exceptional growing conditions, New Zealand asparagus growers have had a successful season. However, the surplus of asparagus has resulted in more spears not meeting supermarket standards due to their appearance. To tackle this issue, Wonky Box, a food box company, is stepping in. read more

Namibia Grape Company (NGC) and Capespan have reached a significant milestone by renewing their partnership with a contract extension until 2045. The signing ceremony, held at Standard Bank's headquarters, was attended by leaders from the Namibian government, NGC, Capespan, and Standard Bank Namibia, emphasizing the strong collaboration between the parties. read more

In volume, Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to the US in 2023 stood at 27,103 tons, representing an 18% year-on-year decline and a downward trend over the past five years, as sales in the US market were at read more

More than 250 Italian companies in the agri-food sector are currently exhibiting at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai from 5-7 November, with a few dozen specifically operating in the fruit and vegetable sector. Gulfood Manufacturing has become a must-attend event in the Near East for the food industry. read more

The IV Iberian Stone Fruit Forum Xtrema Fruit is getting ready for a new edition on November 20th at the Feval Auditorium in Don Benito, establishing itself as the leading event

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Despite the drop in temperatures and the delayed season to prevent pests, producers in Almeria have already identified the first active outbreaks of viruses, both in the Níjar area and in some greenhouses in the Poniente. Zucchini crops in the eastern part of the region are affected. read more

W ciągu sezonu 2023/24 (październik-wrzesień) Polska importowała rekordową ilość mandarynek z Egiptu, według informacji podanych przez EastFruit. W pierwszych 11 miesiącach sezonu Egipt bezpośrednio dostarczył do Polski 6,8 tysiąca ton mandarynek, co stanowiło więcej niż podwójną ilość w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, gdy dostarczono 3 tysiące ton. read more

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Davao has announced the discovery of a new micro-endemic species of tropical blueberry, Vaccinium fallax, on Mt. Apo. This discovery was documented in a publication by a team of plant taxonomists, including Filipino researcher Maverick. read more

W ramach obiecującego wysiłku mającego na celu ochronę cytrusów przed huanglongbing (HLB), badacze z Uniwersytetu Florydzkiego Instytutu Nauk Rolniczych (UF/IFAS) eksplorują potencjał australijskiej limonki jako pomiędzyodmianowego szczepu dla sztambucha Walencji ze sztambuchem Swingle'a. Technika pomiędzyodmianowego szczepienia (interstock). read more

China's new apple season is in full swing, with apple-producing regions in Shaanxi completing the final stages of storage. Mr. Zhou Liang from Shaanxi Biaotou Agriculture is currently procuring apples in Luochuan, Shaanxi. He explains, "This year, unlike last year's crop losses and quality issues." read more

In the first nine months of 2024, Cambodia experienced a 53 percent increase in agricultural exports, reaching about 8.5 million tonnes, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). Khim Finan, Undersecretary of State and spokesperson, reported this information. read more

In Croatia's Dalmatian Hinterland, a region previously considered unsuitable for pomegranate cultivation due to its low temperatures during the colder seasons, there has been a significant increase in pomegranate farming. This change has been noticed in areas stretching from Imotski to Knin and Drniš. read more

The pecan processing company Pecanita, located in Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil, is close to becoming the first Brazilian business authorized to export pecans to China. A key visit from representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) recently took place at Pecanita's facility. read more

"Queen Genetics Canada and Queen Genetics USA's Christian Nissen describes the Queen® 3-packs as an integrated concept that adds value at each stage, from grower to retailer to end user. The ready-to-sell retail solution for succulents was introduced about a year ago." read more

Capsaicin, which is known for giving chili peppers their heat, is being studied for its potential to treat the difficult Mesothelioma cancer. This particular type of cancer is highly aggressive, with few treatment options, and is frequently associated with exposure to asbestos. Research on this topic has been published in the journal. read more