The Egyptian white bean season is about to begin in a few days. Abdelkader Alhabouny anticipates a good season with higher volumes. Alhabouny stated, "The first harvest will commence in a few days. Last season, we faced challenges due to high temperatures, but farmers have made adjustments." read more

Sicilian entrepreneur Pippo Caggia, the manager of Superpippo, is satisfied with the commercial trend of the table grape season, which began over a week earlier than usual about a month ago. "We are harvesting clusters that exhibit surprising appearance and organoleptic qualities, with Brix levels." read more

This week, analysts from EastFruit have observed a trend of declining prices for greenhouse cucumbers in the Ukrainian market. The recent price decrease in this sector in early June is considered typical, as it is a result of an increase in the market supply of cucumbers from summer greenhouses. read more

Oishii has recently opened its newest strawberry farm, which covers over 237,500 square feet (22,000m2) in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Named Oishii's Amatelas Farm after the Japanese Goddess of the Sun, the farm utilizes renewable energy. "At Oishii, we embrace challenges that were once deemed unsolvable. read more

The Cape citrus harvest has been delayed due to the rain this week, but farms are looking forward to resuming next week. The citrus markets, particularly South Africa's traditional markets like Europe, the Middle East, the UK, and for those in the Western and Northern Cape, the USA as well, are in good condition. read more

Eksport mango z Peru spadł o 68% w porównaniu do poprzedniego sezonu z powodu wysokich temperatur, które negatywnie wpłynęły na kwitnienie roślin. Według Służby Rozwoju Wsi (SEDIR), Peru wyeksportowało 65 366 ton mango za kwotę ponad 188 640 dolarów w pierwszym kwartale 2024 roku. Jest to tylko 32% read more

Aysel Oguz, the Commercial Manager for Turkish fresh produce grower and exporter Anadolu Etap, mentions that the popularity of flat peaches has greatly risen over the years, even though the fruit was initially considered unattractive and misshapen. "Typically, the stone fruit season, including flat read more

"Zdaje się, że podejście polegające na czekaniu i obserwowaniu potrwa do końca sezonu twardych owoców. To zdecydowanie trend wśród dużej części producentów w krajach nisko położonych. Jednakże Dirk-Jan van Lutterveld ma nieco inne zdanie: nadal widzi potencjał na rynku jabłek. „Nie ma tak wielu.'' read more

Every year around this time, growers begin to consider strategies for minimizing western flower thrips on their chrysanthemum crops. This year, there is particular concern about Thrips parvispinus, as chrysanthemums are one of its known hosts. While there have been no reports of Parvispinus so far read more

The activities of Hazelnut Breeding Improvement within the applied research project to address the main critical issues of hazelnut production have begun, under the scientific responsibility of the University of Perugia, guided by Professor Daniela Farinelli. read more

"The watermelon is one of the most widely grown fruits in Turkish agriculture," says Tarkan Kocakurt, CEO of the Turkish fresh produce exporter Heptaze. "Agriculture is a crucial sector that has been meeting the nutritional needs of people and animals from the past to the present. Watermelon holds significant importance in this sector." read more

Earlier this year, Alexandra Farms paid tribute to their longtime friend and collaborator, Holly Heider Chapple, by naming a peach-hued garden rose variety after her: Princess Holly's Hope. Holly, an expert designer, published author, educator, and business owner, has now extended her talents to the world of floriculture. read more

Agrintesa has celebrated the acquisition (merger by incorporation) of Osas, a historic cooperative company based in Castrovillari (Cs) specialized in the production of stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, and apricots, with numerous hectares of Ondine in full development) and citrus fruits (particularly Clementines). read more

Mission Produce, Inc., a major company in the sourcing, production, and distribution of fresh Hass avocados along with additional products such as mangos and blueberries, announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ending on April 30, 2024. Financial Overview for the Fiscal Second Quarter of 2024: Total read more

Tholen - Five years ago, the Amsterdam Perishable Center (APC) was established as a sister company of IPHandlers, with a specific focus on handling fruits and vegetables. Located near Schiphol Airport, APC provides comprehensive handling services for both air and sea freight, including a cold storage facility. read more

The dollar remained stable on Thursday ahead of the release of U.S. employment data on Friday, which could impact the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions. At the same time, the euro held steady after the European Central Bank (ECB) implemented a rate cut. read more

Mozambique's citrus industry has achieved a significant milestone in its growth and sustainability efforts by becoming a member of the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA). The CGA and the Mozambique Citrus Association (MCA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding. By joining the CGA, Mozambique's citrus industry is poised to benefit greatly. read more

Hapag-Lloyd has entered into a partnership with South African citrus growers to introduce the 'Citrus Express' service from Durban and Port Elizabeth. This weekly service is aimed at transporting citrus fruits directly to the Hapag-Lloyd terminal in Tangier, enabling easy transshipment to Northern Europe. read more

Aldi UK is investing in the local area for the supply of pome fruits and has recently signed an agreement for the supply of apples and pears with the company AC Goatham & Son. As reported by the chain in a press release, the agreement is worth £750 million and will last for twenty years. read more

Mushrooms and cultivated fungi in Europe, renowned for their exquisite flavor and culinary versatility, are much more than an ingredient; they are a nutritional gem that deserves a prominent place in every balanced diet. Although not classified as vegetables from a botanical perspective, mushrooms

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