The Loskop Valley in Limpopo Province is starting its grape season in good condition. Although one farm was hit by a hail shower last week, the impact will be minimal. Overall, the European grape market is in a great position as the 2024/2025 grape season begins. The Orange River region in the Northern Cape is also expected to have a successful grape season. read more

As Thailand's fruit season comes to an end, there has been a noticeable rise in the prices of durian, mangosteen, rambutan, longkong, and mango. The season in Eastern Thailand has concluded with an upward trend in pricing, while the South is nearing the end, having harvested 98.6% of its fruits. read more

In Andalusia, there is only one restaurant with the 5 radishes, the highest distinction from We’re Smart Green Guide, the guide to the best green cuisine restaurants in the world.

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The 2024/2025 edition of the educational project "OrtoRomi per la scuola" has started, a proposal that has been increasingly successful over the years, both with in-person workshops and in digital format. The central themes are among the most current: sustainability and read more

Durian custard apples, also known as durian atemoya, are currently available in Vietnam at farmgate prices ranging from $2.17 to $3.16 per kilogram, showing a decrease compared to the previous year. This fruit, originating from Taiwan, was introduced to the Vietnamese market four years ago with initial prices. read more

This Thursday, the seed company HM.Clause has dressed up a Halloween greenhouse to showcase Kefren.

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W dziale zobowiązań do poprawy jakości i obsługi, Lazzeri Genetica s.a.s. przeprowadziła reorganizację dystrybucji ich własnych portulak Duna ColorBlast w Ameryce Północnej. Od 1 lipca 2024 roku, firma Westhoff GmbH nie jest już upoważniona do promocji ani dystrybucji portulak Duna ColorBlast. read more

International mission in two Continents for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain trade fair scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. The first mission focused on Tunisia and involved meetings with operators, producer organizations, and. read more

Po huraganie Milton w tym miesiącu na Florydzie, zapas grejpfrutów będzie mniejszy w tym sezonie. „Chociaż wpłynie to na podaż w branży, oczekujemy, że w tym sezonie będziemy mieć dobrą podaż grejpfrutów" - mówi Steven Callaham z Dundee Citrus Growers. „Mamy plantacje na zewnątrz, które zostały" read more

Bananas are currently the most widely produced fruit in Colombia. The country has approximately 114,377 hectares dedicated to this product, with Antioquia being its largest producer. This sector has demonstrated consistent growth, with production reaching 2.6 million tons in 2023, representing a 2% increase from the previous year. read more

The Moroccan Hass campaign started off with confusion this week. Prices are lower compared to the start of the previous campaign. According to Abdelmoumen El Achkar, CEO of Ecomac, "the Moroccan avocado industry is suffering due to poor communication decisions." El Achkar paints a picture: "Hass." read more

Trzech holenderskich plantatorów zaczęło mierzyć wydajność fotosyntezy co minutę przy ponad 1000 próbkach na sekundę. Robią to za pomocą nowego typu czujnika efektywności fotosyntezy od PhenoVation. Vincent Jalink daje aktualizację. "W ciągu ostatniego roku otrzymaliśmy wiele prośb". read more

Digitalization and genetics are the main themes of the 13th edition of Interpoma. The global apple supply chain will meet at the Bolzano Fair from November 21st to 23rd, 2024: 25,000 square meters of exhibition space and 490 exhibitors from 21 countries. read more

The Association of Exporters (ADEX) reported that Peruvian pitahaya shipments exceeded $1 million between January and August of this year. This represents a growth of 571% compared to the same period in 2023, when they amounted to $198,000, as informed by FreshFruitPortal. read more

CDC has released a new update on the investigation of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections associated with onions served at McDonald's. The latest report shows that epidemiological and traceback data suggest that fresh, sliced onions used in read more

"GNA reported that this is an unmissable opportunity for our industry, and we are delighted to showcase the new version of our Wrap Box cover applicator at Interpoma 2024, an international trade fair dedicated to the world of apples, which will take place in Bolzano from 21." read more

Among the new products in the 2024 campaign of Vegetables by Bayer, the seeds division of the Bayer Group, are the spinach varieties Pukapuka and Sumbawa, which have been introduced in the Seminis brand catalog. These are early varieties of the semi-savoy type, suitable for harvesting both as baby leaf and teen leaves. read more

Mimo napotykanych trudności klimatycznych, brazylski sektor owocowy utrzymuje wzrostowe tendencje w swoich wskaźnikach eksportu, co szczególnie zauważalne było od stycznia do września 2024 roku. Warto zauważyć, że eksport jabłek i cytryn wykazał znaczący wzrost wartości, chociaż ogólna eksportowana ilość niektórych. read more

A consumer study conducted by Category Partners and CMI Orchards named Ambrosia Gold® as the top-ranked apple in blind taste tests compared to seven other high-flavor branded and core varieties. Overall, 85 percent of participants rated Ambrosia Gold in their top three choices, with 75 percent expressing a preference for it over others. read more

During ExpoFlor Ecuador, Hoja Verde showcased their varieties and sustainability initiatives. The trade fair began with an opening speech by Eduardo Letort, CEO of Hoja Verde and President of the Board of Expoflores, followed by three days of business, networking, and floral showcases. read more