The production of mandarins in Japan continues to decrease due to high summer temperatures, as well as a reduction in the number of farmers and cultivated land. These factors are not expected to significantly increase citrus imports from the United States due to the continued weakness of the Japanese yen. read more

With the citrus season in full swing, many operators in the sector are noticing some sluggishness in demand and are eagerly waiting to see how the market will react to the arrival of the first volumes of Egyptian citrus, mainly oranges, many of which are already being shipped by sea. read more

In the last two weeks, ships filled with Chilean cherries have arrived at different ports. For instance, at Guangzhou Jiangnan Market, cherries from three ships have already been delivered to the market, and a fourth ship is expected to arrive in the evening of the 20th. The growing supply has led to an increase in cherries available in the market. read more

Serafina F1 is a late-cycle eggplant variety known for its shiny black color, small pistil closure, and green calyx without spines. The plant has medium-long internodes and few hairs, producing compact fruits of good size with an average weight.

read more

read more

Organic fruits and vegetables have raised the bar in terms of innovation, product quality (which is on par with conventional products), and assortment - which can be broad and deep throughout the year. We need to convey these values to the. read more

In week 49, sales of prepackaged fruits and vegetables show a positive trend, outperforming the performance of loose fruits and vegetables. This result is also supported by a slowdown in the growth of the average price mix and a favorable calendar. All channels are showing positive signs. read more

An agreement has been reached in the State-Regions Conference on the ministerial decree allocating 112.2 million euros to support agricultural businesses in Southern Italy and the Islands, severely affected by the drought of 2024. read more

Innovation, income support, competitiveness, rural territories, sustainability, and research are among the strengths of the new wave of calls for proposals that will be released in the coming weeks. In total, there are 26 public notices targeting agricultural, agri-food, and livestock companies. read more

The Drewry's World Container Index rose by 8% to $3,803 per 40ft container this week. The Drewry WCI composite index also increased by 8% to $3,803 per feu, which is 63% lower than the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021 but 168% higher than the average of $1,420 in 2019 (pre-pandemic). read more

Potandon Produce, one of the largest suppliers of fresh potatoes in North America and a global leader in the top three food crops worldwide, has announced that Mel Davenport, the company's Chief Executive Officer, will retire after over 30 years of service highlighted by the introduction of Klondike Gold™. read more

Between January 1 and September 30, 2024, the European eggplant market was primarily dominated by Spanish products. Although sales volumes reached record-breaking levels, revenue fell behind, as reported by Hortoinfo utilizing primary data from the Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) statistics service. read more

Trials for blueberry cultivation are increasing in Egypt. One of these trials is being conducted in the Sadat region by Mahmoud Essa of Blue Nile Egypt. Essa shares his experience, stating, "We conducted our initial blueberry production test this season. In June, we planted a six-hectare area. read more

An entire year of work is concentrated on approximately two months of the year when grape farms in Namibia's Aussenkehr Valley harvest their fruit to supply the profitable pre-Christmas market in Europe and the UK. read more

"The apple industry is currently experiencing a period of renewal. There will be a rise in demand in the short and medium term for varieties that are suitable for organic and zero-residue fruit. As a result, there is a need for genetics that have resistance or tolerance to the main diseases," reports Giovanni Zanzi. read more

W ostatnich latach papryka chili, takie jak habanero i tajska chili, stały się kluczowymi produktami dominikańskich eksportów rolniczych, zwłaszcza podczas amerykańskiego sezonu zimowego. Te uprawy, charakteryzujące się wysokim popytem i krótkim czasem przechowywania, pozwalają na dostarczanie podaży, gdy lokalne rynki w USA nie są w stanie tego zrobić. read more

A new format to better showcase organic fruits and vegetables in retail stores. And a new approach to communicate organic products to the public, especially targeting those consumer groups that still engage too little with organic produce. Presenting this innovative formula are... read more