To celebrate the start of Tasmania's cherry season, Minister for Primary Industries and Water Jane Howlett and Fruit Growers Tasmania Chief Executive Peter Cornish have visited several retailers in the state to taste the early season cherries. read more

The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has announced that Australian macadamia growers produced 53,950 tonnes in-shell at 3.5 per cent moisture (equivalent to 57,850 tonnes in-shell at 10 per cent moisture) over the 2024 season. read more

Production of peppers in Morocco's Souss-Massa region has decreased by 30% to 40% this week, primarily because of cold nighttime temperatures and viral diseases such as Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMV), as reported by local producer Obeida Mansour from Universal Peppers. Nighttime temperatures have dropped to 8-9°C. read more

The banana is one of the most affordable fruits to purchase in Greece, resulting in strong sales and a consistent consumption rate, as stated by Mr. Pantelis Iliadis, the owner of Iliadis Bananes, a company specializing in banana ripening and importing exotic fruits and vegetables: "Banana prices are highly competitive. read more

UK: Aldi has introduced its largest vegan range yet for Veganuary, with prices starting at just £1.49. Aldi stated: "Whether customers are transitioning to a fully plant-based diet or simply making some meat-free substitutions, Aldi's new and returning Plant Menu products offer a variety of options for breakfast." read more

The wholesale markets in Korea have a different system compared to other countries, whereby all fruits and vegetables must be reported and sold under three conditions. Firstly, they are sold through auction, and secondly, individual wholesalers can bring their produce to the wholesale market with a negotiated price. read more

The report, which includes forecasts for certain imports of fruits and vegetables between January-May 2024, shows a 3.76% growth in fruits and vegetables, specifically tomatoes, peaches and nectarines, oranges, and apples. It explains that imports will increase in the case of the first three mentioned.

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Festive shoppers who are struggling to find last-minute Christmas presents should consider giving a house plant, as statistics show that December is a peak month for purchasing potted plants. Approximately one in seven houseplants sold in garden centers in the UK are bought in the final month of the year. read more

Więcej krajów, w tym Meksyk, Ekwador i Kolumbia, zwiększają obecnie podaż organicznych bananów. „To utrzymuje stabilność dostępności” - mówi Mayra Velazquez de León z Organics Unlimited. „Te kraje systematycznie eksportują organiczne banany, aby zaspokoić globalne zapotrzebowanie, w szczególności” read more

W odpowiedzi na problemy jakościowe napotkane w 2022 roku, branża opracowała i wdrożyła siedmiopunktowy plan działania mający na celu poprawę nie tylko zysków producentów, ale także zaufania rynkowego i reputacji marki. W rezultacie sezon 2023 oznaczał znaczącą poprawę w stratach owoców. read more

What is the adversity that most concerns melon and watermelon producers? It is undoubtedly the cucumber aphid (Aphis gossypii). This is what emerges, almost unanimously, from the survey we conducted on a rather large sample of producers - from the most read more

Przestrzeganie licencji jest bardzo ważnym czynnikiem dla przemysłu batatowego, dlatego NativaLand ciężko pracuje, aby zapewnić dostęp do tych popularnych, licencjonowanych odmian - mówi Pat Fitzgerald: "Jesteśmy oddani wspieraniu rolników w Europie i innych regionach w poprawie produktywności". read more

Anna Gabler, commercial director of Agro Queens Sp. z o.o., says that as Christmas approaches, demand for apples has slightly decreased. "Although we experienced extremely high demand in November, sales have been slow in December so far. We have introduced promotional offers to attract customers and boost sales." read more

Spain, Italy, and Turkey currently make up the primary citrus selection, with products from Morocco and Egypt also available in certain cases. "Although I was offered lemons and grapefruits from the latter countries, we are staying loyal to our core range from Spain, Italy, and Turkey." read more

Over 269 million euros was the total production value generated in 2023 by the companies of the group (+10% compared to 2022), against over 260 million in sales revenue. These are the results of the Agribologna group, achieved thanks to a short and traceable supply chain, responsible towards... read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco has significantly increased its orange juice exports this year, shipping over 11,000 tons to international markets in nine months, with a total value exceeding $18 million. read more

The state government has approved the establishment of a Mango Development Board in the Dharwad taluk of North Karnataka's Mumbai-Karnataka region. This area is renowned for producing Alphonso mangoes that meet international standards. The creation of the board addresses a longstanding issue. read more

Potato stocks in Idaho on December 1, 2024, totaled 94.0 million cwt. Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 41.2 million cwt. December 1 potato stocks in Oregon totaled 20.7 million cwt. Disappearance to date was 5.55 million cwt. In Washington, on December 1 potato stocks totaled 60.0 million cwt. read more

Traditionally, this period does not bring much excitement to the field vegetable trade. "This is not our time. People don't eat cauliflower at Christmas," says Robert Vogel from AGF-Direct in Zwaagdijk. "Supply from Spain has been somewhat limited in recent weeks due to cold weather, which has led to a decrease in availability." read more

In a notable development in the high-tech greenhouse sector, the cultivation of Kiwifruit in Kashmir has been gaining attention. This interest is mainly because of its suitability to the local climate and land, which are considered ideal for its growth. Kiwifruit, known for its water-intensive properties, has been thriving in this region. read more