As new green varietals continue to expand the grape market year over year, black grapes have become a rarer sight on retail shelves due to their decreasing demand from buyers. As breeders aim to maximize returns and predict demands, black grape focus has been on a downward trajectory, Dirk
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In Malta, local farmers are grappling with a substantial income disparity, earning roughly €2,700 less per hectare than their Italian counterparts, as highlighted by Peter Agius, a PN candidate. This gap is largely attributed to the allocation of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidies,
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Red-colored fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and cherries are popular leading up to Valentine’s Day. Berry company Driscoll’s came up with the idea to offer a heart-shaped raspberry clamshell to contribute to a healthy Day of Love. The clamshell was re-introduced to the US and Canadian
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Researchers (affiliated with the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus alliance), three Moroccan academic institutions, agriculture and horticulture companies, and governments from both countries are cooperating in order to sustain the Moroccan horticulture sector. A visit to Rabat and a Moroccan mission in The
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With two months to go before the start of the Egyptian grape harvest, it is becoming clearer which volumes and quality can be expected. Grape production consultant Salem Ghonim shares his thoughts on the development phase. read more

In 2024, production of Cosmic Crisp® apples is rising fast with an availability of 14,000 tonnes, the apple will see its quantities triple on the European markets. The upward trajectory will continue with the next harvest, where the goal is to exceed 40,000 tonnes. read more

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not recommend to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade that the current Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) be replaced by a UK equivalent when it expires on 25 April 2024. read more

The comments of the exhibiting companies present at Fruit Logistica with the collective exhibition Italy The Beauty of Quality, which Cso Italy has been organising for many years in cooperation with Fruitimprese, are largely positive. The strong institutional presence is good read more

The Australian almond industry is on track to enjoy a “much better year in 2024”, Rabobank says in a newly-released report, with producers expecting to see margin improvement thanks to lower input prices, affordable water prices and high water availability, better climatic conditions and
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Europe's largest citrus event, Citrus Forum (www.citrusforum.es), is preparing its second edition with the intention of beating all forecasts. More than 1,500 professionals from the sector from all over the world are expected to participate in this event which

will be attended by more than 1,500 professionals from all over the world.
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In the last few days we have seen an increase in the quantities of Apulian artichokes available and a slight decrease in their prices. This is due to the fact that the higher than average seasonal temperatures are causing the plant to produce more flower heads, after a long period during which
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The supply of blueberries is coming in heavily at the moment. “They’re coming out of both Peru and Chile right now,” says Ricky Armata of C&J Brothers. “Last year in February, the market was tight on blueberries. There were supposed to be big ads for February last year, but then they
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On February 8, 2024, specialists from the Kaluga Plant Quarantine Department identified the presence of the South American tomato moth in tomatoes originating from Turkey. read more

The rise of blueberry varieties under the Sekoya® breeding program can rightly be called a success. In 2022, growers in 18 countries planted these varieties on a total area of 2,000 hectares, accounting for the sale of 20,000 tons. But, according to Hans Liekens, Value Chain & Retail
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Kenyan avocado producer-exporter Kakuzi has announced continuing plans to bolster and enhance the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, while calling for sustained national compliance and branding to maintain global competitiveness. read more

Italy’s Val Venosta Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives (VIP) is reporting a positive organic apple campaign after a bumper harvest. Sales are up 25 per cent in the five months to 31 January and the group said the outlook for the coming months is equally favourable. read more

The government’s response to the House of Lords Horticulture Sector Committee Report does not adequately address the significant challenges facing the sector and misses the opportunity to grow our fruit, vegetable, plants and flower industry, says the NFU. read more

Veg Power, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky Media’s multi award-winning Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign is returning to TV screens and primary schools across the UK in mid-February. read more

Based on its expertise in desert technology, the company has developed a novel, GMO-free approach to increase the resilience of seeds to abiotic stress factors caused by extreme climatic challenges.
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In addition to the increased cross-border use of long lorries, the European Parliament's Transport Committee is expected to decide on compensation for additional weights due to battery/rechargeable battery technology. The BGL welcomes this decision, as otherwise considerable
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