A serial tomato thrower is killing people in the towns of Eastbourne and Hastings (UK). Using tomatoes and sometimes apples as ammunition, seven unlucky passers-by have already been hit in drive-by fruit attacks. One of the victims ended up with a broken cheekbone, proving that this 'vitamin
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A new heat wave has been concerning citrus growers in São Paulo state. Temperatures are higher than those registered in the last wave, in September, and the heat is lasting longer. The weather may affect the 2024/25 production, but it is still early to estimate possible impacts. read more

As sudden changes in temperatures caused by global climate change in the Black Sea Region have adversely impacted hazelnut yields, climate scientist Professor Dr. Mehmet Levent Kurnaz made some statements on the importance of relocating the hazelnut plantations. read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones Agrarias y Ganaderas, COAG, de Almería, warns about the severe pest problems that, in the form of viruses, especially in crops such as tomato, courgette and pepper, are occurring in the current season. read more

During the first meeting with the Sicilian organic districts, organised by CREA with the support of the National Rural Network, at the Agriculture Department of the Regional Department of Agriculture, the president of the Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia, Federica Argentati, raised the following issues
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The broccoli and cauliflower supply in the European markets remains low due to the sudden end of the seasons in central and northern European countries, as well as the delayed harvests in Spain, the main supplier of brassicas in the fall and winter months. read more

Poland creates constant problems for Ukrainian agribusiness through illegal bans on imports of agricultural products from Ukraine, which violates the EU legislation. Currently Poland is blocking border checkpoints, which impedes the passage of transport and leads to huge additional costs for
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Fingered citron, also called “Buddha’s Hand,” is a healthy and tasty exotic fruit that is rapidly gaining popularity. However, it is obvious that its popularity is largely due to its unusual appearance rather than taste. read more

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has released its annual Northern Hemisphere Citrus Forecast for the upcoming citrus season (2023-24). The Forecast was released on the occasion of the Global Citrus Outlook conference organized on 15 November by WCO. The forecast is based on data from Egypt,
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According to the USDA, in 2023 China harvested 45 million tons of apples, which is 1% or 500 thousand tons more than a year earlier. read more

One of the consequences of the UK leaving the European Union in 2020 is that it is now able to set its own tariff and phytosanitary conditions for the entry of perishable products. read more

Denmark, it seems, can teach us a thing or two about the organic fresh produce business. That’s certainly a view shared by those behind Made in Nature, an EU-backed campaign to promote consumption and awareness of organic products in selected European markets. read more

One of the consequences of the UK leaving the European Union in 2020 is that it is now able to set its own tariff and phytosanitary conditions for the entry of perishable products. read more

Two South African fruit exporting companies, Vitanova International and Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, have joined their local Kenyan partners to establish a new state-of-the-art cold storage facility. read more

Newly qualified heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers are being offered sought-after industry experience thanks to a partnership between national potato supplier Branston, Inspire Education Group, Lincoln College and the Road Haulage Association (RHA).   read more

This is despite the fact that there was initially talk of a positive decision on 13 November. At its meeting on 16 November, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag was evidently unable to agree on a uniform course in favour of the catering industry, thus delaying the
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The FPJ Potato Special is now available to subscribers on the FPJ app, covering the efforts of potato producers and their representatives to overcome challenges ranging from Potao Cyst Nematode to the loss of chemicals and the EU’s ongoing ban on imports of British seed potatoes. read more

Reusable packaging container (RPC) specialist Ifco has released its environmental, social and governance (ESG) report for 2023. read more

UK berry industry body British Berry Growers has named the Co-op ‘2023 retailer of the year’ for achieving the highest growth in UK berry sales this season. read more

Citrus production in the Northern Hemisphere is projected to reach 28.976m tonnes in 2023/24, an increase of 12.2 per cent on last season and 1.48 per cent higher than the average for the previous four seasons. read more