Avocado trees are not water guzzlers, and their cultivation is not responsible for the global droughts as some claim. The cultivation only accounts for a very small percentage of global food production and only a third of the production of key tropical fruits (excluding). read more

With the South African citrus campaign starting in Asia, key distributor-marketer JWM Asia states that the industry is encountering a range of challenges and opportunities across its main categories. read more

Woolworths has officially launched in the New Zealand market after announcing in July 2023 that it would replace Countdown stores. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ (IFPA A-NZ) supports a nationwide initiative to ban plastic non-compostable Price Look-Up code (PLU) produce stickers. However, they are advocating for compostable adhesive to be exempted from South Australia's proposed ban until growers, packers, and retailers are ready to transition. read more

Zgodnie z rozpoczęciem sezonu cytrusowego w Australii, perspektywy wyglądają lepiej niż w poprzednich latach. Warunki uprawowe do tej pory były korzystne w większości regionów uprawnych w porównaniu z ostatnimi latami. Sezony 2022 i 2023 były dotknięte chłodną i deszczową pogodą. W tym sezonie pogoda jest... read more

The FlowerTrials® location at Royal Van Zanten in Rijsenhout, the Netherlands, has a new participant this year. The Danish company Graff Breeding has joined the group of exhibitors that includes Morel Diffusion, Lazzeri, Marathon Plants, and, of course, host Royal Van Zanten. read more

The annual convention and tradeshow of CPMA will take place in Vancouver from April 23 to 25. For Canadian exhibitors, this event is of significant importance. "It provides a platform for our team to showcase distinct local opportunities to our Canadian retailers and partners," says Matt Quiring, Senior Vice President. read more

The beginning of 2024 has been more favorable for a Polish apple exporter compared to the beginning of the previous year, according to Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group. "When we look at the start of 2024, our company has successfully boosted its apple sales compared to the beginning of 2023. However, the same cannot read more

The Tomato Contact Group of the Spanish-Franco-Italian Fruit and Vegetables Joint Committee met for the first time on Tuesday, April 16, in Almeria. The meeting, sponsored by Coexphal, focused on discussing the current situation and priorities of the sector. One of the key topics addressed was the importance of balancing the European market... read more

Shanxi Province, China has exported 5,428 kilograms of fresh apricots from Yuncheng to Russia. This marks the province's first overseas shipment of this fruit, according to Shanxi customs. This development expands the range of fruit varieties from Shanxi that are exported. read more

Aktualnie w Nowej Szkocji dostęp do jabłek jest nadal bardzo dobry. Michael Van Meekeren z gospodarstwa Van Meekeren mówi: "W szczególności odmiana Honeycrisp, chociaż możemy zobaczyć, że kończą się one w lipcu, być może nawet na początku sierpnia", dodając, że spakowano jabłka z tej wschodniej kanadyjskiej prowincji. read more

The president of Freshuelva, Francisco José Gómez, and the general secretary of UPA-Huelva, Manuel Piedra, have held a meeting to review the #YoComoFresasDeHuelva campaign, which has already distributed more than 4,000

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The unstable water situation in Southern Spain has been significantly affecting early potato cultivation for several years. Forecasts for this year predict a slight decrease in cultivation area compared to last year. However, planting has generally been carried out under favorable conditions. read more

Growers are invited to join DryGair and Royal Brinkman for the highly anticipated return of the 'DryGair Experience,' which will take place on Monday, June 10 – the day before GreenTech Amsterdam 2024. Following the success of previous years, the 'DryGair Experience' will be back once again this year. read more

The Turkish weather has been perfect for cherry cultivation, according to Mert Özcelik, a sales representative for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Ana Fruit. "The weather has been within normal expectations, and the current conditions are actually ideal for growing cherries. read more

The Apofruit Group (Apofruit Italia, Mediterraneo Groupe Canova) returns to Macfrut focusing on innovation. With a renewed booth design (booth 077-079, pavilion D1), the Cooperative in Rimini will showcase the main innovations in cultivars, featuring the latest developments. read more

In recent years, the Italian nursery sector has taken on an increasingly strategic role in the development of fruit supply chains. Originally born and grown mostly at the regional level, the national nursery industry has organized itself by aggregating and quickly crossed borders. read more

Gradually, the first seasonal flowers from Dutch greenhouses are starting to bloom, and a tour around the facility at Hans Visser Bloemen, a prominent Dutch flower exporter heavily engaged in auction purchasing, provides a great overview. The company supplies both retailers and florists across Europe. read more

W regionie Odeskim jedna z ferm należących do przedsiębiorstwa TOV SP "PAEK" rozpoczęła sadzenie wczesnych sadzonek arbuzów hodowanych w szklarniach przedsiębiorstwa, co stanowi istotny krok w lokalnym rolnictwie. Według właściciela TOV SP "PAEK" Yuriya Kormyshkina, produkty przedsiębiorstwa. read more

Schoneveld Breeding won the Japan Flower of the Year 2023-2024 with 'Illusia'. Huub van Oorspronk, the Area Manager, stated, "We were proud to present the result to Japan, as the first country worldwide. Its name is Illusia, this flowering pot plant is hitting the market by surprise. It was presented at the". read more