A weak harvest year is unfolding in the most crucial cultivation areas of Serbia. "Since May, we have maintained continuous communication with our suppliers, inspecting orchards and cold storage facilities. The fruit harvested up to this point has produced notably lower yields than anticipated. In the case of strawberries, for instance, read more

The contracting company J.P. van Nieuwkoop Gouda B.V. from the Netherlands will stop operating on June 28, 2024. As a result, all of the company's cultivation and horticultural machinery and tractors are being put up for sale in an online auction at Troostwijk Auctions. The auction started at 4:00 PM on... read more

While visiting Agroveli's blueberry garden in the village of Gochajikhaishi, Khoni municipality, Minister of Environment Protection and Agriculture Otar Shamugia, State Governor of Imereti Zviad Shalamberidze, and Rural Development Agency Director Davit Tsitlidze evaluated the progress. read more

The cherry harvest in the UK was anticipated to begin early this year, but due to low temperatures in early June, it is now expected to be more in line with a typical season. "We are starting to pick this week at our farm in Kent," said Boris Manz, Commercial and Procurement Manager. read more

On the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd, Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fresh fruit, will participate as a Sponsor at SWIMTHEISLAND Sirmione, the open water swimming competition that attracts athletes from all over the world as well as enthusiasts and tourists every year. read more

Według EastFruit, Egipt znacząco zwiększył swoje eksport cytrusów do Brazylii w pierwszych miesiącach tego roku. Warto zauważyć, że egipskie cytrusy trafiły na brazylijski rynek dopiero w 2020 roku, ale od tego czasu wysyłki szybko rosły. W 2020 roku Egipt wyeksportował zaledwie 75 ton cytrusów do. read more

After a long and complex negotiation, ANICAV and the Producer Organizations of the Central-Southern Italy Basin have signed an Agreement for the management of the next tomato transformation campaign. The parties have confirmed the implementation of the Framework Area Contract approved in 2022 and also applied. read more

St. John's Day traditionally marks the end of the asparagus season. This year, it will also be the finale for the vast majority of growers and traders, but a difficult season has led some to decide to give up earlier. "The absence of sunshine, coupled with low temperatures, really caused low" read more

Chłodniejsza i deszczowa wiosenna pogoda w wielu krajach uprawiających melony spowodowała niższe dojrzewanie owoców i wolniejszy początek sezonu. Popyt był nieco niższy, ponieważ zimna i deszczowa pogoda w Europie Środkowej i Północnej nie stymulowała konsumpcji. Zła pogoda podczas wczesnej wiosny. read more

The peach and nectarine harvest campaign continues with the same early production advance that had already started in the first decade of May (two weeks ahead of the average), reflecting positively on the market. We analyzed the season's dynamics with Marcello Guidi, export sales. read more

An orange packed with antioxidants and other health benefits could be a game-changer for consumers and citrus growers, according to a new study by the University of Florida. The research suggests that storing the fruit at low temperatures enhances its beneficial properties. However, it's still too early to determine if these "blood oranges" could become a sustainable crop. read more

In our "Growth" series, we take you on a journey; from the first seed to the delivery of the colorful gerbera to your store. In this blog, we start with the initial step of this beautiful journey: breeding. The gerbera is a flower that cannot be overlooked in flower stores anymore. With its numerous read more

Sally Orange, a former major in the British Army, is planning to participate in the Everest Marathon on May 29 while dressed as a lemon in order to raise awareness about mental health. Sally, who is known for running marathons dressed as different fruits and vegetables because of her last name, Orange, uses her unique costumes to initiate discussions about this important topic. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association's Southern Africa Conference will take place from 5 to 6 August 2024 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. Wilene Burger from WBFresh, Jane Strijdom from IFPA, and Marcello Bubalo from RSA attended last year's conference. This year's Southern Africa... read more

The recent visit of a GLOBALG.A.P. delegation to the International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva, Spain, from June 19-20, 2024, was a significant event in the agricultural certification field. It served as a crucial platform for industry stakeholders, including producers and exporters. read more

The Green Living Company (GLC) and Consolidated Distribution Partners, Inc. (CDP) are excited to announce the launch of their co-branded line of portable temperature-controlled solutions for fresh fruit and vegetable end-use. ColdPICK is a collaborative product of GLC's Brand Cold Chain Material Handling System and CDP's EZ. read more

Global demand for high-quality fresh food is increasing. However, growers face challenges such as labor shortages, rising costs, and the need to minimize environmental impact. Ell-e is a harvester that integrates cutting-edge technology and innovations to address these issues. read more

T.O. Plastics, a thermoforming manufacturer, has announced upgrades to its recycling capabilities and manufacturing facility. These improvements are aimed at expanding the company's capacity, enhancing operational efficiency, and increasing the use of recycled materials. read more

Since 2000, the volume of fresh tomato imports into the United States has increased by 176 percent. Almost all of this growth in imports over the last twenty years has come from tomatoes grown in greenhouses. In the early 2000s, greenhouse-grown fresh tomatoes made up around 14 percent of the total fresh tomato import volume and 23 read more

In the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, the harvest of bell peppers is currently underway. Initially, the cost of bell peppers was 80 soms, but it has since decreased to a range of 35-40 soms. The local logistics center has gathered approximately 7 tons of bell peppers, as mentioned by... read more