Brandt's Fruit Trees of Yakima, Washington has been given exclusive rights for propagating the KIR™ series of sweet cherries in the United States. KIR is the brand name for a group of 13 cherry selections created through open pollination of the Sweetheart variety by Hilmar. read more

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has harvested and sent more than 131,000 tulip bulbs to Himachal Pradesh as part of its project to promote the use of locally grown flower bulbs instead of importing them from Holland every year, NDMC officials announced on Tuesday. Last winter, the civic body responsible for the operation. read more

Dwa dni tematycznych sesji prowadzonych i wysłuchiwanych przez ekspertów z całego świata. Trzeci dzień był poświęcony wizytom terenowym z mnóstwem spostrzeżeń na temat polskiej produkcji kwiatów cebulowych i bylin. XIV Międzynarodowy Sympozjum na temat Cebul Kwiatowych i Bylin Ziołowych odbyło się w. read more

COVERE² and Juntos Farm have signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to collaborate on advancing sustainable transformation and regenerative agriculture practices. Juntos Farm will serve as a testbed for the Covere² Solution, leveraging the strengths of both organizations. read more

The Masser Family of Companies (MFC), an eighth-generation family-owned potato farming company, has announced a strategic partnership with Szawlowski Potato Farms (SWAZ), a fifth-generation farm. As part of the new agreement, MFC will offer supply chain management services such as sales, logistics,... read more

"The exports of carrots from the Veneto and Emilia-Romagna to northern and eastern Europe have recently concluded, and it is now time to evaluate the work done between mid-May and early July," reports Francesca Barbieri, product manager at Zanarini srl. "In terms of volumes, if we want to start with them, we... read more

We live in the age of storytelling, which applies to every economic aspect, including food. This includes fruits and vegetables, where communication strategies analyze the market, competitors, and the product to effectively reach target audiences. read more

Transpacific freight rates have recently decreased after a steady increase over three months, mainly due to the introduction of more shipping capacity. The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) noted a drop in the rate for shipments from Shanghai to the US West Coast to US$7,645 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), a decrease of US$458. read more

Although there were valid concerns about the upcoming Belgian pear harvest for a while, Christophe Van Haelst is more optimistic about the Conference variety. "In some regions, it may not look perfect, but we can still expect to achieve 80 to 90 per cent of the harvest. Overall, volumes might be slightly less." read more

The apricot season in the Calabrian areas has almost come to an end, so it is time to sum up with Natalino Gallo, the president of Op Agricor in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza). "A very complicated season that did not have the hoped-for surge in the last month. The great. read more

The updates in April on Italy's foreign trade of fruits and vegetables confirm what was seen previously: the trade volume balance is still negative and is continuing to worsen (-208 thousand tonnes), although in a more contained manner (-52%) compared to before. read more

Agromarketing España has initiated preparations for the Xtrema Fruit Stone Fruit Forum (www.xtremafruit.es). This will be the fourth edition of the event, with the aim of establishing itself as a crucial event for the stone fruit sector, especially considering the substantial presence of professionals. read more

Cargolux and Arthur Welter are collaborating on a hydrogen-powered truck project. The longstanding partners are working together on a two-year initial trial for a dedicated trucking service powered by hydrogen. The Arthur Welter vehicle will operate on behalf of Cargolux five times a week. read more

The market for ocean freight container shipping has recently undergone a significant change, with importers starting to push back against the rising spot rates. According to Xeneta, the average spot rates from the Far East to the US East Coast increased by 3.7% on July 15, reaching $10,045 per FEU. read more

The Quercy melon is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The production has been affected by excessive rainfall at the beginning of the season. Anne-Marie Aguilar, the coordinator of the Interprofessional Quercy Melon Union, is providing an update. The late start and decreased yields have impacted this year's Quercy melon production. read more

The Spanish melon season in the region of Murcia has already passed its halfway point, with yields per hectare lower than usual. Consumption slowed down somewhat in the early stages of summer due to the cooler weather, which helped keep supply and demand balanced and prices stable. read more

The watermelon harvest has started this week in the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain, where the acreage is estimated to have increased by around 15% compared to last year. "Last week, some fruit was already harvested, but now the watermelon harvest is starting across the board. As for melons, read more

If the growth trend of the first five months of the year is maintained, Italian agri-food exports could reach the record value of 70 billion in 2024, never registered before, with a significant boost to the entire tricolor export, of which food is a key component. read more

"Despite facing challenges such as volume shortfalls and widespread quality flaws throughout the season, Moroccan watermelon growers appear to be recovering. Ahmed Bouljid, a general fresh produce exporter, comments: "The conclusion of the watermelon season is promising. Growers are fortunate to finally." read more

The monsoon season has had a negative impact on tomato crops in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, causing prices to rise in markets in Chennai. Initially, tomatoes were being sold for Rs 25 per kg at the Koyambedu wholesale market, with over 80 truckloads being delivered. However, due to the adverse weather conditions, the supply has been affected and prices have surged. read more