Đồng Tháp Province aims to develop lotus cultivation sustainably to produce high quality products for export and improve farmer incomes. Located in the Đồng Tháp Mười (Plain of Reeds) region, the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province has many ponds, lakes and wetland areas which are ideal for growing lotus flowers. read more

Macfrut 2025 is presented in Egypt. Appointment in Cairo on Wednesday, September 11th where the press conference for the 42nd edition of the International Fruit and Vegetable Fair will be held. read more

This tydzień, Enza Zaden officially otworzyło their nowy production site w Luttelgeest, Flevoland. Na ośmiu-hektarowym terenie, wybudowali kilka obiektów do produkcji organicznych nasion warzyw, skupiając się na słodkiej papryce i ogórku. Allison Thomas, Chief Operations Officer: "The demand for organic" read more

In the small fruits category, strawberries are the undisputed queen with 70% of sales in the segment, according to data presented by the Spanish supermarket chain Eroski. read more

At a press conference, Oksana Skinder, Head of Procurement and Foreign Economic Activities at Belkoopsoyuz, announced that the organization has started procuring blueberries and chanterelle mushrooms. According to the specialist, the price for blueberries ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 euros, depending on. read more

Sustainability, modernity, and new services. These are the paradigms with which Despar Centro-Sud presents to the public the renewed Interspar in Policoro (Matera), where an important remodeling project has just been completed, allowing the store to offer new and significant features. read more

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