The South African citrus season has already started at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of the company. read more

Według niedawno przedstawionych danych przez Stowarzyszenie Biznesu Owocowego Katalonii (Afrucat) i Departament ds. Działań Klimatycznych, Żywności i Agendy Wiejskiej (DACC), kataloński potencjał produkcyjny brzoskwiń i nektarynek spadł o 4% w porównaniu z poprzednią kampanią, z prognozą na read more

"Obecnie dostawy mango w Meksyku przechodzą z południowego Meksyku do środkowego Meksyku. "Aktualnie mamy dobrą podaż, ale południowy Meksyk będzie zakończony do poniedziałku" - mówi Gary Clevenger z Freska Produce, dodając, że produkcja zostanie przeniesiona do stanów Nayarit i Sinaloa. Przejście do środkowego..." read more

The National Food Safety Agency of Moldova has approved the export of products from Gagauz farmers to the Russian market. This announcement was made by Sergey Ibrishim, the head of the agricultural complex department of Gagauzia, on May 21. He mentioned that the necessary documents have already been prepared. read more

Mucci Farms announces the acquisition of Hacienda North Farms, a 160-acre state-of-the-art greenhouse facility in Coatsworth, Ontario. Mucci Farms is part of the newly launched Cox Farms business. Hacienda North Farms has been a valued grower partner of Mucci Farms for nearly a decade. read more

The quantity of vegetables available for consumption in the United States decreased by 13 percent to 359.1 pounds per capita in 2022 from 413.9 pounds in 2003. The Healthy Eating Patterns outlined in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans categorize vegetables into five subgroups based on their nutrient content, including pulses. read more

EastFruit analysts have noticed a deterioration in export conditions for these products from Uzbekistan. As of May 14, 2024, the country's Cabinet of Ministers has decreed that the previously recommended prices for fruits and vegetables, which can be found through a specific link, will now be considered the minimum prices... read more

The study revealed that the demand for fresh blueberries labeled as "Stay fresh" showed the least decrease following a one percent price increase, in comparison to blueberries labeled as "Crunchy" and "Sweety". This offers valuable insights for blueberry growers, retailers, and marketers that can be used to make informed decisions. read more

The National Association of Berry Exporters of Mexico (Aneberries), comprising 40 partners producing blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries, is dedicated to promoting the consumption of these fruits in both domestic and international markets. The association aims to enhance the read more

Vineland, a research and innovation center, believes that roadmaps offer an opportunity to explore a spectrum of topics. Vineland has developed several roadmaps for industry partners, focusing on understanding the economic, sustainability, social, and technological needs and challenges they face. read more

Mączniak rzekomy (Peronospora effusa) jest jedną z najczęstszych chorób grzybowych, które atakują szpinak. Może on spowodować znaczne szkody, zwłaszcza podczas wiosny i jesieni. Ten grzyb ciągle ewoluuje, a nowe odmiany zdolne do atakowania odmian komercyjnych nadal pojawiają się na całym świecie. read more

In April, the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO (large-scale retail trade) is still struggling in terms of sales, with vegetables and high-quality ready-to-eat products (IV-V gamma) having the most impact on the overall results. Among the most important categories in the month, there is a clear difficulty with strawberries (affected by unstable weather), while... read more

Today opens the first Esselunga supermarket in the whole of Romagna; so far, the nearest stores were in the Bologna area. The Pioltello branch of the store is located in the area of Via Antica Milizia in Ravenna and, as reported by ravennatoday.it, it is located close to the. read more

On May 15, 2024, the FEFCO General Assembly elected Nina Iversen, Managing Director of Glomma Papp Norway, as the new President for a two-year term. Iversen is the first woman to hold the Presidency since the Federation was established in 1952. She succeeds Dr. Fady Gemayel, co-owner and. read more

"No patents on seeds!" has appealed against the decision of the European Patent Office (EPO) to uphold the patent on lettuce (EP2966992). Despite being derived from conventional breeding methods, the patent was not revoked by the EPO's Opposition Division following a hearing in February. read more

On May 15, 2024, the FEFCO General Assembly elected Nina Iversen, Managing Director of Glomma Papp Norway, as the new President for a two-year term. Iversen is the first woman to hold the Presidency since the Federation was established in 1952. She succeeds Dr. Fady Gemayel, co-owner and ... read more

EastFruit analysts have noted a deterioration in the export situation for these products from Uzbekistan. Starting from May 14, 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers in the country has made it mandatory for the previously recommended prices for fruits and vegetables, which can be found through a specific link, to now act as the minimum prices... read more

AgroLife®, the revolutionary solution that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables from Smurfit Kappa, has been awarded as one of the '100 Best Ideas of the Year'

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At Macfrut, "Mago," the Italian branch of the Polish multinational company, presented a method to extend the shelf life of fruit by a third in a natural way, directly at the point of sale. "This display stand absorbs ethylene through a series of slots along the metal profile of the frame. It purifies." read more

The Murcia region has started the Spanish organic stone fruit season "a few weeks earlier than in previous years. The campaign began at the beginning of May in the Calasparra production zone in the Murcia region, where our grower Antonio produces our full range of organic stone fruit. read more