In 2019, after detecting the presence of Citrus Black Spot (CBS or Phyllosticta citricarpa) in up to seven shipments of Tunisian citrus fruits in European ports within just two months, authorities confirmed its presence for the first time. read more

The secret of modern fruit growing? It's varietal innovation, carried out with great attention to the needs of both the producer and the consumer. This is, in summary, what emerged during the press conference held by Apofruit, a fruit and vegetable cooperative with over 2,700 members. read more

The 2024 French melon season is expected to be delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The repeated rainfall has made melon planting quite challenging. "We managed to plant our first melons in the southeast of France, but with this cloudy and rainy weather, we find it... read more

Wiosenne przymrozki mogły mieć znaczący wpływ na produkcję jabłek na Ukrainie, twierdzi Volodymyr Gurzhiy, przedstawiciel ukraińskiego eksportera jabłek USPA Fruit: "W tym roku wiosna przyniosła wiele niespodzianek na Ukrainie naraz: wczesna wiosna, jednoczesne i długotrwałe kwitnienie, późne przymrozki, mała aktywność...". read more

Australia, Chile, and South Africa are the countries leading the way in the growth of Kissabel® apples from the Southern Hemisphere. The harvesting of these apples, which have colored flesh ranging from pink to deep red, began between February and April in the southern region, signaling a promising start. read more

Erik van Zyl, export manager at Cape Five Export, mentioned that the South African 2024 citrus harvest began slowly. He stated, "The packing dates started later in the North compared to last year. In the Western Cape, the packing dates are in line. Internal quality looks good." He also mentioned that they have a good crop. read more

Over a thousand inspections have been carried out by monitoring teams on the front line of the fight against locusts in the mid Tirso Valley, in central Sardinia, of which 642 reported the presence of locusts, followed by 361 disinfection interventions. read more

With Mother's Day just around the corner, one gift is making a big comeback: flowers. According to a flower grower, Cheryl Roehrich from Dakota Flower Company, which grows and distributes wholesale blooms, flowers seem to be more popular than ever this year. read more

The 12th edition of the Shopper Marketing Awards by AECOC has recognized, during the 29th Commercial Strategy and Marketing Congress of the Association, the best actions carried out by consumer goods companies. read more

Magnesium (Mg) is an essential macronutrient that plays a vital role in photosynthesis and the chlorophyll molecule. Despite its significance, many greenhouse growers use water-soluble fertilizers like 20-10-20 or 20-20-20 that lack an adequate amount of Mg. When bedding plants are supplied with insufficient amounts of Mg, they may exhibit deficiencies in growth and development. read more

A shift in consumption and demand for grapefruit has occurred in numerous markets in recent seasons. Demand for grapefruit is decreasing, leading to slower sales. This trend is happening as the World Citrus Organisation predicts an increase in production from the Southern Hemisphere. read more

A woman died from a rare lung disease caused by picking flowers and vegetables in Cornwall, as an inquest has revealed. Rosa Perestrelo, 52, from Reawla Lane, Hayle, was exposed to irritants while working picking daffodils and cabbages, according to a respiratory consultant, Dr. Benjamin Soar. read more

The second day of Macfrut was animated by a debate held at the La Grande Bellezza Italiana stand, the first network of fruit and vegetable companies in the national fruit and vegetable panorama. A roundtable entirely made up of women, entitled "Enhancing fruit and vegetables at the point of sale." read more

How well do you know your wholesaler? Do you plan ahead to avoid making mistakes? Are you a new retail florist or a seasoned florist looking to learn more about trends in wholesale? Joost Bongaerts, CEO of Florabundance, talks with Farbod, CEO of BloomNation about wholesalers, retailers, and floral trends. read more

China has approved the import of fresh blueberries from Serbia that meet certain standards, as announced by China's General Administration of Customs. This decision was made during the visit of China's top leader to Serbia, with the goal of strengthening the comprehensive China-Serbia relationship. read more

Twenty years in the fruit and vegetable sector, working to enhance Italian products through packaging. Packaging is not just a simple means of transport and protection, but a vehicle for an identity - a brand - with all its values, stories, and distinctive traits. read more

A.P. Moller - Maersk expanded its air freight operations by launching a full-service, in-transit gateway solution in Miami in April. This new air freight facility highlights Maersk's dedication to offering smooth and competitive connectivity to key Latin American markets. read more

In order to protect the domestic supply, the Belarusian government has introduced temporary restrictions on the export of carrots and beetroots. According to Decree No. 341 issued on May 8th, the export of these root vegetables from Belarus will now require licensing for a period of three months. The decree specifies... read more

In 2019, after detecting the presence of Citrus Black Spot (CBS or Phyllosticta citricarpa) in European ports in just two months and in up to seven shipments of Tunisian citrus fruits, authorities confirmed its presence for the first time. read more

The Pink Lady association looks to the future by integrating economic, environmental, and social aspects with the ultimate goal of generating and distributing value along the various links of the supply chain. This was discussed on Wednesday at the "Pink Lady Europe" conference, a supply chain model that looks towards the future. read more