Spain has become one of the key players in the pumpkin industry in Europe, with the Region of Valencia being the main contributor to national production. FlorFruits, a company specializing in pumpkin production since 1975, is based there, although it has diversified its operations. read more

The former Armenian Minister of Agriculture, Ashot Arutyunyan, expressed optimism during a press conference on April 16th about the high probability of Armenia having a high-quality and abundant apricot harvest this year. Arutyunyan pointed out that the flowering and pollination of apricot trees were going well. read more

This week, the first Peruvian pomegranates of the Wonderful variety have arrived at Beta Best Produce in Poeldijk. "Production is about 30% lower compared to last year. This is currently resulting in high prices, which, depending on the size, range between 11 and 13.50 euros," says Vince. read more

In this season, Moroccan avocado exporters achieved a remarkable performance by exporting 60,000 tonnes, setting an all-time record. Salah Eddine Belkadi, CEO of Unique Packing, sheds light on the most sought-after markets for Moroccan avocados this season. Belkadi states, "Moroccan avocado exports are…" read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport), representing the companies in the sector, and the unions UGT (54.05%), CCOO (35.13%), and USO (10.81%), representing the workers, started in early April. read more

W związku z niedawnym raportem dotyczącym abnormanie wczesnego kwitnienia borówki w Polsce, gdzie pewne odmiany tego krzewu owocowego zakwitły o cztery tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, eksperci z EastFruit zwrócili swoją uwagę na sytuację na Ukrainie. Ich dochodzenie skupiło się na ocenie

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In light of the recent report on abnormally early flowering of blueberries in Poland, where certain varieties of this berry crop bloomed four weeks ahead of the usual schedule, experts at EastFruit turned their attention to the situation in Ukraine. Their inquiry focused on assessing read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has officially opened registration for its annual Global Produce and Floral Show, taking place from October 17-19 in Atlanta, Georgia. "I'm always thrilled to witness the evolution of this show to address the requirements of our members and the industry," stated the Global Show organizer. read more

Since the appearance of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in 2014, Bayer has implemented a global strategy focused on developing materials with high resistance. In the early years, they launched the first hybrid variety in Mexico with Intermediate Resistance (IR) to the symptoms of the virus. read more

Fruits of high quality at the top of the plant. Very well formed, with four lobes all the way to the end. This is the result that farmers are achieving when they choose to grow the red California pepper Arkane. The California pepper variety from Top Seeds "is finishing

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High temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius in many parts of Serbia have sped up the growth of stone and berry fruits. Initial forecasts suggest that the harvest of the early plum variety Cacaks Frühe is anticipated to start in the second week of June, followed by other varieties such as... read more

On April 16, 2024, inspectors from the Department of Quarantine Control of the Sverdlovsk Region of Rosselkhoznadzor inspected a total of 20,218 kilograms of fruit and vegetable products imported from China. At the temporary storage warehouse in Yekaterinburg, 3,939 kg of mangoes and 3,639 kg of... read more

Ecuador will receive a second banana variety resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FOC R4T) on Thursday, April 18. This banana variety, known as GAL, comes from Israel and is distributed by Rahan Meristem. This import, the result of the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture, is expected to help improve the banana industry in Ecuador. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a sponsor of the seventh edition of the Duathlon del Chiavicone, the Italian Classic Duathlon Championship: an adrenaline-filled sports challenge that will take place on Sunday, April 21st in Quinzano D'Oglio. read more

Garlic bulbs are typically planted before the first hard frost in the fall. As spring arrives, shoots emerge from the ground while the flavorful and pungent bulb continues to develop underground until it is ready for harvesting in early summer. In 2023, Canadian farmers planted a record high of 950 hectares of garlic. read more

In 2023, only a few kilograms of potatoes were exported from Armenia. This information was revealed by former Minister of Agriculture, Ashot Arutyunyan, during a press conference on April 16. He explained that this low export volume was due to documentation issues and customs clearance problems, which were similar to the challenges faced by Armenian importers in the past. read more

Fran Barnes, Chief Executive of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), has responded to the outcome of Theresa Villiers MP's Ten-Minute Rule Motion calling for the prohibition of the sale of peat. Barnes stated, "The Horticultural Trades Association and the broader environmental horticulture sector have been working read more

South African agriculture was one of the first to adopt EurepGAP (predecessor to GlobalG.A.P) certification in 2003, following Spain and Italy, given its export-oriented industry. Lemons, oranges, soft citrus, pears, and apples are now the top five South African products certified by GlobalG.A.P. read more

"The strawberry farming season in the Verona area has just begun a few days ago and the initial feedback is positive both in terms of quality and prices. This is, in a nutshell, the comment that Filippo Rossini, category manager for strawberries and small fruits at Villafrut, has provided to IFN." read more

A pineapple seller with a pineapple-themed hairstyle has become a sensation in a viral Instagram video. His unique appearance, which symbolizes his passion for his work, has entertained social media users, leading to a variety of comments about his marketing tactics and inquiries about his sales success. read more

“Say goodbye to bland and tasteless Galia melons and welcome a superior taste experience with Kameleon. With our innovative selection approach, we have developed melons that are 100% ssssweet, just as Galia melons should be.” With this premise, Takii

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