For the past two weeks, Gerard van den Anker has taken some time off from his role as general manager at Veiling Zaltbommel, as he was busy with his own pear harvest. "We can speak of a fantastic harvest. In other years, growers had to put in more effort to get the fruit out of the orchard, but read more

A team of scientists led by Dr. D. M. Firake, Senior Scientist from the ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research (ICAR-DFR), Pune, have discovered a new species of blossom midge, Contarinia icardiflores sp. nov., infesting Jasminum sambac (jasmine) flower buds in India. The species name read more

Nayan Dhameja, founder of fresh produce importer Ognam Global, mentioned that India's orange imports cover multiple supply periods. This year, the usual dominance of Egyptian oranges is facing significant price challenges. Egyptian Valencia, Navel, and Baladi varieties are meeting the demand from January onwards. read more

Uprawa migdałów we Włoszech nabiera rozpędu, gdy producenci starają się zmodernizować i zwiększyć krajową produkcję, aby zmniejszyć zależność od importu. W odpowiedzi na rosnące zapotrzebowanie, Włoski Konsorcjum Nowoczesnego Migdała (CIMM) opracowało w pełni zmechanizowane sady migdałowe zaprojektowane do optymalizacji. read more

The global market for mandarins is expanding and now accounts for 28% of the world's citrus trade, ranking second only to oranges. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unexpected rebound: imports increased by 16% in 2020, indicating growing consumer interest in health-focused foods. However, the sector faces read more

The diversification of destinations, trade agreements, the evolution of spot prices, and consumer preferences in demanding markets are reshaping the outlook for Ecuadorian bananas. As Marianela Ubilla, manager of Agzulasa, explains, the company has experienced significant growth in its. read more

On September 6 and 7, Weiling GmbH hosted its popular in-house exhibition at its headquarters in Coesfeld (North Rhine-Westphalia). The colorful supporting program and exhibitor program focused on innovations, discussions, and personal encounters relating to all kinds of organic food. Guided. read more

The table grape campaign of 2025 is in full swing and the first assessment is drawn up by Mario Mellone, commercial manager of OP Melodia, active in Puglia and Basilicata with about 100 hectares of vineyards. "The start of the campaign," explains Mellone, "has been relatively calm." read more

India's fresh produce trade includes various intermediaries such as importers and retailers, with a few major importers typically holding the key to top exporters worldwide, according to Shashank Srivastav, Associate Director at Ninja Global. "We ventured into the fresh produce market in 2021". read more

The FreshPrice® method is an operational strategic intelligence solution designed for professionals in the fruit and vegetable industry, including producers, wholesalers, central purchasing agencies, greengrocers, specialty retailers, importers, and exporters. It helps them to "stay one step ahead of the competition." read more

The summer cut flower trials in California once again attracted global attention in August, with visitors from various parts of the floral industry. Attendees came from California, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Florida, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Maine, Oregon, and Washington state, making it the third... read more

Enza Zaden has launched five new iceberg lettuce varieties that feature Intermediate Resistance (IR) to biotype Nr. 1 of Nasonovia ribisnigri, commonly known as the lettuce aphid. This pest has posed a significant challenge for growers by causing damage to crops through sap extraction and virus transmission, ultimately affecting crop yields. read more

Costa Rica's banana sector experienced a 20.7% decrease in exports in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The National Banana Corporation (Corbana) identified excessive rainfall and the spread of Black Sigatoka disease as the main factors contributing to this decline. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has released a statement in response to the second report issued today (9 September) by the White House's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. read more

Local fruit grower John Myatt and his daughters Alex and Hannah from J. Myatt and Co. are featured in M&S' latest Farm to Foodhall campaign advert, currently airing on screens. read more

On the eve of September 22, the popular get-together at the Seifenfabrik/Schwanenhöfe on Erkrather Straße is traditionally on the agenda - one of the most prestigious networking opportunities in the German fruit trade. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing information from the Ghana Export Promotion Centre (GEPC). The GEPC report also revealed that Ghana was ranked 13th globally among mango exporters in 2024. The country held the second position as the largest mango supplier to... read more

Enza Zaden has introduced five new iceberg lettuce varieties that provide intermediate resistance (IR) to the Nr:1 biotype of Nasonovia ribisnigri, also known as the lettuce aphid. read more

The net profit for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $14.7 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared to $12.4 million in the previous year. read more

Enza Zaden has introduced five new iceberg lettuce varieties that provide intermediate resistance (IR) to the Nr:1 biotype of Nasonovia ribisnigri, also known as the lettuce aphid. read more