Martin Pinzger, CEO of VIP, one of the major players in the European apple industry, participated in Prognosfruit in Angers, France (6-8 August). After the August break, we interviewed him about the sector's expectations and the Consortium of Cooperatives. read more

Work, commitment, friendship, and sharing. For the Val di Non and Val di Sole, apple picking evokes the concept of tradition, and with it, that invaluable wealth of history, culture, and values that shape the very identity of the territories along the Noce River in Trentino. Harvesting is the... read more

Parth Ramani of Indian fresh produce exporter, Sanjog Enterprise, states that it has been a successful export season for Indian vegetables, despite facing some challenges: "This season has been quite positive for us. Our main exports include fresh Indian vegetables like okra, drumsticks, read more

Mimo nałożenia ceł przez Stany Zjednoczone, eksport owoców z Brazylii kontynuował się głównie bez zakłóceń. Według Brazylijskiego Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Owoców (Abrafrutas), rynek USA wchłonął 14% wolumenu eksportu mango z Brazylii w 2024 roku, co stanowiło 13% całkowitej sprzedaży mango. read more

In a controlled environment, the key to successful growth lies in effectively managing various parameters compared to open field conditions. Greenhouses provide growers with an advantage in cultivating a wide range of crops, from juicy tomatoes to delicate orchids. When it comes to indoor cultivation, light plays a crucial role. It is now understood that read more

W wrześniu Industrial Auctions organizuje dwie aukcje internetowe, na których wystawione zostaną maszyny do przetwarzania i pakowania świeżych produktów spożywczych z Holandii. Pierwsza aukcja odbywa się po zakończeniu działalności w firmie Smiley Apple w Yerseke (NL) i obejmuje całą ich produkcję jabłek. read more

August closes without any particular enthusiasm in the wholesale markets, weighed down by the difficulties already emerged at the end of July, with bad weather slowing down trading. The peak of Ferragosto brought a breath of fresh air, but it was not enough to change the balance of the month. read more

We are now in the final stages of collecting Williams pears, discovered in England between 1765 and 1770 and still, after over two and a half centuries, the most cultivated and well-known variety in the world. Its strength lies in its versatility: ideal for both fresh consumption and for making. read more

Eksport cebuli obecnie radzi sobie bardzo dobrze. "Rzadko widziałem takie duże ilości wychodzące w sierpniu. Kilku kolegów również wskazuje, że wolumeny eksportu są znacznie wyższe niż zwykle, szczególnie w ostatnich 2-3 tygodniach" - powiedział Lindert Moerdijk z MSP Onions. "To także niesamowicie istotne. read more

The harvest of Royal Gala apples in South Tyrol began last week and had a promising start. "We started picking the first batches on 12 August," says Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige. "The campaign is now in full swing. This year, we are observing exceptional quality thanks to." read more

Microorganisms play a crucial role in the performance of crops. Growers are increasingly utilizing bacterial products, often derived from Bacillus strains, to enhance their crops' resilience, root growth, and nutrient absorption. "It's difficult for people to understand that bacteria can work together so effectively with." read more

Osiągnięcie optymalnego nawożenia roślin jest kluczowe dla maksymalizacji wielkości i jakości plonu. To samo dotyczy wysokich upraw, takich jak winorośla i drzewa owocowe. Głównym celem w przypadku sadów jest dostarczenie roślinom niezbędnych składników odżywczych, aby zwiększyć efektywność chlorofilu. read more

To właśnie ten czas w roku, kiedy popularny mango odmiany Keitt jest dostępny w sklepach tylko przez ograniczony czas. Ta odmiana mango cieszy się ogromnym popytem ze względu na swój duży rozmiar i krótki okres dostępności. "Mamy tylko sześciotygodniowy okres sprzedaży, a owoce dosłownie wylatują z naszych drzwi" - mówi Daniel Ibarra, prezes. read more

This week, the prices of imported durians have increased significantly due to a decrease in supply. Additionally, high-quality imported oranges are selling quickly, and there is a steady arrival of stone fruit from the United States and Spain in the market. Traders have noted that South African Cambria oranges are particularly popular among imported oranges. read more

The blueberry season of 2025, according to many growers, turned out to be one of the most difficult in many years. Such a combination of cultivation problems has not been seen in a long time. That's why it will be worth coming to the grand finale of the Blueberry Factory, which will take place in Karczmiska on September 5th. read more

The annual forecast for Aomori apple production in Aomori Prefecture is officially announced every August. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable discrepancy between the forecasted figures and the actual harvest numbers. One possible reason for this inconsistency could be the timing of the survey. read more

Practically every consumer is familiar with the Gerbera - but typically as a cut flower. In contrast, the Gerbera jamesonii as a potted plant had a somewhat negative reputation. The quality was frequently unreliable, leading to dissatisfaction among consumers and causing retailers and growers to lose interest in it. However, everything changed when Schoneveld started to focus on improving the quality. read more

Within just a little over a week, PotatoEurope 2025 will commence in Lelystad, the Netherlands. The preparations are currently underway, with the necessary infrastructure set up throughout the 25-hectare event area. Jacob de Jong, the manager at WUR Field Crops in Lelystad, has recently conducted a trial harvest of the Alegria variety. read more

Cultivating raspberries in polytunnels for double harvesting is a major agronomic challenge. Especially when transitioning towards organic farming and giving up cultivation in pots. However, as demonstrated by the example of Rafał Podstawka... read more

"Every time we install a farm, a good number of staff at the location seem a little skeptical at first," says Tyler Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Bit-Farms in Michigan, USA. "But three weeks later, they're thanking us for what we do. I'm not exactly sure what changes during that time, but they..." read more