Po dwóch kolejnych latach ponadprzeciętnej produkcji, plantatorzy jabłek oczekują kolejnego udanego roku, zgodnie z nowym raportem opublikowanym przez Stowarzyszenie Jabłek w USA (USApple) podczas 130. dorocznego Konferencji Perspektyw w Chicago. Opracowany przez Wiceprezesa ds. Analiz USApple i...

After two straight years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization's 130th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. Authored by USApple Vice President of Insights and... read more

The scab-resistant apple variety Wursixo was rebranded as 'Kick!' yesterday. This announcement was made during a special meeting of Fresh Forward and TreeQuattro in Huissen. This apple variety has been available in the market in Norway since 2021 under the brand name Eden. Starting today, the apple is also available in... read more

Ecuador has agreed to host Russian specialists for inspecting banana cultivation enterprises, as reported by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor). This confirmation came after negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor chief Sergei Dankvert and... read more

The Senegalese mango season has been "very satisfactory" this year in terms of volume, price, and customer satisfaction, according to Aminata Dominique Diouf, director of Domaine Agricole du Nema. The exporter shares her assessment of the export campaign. Diouf says: "The season is still read more

Prickly pear cacti in Cyprus are threatened by the prickly pear cochineal insect, also known as Dactylopius opuntiae. The pest was first discovered in the Famagusta district in 2016 and has since spread to most accessible areas of the island. Infected plants usually perish within two to three years. read more

Fig production is increasing for a variety of reasons. Water scarcity, the rapid evolution of pests, and high temperatures are leading many growers to explore alternative crops. The fig market is expanding both in terms of volume and diversification. Annual consumption in tons is on the rise. read more

Turkey, the world's largest hazelnut supplier, has experienced frost damage that has reduced the 2025 crop, resulting in increased costs for confectionery manufacturers. Hazelnuts are a crucial ingredient in spreads and chocolates like Nutella and Ferrero Rocher. The April frost, along with ongoing climate read more

A supplier of side profiles for greenhouse growing tables has been ordered by the court to pay damages to a flower grower. The case concerned deliveries made back in 2010. The supplier disputed that the delivery was faulty and argued that, since the grower used the benches for many years, there read more

Mimo że wiosenne przymrozki uszkodziły część produkcji brzoskwiń w Turcji, opóźniając ją, ogólna produkcja jest faktycznie powyżej oczekiwań - mówi Emel Esin Keskin, właścicielka tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Esin Tarim: "Türkiye poniosło duże straty z powodu przymrozków w tym roku. read more

Landscaper Arthur Mennigke declared, "I have only one sentence – it works," as he described his experience creating a vegetable garden in the semi-desert Northern Cape. This happened at the quarter-century anniversary of fertiliser company Talborne Organics, which is a favorite among regenerative organic farmers and home gardeners. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that this week melon prices in Ukraine have sharply increased, while watermelon prices have continued to decline. The price of melons has risen by an average of 40% compared to last week. Farmers attribute this growth mainly to a seasonal reduction in supply. read more

Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers increased by 9.2% in value in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching €1.288 billion (US$1.39 billion). According to Portugal Fresh, based on data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), export volumes also read more

The global raspberry market is experiencing strong contrasts: in Western Europe, producers are facing oversupply and price pressure, while in Switzerland, heatwaves have led to drastic losses and record prices. Germany and France

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The French biotech company Orius has released preliminary plant response data from experiments conducted in its in-house gravity simulator, Gravilab, along with details of the engineering decisions that enabled whole-plant measurements. The initial crop being studied is Brassica rapa var. japonica (mizuna), a compact, fast-growing leafy vegetable. read more

This year's wild mushroom season is now in its second half. "We are finding it difficult to source chanterelles in particular," says mushroom wholesaler Ramazan Gülnar, referring to the ongoing drought in large parts of Europe, including the Balkan region. "At the beginning, we had slightly read more

Stone fruit sales are going well this season, as per Erik-Jan Thur from Marni Fruit. "At the start of the season, there were some challenges, as the Murcia region had a prolonged presence in the market due to favorable weather conditions, which made it difficult for regions like Lleida. read more

For the fourth year in a row, Budou Farms will be participating in Asia Fruit Logistica. They are excited to reach out to new customers in Asia who are interested in their high-quality "So Sweet" grapes that are beloved by consumers. "Last season in Japan, we successfully introduced a campaign showcasing the unique flavor of our grapes." read more

Przybytki peruwiańskich borówek zwiększyły się, a rozmiary głównie wynoszą 18 mm i więcej. Według handlowców, z powodu obecnego środowiska konsumenckiego, peruwiańskie borówki są wyceniane na około 13,70 USD za skrzynkę (100 jenów), co oznacza spadek o około 25%–30% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sprzedaż jest... read more

"Gerbera United is more than just a nursery. It's a fusion of passion, innovation, and sustainability," shares FM Group in part one of their series on biological crop protection at Gerbera United. Since 2009, three growers — Dick Kooij, WP van den Berg, and later Gijsbert Verboom have combined. read more

Od początku roku dostarczono ponad 8 000 ton produktów owocowo-warzywnych z Serbii do obwodu kaliningradzkiego w Rosji - poinformowało regionalne biuro Rosselkhoznadzoru. Wśród przesyłek znajdowały się morele, brzoskwinie, nektarynki, arbuz, gruszki, jabłka, czereśnie. read more