In recent years, potato cultivation in the Emilia-Romagna region has been severely affected by an increase in damage caused by elaterids, soil-dwelling insects also known as "click beetles", whose spread has been favored by the effects of climate change. High temperatures. read more

In the Halte gardeners' settlement near Papenburg, this year's cucumber harvest has started off exceptionally well. "Compared to last year, we have had more sunlight so far, resulting in significantly higher yields than in 2024. However, we are also observing that this effect is more pronounced for... read more

Tureckie targi Interfresh Eurasia co roku rosły od 2018 roku. Według Murata Özera, dyrektora generalnego organizatora targów, od tego czasu wydarzenie udało się wzbogacić, obsługując branżę świeżych owoców i warzyw w regionie. "Szczerze mówiąc, uczynienie" read more

After exporting various types of fruits, this will be the first year that Perla Fruit will export dragon fruit. According to Hamdi Taner, the managing director of the Turkish produce exporter, the climate conditions have caused a delay in the start of the season: "The Turkish dragon fruit harvest season is delayed by two." read more

Sztuczna inteligencja (AI) staje się coraz bardziej powszechna w rolnictwie. Południowoniemiecki startup Karevo GmbH odniósł sukces w zaprojektowaniu systemu sortowania optycznego wspieranego przez AI do ziemniaków stołowych i po kilku latach rozwoju, jest gotowy wejść na rynek. "Odpowiedź" read more

Nick Padley has been appointed as a Director of P&I Fruit, a wholesaler at New Covent Garden Market. He joins Paul Emmett and Paul Bishop on the board of the group, which includes both P&I Fruit and Side Salads. Padley started his career at the Market 23 years ago as a porter at the age of 19, and has now been promoted to the position of Director. read more

The successful sales of New Zealand onions in Europe have slowed down in recent weeks. "Until the second week of June, sales were going well. Unfortunately, after that, several shipments were delayed, and there was a shortage in the market in mid-June," says Tim van Haandel from Mulder Onions. "All that..." read more

The rumors about a possible arrival of Mercadona in Italy are becoming more insistent. According to foodretail.es, the Spanish retail giant could soon set its sights on our country, driven by a series of strategic factors. read more

With production reduced to 40-50% of its normal capacity due to spring frosts, the Greek paraguayo season is progressing. Mr. Yiannis Georgiou, sales manager at KOMEX, stated: "June concluded with strong demand and high prices for the Platifirst and UFO 4 varieties. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, during Water Day, Stijn van Boxmeer explained how the Delfland Water Board monitors water quality in the Netherlands. As he admitted at the end of his presentation, his message wasn't exactly "uplifting" for growers. Or perhaps it's better framed as a call for greater... read more

The prices of vegetables in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley have risen over the past two weeks due to disruptions in supply chains and decay caused by the monsoon. Heavy rains have been occurring regularly, blocking major highways like Tribhuvan, Prithvi, and BP, leading to transportation delays. read more

A fertile, healthy, and balanced soil is the first ally in cultivating leafy vegetables destined for the IV Range. To achieve these optimal conditions, an effective solution comes from a product with over a century of history, which is proving to be more relevant today than ever: the read more

Food waste is a significant problem, with 14% of fresh produce being lost between harvest and retail. AgroFresh provides numerous solutions to extend freshness in the post-harvest process and beyond. The company has recently revealed a partnership with Biotalys, an agricultural technology company. read more

In Spain, just like in Italy, the 2025 stone fruit campaign is in full swing and, as often happens, the reality in the field forces a reassessment of the initial forecasts. The latest update provided by the Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de España has revised downward the estimates published by... read more

Mercosur, the leading trade bloc in South America, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded a trade agreement. EFTA members include Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, while Mercosur is made up of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia, with Chile as an associate member. read more

The data from the Plant Quarantine Centre at Chattogram Seaport shows that maritime vegetable exports from Bangladesh reached 58,766 tons in FY25, marking a 313% year-on-year increase. Potatoes were the most exported vegetable at 40,543 tons, followed by 16,959 tons of fresh vegetables and 1,264 tons of. read more

The imported dragon fruit market in India relies on efficient distribution and maintaining consistent quality to keep up with increasing consumer demand. Vishal Vadhwa, Director of Gajumal Vishal Fruits Pvt. Ltd, has observed that selling dragon fruit quickly leads to higher profits. He imports dragon fruit from Vietnam, which is currently in high demand. read more

Australia's floral hub, with its lush fields producing a variety of blooms for different occasions. Residents of Monbulk are no strangers to the thriving flower trade in their town, even though it remains a hidden gem to many outside the area. read more

In week 25, Lcc fruit and vegetable sales remain stable in value but experience a decrease in volume, primarily due to negative performance in supermarkets and discount stores. June continues to be a favorable month for watermelons, as this category is highly influenced by weather conditions. read more

The alarm was triggered over a decade ago, when in 2014 the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), native to sub-Saharan Africa, made its first appearance in Europe, in the plain of Gioia Tauro. Since then, this parasite has represented a read more