Rapisarda, director of the Euroagrumi OP Consortium of Biancavilla, explained that the 2025 Etna prickly pear campaign started in the first week of August, which was about ten days later than usual. This delay was due to the fruit not receiving enough heat to ripen properly within the anticipated timeframe. read more

New opportunities are opening up for peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums. Confirmation comes from the top management of Apofruit, who, based on market evaluations with a long and consolidated history, are now urging their members to consider the idea of implementing these crops. read more

Potatoes are one of the most widely consumed vegetables, and the market is mostly controlled by some popular varieties, but there are many more available. The Spanish region of Galicia produces varieties such as Kennebec, known as Galician cachelo, Agria, or Fina de Carballo, among others. read more

It was a tragic Ferragosto for the Merzetti family, owners of the "Terre Sabine" agricultural company, specialized in the processing and commercialization of fruits and vegetables, based in Montelibretti (Rome). In the afternoon of August 15, a devastating fire destroyed their premises. read more

The two brands, Viulèt and Gilda by the producers' organization OP Granfrutta Zani, are now available in various large-scale retail chains in Italy and abroad. These brands are dedicated to enhancing the quality of European plums and nectarines. "These are two top-quality products," explains the Italian. read more

At the 50th edition of Prognosfruit, the leading conference for the European apple and pear sector organized by WAPA with ANPP and Copa-Cogeca, production forecasts for the 2025/2026 campaign were released. The data show a substantial stability for apples and a slight... read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to Japan are steadily increasing, driven by the rising demand for safe and organic products. The Vietnam Trade Office in Osaka has noted that Japan has a strong interest in tropical fruits and frozen vegetables, areas where Vietnam excels. read more

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