A new type of robot, inspired by the natural movements of arthropods, could soon become an innovative ally for farmers engaged in managing vineyards and crops such as blueberries. The idea comes from Ground Control Robotics (GCR), a young company based in Atlanta, which read more

India is not producing enough apples to meet the increasing demand, leading to a higher number of imported apples reaching the Indian consumers, according to Ashish Banerjee, the commercial and market development head of Agrify Fresh, an Indian produce importer. Banerjee stated, "The apple import industry in India is expanding rapidly due to...". read more

The Moroccan watermelon season continues with successive harvest cycles. After the premature end of the Zagora season, the Taroudant season in central Morocco is coming to an end, clearing the way for the start of harvests in Kariat Ba Mhamed in the north of the country. "This season has been... read more

Obecnie dostępna jest obfita dostawa truskawek z hrabstwa Ventura w Kalifornii oraz regionów Watsonville/Salinas. "Warunki uprawy były korzystne i przyczyniły się do dużych ilości," powiedział Chris Martin z firmy Westlake Produce Co., dodając że poziomy dostaw są porównywalne do. read more

Spring 2025 brought many worries to raspberry producers. Dynamic and unpredictable temperature changes - from sudden frosts to rapid warm-ups - have put growers in a position where they need to react intensively. The motto is "cover up,

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The apricot crops in the Spanish Region of Murcia have been facing higher temperatures in recent years. Warmer winters are affecting both traditional and foreign species, leaving them with insufficient time to adapt. As a result, one of the major challenges for researchers is to develop new fruit tree varieties. read more

On the EastFruit Trade Platform, potatoes have become the leading commodity, surpassing white cabbage, with active trading involving seven countries. This includes substantial contributions from Ukraine and Egypt, as well as last season's supplies from the Netherlands and Belgium. read more

The Egyptian garlic season is currently ongoing, with exports of dried garlic taking place. However, demand has been impacted by the beginning of the Spanish garlic season. Ralph Nakhal, representing the growing and exporting company Tomna, has provided an update on the market situation, stating that "The dry garlic campaign is continuing." read more

In recent days, destructive storms have swept over many regions of the country. Hail, strong winds, and heavy rain have caused significant damage to orchards and berry fields. Many growers are wondering whether and how to save their plants and this year's crop. read more

Prices always high for cherries: the Ferrovia della Puglia cultivar and the first Italian Durone cherries have entered the market. The new campaign for Sicilian table grapes has started early, with the Vittoria and Black Magic varieties. There is a growing demand for watermelons. The sale of melons has also begun. read more

Fruits of early and mid-season blueberry varieties (specifically 'Duke' and 'Bluecrop') reach 50-60% of their total size - BBCH 75-76, while plants of late varieties ('Last Call') finish blooming - BBCH 69 (photo 1-3). Frequent rainfall and higher temperatures. read more

The British carrot season is transitioning from the old season crop to the new one this week in the north of England. "This week is a changeover week for us," said Rodger Hobson, grower and Chairman of the British Carrot Growers Association. "We are washing and packing some of the old crop this week." read more

Wzrost eksportu świeżych mandarynek z Peru odnotował znaczący wzrost w maju 2025 roku, osiągając 25 687 ton wysłanych o wartości 32,1 miliona dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 47% w ilości i 42% w wartości w porównaniu do roku poprzedniego. Ten wzrost został osiągnięty pomimo 3,8% spadku średniej ceny, która wyniosła 1,25 dolarów za tonę. read more

Eye-watering blueberry prices could persist due to seasonal shortages and crop damage from torrential rain in northern New South Wales, reports ABC News. Recently, prices have reached $9.80 per 125-gram punnet, translating to $78.40 per kilogram. Previous lows were under $2.50 per 125-gram. read more

Edible flowers cultivated in greenhouses in the southern province of Antalya are becoming a popular addition to the menus of luxury restaurants and five-star hotels across Turkey. Renowned for its robust agricultural industry, the city is now distinguished not just for its tropical fruits. read more

Warunki w łańcuchu dostaw poprawiają się w Australii, co zwiększa dostępność owoców i warzyw do maja i czerwca. Chłodniejsza pogoda w Queensland wpłynęła na późnojesienną produkcję. Niemniej jednak, oczekuje się większych ilości w czerwcu, co potencjalnie wpłynie na ceny warzyw. Ceny owoców read more

Vipra strengthens collaboration with EcorNaturaSì. An alliance that has brought new varieties of organic apples to the sales points, enhanced by activities such as tastings and informative materials. "Today, more than ever, the sales point is crucial. We must act there to make our presence visible." read more

The summer vegetable production campaign of Aop Luce is about to kick off, with a focus on a range of tomatoes. "Between late April and early May, we started the commercialization of our main area product, which is the plain of Fondi-Sperlonga. read more

The small fruit segment continues to grow rapidly in the European fruit and vegetable market. Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and currants are no longer niche products, but instead, strategic offerings that cater to emerging consumption trends focused on wellness and taste. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI is satisfied with the news of the work carried out by a task force coordinated by the State Police, which targeted the catering points of some service areas in the Catania area and led to the seizure of oranges being sold there. read more