Since 2000, the volume of fresh tomato imports into the United States has increased by 176 percent. Almost all of this growth in imports over the last twenty years has come from tomatoes grown in greenhouses. In the early 2000s, greenhouse-grown fresh tomatoes made up around 14 percent of the total fresh tomato import volume and 23 read more

In the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, the harvest of bell peppers is currently underway. Initially, the cost of bell peppers was 80 soms, but it has since decreased to a range of 35-40 soms. The local logistics center has gathered approximately 7 tons of bell peppers, as mentioned by... read more

Obecnie cebula brązowa i biała zarabiają ponad 92 R (4,7 euro) za 10 kg na rynkach miejskich, a cebula czerwona prawie podwaja tę kwotę: 195 R (10 euro) za 10 kg. W swojej tygodniowej analizie rynku rolnego ekonomista rolny dr Johnny van der Merwe zauważa bardzo silną korelację między ruchem cenowym. read more

In Muğla, Turkey, the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality is making efforts to combat the Mediterranean fruit fly, which poses a threat to the region's citrus exports. Using biotechnological systems, the municipality has started trapping operations over an area of 35,000 decares in the Köyceğiz district, which is home to a read more

Morocco, a significant global importer of dates, is still showing strong import numbers for this product during the 2023/24 season, according to a report by EastFruit. However, the final results for the ongoing season may be slightly lower than the previous one due to a rise in local production. read more

Belgian pear growers have had to endure hail, frost, persistent rain, and most recently, the pseudomonas bacterium during this growing season. Despite these challenges, many have managed to overcome them fairly well. "The weather we have had was really incredible. We expect a yield of" read more

David Kat from Neolithics discusses with Chris White how post-harvest technology is being revolutionized by AI and other emerging technologies, and why they are expected to significantly influence the marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables in the future. read more

On three stages and over three days, expert speakers will provide the best combination of strategic insights and practical tips for business success in Asia. read more

In 2023, at least for the Emilia-Romagna region, it was not a good year - the floods had particularly affected the fruit producers and significantly reduced the harvest. This year, Italy is also not spared from weather fluctuations. Nevertheless, especially for read more

"The consumers can look forward to enjoying delicious Swiss cherries in the coming weeks," according to the SOV. The cherry crops are in good condition despite the rain, resulting in excellent fruit quality. Thanks to various varieties with different read more

Currently, due to weather conditions, only small amounts of cauliflower are available. Producers in neighboring countries to Germany are also facing a similarly tight situation. German cauliflower is priced at 25 euros per unit at wholesale markets in Germany. read more

Mehmet Akın Doğan, head of the Agriculture Chamber of Adana Yüreğir, said: "The fact that the UEFA European Football Championship coincides with our watermelon season this year has made our farmers very happy. We expect a yield of 8 to 9 tons per hectare. If the read more

"The damages are occurring even under the rain covers, as an exception," says Dany Bylemans, director of the research facility pcfruit. For cherry growers, this now means hoping for drier weather. "Then the late varieties could still perform well," Bylemans said. read more

India plays a leading role in mango production, which aims to encourage traders to support the import and distribution of Indian mangoes in South Africa. read more

The effects of the climate phenomenon were diverse: Heavy rainfall caused significant water stress on the fields and serious drainage problems. The transportation infrastructure was also heavily affected, making it difficult for the workers. read more

Potato growers are urging for political intervention to protect the British potato industry, as the future of locally grown potatoes faces growing challenges. read more

In this context, the agronomist mentioned that the kiwi season started twelve days later than usual, as was the case with other fruits. He also emphasized that "all kiwi-producing regions experienced an increase in volume compared to expectations." read more

There has been a significant reduction in the cultivation areas and the harvest. This scenario is the result of declining ginger prices in the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 due to oversupply, after the cultivation areas had increased in 2020. read more

After the start of the blueberry harvest in southern and central Germany, the blueberry season in the open fields is now also beginning in Germany's largest blueberry cultivation area: the North German Plain. Lower Saxony, with approximately 2,200 hectares of cultivation area and around 65% of the production, is at the center of it. read more

Australia's table grape industry will soon have access to a "plug-and-play" traceability solution that is aimed at boosting customer confidence and increasing exports to Southeast Asian markets. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) has been granted funding for this initiative as part of a recent development. read more