Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia is on the rise. In particular, 8,223.4 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries were imported from China last week, with 1,985.7 tons being young potatoes. This marks the largest potato deliveries from China to Russia in recent times. read more

Egyptian garlic prices have increased multiple times this season due to limited supply and high demand, as reported by Mohamed Shaaban, General Manager of Garlico. "Prices went up at the beginning of the season because of a 50% drop in garlic volumes in Egypt, and have continued to rise since then. Growers are now experiencing a significant boost in profits." read more

Critics are expressing concerns about a proposed high-rise apartment building that could potentially create shadows over the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, affecting the sunlight exposure of valuable exotic plants if the project moves forward. "It's not just about losing some sunlight," said a spokesperson from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. read more

Seeka Limited announces the successful completion of the 2024 harvest in Australia. A total of 4.5 million kilograms of fruit, including kiwifruit, Nashi pears, European pears, jujubes, and plums, have been packed. Kiwifruit volumes have improved by 161% compared to last year, reaching 2.2 million kilograms. read more

For almost twenty years, Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucae has been rampant in our lettuce production fields, and for years Enza Zaden has been updating its proposals on Fusarium resistance. The Agro Nocerino Sarnese area has been affected by Fusarium 1 until recently. read more

Those who seek to take care of themselves know how challenging it can be to opt for fresh, nutritious, and healthy alternatives to satisfy hunger between meals. Freshkia, the innovative brand of the Foodiverse group

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The Jardin de Québec is a major vegetable growing region in North America and the season has just begun. Last week, on June 8, the harvest of Romaine lettuce, green leaf lettuce, and Boston lettuce began in the fields. "Normally, we start the weekend before June 15, but the unusually warm weather" read more

The CEO of Bio-Ilios Ltd, Sophoclis Michaelides, based in Tübingen, reports that there is unease surrounding this year's season kickoff for Greek organic stone fruit. The continuous rain is complicating the harvest of early varieties in Greek cultivation areas, leading to lower quantities being produced. read more

This year as well, Pianeta Rosso was a 360° journey to discover the tomato; a comparison between consumers and experts to understand the main characteristics that berries must have to conquer the supply chain. The immersive experience created by Agroter and MacFrutha involved read more

"W zeszłym miesiącu był dobry dla belgijskiego hurtownika Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit. Cytrusy i winogrona dominowały przez kilka miesięcy, ale teraz, gdy następuje zmiana na sezon letni, konsumenci coraz częściej decydują się na alternatywy. „Ludzie mają dość zimowych produktów, więc gdy" read more

Planting across most of the UK was delayed this year, and the onion sector was no exception. "Everything was planted in very wet soils and later than usual. It is always a challenge when you are behind schedule - do you plant in saturated soils, or do you wait a bit longer? But it went read more

W październiku Eddy Jager ma świętować swoją 45. rocznicę pracy w branży owocowo-warzywnej. Chociaż nadal jest aktywny w imporcie - głównie cytrusów z RPA, Egiptu i Ameryki Południowej, a także owoców pestkowych z RPA - już nie działa z ruchliwej

In October, Eddy Jager is set to celebrate his 45-year anniversary in the fruit and vegetable trade. While he remains active in imports - primarily citrus from South Africa, Egypt, and South America, as well as stone and top fruits from South Africa - he no longer operates from a busy read more

Wzrost skrajnej prawicy w Unii Europejskiej, zwłaszcza w krajach będących ważnymi rynkami dla produktów owocowo-warzywnych, stanowi coraz większe zmartwienie dla sektora rolniczego Regionu Murcji. Obawa ta jest wzmacniana przez potencjalny wzrost barier protekcjonistycznych, które mogą...

The rise of the far right in the European Union, especially in countries that are important markets for fruit and vegetable products, represents a growing concern for the Region of Murcia's agricultural sector. This fear is fueled by the potential increase in protectionist barriers that could... read more

A 59-year-old Japanese man was arrested for hitting his 62-year-old wife on the head with a banana peel. The incident, reported by gazeta.ru via Mothership, occurred after the man, intoxicated and upset over a neighbor's parking, lashed out at his wife when she tried to calm him. read more

Ostatnie słowo nie będzie mówione w opakowaniach dla świeżych warzyw i owoców przez długi czas, a Silbo wprowadza nowe opakowania, aby podkreślić to stwierdzenie. Według Marcina Śpiewoka, właściciela polskiego producenta opakowań i pomysłodawcy nowego opakowania, oznacza to, że

The last word will not be said in packaging for fresh vegetables and fruits for a long time, and Silbo is launching new packaging to emphasize that statement. According to Marcin Śpiewok, the owner of the Polish packaging manufacturer and the originator of the new packaging, this means that read more

The Consortium for the Protection and Valorization of Peaches and Nectarines from Romagna will officially launch its commercial campaign on June 27, 2024, with a kick-off event at the Maritime Museum in Cesenatico at 10:00 AM. read more

The European finger lime season has already begun, and the Spanish company Nalans Citrus, specializing in exotic citrus fruits, anticipates a significant increase in the marketing of this product. "Thanks to our partnerships with finger lime producers, we are working to improve... read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has announced an 11% decrease in TCEs (Tray Carton Equivalents) for exports after the industry body's post-harvest crop estimate. Export TCEs are projected to decrease from 21.2 million, as calculated in January 2024, to 18.9 million post-harvest due to... read more

South Africa's fruit industry is facing major logistical challenges due to the poor ranking of its container ports, including Cape Town, on a global scale. According to the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence's Container Port Performance Index, Cape Town is ranked at 405th out of 405, underscoring the... read more

"The flooding has had a significant impact on Dutch field vegetable cultivation," says buyer Chris Hoek of Heemskerk fresh&easy from Rijnsburg. "So far, Dutch growers cannot yet say they have had a worry-free season. April and May were months in which rainfall records were broken. The issue was..." read more