Greencollar, a Japanese company, has recently finished harvesting table grapes from 700 vines for the first time and is preparing for the next summer's harvest from 1400 vines. They also have plans to plant an additional 1500 vines this season. This expansion will increase their vine count to approximately read more

After a year of 2022 characterized by extremely high sea freight rates and a shortage of fertilizers, and a 2023 shaped by unfavorable weather conditions, the Peruvian fruit and vegetable sector is striving to recover in the most optimal manner, approaching future challenges with great optimism, perseverance, and ingenuity. read more

"For about two weeks now, we have been witnessing a real collapse of the tomato market and sales to large-scale retail distribution, a situation determined by a mix of factors. Among these, high temperatures have caused an overproduction in the Dutch and Spanish markets, resulting in" read more

Eksport śliwek z Serbii do Europy Zachodniej, głównie do Niemiec, stale rośnie od kilku ostatnich sezonów. Inne owoce pestkowe, takie jak morele, borykają się z stratami spowodowanymi przez przymrozki w późną wiosnę. Ivica Djordjević z rodzinnego szkółki "Kalem Djordjević" zlokalizowanej w centralnej Serbii, mówi: read more

As of May 1st, 2024, the estimated French carrot production for the fresh market is 333,600 tons for the 2023-2024 campaign. This represents a 1% increase from 2023, but a 2% decrease from the 2018-2022 average. The 2023-2024 campaign was affected by heavy rainfall last winter. In April 2024, carrot prices were 6%... read more

The eye also wants its share, even when buying fruit and vegetables the rule stays the same. In fact, in recent years, the fruit and vegetable departments have not held back in terms of creativity with interventions to improve the attractiveness and shopping experience for the customer. Of course, read more

A cherry downpour, the finest from all over Italy, was analyzed by the panel of expert tasters from A.N.D.M.I. (National Association of Wholesale Market Directors) during the 18th National Cherry Festival "City of Cherries" held in Raiano (AQ) over the weekend. read more

The ripening stage of fruits is key to providing suitable organoleptic qualities to the production, which ultimately determine the economic yield of the crop. In fruits, sugars contribute sweetness, which is the most important parameter that determines quality. The relationship between read more

Las partidas españolas claramente dominaron el escenario tanto para frutas de pulpa amarilla como blanca. Los suministros de Italia y Turquía jugaron un papel principalmente suplementario. Las ofertas griegas solo se vieron en cantidades muy pequeñas en Frankfurt. La calidad fue convincente en general, aunque los productos italianos. read more

Fall Creek has announced the acquisition of a 50-hectare land parcel in Moara Vlasiei, Romania, from Portland Trust, a well-known real estate developer. This acquisition is part of Fall Creek's growth strategy in the European market. The newly acquired land will be used for the development of Fall Creek's new state-of-the-art blueberry facility. read more

Estonia is currently having an early strawberry season due to an unusually warm May. Kadri Nebokat, the owner of Laari Farm in Tartu County, expects that the prices of Estonian strawberries will remain steady compared to last year, despite the early start of the season. read more

The peach campaign has already started in the Spanish region of Murcia, and in about 15 days, the harvest of the varieties under the PGI Melocotón de Cieza will begin. "The stone fruit campaign started at the end of April, about 10 days earlier than usual for all varieties in general, and read more

The California harvest of mature green tomatoes is currently focused in the Coachella Valley, the southernmost part of the state. The desert season began on May 10 and is expected to conclude next week, around June 14 or 15. Prior to the start of California's season, the market was thriving for three months. read more

For the Mirabelles de Lorraine plums, this season is shaping up to be very promising, as the fruits are still growing in early June. "The flowering period was excellent, with abundant blossoms. For the most part, flowering occurred under favorable conditions, except for certain areas that were affected by." read more

Washington State, USA, is known for having the highest potato yield per acre globally. More than 300 farmers grow potatoes across an area of over 160,000 acres in the region. The annual harvest in Washington State averages 30 tons per acre, which is double the average yield in the United States. read more

June traditionally marks the peak of strawberry harvesting season, with this year's season starting a bit earlier than usual in Michigan. Bill Whittaker, co-owner of Whittaker's Berry Farm in Ida, Michigan, provided some insights into the unpredictability of this year's strawberry yield. read more

Despite May 2024 being reported as the warmest on record, there was a shortage of sunshine hours. The above-average temperatures were primarily due to warmer nights. While this has benefited soft fruit growers, the season is slightly lagging behind compared to a "normal" year. "We were two weeks late, but we..." read more

The growing conditions for open ground vegetables in North Holland are proving challenging due to the wet weather. "We've had a significant amount of rain, which is causing the fertilizers to leach out. Eventually, our pointed cabbage, Chinese cabbage, and bok choy will all be harvested from the field, but it may be delayed due to the current conditions." read more

In Tarquinia, fennel production boasts a long tradition. Many commercial varieties have been developed from local selections, and the passion and commitment that Tuscia producers dedicate to this vegetable are remarkable. read more

A little over two years ago, a destructive fire razed four warehouses and a house at De Terp Pumpkins. However, the pumpkin growers did not despair over their losses; instead, they opted to rebuild, with plans to include a new cutting kitchen. Last Friday marked the official opening. read more