Washington is experiencing a slightly delayed start to its cherry crop compared to the original projections. Joel Hewitt of CMI Orchards mentioned, "It's been a really mild spring, so the cherries aren't progressing as quickly as we've seen in years past." This slower progress is actually beneficial as it allows the cherries more time to develop. read more

In the month of May, the International Working Group in Spinach (IWGP) named a new strain of downy mildew (Peronospora effusa) on spinach: Pe.20. Isolates of this new strain have been reported in Europe and the United States. read more

The new commercial season of Perla Nera is starting these days, the midi watermelon with dark skin and few seeds, particularly sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A. and O.P. La Mongolfiera. read more

Po zlikwidowaniu ceł i zezwoleniu na import z Kostaryki, izraelski rynek ananasów doświadczył znaczących zmian. Początkowo cena ananasów w Izraelu była znacząco wysoka, ale w ubiegłym roku nastąpił dramatyczny spadek cen po usunięciu. read more

The water shortage in Chile's primary Clementine-growing region of Ovalle-Vicuña in the Coquimbo Region is resulting in a 30% decrease in volumes for the 2024 season. "Even producers with water resources in their orchards are encountering difficulties, raising concerns about the quality and size of the crop," reports. read more

Wraz z rozwojem sezonu produkcji cytrusów w Południowej Afryce, na rynku pojawiły się również południowoafrykańskie cytryny obok grejpfrutów. Zbliżając się Święto Smoka, sprzedaż importowanych skrzynek z jabłkami rośnie. Południowoafrykańskie cytryny są teraz dostępne na rynku, a obecne ceny wynoszą read more

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The EastFruit experts conducted a survey among participants in the frozen raspberry market in Ukraine. The survey involved engaging with top freezing companies and farmers who cultivate raspberries on a large scale for freezing purposes. Additionally, we conducted an anonymous survey among EastFruit telegram users. read more

"Hybrid varieties have brought the most significant change to onion cultivation in Spain in the last 30 years," says David Casanoves of the Spanish company Agriseeds. They have enabled a drastic transformation of the industry by rapidly developing a complete range of improved varieties for all needs. read more

A very hot spring has anticipated the watermelon and melon season. In fact, in several national areas, the harvests have been very early, even up to 3 weeks in advance. Among these areas, Puglia also started earlier than expected. read more

Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or immu read more

"We are currently in a seasonal transition for onions. The 2023 production has now ended, and we are already observing the first harvests of early yellow onions in Veneto and Emilia Romagna. As for prices, it largely depends on the quality and the focus on the international market," says Matteo Freddi. read more

W australijskich sadach jabłkowych nowa marka jabłek, Kissabel, zyskuje uwagę ze względu na swoje charakterystyczne czerwone miąższ. Ta marka, zamiast być pojedynczym odmianem, obejmuje jabłka opracowane we Francji przez ponad dwie dekady z zredukowaną cierpkością oraz zwiększoną wielkością, teksturą i smakiem. Jabłka Kissabel są... read more

Fresh, sweet, and naturally healthy as they are made exclusively from fruit. These are the proposals of Melinda Lab, the Business Unit of the Melinda Consortium dedicated to developing ideas and products in the processed food sector, which are the protagonists in the month of June with a varied and intense lineup. read more

W kontekście wzmacniania relacji między Australią i Chinami istnieje oczekiwanie na wprowadzenie awokado australijskiego na chiński rynek konsumencki. Ta nowość miałaby uzupełnić istniejące już australijskie eksporty, takie jak wino, homary, wołowina i produkty mleczne. Jednakże, proces jest obecnie... read more

The melon campaign has already started in the Spanish Region of Murcia, where, according to Felipe López, managing director of Gregal, the volumes are currently limited, "but the quality is really good." "The yields of these first early plantings, which were carried out in February, have..." read more

W tym okresie roku, wiśnie, owoce pestkowe i melony są najbardziej popularnymi produktami do wyświetlania na stoiskach z produktami spożywczymi. "Do tej pory stworzyliśmy kilka świetnych wyświetlaczy z kalifornijskim zbiorami wiśni, a teraz, gdy rozpoczyna się sezon w stanie Waszyngton, pełną parą ruszamy z budowaniem wyświetlaczy z wiśniami" - mówi Brian Dey z Four Seasons... read more

The plum harvest has already begun in the Spanish province of Badajoz, in the Extremadura region, where production is expected to decrease by over 30% compared to last year and by between 50% and 60% compared to 2022, when yields were normal. The limited fruit setting and acreage are contributing to this decrease. read more

Fontestad, a Spanish family business specializing in the handling and distribution of citrus fruit, showcases its ongoing dedication to sustainability by adopting the AgroFresh Control-Tec™ Eco system, which has enabled them to achieve over 70% in annual water savings. Francisco Arastey Mercader read more

The Egyptian onion season is progressing smoothly. Egypt dominates the red onion market with no competition, while the Netherlands holds a strong position in the yellow onion market, according to Zayed Lasheen, CEO of AfriGoodGrow. Lasheen stated, "This season, the quantities of Egyptian red onions are massive, which..." read more