The apple stands out not only for its appearance but also for its taste: "Soluna™ has a striking dark burgundy skin, a creamy yet crisp flesh, and it browns very slowly," Matthews explains. She describes the taste as read more

BelOrta recorded significant growth in 2023, attributed in part to the integration of the Belgian Fruit Auction. All member growers achieved a global product turnover of 583 million euros. BelOrta achieved a good financial result in 2023 as a result. This was clearly emphasized at the general assembly meeting. read more

In contrast to the unstable conditions in Iran's banana import market, pineapples have been consistently supplied to Iran mainly by the Philippines for the past ten years. Alireza Emami, the CEO of the Iranian trading company Zarrin Group, mentioned that the volumes of pineapple imports to Iran have increased nearly sixfold during this period. read more

The 2023/24 season has brought positive news for raspberry growers in Huelva, as lower volumes have led to increased prices in the global market. This marks a welcome change after two consecutive seasons of low returns, which had resulted in a significant reduction in the amount of land being cultivated for raspberries. read more

On average, 76 hectares of agricultural land were cultivated per farm, an increase of 3 hectares compared to 2020. read more

For comparison: A Brit eats 2.4 kg, the Polish consumption is 1.6 kg per person, and the German consumer reaches 1.5 kg. This and more can be read in the factsheet "Cauliflower in Focus" from GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The food retail sector therefore places numerous promotional offers in order to absorb the high volume of supply. read more

On a larger area, winter onions are likely to have been planted again, while the area for summer onions is considered very stable, according to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Despite the increased planting area, expectations for winter onions are expected to be met. read more

The producers are focusing on marketing local varieties of mangos in the United States after noticing an increase in exports to this country. The USA has become one of the most important trade partners for the Dominican fruit industry. read more

So far, 65,000 m2 of exhibition space have been booked, which is 39% more than in the same period last year. The trade fair organization is optimistic and expects participation from over 2,000 companies from 55 countries, with 70,000 m2 allocated for the Oil and Gas industry, and more than 100,000 professionals from 145 countries attending. read more

CEO Jose Antonio Gomez-Bazan: "These outstanding achievements were driven by the exceptional performance of our mango and blueberry segments, where the coordination of our team from the field to our distribution companies played a crucial role in overcoming." read more

The leading European organizations in the sector are raising the alarm: European potato production is at risk due to the re-emergence of late blight. That's why key players in the sector are proposing an action plan, which was presented today in Brussels. Potato late blight is the most destructive disease of potatoes. read more

W Franje Onions, sezon pakowania cebuli dobiegł końca. "Popyt całkowicie się zatrzymał," zauważa Jan Franje. "Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, to był kolejny niezwykły sezon. Oczekiwania były bardzo wysokie i wszyscy myśleli, że posiadają monopol na prawdę, ale jak się okazało, nikt naprawdę nie wie. read more

The Andalusian Regional Board for Nuts, composed of ASAJA and COAG, AEOFRUSE, and Agricultural Cooperatives of Andalusia, anticipates a 25.49% increase in the 2024 almond harvest compared to the previous season. The total production is expected to reach 41,582 tons, up from last year's 33,135 tons. read more

The Andalusian Government Council has approved the first 'Strategic Plan for Greenhouse Fruits and Vegetables of Andalusia. Horizon 2030', developed by the. read more

Farmers in Murang'a County, Kenya, are experiencing substantial losses as a result of avocado theft from their farms, especially in the Maragua, Kandara, and Gatanga regions. The Murang'a County Avocado Cooperative Union, under the leadership of John Mwaniki, has reported that illegal traders are buying these stolen fruits. read more

Fruit Today had the opportunity to speak with Carlos Echeveste, from the commercial department of the company, who also talked about some of the improvement programs.

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"The pear cultivation between challenges and new perspectives" is the title of the meeting organized by UNAPera, Consortium for the protection of Pera dell'Emilia Romagna IGP, Cso Italy, and Fondazione Fratelli Navarra, scheduled for Thursday, June 13th starting at 5:30 pm at the headquarters of the Foundation for. read more

Make sure to select a pack of tomatoes from Nightingale Farms at Tesco or chicken from Aldi's Ashfield Farm and you might assume they are farm-fresh products directly sourced from specific producers with traceable origins. However, these are actually 'fake farm' brands that are designed to create the illusion of being truly authentic. read more

At the beginning of week 21, the first strawberries and raspberries from Swiss cultivation were ready for harvesting and selling. "We are entering the new raspberry season with great optimism and are very pleased with the yields and quality so far. However, for strawberries, we are experiencing some challenges... read more