The beginning of the Egyptian table grape season is characterized by a significant surge in demand, coupled with a decrease in volumes, allowing growers and exporters to fetch good prices, according to Mina Eissa, CEO of Rejoice Pro. Nevertheless, the exporter also expresses apprehensions about the remainder of the season. read more

During the Open Day in Fondi on May 27th at the Agricultural Company Petrillo Roberto, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds presented to industry operators Doryta, the midi plum which represents the evolution of Piccadilly, a true gem of the Italian agri-food tradition. read more

The success of avocados is now a well-established fact, as evidenced by the analyses of the Agroter fruit and vegetable Monitor, where consumption continues to grow in various distribution channels. This progression still has potential in our country. read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Peru exported 49,749 tons of onions, generating $23 million in revenues. The export volume decreased by 10% compared to the same period the previous year, but the export value increased by 29%. This was due to the average price per kilogram being $0.46, resulting in a 43% increase. read more

JSC Development Bank of Kazakhstan has analyzed priority areas for the development of the country's agricultural sector, including deep processing of meat, milk, and grain, the development of industrial greenhouse farming, the construction of poultry farms, vegetable storehouses, and beef cattle farming. read more

The new post-Brexit regulations regarding the biosecurity of fresh produce entering the UK are expected to lead to disputes over higher costs and operational feasibility. Furthermore, resulting delays could result in fruits and vegetables spoiling while awaiting clearance. read more

Italian organic brand Almaverde Bio has introduced a new organic strawberry variety exclusively grown in Romagna. Named Elodì, this variety was developed by the Newplant Group and the research organization CREA. It will be marketed under the Almaverde Bio brand by Canova, a company within the Apofruit Group that specializes in fresh organic fruit. read more

Bayer has announced two external partnerships to advance the development of gene-edited vegetables. The first partnership involves teaming up with the South Korean biotech company G+FLAS to develop genome-edited tomato varieties that are nutritionally enhanced with vitamin D3. read more

When it comes to eggs, fruits, vegetables, and meat, the respondents pay particular attention to the regional origin. For Edeka Rhein-Ruhr, the survey results are a confirmation to further expand the product range under their own regional brand 'meinLand'. read more

The market for organically and conventionally grown strawberries is gradually and steadily growing across Europe. Recent prospective analyses published in the study "Strawberry Global Market Overview 2024-2027" indicate a growth in the strawberry market, driven primarily by read more

El Pinar, based in Segovia, is expanding its nursery area to meet the increasing demand for its strawberry varieties. The company anticipates a 15 percent growth in sales this year, reaching 250 million plants. This expansion will necessitate a 12 percent increase in its nursery cultivation area in Spain, Romania, and, for the. read more

The University of California, Davis has announced that it will be ending all strawberry licensing agreements with Eurosemillas after the Spanish company failed to fulfill its obligations. read more

Mustafa Altaf of Dubai-based trader Altaf Hussain Trading Co has announced that the export season for Pakistani mangoes has officially started, following the Pakistani government's approval for exports starting from May 20th. read more

In the temperate zone, changes in temperature and precipitation patterns have the strongest impact on the phenological spring phases. Therefore, a shift in apple blossom as the beginning of the phenological full spring is suitable as an indicator of climate change. read more

In addition, markets still rely on overseas goods from overseas territories such as Chile and India. However, interest typically continues to decrease over the summer months. Supermarket chains continue to focus on Indian, light seedless grapes. The number of... read more

With a focus on health and innovation, the company aims to strengthen its positioning as a leading provider of healthy snacks, dried fruits, and nut mixes. read more

As QS reports, citing the BVL, the insecticide containing the active ingredient spirotetramat is permitted for use in combating the woolly vine mealybug (Pulvinaria vitis) and citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) on raspberries and blackberries according to Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 during the period. read more

The technology allows for changes to be made to a plant's genome that could occur in nature or be achieved through conventional breeding, but in a more precise and faster manner. read more

Producers hesitantly started to join the harvest one by one. In the north, the supply of mixed salads was initially supported by goods from the Palatinate region. As more farms began their harvest throughout the month, the supply of mixed salads gradually increased. However, the read more

Scales Corporation has announced the acquisition of 240 hectares of planted orchard area, including 110 hectares of Dazzle apples, and a stake in the juice concentrate operation Profruit from the Bostock Group for NZ$47.5 million. read more