The European BiOrangePack Project, led by AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, aims to enhance the logistics system in the citrus industry. It concentrates on creating active and environmentally-friendly packaging to protect and extend the shelf life of oranges and lemons. read more

The first nectarines of the 2024 season are already being harvested in the Spanish province of Badajoz, and similar to peaches and flat peaches, production volumes are expected to be normal. In less than a month, it will also be time to start with plums, which are Extremadura's most... read more

Według najnowszych danych opublikowanych przez hiszpańskie Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, cena źródłowa bananów z Wysp Kanaryjskich w 18. tygodniu wyniosła średnio 98 centów za kilogram, co przewyższa średnią z ostatnich 5 lat o 140%, oraz o 333% w porównaniu do 22,6 centów za kilogram zgłoszonych przez MAPA w tym samym tygodniu. read more

Since the beginning of the year, vegetables have never had a brilliant commercial phase, except for bell peppers. Blocked markets and low prices have not boosted sales. The causes are different: from the whims of the weather, to too high volumes, and also the entry of foreign goods. read more

The supply of lemons is currently in the typical transition period from the end of the San Joaquin Valley fruit to the peak production of Coastal fruit in California. According to Alex Teague from World, "So by June, we'll start seeing imports from Chile and Argentina. We are currently in the transitional period between May and June." read more

Kampania wiśniowa w Dolinie Jerte rozpoczęła się tydzień wcześniej niż zwykle, z doskonałym popytem i oczekiwaniem na odzyskanie strat po ubiegłorocznie skomplikowanym sezonie. W całej Europie występuje niewielkie zastoje w produkcji z powodu problemów pogodowych, ale spodziewa się, że wolumeny wzrosną w kolejnych tygodniach. read more

The Valencian company Euro Variety Agronomic Management (EVAM) is the exclusive licensee of the industrial property rights for the US Early Pride mandarin variety in the European Union, Morocco, Chile, Peru, and Turkey. EVAM has close connections to the citrus industry. Its director and partner is Vicente. read more

The European Commission proposed a major revision of the regulations governing plant reproductive material (PRM) in the European Union in July 2023. If adopted, this new legislation would directly affect seed potatoes, changing how they are produced, registered, and managed. read more

Produkty rolnicze są niezbędne dla ludzkiego zdrowia. Nawet po zbiorach te produkty wciąż są "żywe". Ulegają one procesom metabolicznym, które ostatecznie prowadzą do psucia się. W miarę rozwoju społeczeństwa, poprawia się jakość życia ludzi, którzy poszukują wyższej jakości w rolnictwie... read more

TOVs as well as round tomatoes primarily originated from the Netherlands and Belgium, followed by Spain, with supplies from Morocco no longer playing a significant role according to BLE. The popular cherry tomatoes were mainly sourced from Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium. read more

Blueberries are a relatively new fruit in Azerbaijan, with the harvest season running from June to the end of July. Berry Blue was founded by Mehri Ahmadova and her husband five years ago, and they now cultivate blueberries on 21 hectares of open ground. "Our blueberry harvest in Azerbaijan is from read more

Ukranian farmers are currently experiencing a significant setback this spring due to exceptional weather conditions. According to reports from EastFruit, persistent nighttime frosts are expected to destroy almost half of the country's blueberry harvest. Some agricultural businesses are preparing for losses of up to 90%. read more

The strawberry campaign in Huelva, which represents over 90% of Spain's strawberry production, is now in its final phase with an average price higher than in previous campaigns. According to the latest report from the Price Observatory of the Junta de Andalucía, the total volume marketed so far is... read more

Angello, the snack-size sweet and seedless pepper developed by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and marketed by Aprofruita under the Solarelli brand, will be featured at the Mantova Food&Science Festival with a "scientific" aperitif on May 18th at 5:30 pm at the Palazzo della. read more

Biesheuvel Knoflook has fresh garlic from Italy available for the fourth year in a row. According to Thijs Boersma, "Italian garlic serves as a great transition to the Dutch season starting in mid-June." The garlic from Italy comes in two sizes: 50+ mm and 60+ mm. read more

What makes the pear so special that it is so appealing to alien insects? This is the question we asked ourselves after reading the article by Massimo Bariselli (entomologist) and Riccardo Bugiani (phytopathologist) from the Plant Health Service of the Emilia-Romagna Region, in issue 15/2024. read more

The apple orchard of the future will be the protagonist of the Interpoma Award 2024, the prize organized by Fiera Bolzano in collaboration with the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences. read more

In the Scandinavian countries, few retailers and highly concentrated volumes require large suppliers and strong product chains. read more

After a period of stability, tomato prices in Morocco have recently witnessed a notable surge, reaching up to 14 dirhams per kilo in urban areas like Casablanca. As of May 8, 2024, the price range for tomatoes in Casablanca has expanded, with both the minimum and maximum prices rising significantly. read more

"We began harvesting on May 11th, which is 10 days earlier than last season. Currently, our volumes are limited, with about a dozen pallets being shipped to domestic and foreign markets every other day. As we progress towards the end of the month, quantities will increase, leading to more supplies." read more