Ultimately, the situation escalated week by week and the market was undersupplied in the actual strawberry month of June. While this boosted prices, marketing had to proceed with caution to avoid prematurely delisting strawberries in retail outlets. The scarcity read more

The higher rainfall and lower temperatures so far are affecting the harvest yields. Additionally, in many regions, the zucchinis were planted later due to excessively wet weather. As a result, the supply is lower. This is different from other years, as there is a shortage of zucchinis in many regions. read more

Peru's largest blueberry producer is teaming up with Ninjacart, India's leading agricultural startup supported by Walmart, which uses technology and data to organize the global agricultural supply chain and offer high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. read more

A grower in Peru has been instructed to eliminate 110 hectares of unlawfully planted Bloom Fresh table grape varieties and to pay a substantial financial fine after several months of investigations and legal proceedings by the breeder. read more

This year, 13,621 tons of strawberries will be harvested on a total of 1,384 hectares in open fields, and 12,523 tons of strawberries will be harvested under high walk-in protective covers, including greenhouses. Compared to the previous year, the harvest quantity in open fields is 26% lower (2023: 18,401 tons). read more

Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) has urged the European Commission to provide crisis aid for German fruit and wine growers. He made this request on Monday during a meeting with his EU counterparts in Brussels, citing "extensive frost damage" this spring as the reason. read more

With record heat returning, locusts are also making a comeback, causing havoc by feasting on fruit and alfalfa. Coldiretti has raised the alarm about swarms attacking fields and orchards in Emilia Romagna, as the high temperatures and lack of rain have favored their proliferation. read more

A popular summer trend of using lemon juice to lighten hair has raised concerns among medical professionals. Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, advises against this practice due to potential health risks. Although the citric acid in lemons can lighten hair by breaking down melanin when exposed to read more

The Trentino area confirms itself as a land of success for Apofruit. As proof of this, there are the settlement data of the 2023 campaign that have just ended with numbers showing a significant increase compared to the previous year. In fact, in the Autonomous Province of Trento, read more

Harvesting apricots that are almost ready for consumption requires meticulous hand processing, a task that Domenico Laghi from Forlì undertakes daily to supply "ready-to-eat" products to the Italian and European markets. "The harvesting season continues to be 7-10 days ahead of schedule, and the harvesting of... read more

Bags of compost and flower bulbs sold in DIY stores contain dangerous multidrug-resistant fungi, according to Scientias.nl. One of the fungi they carry is Aspergillus fumigatus, classified by the WHO as a significant public health threat. Summer is in full swing - and that means many. read more

In search of increased profitability, Ukrainian farmers are diversifying their agricultural practices, particularly by growing melons. This trend can be seen in the Kropyvnytskyi district, Kirovohrad region, where Hennadiy Taktarov, along with 13 other farms, have started cultivating watermelons. read more

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) represents a major danger to banana plantations as a deadly fungal pathogen. The widespread distribution of Foc highlights the serious difficulties linked with conventional control techniques in fighting this pathogen. This research, carried out by the Guangxi Academy of... read more

China is the world's leading producer and consumer of pears, and the fruit is deeply rooted in both the diet and cultural practices. read more

Coco Produce harvests coconuts from Ben Tre and Tien Giang, located in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The company has QC and QA teams that work closely with the farmers to ensure quality control from the coconut tree to the factory. They supply two types of coconuts: young coconuts and mature coconuts. read more

Podaż mango w Kanadzie nadal jest niska. „To około 40-50 procent zwykłego zbioru” - mówi Giorgio Ceciarelli z GC Imports. Obecnie mango pochodzi z Meksyku, który kończy to, co nazywa „drugim etapem” sezonu. Jest to produkcja na południu Sinaloi i Nayarit. read more

This year, the red California pepper variety Ammon F1 has brought luck to a fortunate person who bought their seeds at Campoejido Berja. read more

BerryWorld, a berry producer-marketer, was delighted to see its growers sweep numerous awards at the prestigious National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show last week. The award-winning berries were supplied by BerryWorld's growers: Edward Vinson, Withers Farm, and Tasker Partnership. read more

In Scotland, Albert Bartlett, a prominent supplier in the potato industry, has partnered with Fera Science Ltd to tackle aphid infestations and decrease viral infections in seed potato crops. Aphids, which are known for inhibiting potato growth and affecting tuber quality, serve as vectors for viruses like. read more

After a difficult year for the production of fruits and vegetables due to severe weather problems, the 2024 campaign is showing positive signs, especially for apricots and melons. The demand is lively and consumers particularly appreciate the organoleptic quality of apricots and the sweetness. read more