"These data represent a success for the Italian system, a testimony of the strength and quality of our products in the world. The actions of the Meloni Government, aimed at protecting our excellences and our companies from the very beginning, are bearing fruit. We will continue." read more

The concentration of the fruit and vegetable supply is one of the strategic actions that the sector must undertake to enhance its bargaining power within the supply chain. As a result, the producers' organizations OP Abiomed and OP Opisicula have united to form an AOP. read more

Sezon dyni i arbuzów trwa w Hiszpanii od kwietnia i jakość tegorocznych owoców jest wyjątkowa - mówi Paula Pigem z Greenfood Ibérica. "Dotyczy to zarówno wczesnych upraw w szklarniach, jak i produkcji na otwartym gruncie, z którymi obecnie pracujemy". read more

Transforming the carbon dioxide absorbed by plants into a tangible product that can be sold on the market, on par with fruits and vegetables, with the aim of promoting increasingly sustainable agriculture while also generating a new significant economic sector. read more

The pomegranate peel, usually considered waste, actually hides a significant potential for cardiovascular protection. In fact, a study conducted by the Institute for Bioeconomy of the National Research Council (CNR) and the University of Pisa has read more

Idaho is expecting a decrease in the acreage devoted to Russet potatoes for the upcoming crop. "The planted acres are considerably lower. I've heard it will be between 305,000 acres and 315,000 acres. Last season, the industry as a whole had 328,000 acres," says Ryan Wahlen of Pleasant Valley Potato. read more

A TikTok conspiracy theory is suggesting that fake produce is being sold in America. The trend started to gain popularity when @kiva_boddy posted a video showing a rubbery watermelon from a Seattle grocery store, which received over 1.4 million views. Several users shared similar experiences of artificial-tasting produce. read more

The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has started awareness sessions with the goal of encouraging investment in the fruit sector, focusing on production and export by local farmers. These sessions are being conducted in partnership with the European Union-Namibia Economic Partnership Agreement (EU-EPA) program. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries from Huelva, Freshuelva, has reported that the sector has concluded the 2023-2024 campaign with a total production of 221,412 tons of strawberries, which represents a

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It is not yet the summer that Belgian wholesalers had hoped for. The cloudy and rainy weather is making things difficult for both supply and demand sides at a time when fruits should normally be harvested. "It has been challenging. In the last two weeks of June, we had the weather we would have liked to." read more

This session marks the beginning of the season with a price of 0.40-0.42 euros/kilo for first-category melons, while first-category black watermelon has been quoted at 0.29-0.31 euros/kilo; first-category white watermelon at 0.XX-0.XX euros/kilo. read more

For several days, the African heat has not let go of its grip on the entire peninsula, leading to a resurgence in the consumption of summer fruits, as explained by Ms. Cinzia Furiati, General Director of the Agri-food Center of Rimini: "After an initial summer break, characterized by several... read more

Having fertile soil, without the risk of excesses or deficiencies, is the primary goal to ensure balance for the plant. Among the products that achieve great performance, we can mention Perlka®, Alzchem's Calciocianamide, which provides the plant with the necessary nutrients. read more

Dutch bell pepper deliveries were the most common. Turkish imports followed, although they were somewhat less significant in terms of importance. According to the BLE, Belgian and green peppers from Poland had a complementary role, but these were not available in all markets. There were occasional domestic... read more

Produkcja pomidorów w prowincji Almeria spadła o 36,88% w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu sezonów, według danych z Obserwatorium Cen i Rynków Junty Andaluzji, analizowanych przez Hortoinfo. Produkcja spadła z 1 090,79 miliona kilogramów w sezonie 2013/2014 do 688,47 miliona. read more

After successfully concluding the citrus fruit campaign, the Il Girasole cooperative in Paternò (Catania) is gearing up for the late and medium-late peach and nectarine season, in addition to Coscia pears. This was communicated by Giovanni Scavo. read more

Although radishes are typically more popular on sunny days, the current sales of radishes are actually quite satisfactory. "The demand has been quite strong. We did experience a slight decrease in prices after the midsummer celebrations in Scandinavia, but the market has since recovered." read more

Following months of investigations and legal actions, the breeding company BLOOM FRESH™ has successfully removed 110 hectares of illegally planted and produced varieties of SWEET GLOBE®, JACK'S SALUTE®, SWEET CELEBRATION®, and ALLISON™ from a grower in Peru. This is the largest illegal vine removal action taken by the company. read more

This week, the trend of rapidly falling blueberry prices continued in the Ukrainian market. According to analysts at EastFruit, farmers are now offering their berries at prices starting from 80 UAH/kg, which is less than $2 USD per kg. More precisely, it’s about $1.9 or 1.8 euros per kg. read more

The summer vegetable season, which will last until November, has already begun in inland Granada, Spain. The cooperative El Grupo S.C.A., based in Castell de Ferro, has 90 hectares spread across the municipalities of Játar, Jayena, Zafarraya, and Zújar. During the fall, winter, and. read more