According to Manuel Reis, senior manager of the Portuguese apple grower and exporter Campotec, the previous apple season in Portugal was characterized by hot weather, which resulted in lower production. "We mainly produce Alcobaça apples (Maçã de Alcobaça IGP) and organic apples in our own orchards," he added. read more

The official estimates of pear production in Lleida have proven to be overly optimistic compared to the actual observations made by farmers at the start of the harvest season. According to Jaume Gardeñes, who heads the fruit sector at Unió de Pagesos, there could be a 30% to 40% decrease in the harvest. read more

For several months now, the economic news in Russia has been disproportionately focused on the fresh produce sector. In particular, ordinary beetroots have become the hottest topic of economic debates in the country with the largest deposits of the most precious resources on Earth. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt is expected to export a relatively small amount of oranges to Southeast Asian countries, but it will still maintain its position as a significant player in the regional market, as reported by EastFruit. read more

The fig season in Elche has already started, with a slightly lower production than usual due to a decrease in the sizes of the figs caused by the heat and drought. "We are optimistic that we will have a successful fig season that will help us move past the challenges we faced with the pomegranate crop." read more

The cold and wet weather over the past few months has also had a significant impact on vegetable cultivation in the Frankfurt area. "Our lettuce crops, particularly the green and red oakleaf varieties, have been severely affected by the waterlogged fields. However, with a final harvest of around 90 percent, the losses are limited and the size. read more

Martin Inkumbi, CEO of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), emphasized the growth potential of the blueberry farm situated at the Mashare Irrigation Scheme in the Kavango East region. During a visit to assess the operations supported by GIPF, Inkumbi acknowledged the project's. read more

The harvest of 'pera llimonera', a common pear variety, started this week in western Catalonia, anticipating a standard campaign with fruits of high quality. The Farmer's Union reports a production decrease of 30 to 40% in some areas, while Afrucat and the Climate Action Ministry project a 15% decrease. read more

The Coordination Committee of the Pear International Organization, meeting on Monday, July 15, reviewed the expected pear production for 2024. Following an extremely challenging year like 2023, with production severely limited by frost, the prospects for this year seem significantly read more

W Egipcie sektor mrożony nadal kształtuje przemysł truskawkowy, aż do przewyższania świeżych truskawek. Jeśli chodzi o decyzje dotyczące wyboru odmian do posadzenia i ilości zbiorów przeznaczonych do eksportu na rynek świeży, mrożone stanowią decydujący czynnik. "Liczby mówią same za siebie. read more

With 160 tons of product sold, the 2023/24 harvest was the first test case for the green (but similar to yellow) Dulcis kiwi fruit. This variety was developed by the Forli-based company New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, and is produced and commercialized. read more

Sezon cytryn i pomarańczy w Południowej Afryce rozpoczął się kilka tygodni temu w firmie OV Fruit w Ridderkerk. „Ale od zeszłego tygodnia podaż naprawdę zaczęła nabierać kształtu” - mówi Victor van Turenhout. "Hiszpania i Egipt przedłużyły bardzo długo ten sezon, co spowodowało problemy i duże zapasy." read more

Farmers in the Rostov region of Russia are reporting significant damage to their tomato crops caused by an infestation of tomato moths. A vegetable grower from the Ust-Donetsky district stated that these pests have ruined a substantial amount of the tomatoes in the region. read more

The results coming from the Trentino area of Apofruit are very positive, with 25 Italian cooperative members associated with the production of apples and kiwis at the provincial level. In fact, the settlements for the 2023 campaign were recently concluded with promising numbers. read more

The watermelon season is starting, but among industry professionals there is uncertainty about how the season will unfold. With market fluctuations, the sector is still trying to find its footing. We discuss this on IFN with Lombard producer Emanuele Benatti from the eponymous agricultural company. read more

ICL's range of Fibagro Advance woodfibre grades will be showcased at the upcoming Four Oaks Trade Show next month (Stand B30-32). The stand will highlight the latest advancements in Levington Advance sustainable growing media, including progress in peat alternatives and their associated nutrition components. read more

Ceny ziemniaków w Szwecji podwoiły się i osiągnęły najwyższe poziomy w historii. Daniel Larsson, szef działu zakupów i współwłaściciel firmy Hebe Frukt & Grönsaker AB z siedzibą w Szwecji, mówi, że w swojej długiej karierze w sektorze świeżych produktów nie widział niczego podobnego. "Nigdy wcześniej nie mieliśmy do czynienia" read more

A trusted reference such as friends and family. And also, a great discovery that you can't help but share. This is how Giga^® by Marlene is winning over more and more consumers. Since the beginning of 2024, the marketed apple read more

Brandt's Fruit Trees of Yakima, Washington has been given exclusive rights for propagating the KIR™ series of sweet cherries in the United States. KIR is the brand name for a group of 13 cherry selections created through open pollination of the Sweetheart variety by Hilmar. read more

COVERE² and Juntos Farm have signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to collaborate on advancing sustainable transformation and regenerative agriculture practices. Juntos Farm will serve as a testbed for the Covere² Solution, leveraging the strengths of both organizations. read more