"The exports of carrots from the Veneto and Emilia-Romagna to northern and eastern Europe have recently concluded, and it is now time to evaluate the work done between mid-May and early July," reports Francesca Barbieri, product manager at Zanarini srl. "In terms of volumes, if we want to start with them, we... read more

We live in the age of storytelling, which applies to every economic aspect, including food. This includes fruits and vegetables, where communication strategies analyze the market, competitors, and the product to effectively reach target audiences. read more

Although there were valid concerns about the upcoming Belgian pear harvest for a while, Christophe Van Haelst is more optimistic about the Conference variety. "In some regions, it may not look perfect, but we can still expect to achieve 80 to 90 per cent of the harvest. Overall, volumes might be slightly less." read more

The apricot season in the Calabrian areas has almost come to an end, so it is time to sum up with Natalino Gallo, the president of Op Agricor in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza). "A very complicated season that did not have the hoped-for surge in the last month. The great. read more

The updates in April on Italy's foreign trade of fruits and vegetables confirm what was seen previously: the trade volume balance is still negative and is continuing to worsen (-208 thousand tonnes), although in a more contained manner (-52%) compared to before. read more

Agromarketing España has initiated preparations for the Xtrema Fruit Stone Fruit Forum (www.xtremafruit.es). This will be the fourth edition of the event, with the aim of establishing itself as a crucial event for the stone fruit sector, especially considering the substantial presence of professionals. read more

The Quercy melon is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The production has been affected by excessive rainfall at the beginning of the season. Anne-Marie Aguilar, the coordinator of the Interprofessional Quercy Melon Union, is providing an update. The late start and decreased yields have impacted this year's Quercy melon production. read more

The Spanish melon season in the region of Murcia has already passed its halfway point, with yields per hectare lower than usual. Consumption slowed down somewhat in the early stages of summer due to the cooler weather, which helped keep supply and demand balanced and prices stable. read more

The watermelon harvest has started this week in the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain, where the acreage is estimated to have increased by around 15% compared to last year. "Last week, some fruit was already harvested, but now the watermelon harvest is starting across the board. As for melons, read more

"Despite facing challenges such as volume shortfalls and widespread quality flaws throughout the season, Moroccan watermelon growers appear to be recovering. Ahmed Bouljid, a general fresh produce exporter, comments: "The conclusion of the watermelon season is promising. Growers are fortunate to finally." read more

The monsoon season has had a negative impact on tomato crops in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, causing prices to rise in markets in Chennai. Initially, tomatoes were being sold for Rs 25 per kg at the Koyambedu wholesale market, with over 80 truckloads being delivered. However, due to the adverse weather conditions, the supply has been affected and prices have surged. read more

Agromarketing España is starting the preparations for the Xtrema Fruit Stone Fruit Forum (www.xtremafruit.es), which, in its fourth edition, is setting

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Global apple production is projected to increase by over 700,000 tons, reaching 83.7 million tons in 2023/24. Despite a reduction in the planting area, China's apple production is expected to rise by 500,000 tons to 45 million tons, thanks to higher yields per orchard. read more

A guarantee, like friends and family. But also a great discovery that you can't help but share. This is how Giga® by Marlene® is winning over more and more consumers. After a strong campaign launch, the fantastic apple from the VOG – Home of apples assortment is gaining popularity. read more

Which team will develop the best algorithm to enable a greenhouse to independently grow dwarf tomatoes? This is the main focus of this year's Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge, a competition organized by the Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Greenhouse Horticulture business unit. read more

"The situation in Israel does not have much of an impact on the supply or quantity of our products," said Jordi Fijnheer of the Dutch company FruitPro in early June. The company imports fruit from countries such as Israel, South Africa, Peru, and Chile. FruitPro is a member of the Israeli growers' cooperative, Galilee. read more

Eksport włoskich ekologicznych winogron do Europy rozpoczął się raczej powoli na początku sezonu, ale sytuacja ma się poprawić. "Jak zwykle, popyt z Europy zaczyna się robić interesujący około tygodnia 29. W tym roku jednak zaczęliśmy wysyłać produkty już pod koniec tygodnia 26. read more

The figures of interceptions of imported citrus in the territory of the European Union containing pests or diseases continue to rise, with a total of 27 detected in June, as well as several cases of presence.

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A plentiful supply of good quality green and red table grapes is currently facilitating the distribution of the fruit. "We are wrapping up in Sonora, Mexico, and transitioning to full production of California desert grapes," says Michael Giordano of Consalo Family Farms®, who notes that the majority of. read more

Przesyłki czosnku z nowego zbioru z Hiszpanii do Stanów Zjednoczonych przybywają już w tym miesiącu. „Zakończyliśmy zaopatrzenie z Argentyny miesiąc temu i przeszliśmy na nowy zbior z meksykańskim czosnkiem”, mówi Jim Provost z firmy I Love Produce. „Jakość meksykańskiego czosnku była bardzo dobra, ale ze względu na...” read more