The 2024 potato campaign did not start off in the best way in the Bolognese region, one of the most suitable areas in Italy for this crop. According to the analysis of Confagricoltura Bologna, there are several reasons for this: difficulties in sourcing seed potatoes, whose prices have increased. read more

Wilco, a leading agricultural cooperative operating in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, has declared its intention to sell off its Hazelnut Growers of Oregon (HGO) business. This move enables Wilco to redirect its investments and resources towards achieving sustainable long-term growth and improving its services. read more

With an average of 900-1,000 tonnes transported on Emirates flights around the world every day, perishables are by far the largest business unit for Emirates. Air-freighted perishables usually include fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, and dairy products, as well as flowers, seeds, and plants. read more

HM.Clause's Dharma F1 zucchini variety, from its NO-ND - New Delhi resistance range (ToLCNDV), has become "a reliable choice for farmers specializing in this horticultural crop." "It was the first zucchini variety to have resistance to the New Delhi virus that the company introduced, and it has read more

The Ministry of Economy of Georgia announced on Tuesday that 500 tonnes of blueberries will be exported to the European Union and the United Kingdom as part of the Lead Generation Programme. This initiative is designed to link domestic producers with foreign buyers and enhance international market opportunities. read more

In Val Venosta, the mountain cherry harvest of Vip has begun: the campaign will last until mid-August. The volumes are expected to reach around 650 tons, in line with the previous season, with larger sizes (28+). Debut in the premium line of a major retailer. read more

In deep southern Illinois, larger orchards have seen an increase in peach production, in contrast to a challenging year for a grower located east of St. Louis. Austin Flamm, from Flamm Orchards near Cobden, reports a complete recovery to 100% production levels this season. read more

W większe zapotrzebowanie i wyższe ceny imbiru na początku tego roku, teraz przesunęły się na niższe zapotrzebowanie i ceny z półkuli północnej w związku z dobrą letnią pogodą. Peru zaoferowało się, aby zaspokoić zapotrzebowanie, a plantatorzy i eksporterzy przewidują, że zapasy imbiru zostaną zmniejszone później w sezonie. read more

Nursery grower Uzi Cairo from Cairo & Doutcher, the exclusive Italian distributor of Eden plants, explains that it is possible to produce pears also taking advantage of the existing structures in vineyards. "In Puglia, in particular, there are many grape producers interested in diversifying." read more

In the last twenty years, many Serbian companies have upgraded their machinery to meet the latest standards. One such company is the family-owned business Flora, located in Ivanjica, which has also invested in a hot processing plant and a complete processing facility for raspberries and blackberries. This includes a laser sorter, a raspberry... read more

Nie jest łatwiej eksportować produkty spożywcze z Europy do Egiptu - mówi Mohamed Marawan, właściciel polskiego eksportera jabłek Sarafruit: "Obecna sytuacja dotycząca możliwości eksportu produktów spożywczych do Egiptu nie zmieniła się zbytnio od zeszłego roku. Importer może użyć pieniędzy, którymi disponuje. read more

The Frutas do Brasil initiative, led by the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), will be showcased at important global events later this year. read more

At a global level, pistachio is the second most consumed nut. According to the report by Mordor Intelligence, this market is expected to have an annual growth rate of nearly 4.5% for the next 5 years. Europe currently represents the second largest market. read more

The grocery stores are once again advertising Iceberg lettuce extensively. The demand for Iceberg lettuce has increased recently. Due to the summer weather and the soccer season, consumers have been encouraged to grill more, making Iceberg lettuce a must-have side dish. At the same time, private retailers had to... read more

Agrofresh has announced that Fruitways, a South African apple specialist, has added the Harvista 1.3 SC tool, a near-harvest product, to its portfolio. read more

Prof. Dr. Rüschen will present the results of a study as a keynote speaker on September 24th. The study is still being analyzed, so you can expect to receive the most up-to-date data! The topic of the study is an investigation into which factors are truly relevant when it comes to purchasing fruit. read more

This includes, for example, Annamaria Fanelli, an agricultural scientist for Bloom Fresh. "Currently, we are focusing heavily on the development of the Red Revolution variety. The red flesh of this variety contains a high level of anthocyanins, making it particularly interesting for consumers." read more

Compagnie Fruitière, the top banana ripening network in Europe, which processes 650,000 tonnes of bananas annually through 22 distribution sites across Europe, has revealed plans to broaden its distribution and import network for tropical fruits. This expansion includes the establishment of a new office in Poland. read more

As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the producer prices of agricultural products increased by 1.3% in May 2024 compared to the previous month, April 2024. In the year-on-year comparison, the prices for products from plant and animal production continued to develop. read more

Bright Food International Trading (Shanghai) has received its initial delivery of Australian citrus fruits as a result of its collaboration with Mildura Fruit Company (MFC). read more