Fruit Attraction São Paulo has had a successful start at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, with the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivatives Exporters (Abrafrutas) playing an important role in its organization. The event served as a platform to showcase the variety and quality of fruits available in Brazil. read more

The watermelon production in Pozo Sur has started with good and bad news. While waiting to see how the national campaign will evolve, the first productions from other sources have gone "very well" and have been of very good quality. read more

"The table grape sector in Italy: strengths and weaknesses". This will be discussed at the Table Grape Symposium by Rosario Di Lorenzo, professor at the University of Palermo and President of the Italian Academy of Vine and Wine. His will be the opening presentation on the first day. read more

Przez długi czas światowe zapasy cytryn przewyższały popyt. "Nierównowaga między podażą a popytem stworzyła skomplikowany cykl, wpływający na rentowność całej branży" - mówi Bernabé Padilla, Kierownik Handlowy Działu Świeżych Owoców w firmie Citromax w Argentynie. Ponowne otwarcie read more

The season for mini watermelons in Portugal is looking promising, as planting is expected to be successful despite the rainy weather, according to Tania Silva, who handles sales for Rush Farms Portugal: "We experienced heavy rainfall during the planting period for mini watermelons. Luckily, we managed to plant on time." read more

W lutym średnia miesięczna cena jabłek w UE (bez opakowania) wyniosła 0,80 € za kg w Niemczech. We Francji cena wyniosła 1,36 € za kg, w Holandii 1,11 € za kg, a w Austrii 1,05 € za kg. Kliknij tutaj, aby zobaczyć większy obraz. Produkcja jabłek w UE. read more

Popyt na specjalne odmiany ananasa, które coraz częściej pojawiają się na rynku, nadal pozostaje wysoki. W firmie Melissa's/World Variety Produce wysyłane są różne odmiany słodszych specjalnych ananasów z Kostaryki, w tym Del Monte Honeyglow Pineapples, Del Monte Pinkglow... read more

Hot potato: Potatoes promoted as the 'best choice' as prices drop by 16.2%
Brigit Corson, Head of Produce and Butchery at Foodstuffs North Island, states that potatoes are a common item in shopping baskets throughout the year. With competitive prices for all varieties, they are expected to be a favored choice. read more

The production value of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in Portugal reached 5,161 million euros in 2023, which is 28% higher than in 2022 when it was 4,024 million euros, and 61% higher than in 2019 when it was 3,204 million euros. Additionally, the export volume of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in the country has also... read more

"Every time the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has been introduced in a country, the same pattern has occurred. With higher incidence, the virus becomes more aggressive." Manuel Hernández, responsible for Tomato Cultivation at Rijk Zwaan, is clear about it. "We have to bet on the

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In dominating the vegetable market in Fondi are the peppers. As reported by Angelo Crisafulli, a seller from the Larioletta company operating at the Fondi market, these products reach excellent prices: "We are distributing red peppers at 2.50 euros per kilogram, while we go up read more

Freshfel Europe's latest edition of the Consumption Monitor shows that the average fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU dropped to 350 g/day/capita in 2022. The promising trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has been hindered by the economic crisis, affecting purchasing habits. read more

Fruithof has started a new project in collaboration with Van Nifterik, introducing a climbing cane made from bamboo called a 'carbonized' cane. This unique treatment enhances the appearance of the bamboo cane, giving it a beautiful, natural look without requiring paint or wax. Moreover, the cane is strengthened and becomes more resistant to mold. read more

Located in the southernmost part of the country, the Keless district in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan experiences an early arrival of spring. Farmers in this area quickly begin agricultural activities, with vegetable crops ripening as early as April. The main source of income for the district is agriculture. read more

Bollo Fruits, a brand of the Bollo Natural Fruit group, has reinforced its dedication to exporting to Asia by introducing its new citrus campaign in China. This initiative ensures a continuous, year-round supply of citrus fruits to the Chinese market. As a result of this approach, Bollo has established itself as one of the leaders in the industry. read more

The Israeli startup Finally Foods uses molecular agriculture to produce casein from potatoes with the help of artificial intelligence, providing new perspectives on food transformation, as reported by foodnavigator.com. read more

The 2024 Navarra asparagus campaign has started irregularly, with some areas already in production and areas further north where the ridges could not be prepared due to the rains. Nevertheless, the Navarra Asparagus Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) ensures that this season is very promising. read more

To celebrate the beginning of spring, Grosbusch decided to showcase a variety of seasonal products with a colorful display at the Leclerc store in Maizieres-les-Metz/Hauconcourt. The eye-catching arrangement included cauliflowers, artichokes, pink and red radishes, carrot bunches, and white asparagus. read more

The last few campaigns have been very challenging for the agricultural sector due to the weather conditions. And not only for the companies dedicated to production. Breeders have also faced setbacks when testing varietal development. But, as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining.

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Superfresh Growers® is excited to announce that the upcoming cherry season in the Pacific Northwest region is expected to be the longest and largest yet. Cherries are projected to be available starting in late May and continuing through August, giving consumers an extended period to enjoy them. read more