BASF|Nunhems aims to win the battle against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) and, to achieve this, is developing a comprehensive arsenal of materials in all typologies. Currently, they offer a dozen commercial tomato varieties and a virus-resistant rootstock. read more

istniej popyt na zielony szparag z oznaczeniem PGI z Altedo, uznanym w całej Europie. Emilia Romagna produkuje 7% z 8100 hektarów uprawianych szparagów we Włoszech i jest miejscem europejskiej produkcji zielonego szparaga PGI z Altedo. Ceniona warzywo to read more

For Syngenta, the main goal in their zucchini strategy was to introduce varieties resistant to New Delhi. The flagship in their ND Protected range was Delfos ND, for the autumn segment (plantings in September). After this initial foray, they are already promoting

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The agreement has been signed between the Consortium for the Protection of PGI Pachino Tomatoes and the research team led by Prof. Roberto Della Casa, who will be tasked with developing a coordinated supply chain development project to generate more value for production and consumption. read more

Vilmorin-Mikado expands its pepper portfolio with a new introduction. It's called Archimedes, and it's their first material in the yellow California segment for a mid-cycle with resistances to powdery mildew and nematodes. The company recommends this variety for plantations from the 15th to the 31st of. read more

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Organic apples from Poland have been in high demand this season, with the crop selling faster than the previous year, according to Anna Gabler, commercial director of Agro Queens Sp. z o.o.: "Our apple season has been quite different from the previous year. read more

The melon and watermelon campaign has already started in Almeria, although with limited volumes at the moment. In the 2023 campaign, Grupo Agroponiente produced around 37,000 tons of watermelons and about 7,000 tons of melons. For this year, they anticipate a significant increase in volume. read more

Awokados, cytrusy i mango to tylko kilka przykładów owoców, które podróżują po całym świecie i są często spożywane tysiące mil od miejsca ich uprawy. Z czasem transportu wynoszącym dwadzieścia dni lub więcej, przewóz wiąże się z dużym ryzykiem. To ryzyko dotyczy produkcji wysokiej wartości - która może być read more

A challenging year, but still rich in initiatives both in Italy and abroad to promote and protect a fruit and a brand, the Red Orange of Sicily PGI, increasingly appreciated and recognized by markets and consumers. Drawing the balance, not only economic, of a season of read more

As the current Dutch export season reaches its 37th week, it is 13% behind compared to the previous season. Nevertheless, there is a significant achievement to note: in 2023, the export turnover has risen by an impressive 49%, surpassing the milestone of 1 billion euros. However, read more

Agrícola Navarro de Haro continues with the trend of stability, and for this watermelon campaign maintains the same planning as in the previous year. "If nothing unexpected happens, we will reach 50,000 tons of watermelon and we have a total area of 700 hectares, with 100 hectares in" read more

The recent stormy weather, which caused damage to farming and residential areas in Cape Town and northern parts of the country, had minimal impact on South Africa's exports of baby vegetables. There is a growing international market demand for these baby vegetables from the southern tip of Africa. read more

The unfair competition of Moroccan tomatoes, whose exports to the European market have grown by 42% in the last decade, and by 221% to the Spanish market, driving the reduction of production in the EU and continuous price crises, was one of the main topics addressed in the... read more

The exotic fruit market is currently displaying a mixed situation. While the avocado marketing has stabilized after Easter, the mango market is currently facing severe shortages leading to high prices. This information was reported by Pedram Pandijeh, a buyer and seller at H. Ehmann Fruchthandels. read more

The 2024 season of Zespri kiwifruit sales has started in China, with the KiwiBrothers mascots participating in local marketing activities for the first time. A 40% increase in volumes is expected. Very high quality. read more

In Latvia, an early April heatwave has caused flora to awaken prematurely, resulting in the blossoming of plums, apricots, cherries, and the greening of apple and pear trees. This sudden change in the season has raised concerns among fruit farmers due to the anticipated drop in temperature and expected frosts. read more

Zespri's 2024 sales season in China has begun, with their KiwiBrothersTM being featured in local marketing activities for the first time and supporting a much larger crop. The KiwiBrother mascots launched the season at Nangang Port, welcoming the arrival of the first shipment of New Zealand kiwifruit. read more

Spain has become one of the key players in the pumpkin industry in Europe, with the Region of Valencia being the main contributor to national production. FlorFruits, a company specializing in pumpkin production since 1975, is based there, although it has diversified its operations. read more

The former Armenian Minister of Agriculture, Ashot Arutyunyan, expressed optimism during a press conference on April 16th about the high probability of Armenia having a high-quality and abundant apricot harvest this year. Arutyunyan pointed out that the flowering and pollination of apricot trees were going well. read more