Support for Italian companies in strategic sectors of the agri-food industry and international cooperation for development. These are the cornerstones of the memorandum of understanding signed by Coldiretti and Filiera Italia with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti on the occasion of the second day of. read more

Kyrgyzstan's vegetable and fruit producers have a new opportunity to supply their products to major retail chains in Russia. This development was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan (MoA). The MoA, with support from the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in... read more

Week 25 marked the conclusion of the Serbian blueberry harvest in the main growing regions. "On May 26, the first fruits were ready for picking, which is quite early compared to previous years. As a result, the season also ended a bit sooner than usual. Overall, we have no complaints about the harvest. read more

Resistance to major diseases - starting from the fungal pathogens Fusarium and Bremia - and the introduction of innovative characteristics that enhance the product both in terms of organoleptic and aesthetic aspects are the main drivers guiding varietal innovation in the field. read more

Ready-made salads have been popular for several years, and the more colorful they are, the more appealing they become. The demand for these salads is increasing due to fast-paced and dynamic lifestyles, as they cater to individuals seeking convenient, ready-to-eat options, especially for a quick lunch. read more

Airflown table grapes from Peru are now able to enter the Chinese market following the signing of a new agriculture agreement between the two countries. read more

The international fruit and vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan is starting its centenary celebrations today (1 July), exactly 100 years after it was founded in 1924. read more

Also included in the balance sheet are the re-exports. Only 10% were sold within the Netherlands, the rest is destined for export, with Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and Sweden being the main target markets. read more

Consumers, according to a statement from Aldi UK, often discard the crown of the fruit. The discount chain aims to contribute to reducing food waste with this initiative. Therefore, the removed crowns should either be used for next year's harvest. read more

Only in the Chinese market, fruit exports increased by 142.4% compared to the previous month, as explained by the Director General of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), Poonpong Naiyanapakorn. In the first five months of 2024, fruit exports increased compared to. read more

Global Plant Genetics reports that their new blueberry varieties have shown strong performance in trials conducted at production sites in the Northern Hemisphere. The standout varieties include Tropical Blue, Maverick, Gladiator, and Sweet Duchess. read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on an initial estimate as of June 10, 2024, farms are projecting a total harvest of 41,100 tons of sweet and sour cherries for the year 2024. This indicates that the cherry harvest is expected to be slightly better. read more

Norwegian agritech firm Saga Robotics has greatly expanded its Thorvald robotic services in Britain and now boasts treating almost one in 10 UK strawberries. read more

Murcia will be the main focus for the melon and watermelon sector this July, as top international seed companies will be hosting a series of open days to present their latest innovations in this field. read more

Four years earlier, it was a whole kilogram more. Same cultivation area but lower yield: That's what fruit-growing companies reported in 2023. While in 2022, 48,700 tons of cherries were harvested on the cultivation area of 7,300 hectares, according to the Federal Statistical Office in 2023, it was read more

While other industries are dealing with individual cost increases, in mushroom production, the rising energy prices, wage increases for harvest workers, raw material shortages, and increasing transport and logistics costs are all coming together. The competitive situation, especially in the read more

Prosper Africa, an initiative by the US government aimed at boosting trade and investment between the US and Africa, has revealed that the US-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) has successfully finalized its first trade agreement. The deal involves 700 containers (1.26 million crates) of table grapes grown in South Africa, scheduled to be shipped in November 2024. read more

The third edition of "The fruit salad for research®" project, organized by the Umberto Veronesi Foundation ETS in exclusive partnership with Autogrill, has started in recent days. This project aims to support the work of doctors and researchers who dedicate their lives to scientific research. read more

Almería has been chosen by FMC Agricultural Solutions to launch Benevia®, the new foliar insecticide solution for use in greenhouse horticultural crops.

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The most purchased fruits in households are citrus fruits (orange, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit) and exotic fruits (banana, kiwi, avocado, pineapple, and custard apple), with a per capita consumption of 18.5 and 18.7 kilos per person per year. They are followed by

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