Varietal innovation can determine the fate of an entire sector, especially if it manages to overcome limits considered insurmountable up to that point. This is, in summary, the ambition of El Pinar Nursery & Fruits Co, a family-owned company with a history of over 40 years. read more

In recent days, the Court of Cassation has recognized to Puglia's grape producers the right to sell seedless grapes obtained from fields that are properly authorized, without being required to deliver them exclusively to designated packagers. read more

The onion market is experiencing a new supply entering. In California, the harvest will begin this month and Western Onion will start processing its crop next week. Gerry Valois of Western Onion mentioned, "People are saying the crop looks good and it's on track to start at a normal time for us." read more

Besides the commercial outcomes, the ongoing strawberry campaign in southern Italy is viewed by experts as highly unusual in terms of agronomic and productivity aspects. In the first weeks of autumn, growers had to deal with significant issues related to weak plant rooting, leading to the need for repeated replacements. read more

W przeciwieństwie do innych lat, w których podaż bananów organicznych była stabilna zimą, wydaje się, że w tym roku produkcja uległa zmianie. "Głównie ze względu na warunki pogodowe. Produkcja zwalnia trochę później w tym roku, ale z upałem plony powinny się zwiększyć. read more

W sezonie 2022/23 (trwającym od lipca do czerwca), Egipt zrobił znaczący krok w kierunku stania się głównym dostawcą świeżych truskawek dla Kazachstanu, zajmując trzecie miejsce, jak donosi EastFruit. Ponadto, obecne trendy sezonu 2023/24 sugerują, że Egipt jest dobrze pozycjonowany. read more

The Moroccan watermelon campaign had just started when it was interrupted by Spanish claims of elevated levels of pesticide residues. This accusation led Moroccan food safety authorities to introduce new export requirements. The Moroccan watermelon industry is currently facing challenges in production. read more

The final grapes of the season from Bet-El, the Crimson variety, will be arriving in Europe this week. They are the last grapes of the season before the first red seedless grapes from Chile. Francois mentioned that the prices for red seedless and seeded grapes, particularly the Red Globe variety, have been consistently high in Europe, reaching levels never seen before. read more

To dobrze się skończył sezon dla jeżyn. „Obecnie pochodzą one z Meksyku. Było kilka zdarzeń pogodowych związanych z El Niño, ale produkcja i jakość jeżyn radzą sobie dobrze pomimo tego” - mówi Sarah Quackenbush, Dyrektor Sprzedaży w North Bay Produce, spółdzielni. read more

This week, from April 16th to 18th, Fruit Attraction São Paulo will open its doors, marking a significant event in the fruit sector by showcasing the diversity of Brazilian fruits. The event will bring together producers, experts, and enthusiasts globally, emphasizing Brazil's role as a key player in the fruit industry. read more

The favorable climate that characterized the autumn months in the Syracuse area has favored an optimal and regular development of Sicilian new potatoes cultivation, a unique product highly appreciated by Italian consumers for its particular quality. read more

According to a joint study by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN), obesity among adolescents aged 11 to 18 reaches a worrying 20.5%. Given this reality, read more

Within a few weeks, the first organic stone fruits grown in the Region of Murcia will begin to be available in all European markets. "Murcia and Seville are the first production areas in the entire Mediterranean, and this year the season is starting a week earlier, allowing consumers to read more

The Spanish lemon campaign is nothing short of disastrous. As reported by revistamercados.com, the country is faced with a market that is no longer able to handle the large volumes being produced, and farmers are choosing not to harvest. The remaining fruits on the read more

Marketing is definitely a central theme for our sector these days. The fruit and vegetable system is struggling, and operators are looking for all possible solutions. Offering them a new perspective to tackle the issue has generated a lot of interest. read more

The Qingming Festival last week led to a boost in apple sales. However, this week there has been a decrease in the arrival of New Zealand apples, causing Gala apple prices to rise. Additionally, there has been a low volume of Rose apples in the market recently, with Gala apples being the primary focus. read more

Interfresa, the Strawberry and Berry Inter-branch Association of Andalusia, has requested support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to formalize World Berry Day, celebrated on April 12. The association is seeking assistance from the Ministry to activate the necessary initiatives so that... read more

Niemniej jednak, pomimo doniesień o spowolnieniu gospodarczym w Turcji, eksport egzotycznych owoców Verity Holland do tego kraju kwitnie. Ta holenderska firma eksportuje produkty takie jak mango, awokado, limonki, jeżyny, marakuja, pitahaya i agrest do Turcji. "Nie pytajcie mnie dlaczego, ale wydaje się, że im gorsza sytuacja, read more

Dwa lata temu kampania truskawkowa była szczególnie wczesna, z pierwszymi owocami zbieranymi pod koniec lutego. W tym roku jest odwrotnie: kampania dopiero się zaczęła. "Rozpoczęliśmy kampanię pierwszego kwietnia. Na Wielkanoc mieliśmy nasze pierwsze paczki, ale ilości były... read more

Spadek cen cebuli w Holandii kontynuował się w zeszłym tygodniu. "Kiedy podaż przewyższa popyt, ceny spadają. Może to mieć podwójny wpływ. Kupując teraz dobrze, można osiągnąć zysk, ale nie jest przyjemnie utknąć z drogą cebulą" - mówi Rinus Wisse z Wiscomex. "Sprawy posuwały się szybko. Mała torba z cebulami. read more