The Strawberry Contact Group, which includes representatives from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, as well as producer and exporter associations such as Freshuelva-Fepex, is prioritizing technological innovation to address the effects of climate change on red fruit production. During a meeting in Portugal, the read more

Jako sezon importu borówki się kończy, a sezon krajowy zaczyna się rozkręcać, oczekuje się większego dostępu wkrótce. "Meksyk dostarcza większość owoców do kraju. Przerwali trochę podczas okresu Wielkanocy, co spowodowało krótkotrwałe zwiększenie cen, ponieważ krajowa podaż była ograniczona" - mówi. read more

The weather conditions have been ideal for strawberry plants this year, with no frosty nights or storms. Even the prolonged rain and mild winter temperatures have not had a negative impact on the strawberry plants. They are mainly cultivated on raised mounds to prevent waterlogging and are well protected. read more

Cristiana Furiani reports that after introducing the high-quality fresh-cut radicchio range at Fruit Logistica in February, the product has received excellent feedback, not only in Italy but also from foreign retailers, particularly from Germany, northern Europe in general, and Dutch importers. read more

The final months of the Belgian top fruit season are proceeding as expected, according to Xavier Laduron, a grower and head of the fruit sector committee at Fairebel. "Our cold storage stocks are nearly depleted, but it seems that we still have fruit for approximately ten more weeks. Everything is going according to plan." read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is expanding its outdoor activities by integrating new elements. Alongside the well-known communication slogan "The sun even when it's not there," there will be a clean and captivating design dedicated to the new. read more

Sustainable agriculture enthusiasts and individuals passionate about excellence in cherry tomato cultivation have been invited to a special open day. CapGen Seeds, a seed breeder based in Almeria, is hosting an event to present the Gavilán, a plum cherry tomato known for its exceptional flavor. read more

International focus on the Arabian Peninsula and two new salons among the news, but above all an increasingly international fruit and vegetable fair, with 40% of the total exhibitors coming from abroad. The 41st edition was presented in Rome, at the Ice Agency. read more

Analysts from EastFruit have reported a decrease in wholesale prices for table beets in Ukraine this week. The decrease in prices is linked to a drop in demand. Additionally, the market is facing an oversupply due to an increase in low-quality beets that producers are keen to sell off. read more

In Central Asia, there is a country that is experiencing significant growth in the fruit and vegetable sector: Turkmenistan. Initially focused on the domestic market, its produce is now also being exported. Some companies are making progress in Europe and will be present at the next edition of. read more

Analitycy z EastFruit zgłosili spadek cen hurtowych na buraki stołowe na Ukrainie w tym tygodniu. Spadek cen jest przypisywany spadkowi popytu. Ponadto, na rynku występuje nadmiar z powodu napływu niskiej jakości buraków, których producenci chcą pozbyć się. Dane z read more

"You start from the end and when you reach the tip, it's an explosion of flavor, they are delicious," comments Manuel Piedra, general secretary of the Union of Small Farmers (UPA) of Huelva.

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So far, the commercial campaign for fennel has been characterized by extremely volatile prices, which have put a lot of stress on the supply chain. To get a detailed picture of the situation, we have contacted one of the main Italian players, Op Primo Sole, thanks to their contribution. read more

Plants sense their environments. They are aware of the nutrient levels in the soil and can determine their requirements at any given moment. Often, plants can establish symbiotic relationships with microbial organisms in their surroundings to create a mutually beneficial exchange: my carbon for your phosphate, water. read more

The demand for small fruits in France is increasing, but the domestic supply is insufficient to meet it (most red fruits consumed in France are imported). Producers from Prince de Bretagne, who already grow strawberries, have decided to expand their offerings to include raspberries and blueberries. read more

Na konferencji „Winogrona stołowe, zmiany i synergia” zorganizowanej 7 kwietnia w Canicattì we Włoszech panowała atmosfera entuzjazmu i optymizmu. Paneliści dyskutowali główne problemy sektora, takie jak konieczność produkcji wysokiej jakości winogron, innowacje odmianowe, budowanie sieci oraz wartość. read more

Recently, the Spanish company Fruit Graders, which specializes in selling used grading lines, has acquired and refurbished several assets in excellent condition, preparing them for extended hours of operation. One of the lines is a 4-Channel Pre-Grading Apple Line from the year 2020. read more

Po zimie charakteryzującej się niedoborem i wysokimi cenami, europejski rynek awokado teraz stoi przed letnią porą pełną możliwości. Annabel Könst, Kupująca Awokado w Nature's Pride, spodziewa się dobrej dostępności w nadchodzących tygodniach oraz skupienia się na mniejszych rozmiarach. "To zależy od zaangażowania wszystkich zaangażowanych stron. read more

Hiszpania jest szóstym co do wielkości producentem i czołowym eksporterem świeżych owoców cytrusowych na świecie. Sektor cytrusowy kraju boryka się z licznymi wyzwaniami, zwłaszcza w przypadku swoich gwiazd: cytryn i pomarańczy. Według Interaktywnego Raportu Handlu Zagranicznego Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, w 2023 roku Hiszpania... read more

Rabobank's new World Vegetable Map showcases the global trade flows of vegetables and sheds light on recent trends in a volatile industry. These trends include growing global trade, fluctuating consumer prices, declining vegetable production in the EU, and increasing vegetable imports to the US. Click here to download the World Vegetable Map 2024. read more