Izraeli grower and exporter of sweet potatoes, Carmy Exports, are now focusing solely on supplying this product to their domestic market. This decision was made due to the high input costs in Israel, which have made exporting sweet potatoes less profitable for them. "We are producing for the read more

The flooding disaster in the southern German region is also worrying fruit wholesalers at the Munich wholesale market. The unpredictable weather has already affected the markets, especially the asparagus market, according to vegetable wholesaler Hermann Felber. "Due to the storm and heavy rains,..." read more

Syngenta is recommending bean growers to implement a two-spray strategy to maintain effective rust control and safeguard the green leaves until the pods are completely filled. read more

The Market Community Bodenseeobst eG is one of the largest EU-recognized producer organizations for fruit in Germany. Its core tasks include managing the marketing and cultivation of its members' fruit, which is marketed as 'Fruit from Lake Constance'. read more

The Market Community Bodenseeobst eG is one of the largest EU-recognized producer organizations for fruit in Germany. Its core tasks include controlling the marketing and cultivation of its members' fruit, which is marketed as 'Fruit from Lake Constance'. read more

The variety was developed by the Agricultural Research Council of South Africa (ARC), and the South African company Culdevco (Pty) Limited has subsequently been granted the global exclusive rights. For Culdevco's Managing Director, Mishkaat Anderson, CIV is an "ideal partner for development." read more

As recently announced by Aldi, the corporation will invest a total of approximately 882 million euros in the fruit production of the family business as part of the agreement that is set to last for 20 years. Among other things, the cultivation area will be expanded by about 40 hectares annually. read more

In a statement by Staay Food Group, Westende Fruitteelt is said to be one of the largest pear producers in the Netherlands with a production area of 135 hectares. Two of Staay's three exclusive club varieties, Dazzling Gold and Red Conference, are grown alongside traditional varieties. read more

Berry grower Hall Hunter has high expectations for its 2024 UK blueberry season. The company has 140 hectares of production spread across four farms in Berkshire and Surrey and supplies all the major UK supermarkets. This year it expects to harvest a crop of 3,000 tonnes of blueberries, accounting for read more

Accordingly, the harvest for this season is estimated at seven million crates, which is similar to last season. "We had a really good pollination, which means we will have a significant amount of fruit available. The oversupply of avocados" read more

However, lesser-known berries such as goji also find their place in Switzerland, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In 2017, strawberries were grown on a total of 514 hectares, decreasing to 491 hectares by 2024. During the same period, the cultivation area for raspberries steadily increased to 160 hectares. read more

The Valencia-based postharvest specialist Citrosol has introduced an innovative automatic control system for fungicide treatments called CATsystem. This system enables the concentration of fungicides, disinfectants, and food additives to be maintained at a constant level within a specified range in post-harvest treatment solutions. read more

Asda has partnered with Stewarts of Tayside, a Perthshire-based grower, to distribute 5.3 million Scottish strawberries across the UK during the Wimbledon fortnight. Stewarts of Tayside, operated by Liam Stewart and his family, is the largest independent strawberry grower in Scotland. read more

In this 2024 review of the table grape season in Europe, the Kölla Group notes: "Despite the significant difficulties caused by heavy rains at the beginning of the year, the season overall was positive. Initially, there were productivity losses due to diseases from excessive moisture, but read more

"With the arrival of the beach season, the role of CAAR - Centro Agro Alimentare Riminese intensifies as a strategic reference point for the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables in our area. More than a hundred local producers - explains the president of CAAR, read more

With Op Copla, the seasonal debut arrives with its niche product: the Ambrifello melon; a brand that has become a source of pride for the Lazio producers' organization that values a high-quality product grown in about ten hectares. The melons with the brand read more

At the beginning of June, the decrease in Peruvian avocado volumes was confirmed. "For over 5 weeks, the volumes of avocados from Peru have been lower compared to last year. Since the start of the year, we have noticed a deficit, with Peruvian volumes down by 15%," explains. read more

Hellovidék.hu has reported that the cherry season in Hungary has started earlier than usual this year, with the harvesting of early varieties beginning in mid-May. It is expected that the majority of Hungarian cherries will be available in the market by early June. The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) is also involved in monitoring the situation. read more

Moldova is rapidly becoming a significant supplier of various fruit products to Europe. Iurie Fala from Moldova Fruct states that the country has made significant advancements in its fruit exports. "There has been substantial progress in exporting plums to Europe in recent years, and now with...". read more

The apple accompanies the lives of Italian consumers, who are increasingly interested in exploring the flavors and aromas of different varieties, even in the kitchen. This is what emerges from two research studies commissioned by Marlene®, involving a total of 1,500 people aged 25 to 65. The results of... read more