For the Mirabelles de Lorraine plums, this season is shaping up to be very promising, as the fruits are still growing in early June. "The flowering period was excellent, with abundant blossoms. For the most part, flowering occurred under favorable conditions, except for certain areas that were affected by." read more

Washington State, USA, is known for having the highest potato yield per acre globally. More than 300 farmers grow potatoes across an area of over 160,000 acres in the region. The annual harvest in Washington State averages 30 tons per acre, which is double the average yield in the United States. read more

June traditionally marks the peak of strawberry harvesting season, with this year's season starting a bit earlier than usual in Michigan. Bill Whittaker, co-owner of Whittaker's Berry Farm in Ida, Michigan, provided some insights into the unpredictability of this year's strawberry yield. read more

Despite May 2024 being reported as the warmest on record, there was a shortage of sunshine hours. The above-average temperatures were primarily due to warmer nights. While this has benefited soft fruit growers, the season is slightly lagging behind compared to a "normal" year. "We were two weeks late, but we..." read more

The growing conditions for open ground vegetables in North Holland are proving challenging due to the wet weather. "We've had a significant amount of rain, which is causing the fertilizers to leach out. Eventually, our pointed cabbage, Chinese cabbage, and bok choy will all be harvested from the field, but it may be delayed due to the current conditions." read more

In Tarquinia, fennel production boasts a long tradition. Many commercial varieties have been developed from local selections, and the passion and commitment that Tuscia producers dedicate to this vegetable are remarkable. read more

A little over two years ago, a destructive fire razed four warehouses and a house at De Terp Pumpkins. However, the pumpkin growers did not despair over their losses; instead, they opted to rebuild, with plans to include a new cutting kitchen. Last Friday marked the official opening. read more

Eating whole lemons, including the peel, has become a viral trend on TikTok. These lemons are known for their high vitamin C content, which supports immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. While the trend was initially popularized by an Italian company's low-acidity lemons, regular lemons are now also being used. read more

Sebastiaan Koren, with a Slovenian father and a Dutch mother, has a deep understanding of both the Dutch market and the Balkans. Since a young age, he had aspirations of starting import and export operations between these two regions. His initial business venture included attempting to sell three large hams. read more

In the summer, seasonal crops distract attention from fundamental productions for the Italian supply chain, such as hazelnuts. However, for this crop, the hot season is very delicate as it is the phase of full fruit development. Ensuring the proper functioning of metabolism is crucial. read more

Roberto Baggio, Francesco Totti, and Javier Zanetti are once again the protagonists on the football fields. Dole Italy, a producer and distributor of fruit, is a partner in the nostalgia operation, an event that will bring back onto the field 36 retired footballers, from the national team's top scorer to. read more

Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and Frutas de Chile have been meeting with phytosanitary authorities from Japan, Korea, and China over the past week to prepare for the 2024-2025 fruit export season and promote the introduction of new Chilean fruits to these markets. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a Partner of Operazione Nostalgia, the project by Andrea Bini that kicks off on Saturday, June 8th at the Arechi Stadium in Salerno for its first summer event in 2024, followed by. read more

Mango exports from Satkhira, Bangladesh to Europe may face obstacles this year due to lower yields caused by Cyclone Remal and ensuing drought conditions. The impacted mangoes are also smaller in size, raising worries about meeting the export goals for the season. Md Saiful read more

Giuseppe Mangone, president of the category association "Liberi Agricoltori - Anpa Calabria", strongly criticizes regional politics. He stated, "The recently approved Agriculture Decree by the Government includes several initiatives to support the agricultural sector and allocates resources." read more

El Ciruelo S.L. was founded in 1989 and is now established worldwide as one of the leading producers and exporters of top-quality table grapes and stone fruit. This family-owned company,

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The event, hosted by journalist Mari Paz Díaz, started with a presentation by Pedro Domínguez, the person in charge of the Planasa Strawberry Improvement Program, and the responsible read more

The folks at Van Vugt Kruiden in the Netherlands recently thought it was time to expand and modernize. Why? In order to become more sustainable and to grow along with the increasing demand for healthy herbs and baby leaf vegetables. As a result, the company purchased five hectares for additional cultivation last year. read more

A new educational center aimed at inspiring and training the next generation of salad and vegetable growers in the UK was officially opened on June 5, 2024, by Roger Gough, leader of Kent County Council. The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence @ Hadlow College, located in Tonbridge, Kent, is the UK's first of its kind. read more

The 2024 kiwifruit harvest has been extremely successful, with New Zealand's largest crop ever being picked. With only small volumes left to be harvested from orchards, a record 193 million trays have been collected. On average, each tray contains about 30 pieces of kiwifruit. read more