The tomato campaign is now in full swing: prices of cherry and date tomatoes have dropped by 60% compared to last year. The apricot campaign is going well (with the Errani variety entering the market) as well as the nectarine campaign. The campaigns for watermelons, cherries, and peaches remain stagnant and are not optimal yet. read more

S. Peru's fruit and vegetable sector has a strong export orientation. In order to export, it depends on producers, exporters, and packing facilities that can ensure a continuous process of sorting and packaging of fruits and vegetables, like Agrihusac, a fruit processing and packaging company located in. read more

Some producers from different agricultural realities in Lazio have praised the qualities of Sophy, a new variety of Romanesco zucchini from Enza Zaden that is gaining considerable success. From the first use, Sophy has shown superior productivity compared to read more

The harvesting season for Namibian dates ended a bit earlier than usual this year, according to Mahmoud Khamis, Technical Manager at Namibian date exporter Desert Fruit (Pty) Ltd. He mentioned, "Unlike palm cultivation in the Northern Hemisphere, which starts pollination at the end of February and initiates the. read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has reported a decrease in the export crop of Navel oranges, with the forecast for Valencia oranges also showing a slight decline. read more

Bigbucks, the wine-red Gala apple mutation discovered in South Africa, is embarking on a new phase of commercialization after being granted plant breeders’ rights in Australia. read more

As for stone fruit production, in 2023 Aragón was the second largest producer at the national level, with an average of around 400,000 tons over the past five years, placing this growing area in first position. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been honored with two Superior Taste Awards from the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry was awarded the highest scoring accolade, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa received a 2-star award. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been awarded two Superior Taste Awards by the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry received the highest scoring award, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa earned a 2-star award. read more

The new estimate also represents a decrease of 11% compared to last year, when South Africa packed a total of 24.8 million cartons of Navels for export. read more

During the exploratory phase, the situation of the sector and the challenges it must face were discussed, as well as key issues such as pensions, wages, and sustainable employability. The exploratory phase is now completed, and negotiations are ongoing. read more

Scotty Brand, a line of Scottish-grown products from Albert Bartlett, has expanded into the snack market by introducing beetroot crisps as a tribute to the brand's founder. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica China Business Meet Up, organized by Global Produce Events (GPE), gathered over 1,600 high-level industry professionals in Shanghai on 27-28 May. read more

At the beginning of the year, ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA launched a series of Asia Business Meet-Ups to strengthen its connections to key markets and build even greater momentum for the return of the trade show to Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, 2024. read more

According to export statistics processed by Fepex, around 98 percent of Spain's fruit and vegetable exports are destined for European markets. read more

According to initial estimates, a total aid package of 22 million euros is expected, with 20 million euros allocated for fruit farming and two million euros for wine growing. read more

Brazil, despite its extensive agricultural production, exports a relatively small portion of its fruit yield, earning USD 1.256 billion in 2023. This amount accounts for approximately 2.7% of the country's fruit production, highlighting substantial potential for expansion in the export industry. Sueme Mori, from CNA,... read more

Washington is experiencing a slightly delayed start to its cherry crop compared to the original projections. Joel Hewitt of CMI Orchards mentioned, "It's been a really mild spring, so the cherries aren't progressing as quickly as we've seen in years past." This slower progress is actually beneficial as it allows the cherries more time to develop. read more

In the month of May, the International Working Group in Spinach (IWGP) named a new strain of downy mildew (Peronospora effusa) on spinach: Pe.20. Isolates of this new strain have been reported in Europe and the United States. read more

The new commercial season of Perla Nera is starting these days, the midi watermelon with dark skin and few seeds, particularly sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A. and O.P. La Mongolfiera. read more