Last season, due to heavy rains and late hailstorms, the melon and watermelon harvest in Murcia was negative. Fortunately for Spanish producers, this year the trend seems different, as testified by José Cánovas, president of the melon and watermelon sector, on Valenciafruit.com. read more

The Peruvian blueberry industry is hopeful for an increase in blueberry volumes and a return to normalcy in the upcoming 2024/2025 campaign. According to Aurora Bazán, an international business consultant in Peru, the industry is expecting to achieve a new growth record in this campaign. read more

Ingleby Farms, a multinational company based in Denmark with agricultural operations in multiple continents and countries, such as livestock farming in Argentina and Australia, pistachio farming in the U.S., and cereal production in Romania and Uruguay, has selected Peru as its main... read more

The Mexican Attorney General's Office (FGR) has initiated an investigation into the theft of 40,000 kilos of avocados in Michoacan, a major avocado-producing region in Mexico. The avocados were stolen in multiple incidents, prompting concerns among authorities and the local avocado industry. read more

Po dwóch trudnych sezonach, tegoroczny plon borówek w Kolumbii Brytyjskiej wydaje się być dobrze zasiany. "W 2022 roku mieliśmy kopułę ciepła z bardzo późnym skondensowanym sezonem, a w 2023 roku myśleliśmy, że mieliśmy jeden z największych plonów w historii. Okazało się, że wiele zapylenia nie nastąpiło, więc... read more

For the last 15 years, the South German company Harter Ltd has been focused on the development and distribution of high-quality drying processes for fruits and vegetables. "Interestingly, after we expanded into the pharmaceutical sector in 2007, food manufacturers also began to show interest." read more

The Enoki mushroom market has been growing due to their distinct flavor and the rising consumer demand for healthy products. Enoki mushrooms are rich in nutrients and low in calories, making them a favored choice among health-conscious individuals. Additionally, they also act as a read more

Bonduelle, a world leader in the vegetable industry, unveils its new brand image through a new logo: a significant step that renews and consolidates the company's direction, pursuing its mission to promote the transition to a diet rich in vegetables for well-being. read more

"Our Pinkerton avocados have yielded a bountiful harvest, exceptionally clean with minimal damage from weather conditions," says Joachim Prinsloo, CEO of Sunreaped, a grower of subtropical crops in northeastern South Africa and southern Mozambique. "We are currently halfway through the avocado harvest and fully occupied." read more

Valfrutta continues to innovate with its fruit pulp, a strategic category for the "first-hand nature" brand that meets the needs of various consumer targets, with all the taste and naturalness of fruit. read more

Trzy lata temu narodził się pomysł uprawiania drzew wiśni w szklarni. Obecnie zajmuje ona 1 040 metrów kwadratowych, w których rośnie 1 000 roślin, posadzonych w odległości 2 metrów na 0,50 metra w rzędzie. "Wiśnie są chronione, więc ilość potrzebnych zabiegów jest o 75% mniejsza niż w. read more

The pineapple industry is becoming more diversified, offering a variety of products suitable for both fresh consumption and different types of processed goods. The Italian company PND, known for manufacturing machinery for the fruit processing industry, is currently constructing a new plant. read more

North Carolina is experiencing a bountiful peach crop this season. Ken Chappell of Chappell Peaches mentioned, "A few growers have encountered hail damage, which is unfortunate. However, every bloom has produced a peach, so now we need to thin them down." The growing conditions in the region leading up to the season have been favorable. read more

The beginning of the Egyptian table grape season is characterized by a significant surge in demand, coupled with a decrease in volumes, allowing growers and exporters to fetch good prices, according to Mina Eissa, CEO of Rejoice Pro. Nevertheless, the exporter also expresses apprehensions about the remainder of the season. read more

During the Open Day in Fondi on May 27th at the Agricultural Company Petrillo Roberto, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds presented to industry operators Doryta, the midi plum which represents the evolution of Piccadilly, a true gem of the Italian agri-food tradition. read more

The success of avocados is now a well-established fact, as evidenced by the analyses of the Agroter fruit and vegetable Monitor, where consumption continues to grow in various distribution channels. This progression still has potential in our country. read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Peru exported 49,749 tons of onions, generating $23 million in revenues. The export volume decreased by 10% compared to the same period the previous year, but the export value increased by 29%. This was due to the average price per kilogram being $0.46, resulting in a 43% increase. read more

JSC Development Bank of Kazakhstan has analyzed priority areas for the development of the country's agricultural sector, including deep processing of meat, milk, and grain, the development of industrial greenhouse farming, the construction of poultry farms, vegetable storehouses, and beef cattle farming. read more

The new post-Brexit regulations regarding the biosecurity of fresh produce entering the UK are expected to lead to disputes over higher costs and operational feasibility. Furthermore, resulting delays could result in fruits and vegetables spoiling while awaiting clearance. read more

Italian organic brand Almaverde Bio has introduced a new organic strawberry variety exclusively grown in Romagna. Named Elodì, this variety was developed by the Newplant Group and the research organization CREA. It will be marketed under the Almaverde Bio brand by Canova, a company within the Apofruit Group that specializes in fresh organic fruit. read more