According to the president of the melon and watermelon sector at Proexport, José Cánovas, "the crops are developing wonderfully, with exceptional quality and very good health status. We expect a positive evolution". read more

Po sezonie, w którym eksport mango z Peru spadł o prawie 75% z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych spowodowanych zjawiskiem El Niño i przejścia cyklonu Yaku, sektor liczy na poprawę w nadchodzącej kampanii, która rozpocznie się około 45 tygodnia i potrwa, jak zwykle, do około 13 tygodnia. Frutas de read more

Under the heading 'Sustainability and Improvement of Tropical Cultivation', the training and dissemination event organized by the Spanish Association of Tropical Fruits (AET) will once again bring together experts in Malaga. read more

The French cherry season started at the beginning of May, but the market situation is now "complicated," according to the president of Agence Laparra. Weather challenges in France have mostly favored Spanish producers. French cherries have been affected by rain, leading to weaker quality. "Our clients prefer French cherries," the president added. read more

The onion harvest at Tasmanian grower Premium Fresh finished in April after a very dry growing season. Despite the challenges, the dry weather has led to a very good quality of onions. One of the main issues faced by the company is shipping, especially due to the situation in the Red Sea. Tasmania has been particularly affected, as they have faced difficulties in obtaining empty containers. read more

"Gathering diversity, nurturing hope": this is the theme of the first International Potato Day, which will be held on Thursday, May 30. The event was officially established by the FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. read more

Organic farming can reinvent itself by exploring innovative strategies and approaches to attract consumers and increase demand for organic products. This was the focus of a conference at medFEL 2024. Despite years of growth, the consumption of organically grown products has plateaued. In France, the organic fruit and vegetable market experienced a slight decline in 2023 compared to 2022, with a 9% drop. To revitalize the organic farming sector, it may be necessary to introduce new marketing campaigns, improve distribution channels, enhance product quality, and engage in sustainable practices that appeal to modern consumers. read more

Will Teeuwen from Teboza is not someone who complains, but it is evident that this asparagus season is posing significant challenges. "It's not the most pleasant season, to be honest. We have been struggling with waterlogging for seven months, and it seems like that situation won't improve in the upcoming weeks. Naturally, read more

Holland: Jumbo announces restructuring, downsizing on the cards

Dutch retailer Jumbo is reorganizing its operations to prioritize enhancing the shopping experience, offering a more sustainable product range, and providing affordable prices. This restructuring will lead to a reduction in workforce, with several job cuts expected. read more

Within a few days, another full Irrifarm system for remote management and monitoring of irrigation and fertigation will be operational in a 40-hectare pomegranate orchard in Puglia. Pan Agri, a specialist in irrigation automation, is finalizing a control panel featuring three tanks. read more

The Chinese bayberry production season begins in early March. Currently, bayberries from Yunnan and Fujian are available in the market, and Zhejiang bayberries will be available in June. Bayberry is the main product of Shenzhen Yizhiyi Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. Ms. Zhou from the company... read more

Importing tomatoes from Morocco has led to new protests organized by various associations and producer organizations in France, with support from the Spanish sector. The truth is that the European Union's imports of tomatoes from third countries have significantly risen. read more

The sales of Virginia agricultural products continue to be strong despite a general decline in the number of farms, as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2022 Census of Agriculture. A 10% decrease in the number of farms in Virginia did not appear to impact sales. Since the 2017 agricultural census, total... read more

Apricot: origin and characteristics

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BASF | Nunhems recently gathered a hundred professionals from the lettuce production and marketing sector. The discussion, titled 'The best solution for Bremia and Fusarium', focused on addressing both issues in the Region of Murcia, Spain's primary production area, which has more than read more

The agricultural and livestock organization Union of Farmers and Ranchers has criticized the insensitivity of the Port Authority of Cartagena, whose management has decided to maintain discounts for citrus fruits imported from third countries amidst one of the biggest crises. read more

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This year the productive surface area is 552,748 hectares, which represents an increase of almost 3% compared to last year. This increase is due to the entry into production of more than 14,000 hectares, mainly irrigated land in the regions of Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, and. read more

Fruit Growers Cooperative FruitMasters achieved a positive result in the fiscal year 2023. This was announced during the annual General Members Meeting held on Thursday evening, May 23, in Geldermalsen. Despite challenging economic conditions, healthy growth has been realized, and for the first read more

In 2023, the Dominican Republic had a remarkable mango production, enabling it to export 32 million kilograms of mangoes. The Dominican Mango Cluster (Promango) projects that exports will increase by up to 30% this year, reaching 3 million boxes of 4 kilograms each. Despite the oversupply of... read more