At the beginning of this century, many small-scale banana farmers in the Peruvian province of Sullana, often with plantations of less than one hectare, faced challenges in receiving the full payment for their banana sales. This was a result of a noticeable lack of coordination and organization,... read more

After the first harvests of last week and the commercial debut, the apricot campaign will see an increase in volumes entering the market in the coming days. The protagonists of this season's start are the fruits from Southern Italy, where companies like Op Agricor - Gallo are leading the way. read more

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has issued a R2 million check to the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) to aid in the implementation of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program, which aims to control the False Codling Moth (FCM). FCM is a phytosanitary pest that impacts export crops like citrus and table grapes. read more

There is often talk about the level of sterility in a Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) facility, with many growers claiming to be up to 99% sterile. However, Paul Rutten, a specialist in indoor farm microbes, is debunking these 'myths'. "Whether it's a vertical farm or a greenhouse where people are packed in, the level of sterility is not as high as believed," he says. read more

With unstable climatic conditions, achieving uniform sizing in fruits is a significant challenge for farmers. Having inconsistent sizes could jeopardize the commercial success of the product; therefore, especially in crops like kiwi and table grapes, it is important to focus on achieving uniform sizing. read more

The UK has a strong tradition in agriculture, particularly in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. This sector plays a crucial role in the UK economy, contributing £4.3 billion in 2022 and yielding over 3 million tonnes of produce annually. However, the UK only produces 17% of its fruit and 55% of its vegetables domestically. read more

Ruch słodkich ziemniaków był interesujący w tym roku. "Mieliśmy naprawdę udane Święto Dziękczynienia, co było dla nas zaskoczeniem" - mówi Kristi Hocutt z Triple J Produce. "Potem mieliśmy umiarkowany pierwszy kwartał, a teraz zaczynamy trochę nabierać tempa. Jednak słyszę, że ludzie w read more

The reduction in the cultivation area of certain melon varieties in Almería is prompting farmers to explore alternatives in specialty crops. One such example is Unica Fresh, which is heavily investing in the Little Planet variety this year, a type of Snow melon, and has allocated 50 hectares for its cultivation. read more

Delegates have only one more week to benefit from the special Early Bird rate for Fruitnet Grape Congress, which provides a 20 percent discount on tickets booked before 31 May. read more

Delegates have only one more week left to benefit from the special Early Bird rate for the Fruitnet Grape Congress, which provides a 20 percent discount on tickets purchased before 31 May. read more

Approximately half of the Chinese lychees are grown in Guangdong, with the national production reaching 3.1 million tons last year. Chen Houbin, a professor at the South China Agricultural University who has been researching the fruit for almost three decades, told the news agency that he... read more

In Spain, increasing quantities of apricots are available for export. The wholesale prices on the Iberian Peninsula have continued to decline, which is also reflected in the price development on the German wholesale markets. Italy is also seeing an increased availability of apricots. read more

The researchers (Clemente Méndez, Alicja Grycz, Domingo Ríos, Beatriz Rodríguez, and Elena Rodríguez) explain that avocado cultivation has been increasing every year, with global production having increased by 200% in the past ten years. Avocado is a healthy fruit that is rich in. read more

A new live online seminar by the QS Academy explains in detail what is important in this regard and how fruits and vegetables can be safely packaged. read more

"We expect a normal development, without surprises, which will allow us to reach the usual quantities again, unlike last season, where late rainfall and hail greatly reduced production." read more

Podczas swojej niedawnej wizyty w Europie, prezydent Chin Xi Jinping spędził czas zarówno na Węgrzech, jak i w Serbii, podczas której kraje podpisały szereg nowych umów o współpracy. Wśród tych umów znalazło się nowe porozumienie o wolnym handlu między Chinami a Serbią, które wejdzie w życie w lipcu. read more

"We are a family-owned farm that has specialized in growing and processing short supply chain fruit, certified organic, for three generations. One of our primary products is strawberries, which we cultivate in protected areas and process into high-quality preserves. The first structured strawberry." read more

The supply of raspberries is currently stable, with consistent volumes coming in from Mexico. The Watsonville, California season has just started, and we expect the volume to increase in the upcoming weeks. Unless there are significant weather disruptions, we predict that peak volumes will occur in July and August. read more

Building on the momentum of its new initiative, "The Apeel Leverage," Apeel Sciences has launched the second pillar: "Helping You Sell More." Apeel's technologies are designed to enhance retail profitability and consumer satisfaction through its plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. read more

British Columbia (B.C.) cherry growers, along with many growers in Northern Washington, were affected by a freeze event in January 2024. "We were having an unusually mild winter until mid-January, and the fruit buds had begun to awaken as a result," said Julie McLachlan from Jealous Fruits. read more