The Fino lemon campaign is wrapping up in Alicante, with a significant impact that has once again hit producers the hardest. According to price reports from the Valencian Government, the average price per kilogram of Fino lemons at the origin has remained below 20 since the beginning of the year. read more

The current avocado season in Peru is facing significant challenges, with an anticipated decrease of 25% to 30% in production compared to the previous season, as stated by Juan Carlos Paredes, president of the Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters of Peru (Prohass). read more

Croptimum by CHV is an innovative activator based on purified plant molecules, which is attracting a lot of interest from producers and beyond. Its uniqueness lies in the active ingredient: a molecule extracted from onion (QQ2) that reacts with Glutathione, one of the most prominent. read more

PGI lemons from Sorrento are well-suited for both the fresh and processed produce markets due to their medium-large size, elliptical shape, juiciness, high vitamin C and mineral salt content, good balance between sugars and acids, and medium-thickness peel, which is particularly suitable. read more

Sun World International, LLC, a global company specializing in fruit variety development and licensing, has successfully thwarted fraudulent activities on the popular social media platform TikTok in China. The company recently discovered unauthorized individuals trying to misrepresent them. read more

In the Lapseki district of Çanakkale, Turkey, known for its important role in the country's fruit production, the orchards are currently in bloom, resembling the Japanese Sakura blossoms. This signals a promising harvest season ahead. Ali Kaçan, the district's ... read more

The Joint FAO/EBRD Project "Diversifying and adding value to export markets" recently finished a study on market opportunities for fruits and vegetables from Egypt and Morocco in Central Asia, specifically focusing on Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. The study identified several promising new market niches. read more

In times like these, where the consumption crisis continues to be felt, it is important to skillfully mix various factors within the fruit and vegetable department to stimulate sales. These factors include: a seasonally appropriate assortment, attention to the presentation of the. read more

Dümmen Orange has successfully concluded its participation in the recently completed 2024 California Spring Trials (CAST). Attendance was very high at this year's event, and there were many highlights from the memorable week. The Simply the Best geranium display attracted significant attention. read more

Po raz pierwszy Komisja Europejska jest otwarta na konieczność stosowania chłodzenia dla wszystkich importowanych owoców cytrusowych, które stanowią ryzyko szkodników; środek, którego sektor rolniczy w Walencji domagał się od dawna, aby zapobiec wprowadzaniu chorób i zagwarantować wzajemność w handlu.

The European Commission is open to requiring cold treatment for all imported citrus fruits that present a pest risk for the first time, a measure that the Valencian agricultural sector has long requested to prevent the entry of diseases and to guarantee reciprocity in trade. read more

A delegation of companies from Bulgaria will participate in the upcoming edition of Macfrut (Rimini, May 8-10, 2024). Marina Evtimova from Expo Business Partner will discuss the advancements in Bulgarian fruit and vegetable production and the specific needs of companies. "In Bulgaria, companies produce..." read more

The Dutch company C. Gottmann has been importing mangoes from Puerto Rico for over 25 years. "This year's first container has already arrived. That's somewhat earlier than previous years, but the quality is truly exceptional," says Ron Duinkerke. "A fantastic climate and thorough cultivation." read more

Bến Tre Province is the hub of the coconut industry in Vietnam, known for producing high-quality coconuts. Tom Nguyen's company, Viet Nam International Agriculture, operates plantations in this area. "Vietnamese coconuts can be harvested all year round. From February to August is Vietnam's dry season, during which coconuts thrive." read more

With the first shipments of Picota, the hand-picked stemless cherry from Spain's Jerte Valley, set to arrive in European supermarkets within weeks, Fruitnet speaks with Monica Tierno of Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte (ACVJ), the largest producer in the region, about the prospects for the new season. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit has kicked off its 2024 citrus campaign in China. The Valencia-based company supplies the Chinese market with citrus fruits year-round and holds an 80 percent share of Spanish citrus sales in the country. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has announced its readiness for an early launch of its New Zealand campaign in Europe, anticipating a boost in trade due to the elimination of tariff duties under a new NZ-EU free trade agreement. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has announced its readiness to begin its New Zealand campaign in Europe earlier than usual. They believe that the trade will benefit from the elimination of tariff duties as part of a new free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union. read more

Representatives from Frutas de Chile met with two senators from Chile's Atacama Region, Yasna Provoste and Rafael Prohens, this week to advocate for progress in the approval of a Systems Approach protocol for grape exports to the US. read more

The vegetables are grown in a specific area defined by the specification of the g.g.A., which extends from the province of Bologna, east of the Via Emilia, through the municipalities along the Po River in the province of Ferrara, to the sea in the municipalities of Lagosanto Ferrarese and Mesola. read more

The Ecuadorean banana association Acorbanec has issued a warning that the increasing instability in the Middle East could pose a threat to the country's banana exports to the region. read more