Earlier this month, growers, researchers, and industry professionals gathered for the Root Health Symposium, organized by the University of Florida, the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), and the Root Alliance. During the event, participants were informed about the most recent advancements in root health. read more

A customer named Nan Wei recently took to social media to express her dissatisfaction after receiving a vegetable dish from Alijiang through the Deliverychinatown app. She claimed that the dish was significantly smaller than expected considering its price of $19.95. The dish was ordered as a takeaway from Vivo City. read more

The fruit sector in Hungary must adapt to climate change in order to survive. A recently published analysis on the challenges faced by fruit growers in Hungary revealed that 82% of the agricultural area consists of arable land. Despite this, horticulture only contributed 1% to last year's agricultural output. read more

Agricultural experts in the Rajshahi region, which includes the vast Barind tract, have stressed the significance of cultivating export-quality mangoes to boost foreign currency earnings. During a full-day training session at the Binodpur mango orchard in Bagha Upazila, they emphasized the importance of this endeavor. read more

In April, the EU calculated the price of apples based on the simple average of the four major EU member states at €92 per 100 kilograms, which was €1 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly average apple prices, excluding packaging costs, were €128.9 for France, €80.83 for Germany, and €98.44 for Spain. read more

The apple planted area in New Zealand for the 2023/2024 market year is forecasted to be 9,200 hectares (ha), significantly down from 11,000 ha at the beginning of the 2022/2023 market year. This decrease is attributed to the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, which caused widespread flooding, silt, debris, strong winds, and surface damage. read more

Potatoes New Zealand has received a strong mandate from potato growers to represent them in the upcoming six-year potato levy cycle. The Declaration of Result was issued by the independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, of Electionz.com. Among the voters, 94.74% of growers supported the... read more

François Moran from Tropibana, an import company at Rungis, stated that the pineapple market is currently facing challenges with limited supply and varying quality. This unfavorable situation is a result of climatic issues in production, which have hindered growth. read more

With the latest edition of Think Fresh (click here to learn more), we have attempted to encourage the fruit and vegetable supply chain to rethink their market approach by proposing a redefinition of the 4 Ps of the Marketing Mix that places greater emphasis on key points of the chain. read more

A Cornish garden nursery will be celebrating its 40th birthday in style this week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The team from Burncoose Nurseries in Gwennap, Cornwall, has had a successful history at Chelsea, having amassed 27 prestigious gold medals since 1984. They have only missed one show, in 2021. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture has identified Laurel Wilt as a major threat to the laurel family of trees, including avocados, caused by the symbiotic fungus of the redbay ambrosia beetle. This disease has resulted in the loss of hundreds of millions of trees in the southeastern U.S.,... read more

Awocados from Mexico are still in low demand with slow sales. Shippers are optimistic about an increase in activity next week due to Memorial Day advertisements. There is expected to be a slight decrease in avocado movement from Mexico through Texas. Overall, trading is currently slow. read more

In week 18, the weight-imposed fruit and vegetable sector grew more in sales volume than the Lcc (low-cost carrier) in terms of value, despite some deflation. In terms of channels, the discount sector continues its solitary race, with only supermarkets keeping up with the pace. read more

After implementing a ban on the import of specific fresh produce in January 2022, Botswana is now planning to broaden its range of restricted fruits and vegetables. The initial prohibition included 19 horticultural items like potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and watermelon, with the goal of supporting local... read more

Być delikatnym to bardzo ważna cecha dla wag, a 6+6 Rotopack to ultradelikatna waga z ławką pakującą od REV Packaging Solutions, która jest dostępna po swojej prezentacji na targach Fruit Logistica. To bardzo wszechstronna technologia, która dostosowuje się do wszystkich rodzajów owoców. read more

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas was €102 per 100 kgs in Spain. The average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €121/100 kgs in Austria, €96/100 kgs in Belgium, €123/100 kgs in Italy, and €113/100 kgs in France. read more

The "Technical Day: what future for kiwi?" organized by the Actinidia Working Group of the Italian Society of Horticulture and Floriculture will take place in Manta (CN), Piedmont, on May 24th. The event is coordinated by Cristos Xiloyannis in collaboration with Bartolomeo Dichio. read more

The National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) has analyzed the scent components emitted from lisianthus flowers. Various components responsible for the herbal and sweet scents, among others, were identified through the analysis. This research result represents the world's first report on this topic. read more

Food fraud related to the geographical origin of hazelnuts intended for consumption is a significant issue that harms the agricultural and food sector, leading to economic losses and consumer mistrust. With a global production of approximately 590,000 tonnes per year, prices of hazelnuts vary significantly based on their origin, making them a target for fraudulent activities. read more

Zimbabwe, known as a significant blueberry producer in the southern African region, is looking into opportunities to enter the Chinese market, branching out from its usual export destinations in the European Union and the United Kingdom. In Marondera, located approximately 80 kilometers east of... read more