In tunnel raspberry cultivation, particularly with the Glen varieties, an increasing challenge is the effective and consumer-acceptable control of pests such as spider mites and raspberry beetles, as well as numerous fungal diseases, including powdery mildew and gray mold. read more

With the first shipments arriving in calendar week 22, this year's export season for the popular 'Bella Italia' onions has officially commenced. "We have approximately half of a usual harvest available, and the majority of it is small in size, resulting in a scarcity of large onions (size 70+). Overall, we anticipate good quality." read more

Weather conditions in May 2025 - low temperatures (even 22 days of frost in some regions) have negatively affected the condition of leaves and buds. In this situation, it is important to ensure the proper progress of physiological processes. Learn more about how

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Fińska firma szybkiego handlu Wolt uruchamia globalną kampanię z udziałem aktora Owena Wilsona. Wolt, fińska firma technologiczna dostarczająca jedzenie, artykuły spożywcze itp. w ciągu 30 minut, rozpoczęła nową międzynarodową kampanię, w której występuje aktor Owen Wilson jako jej pierwszy ambasador marki. read more

At the same time, the MAAS Agri-food Centers in Sicily and Veronamercato offered their citizens a day of celebration focused on sports, making their market galleries available to host volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer tournaments, and various other activities. read more

A research group coordinated by Prof. Hannes Schuler from the Plant Health Competence Center is involved in new international research projects aimed at identifying innovative and sustainable alternatives in the fight against apple diseases. In May, two new projects were launched. read more

The Greek stone fruit season has started with very limited availability. Mr. Labros Delas, president of the agricultural cooperative ASEPOP Tirnavos, stated: "It's chaotic. The orchards are in terrible condition due to the frost in March and the hailstorm on April 26. While the fruit..." read more

On June 14, 2025, we invite all strawberry growers, advisors, and enthusiasts to the grand finale of the season of the Strawberry Inspirations project. This unique event will take place in the town of Hornigi (Mazovian Voivodeship, near Warka), at the farm. read more

Italian production of netted melons is on the rise, with smooth melons also starting to be sold. Cherry production is at its peak, but prices are still high and are slowing down demand. Apricots are off to a slow start, as their quality is not yet at good levels. read more

McHutchison has hired Ken McVicker as its Director of Sales – Nursery. McVicker is a well-known figure in the nursery industry, where he has held key roles at both Van Essen Nursery and Woodburn Nursery, which was his most recent stop before joining McHutchison. His long-standing relationships read more

Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair (TSW) - the largest event for the gardening industry in Central and Eastern Europe - is coming back with its 16th edition, which will take place on January 23-24, 2026 at the Kielce Trade Fair. In the upcoming edition, the organizers... read more

Almería continues to strengthen its leading role in watermelon exports from Spain, with shipments estimated at 631 thousand tons for the current season, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year, as reported by valenciafruits.com. read more

Ostatnio firma Jining Green Stream Fruits & Vegetables Co., Ltd. przeprowadziła dziewięciodniowe badanie terenowe głównych regionów produkcji czosnku w Chinach. Kierownik Zhang podzielił się wynikami i przedstawił perspektywę rynku czosnkowego na ten sezon. Jako manager ds. sprzedaży w firmie Jining Green Stream Fruits read more

Proposed by President Trump, the fiscal year 2026 budget includes decreased funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which will have a direct impact on the fruit and vegetable component provided to low-income families with pregnant and postpartum individuals. read more

The exceptionally sunny spring, which brought increased sunlight, has led to high production levels but has resulted in insufficient prices for fruit and vegetables. This is the conclusion drawn by Boerenbond after analyzing the VBT figures. The latest figures for week 22 indicate a slight price read more

The current supply of bananas is lower compared to previous years, partially because of a scarcity of reefer containers in South America. As a result, prices are being driven to levels above the average. "In the open market, the price for green bananas is approximately 16 to 17 euros, so these prices are quite high," says Robert Greeve of Anaco. read more

As of May 1, 2025, European apple stocks totaled 1,196,024 tons, which is a decrease of 6.4% compared to the 1,277,784 tons reported on the same date in 2024. This translates to a year-on-year reduction of 81,760 tons. Poland was one of the main contributors to this decline. read more

Between January 1 and May 27, 2025, more than 17,000 tons of fruit were imported into Russia's Kaliningrad Region, as reported by the Mangazeya News Agency. This amount is 10% lower than the 19,000 tons imported during the same period in 2024. Citrus fruits made up a considerable portion of the imported fruits. read more

There is a small fruit-vegetable from Puglia that is gaining attention well beyond regional boundaries: it is the "barattiere," registered in the PAT (Traditional Agricultural Product) registry, an immature melon that is still crunchy and slightly sweet, consumed like a cucumber but with its own unique characteristics. read more

Akorn Technology, a leader in natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has introduced an innovative solution for extending the shelf life of cucumbers sustainably - an edible coating that is poised to transform the packaging, distribution, sale, and consumption of cucumbers by replacing traditional methods. read more