As we approach the end of April, the month known for the Easter holiday, which falls on this weekend, we are in the midst of a transitional phase where spring and summer themes gradually replace the winter ones. This is an opportunity to capture the trends in photography. read more

The weather has been a threat to Polish apple growers in the last week, according to Emilia Lewandowska, office manager at Fruit-Group. She stated, "We experienced an extended period of low temperatures in April. There were days when the temperature dropped to around -6 degrees Celsius during the night, while during the day..." read more

Tomasz Domański and Wojciech Niemiec from Agrosimex discuss the applications of comprehensive fertilization and protection technology in blueberry cultivation, combining innovative biological preparations and modern plant nutrition strategies. The goal is not only to improve

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From 22 April to 2 May, ARCO is organizing Demo Days in Grubbenvorst. During this event, they will showcase a new integrated line for weighing and packaging fresh herbs in flowpack. "The solution focuses on efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use within the packaging process," the company states. read more

Chińska rozległa uprawa truskawek, obejmująca 202 343 hektary, podkreśla jej zaawansowaną technologię rolniczą i globalny wpływ na produkcję owoców. Strategiczne podejście kraju obejmuje inwestycje publiczne i innowacje, co pozycjonuje go jako lidera światowego w uprawie truskawek. read more

Ceny cebuli wzrosły jak kometa w tym tygodniu. „Ruch ten był bardzo szybki. Na przyszły tydzień już pytają 34 centy za średnią wielkość i 40 centów za superową”, mówi Jordi Calatayud y Monge z Mulder Onions w Kerkrade. Teraz pytanie brzmi, czy ten nagły wzrost cen jest spowodowany popytem związanym z Wielkanocą. read more

In Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, a sudden cold spell in April has had a severe impact on the stone fruit crop, causing almost complete destruction of apricot, cherry, and cherry plum harvests. Reports suggest that some farms have experienced total losses. Olena Piskun, director of the agriculture department of the Mykolaiv Regional read more

Sezon bezkarłowych winogron stołowych w Brazylii przebiega pomyślnie, z wzrostem o 40% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem oraz korzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi. Mniejsza liczba opadów deszczu korzystnie wpłynęła na lokalną produkcję, umożliwiając stabilniejsze dostawy wyższej jakości. Niemniej jednak sektor stoi w obliczu znaczących wyzwań: read more

We are in the midst of the strawberry cultivation campaign and providing an updated overview of the situation is Francesco Nicodemo, president of Op Frutthera Growers: "This year, the area in Basilicata has experienced a production decrease estimated at around 15-20%, due to the conditions." read more

With the end of the Mediterranean avocado season, particularly from Morocco and Spain, it is now the turn of avocado origins from summer regions to supply the European market. According to Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza Tropicals, avocados from Kenya are well-positioned in the market but face logistical challenges that hinder their distribution. read more

W końcu 2024 roku Superfresh Growers wprowadził na rynek nową linie opakowań organicznych, aby przyciągnąć rodziny, znaleźć zastosowanie dla mniejszych jabłek i podzielić się swoją pasją do zrównoważonego rolnictwa. Wchodząc w Miesiąc Ziemi i obserwując sadzenie ożywające w rozkwicie, ta inicjatywa wydaje się bardziej aktualna niż kiedykolwiek. read more

Although small quantities of extra-early fruit have already begun to be harvested in the Spanish Region of Murcia, significant quantities are not expected until early May. This is due to cooler-than-usual maximum temperatures, which are delaying the ripening of the early fruit by 8 to 10 days. read more

Easter sometimes seems to surpass even Christmas in importance for many wholesalers. The return of local products to the market in large volumes means that the run-up to the holiday is always a time to pull out all the stops. "Still, it does depend on the weather. If it's bad, sales always dip a read more

The EastFruit team is continuing its analysis of global blueberry markets, and this is the third report in our series focusing on Chile – the first country to emerge as a major player in the export of fresh blueberries. Be sure to also check out our reports on Peru and the overall global blueberry production and trade. read more

The first Ninfa variety apricots are already being harvested in Puglia. Approximately 4-5 tonnes per day are entering the warehouse of the Spina Group, where they are processed and sent to Italian customers. The volumes are expected to double starting from next week (the 17th in 2025). read more

North America is getting ready for the expiration of the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, which will result in tariffs of 20.91% being implemented on July 14, 2025. This change could significantly impact tomato trade in the area. Mexico continues to be the primary supplier, but the supply is changing as the season comes to a close. read more

On April 25th, the 42nd edition of the 50km Di Romagna ultramarathon will take place, with Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirming its support for the second consecutive year. The historic ultramarathon is known as one of the oldest in Italy. read more

In anticipation of the upcoming carrot campaign in Northern Italy, starting around May 20, Zanarini srl is sharing some insights on the current European market trends, the status of 2024 stocks, production trends in Sicily and the Chioggia area, as well as some perspectives on the new Veneto campaign. read more

April frosts have affected orchards in Hungary, with the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (HCA) mentioning the possibility of partially mitigating the damage through the agricultural compensation program. Unusually severe night frosts between April 6 and 9 resulted in harm to blossoming orchards, as temperatures plummeted. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, a hailstorm was recorded in Vegas Altas del Guadiana, in the Spanish region of Extremadura, which caused damage to various crops in the towns of Don Benito and Villanueva de la Serena, among other municipalities. In these areas, some nectarine and plum orchards have been affected. read more