Key Highlights of the Week: The top-selling product, potatoes, are becoming more affordable. Supplies of onions, carrots, and beets have decreased, while cucumber availability is increasing. Farmers in Uzbekistan are increasing strawberry sales. There is a heightened demand for table beets. In Ukraine, last season's trends are... read more

Just a year and a half ago, Johnny de Bat from Symach visited Vos Onions' new onion sorting and packing facility in Veen to mark a milestone: the first palletiser had reached 20 million bags processed. Last week, it was time for a second celebration, as the second machine also crossed the 20 read more

Po uruchomieniu Corner Corner niedawno w Canada Water, współzałożyciel Harvest London, Matt Chlebek, opowiada o tym, jak firma wchodzi w nową fazę rozwoju, która obejmuje zarówno przemysłowe pionowe uprawy, jak i modele zintegrowane z lokalną społecznością. Chlebek mówi, że firma jest...

After the launch of Corner Corner recently in Canada Water, Harvest London's co-founder, Matt Chlebek shares how the company is stepping into a new phase of growth—one that embraces both industrial vertical farming and community-integrated, hyperlocal models. Chlebek says that the company is read more

Wielu firm i producentów coraz częściej szuka sposobów, aby zwiększyć wartość swoich pozostałości. To jest dokładnie w zasięgu zainteresowań Frédérica Lerouge'a – specjalizuje się w tłoczeniu owoców z jego standardowych sadów oraz innych producentów. Świeży sok, dżem, ocet, olej czy cydr – wymień to, a lokalne owoce są dostępne. read more

On April 3 and 4, the 6th AMHPAC Agricultural Social Responsibility Symposium took place in Guadalajara, Jalisco. This event provided a platform for participants to discuss anticipated sustainability trends for the year, offering a unique opportunity for stakeholders in the protected vegetable sector. read more

Unseasonal frosts in early April have caused significant damage to fruit crops in multiple regions of Ukraine, with apricot orchards among the worst affected. Growers in Vinnytsia, Rivne, Kherson, and other areas are reporting widespread losses due to freezing temperatures that coincided with. read more

A new strawberry variety has achieved significant success in Brazil. This variety's genetics originate from Italy, as it was selected in Verona as part of a collaborative effort between the cooperative Apo Scaligera and the agricultural research institute CREA (Forlì, Italy). The patent has also been obtained. read more

The woolly apple aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum, is a parasitic insect of apple trees that has been present in South Tyrol for over a hundred years. It is defined as a "phytophagous" insect, as it feeds on the plant's sap, damaging its tissues. Infestations can cause significant damage to the trees. read more

Brazilian fruit exports are facing several challenges, such as a lack of refrigerated infrastructure, high internal logistics costs, and delays in certifications, affecting both quality and competitiveness. Hevile, a company based in Brazil with over 27 years of experience... read more

During the 76th annual meeting of Fruitimprese, in addition to the institutional reports (Click here for more information), a roundtable discussion among industry experts was held to engage in constructive dialogue on current issues related to the sector. Moderated by Silvia Marzialetti, read more

The ninth edition of the international fresh fruit and vegetable trade fair, Freskon, has successfully concluded. The event took place from April 10 to 12 in Thessaloniki. According to the latest data released by the organizers, this year's Freskon hosted 275 exhibitors from 22 countries and 136 read more

Ukraine has a sufficient number of pear orchards, but only a few farms can produce fruit of high quality, as pears are considered a challenging crop to grow. Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the farm "Makosad," shared these insights in an interview with the magazine Horticulture in Ukrainian Style. read more

Farmers planning to sell fresh products directly to consumers this year should apply for their annual growers permits through their local Alabama Cooperative Extension System county office. "If you sell fresh fruits or vegetables, table eggs, or ornamental plants, you need a growers permit," said. read more

The new campaign for netted melons has started, with Sicilian products already available, while the asparagus campaign is picking up. With the Easter holidays approaching, the demand for artichokes and broad beans is increasing. Italian green beans have had a good start, as the commercial season continues. read more

During Holy Week, The Shopping Bag, the weekly service created by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, offers useful tips for purchasing fresh, seasonal products without sacrificing savings and sustainability, even during. read more

"We have reached the final stage of the citrus fruit campaign with the late varieties of Tarocco," reports Mimmo Fisicaro, sales manager of the producer organization Opi Sicula, together with his brother Domenico Fisicaro. "With the available volumes of Meli and Sant'Alfio Tarocco, we will barely" read more

W roku 2024, blokady rolników poważnie zakłóciły dostawy, a w tym roku problemy logistyczne utrzymują się nadal - tym razem związane z transportem morskim - pogłębione niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi dla produkcji. "Nadal przeżywamy okres kryzysu w górze strumienia, który ma potrwać do końca maja". read more

"The biggest threat for this apple growing season in these next few weeks is dealing with additional cold weather. I don't think you're necessarily going to be having any other adversity." So says Drew Lerner, president and senior agricultural meteorologist of World Weather, Inc. read more

Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, and the Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China, Sun Meijun, signed a new protocol for the export of cherries to the Asian country. The protocol was signed during the President's official trip. read more

Raspberries are beginning their intensive growth, both in tunnel cultivation and in field plantations. Sudden temperature rise means the need to use products that will ensure optimal raspberry development and their recovery after frosts.

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