In the tunnels, depending on the variety being grown, we already have full bloom or for slightly later varieties, it is just beginning. We have a few hot days ahead of us, which will accelerate everything even more. read more

Zainteresowanie konsumentów owocami cytrusowymi o pigmentacji wzrasta w ostatnich latach, a ich spożycie ma wzrosnąć w przyszłości, zwłaszcza jeśli zostaną znalezione dowody na wybitne korzyści zdrowotne w przypadku różowych owoców cytrusowych ze względu na zawartość likopenu. Czy rozwój nowych... read more

Global Berry Education Society is an innovative association founded by Dr. Agnieszka Orzeł and Sylwia Orzeł, aiming to combine a passion for growing berries with health education. With 25 years of experience, Dr. A. Orzeł is the author of many raspberry varieties. read more

The mangosteen harvest in Indonesia has just begun. Also called the 'Queen of Fruits', mangosteen is cultivated in Padang, Sumatra, as well as Purwakarta and Sukabumi in Java. Minyaci Kehidupan Indonesia harvests the fruit twice a year, first in January and February, and then again. read more

The Trump administration has announced the introduction of new tariffs on tomato imports from Mexico in an attempt to protect American growers, as reported by the New York Post. Starting from July 14, most Mexican tomatoes will be subject to these tariffs. read more

The damage to orchards cultivating a wide variety of fruits that the freezing weather has caused in Turkey is unprecedented, according to Akin Soyleyen, the marketing manager for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Aksun. "Recent severe frosts across Turkey have caused..." read more

The prices of bananas from the main suppliers remained unchanged this week, with no reported changes for countries like Belize, Cameroon, Colombia, and Costa Rica. For instance, the average price of bananas from Belize remained stable at £1.05, the same as last week's average. Similarly, the prices of bananas from Cameroon... read more

After the success in two Italian regions, the VIP's Applepairing 2 project is now available in stores. In the month of March, the Val Venosta apple embarked on a journey to Rome and Umbria, exploring the local gastronomic traditions and creating pairings. read more

With its 1,100 hectares dedicated to strawberry cultivation, Basilicata is one of the main hubs in Italy for berry production, and among the most cultivated varieties stands out the Sabrosa Candonga, which occupies about 60% of the area. Among the leading companies in this sector, there is... read more

Yesterday, the first of the four seminars planned by the Consortium of the Ispica IGP New Carrot took place at the State Vocational Institute for food and hotel hospitality services "Karol Wojtyla" in Catania, with the aim of achieving the best possible outcome. read more

The persimmon harvest is currently taking place at First Fresh in New Zealand. The early Fuyu variety was harvested this week, approximately a week earlier than in the past three years. The initial produce is being sent to the growing New Zealand domestic market. "Awareness of the availability, benefits, and great" read more

The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) has signed two agreements with Coface and Verificante to enhance transparency and compliance standards in the country's banana export sector. Coface is a global company specializing in credit insurance and risk analysis... read more

Swiss vegetable growers have significantly increased the cultivation of asparagus in recent years, leading to a higher supply of Swiss asparagus. In the last two decades, the area dedicated to growing white asparagus has quadrupled, while green asparagus has tripled. Asparagus is cultivated by approximately 180 local producers, most of whom ... read more

Nie wszystkie kraje i nie wszystkie firmy mogą sobie pozwolić na nowoczesne technologie do sortowania i oceny owoców i warzyw. Ale Fruit Graders oferuje możliwości dzięki używanym i odnowionym urządzeniom. "Zbieramy używane urządzenia przetwórcze z całego świata" - wyjaśnia przedstawiciel handlowy. read more

TKL Logistics Limited (formerly Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics) has played a critical role in the early success of the kiwifruit season. TKL coordinates the arrival and dispatch of all Zespri branded kiwifruit through ports around New Zealand to key international markets. TKL is a company owned by read more

Since the end of March, the first organic cucumbers from local cultivation in Brandenburg have been available in the approximately 50 Alnatura Super Natur markets in northern and eastern Germany. This season, Landgut Pretschen in the Spree Forest has started growing a variety of cucumbers. read more

Greenyard, the historic Belgian company operating in the fruit and vegetable sector, is at the center of a significant financial operation: the founding family, Deprez, has announced a public takeover bid (OPA) with the aim of acquiring full control, as reported. read more

During the current week, prices for several apple varieties have shifted compared to the previous week. The average price for Cox's Orange Group apples rose from £1.30 to £1.45 per kilogram, marking a weekly increase of £0.15, or 12%. Braeburn apples also saw a rise in average price. read more

The U.S. agriculture industry depends on exports to sustain itself, as the country produces a surplus of fruits, vegetables, and commodities beyond what its population can consume. Dalton states, "To prevent waste and significant financial losses, approximately 20 to 40 percent of agricultural production needs to be exported." read more

Bad health. The study suggests that increasing potassium intake while reducing sodium consumption can have a greater impact on managing blood pressure than just lowering sodium intake. High blood pressure affects more than 30% of adults globally and is a leading contributor to heart disease. read more