The increase in pathogens caused by climate change is putting several production systems at risk. The new threat for citrus fruits is called Greening, caused by a bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter, transmitted by vector insects (psyllids, small parasites), which kills the plant in a few years. read more

High column of smoke visible in a large part of Milan due to a fire that broke out last night at the Milan Ortomercato, owned by Sogemi, on the eastern outskirts of the city, between Via Vismara and Via Lombroso. At least 15 teams of firefighters have responded to the scene. read more

Tropical fruit farming in Turkey's Mediterranean region has developed from a hobby to a profitable sector, especially in Mersin and Antalya. Currently, more than 40 fruit varieties are being grown, accounting for 30% of the region's agricultural production. The sector initially concentrated on bananas and kiwis, but it has since diversified. read more

The Educational Tour organized by the Consortium of the Ispica IGP New Carrot kicked off yesterday, an event dedicated to the discovery of this excellent Italian fruit and vegetable product. The tour, which includes visits to fields, warehouses, and the local area, has allowed participants to learn more about it up close. read more

The harvest of the first cherries of the Spanish season, the exclusive Cherries Glamour, is expected to start in the Cinca River Valley in just a few days. "For more than twenty years now, our cherries have been the first cherries to be harvested in Europe and, in fact, we are the only company read more

BerryWorld Strawberries were awarded a prestigious gold medal at the 2025 New Zealand Outstanding Food Producers Awards in the Earth, Fresh Produce category, while BerryWorld Raspberries received a silver medal. This recognition highlights the exceptional quality, innovation, and read more

With the end of the Carnival holiday period and the arrival of spring, the fruit and vegetable market is preparing for a recovery after a slow start to the year characterized by modest exchanges. However, the overall picture is not entirely positive. "Unfortunately, there are no signals coming from the market. read more

W badaniu opublikowanym w czasopiśmie Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases badacze zgłębili wpływ truskawek na zdrowie serca oraz funkcje poznawcze u starszych dorosłych. Choroby metaboliczno-sercowo-naczyniowe, takie jak dyslipidemia, nadciśnienie, otyłość brzuszna i upośledzenie read more

The season began a bit earlier this year due to favorable warm and sunny summer conditions, which have improved the sweetness, size, and color of the crop. Royal Gala and Smitten were among the first varieties to be harvested, followed by Golden Delicious, Modi, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Jazz, and Envy. read more

Movement in Ontario's apple supply is going well. Ken Lyons from Blue Mountain Fruit Company stated, "Ontario's supply is decreasing rapidly. Last year, most suppliers had apples in stock during the summer, but this year, most will run out before summer." Despite this, he mentioned that the demand is high. read more

Ostatnie opady śniegu w Korczy, Albanii, towarzyszące spadkowi temperatury, wpłynęły na sektor rolniczy, szczególnie dotykając niektóre uprawy. Arben Hysolli, specjalista z Dyrekcji Rolnictwa w Korczy, nakreślił czynniki wpływające na stopień szkód. Warto zauważyć, że migdały, read more

"Istnieje większy optymizm wokół importowanych melonów z Gwatemali." - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. "Jesteśmy teraz w sezonie wiosennym i wszystko, co teraz spływa, zostało wyhodowane w doskonałych warunkach." "Pierwsze trzy miesiące naszego sezonu były" read more

Despite a decline in apple production and exports in recent years, Moldova remains among the world's top 10 apple exporters, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Moldova exported approximately 130,000 tons of apples in the 2024-2025 season, slightly read more

The sezon czosnku egipskiego rozpoczął się w styczniu z większymi ilościami niż w zeszłym roku. Sektor ten w Egipcie nadal cieszy się prosperującym biznesem dzięki stałej jakości, wysokiemu popytowi i spokojnej konkurencji - powiedział Ralph Nakhal, dyrektor generalny Tomna for Agricultural Investment. Uprawca dodaje, read more

CMR Group has recently introduced the Banarica brand for its bananas, which are imported from Guatemala. The company aims to increase its volume of sales in the coming years by targeting both supermarkets and wholesale markets. "We have been selling these Guatemalan bananas since January of this year, read more

On February 27th, the French Food Safety Agency (ANSES) issued a warning about the new tomato virus ToBFV and recommended additional research to evaluate the risks. ToBFV should not be confused with ToBRFV (Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus). The first observations of Tomato Fruit Blotch Virus (ToFBV) were reported. read more

A severe frost hit all types of stone fruit crops in Greece's main production areas yesterday and this morning. Local weather stations reported that temperatures in the coldest, later-producing regions of Velventos and Giannitsa dropped as low as -5.4°C in certain areas. read more

A tall column of smoke is visible in much of Milan due to a fire that broke out at the ortomercato di Milano in the eastern outskirts of the city, between Via Vismara and Via Lombroso. According to media reports, 15 firefighting teams have been called to the scene. read more

Confagricoltura welcomes Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's intervention on the Mercosur agreement, which emphasizes the need to ensure reciprocity in trade exchanges for them to be fair. read more

Ambrosia™, the influencer apple cultivated exclusively in Piedmont by the Rivoira Group and in Val Venosta by the VIP Consortium, celebrates a successful season with a record harvest and distinctive quality. Engaging in daily dialogue with users of its community, it is a standout. read more