Routine inspections have revealed two shipments of ware potatoes from Poland testing positive for Ring Rot (Clavibacter sependonicus). The UK Plant Health Service is working together with Poland's National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) to track down the origin of the infection. Inspections and... read more

This year's first organic cucumbers have been harvested at Vitensa. Jaap van den Berg, Commercial Manager at Harvest House, accepted the first box from Radu Stoica, Harvest Supervisor at Vitensa. This officially launched the Dutch organic season. "We are looking forward to a good and stable harvest," said Jaap van den Berg. read more

The beautiful weather last week resulted in a significant increase in the supply of cucumbers on the market this week. "In the past two weeks, we had decent volumes, but today there were even more cucumbers available. There were a total of about 80,000 packages at the auction." read more

Uprawiający są optymistyczni co do nadchodzącego sezonu ogórkowego na Florydzie. "Jesteśmy w połowie procesu sadzenia na wiosenny sezon i na razie wszystko wygląda dobrze" - mówi Hank Scott z Long & Scott Farms. "Pogoda była doskonała, w przeciwieństwie do jesieni." Sadzenie dla plantatora odbywa się w. read more

The consumption of avocados in Italy is rapidly growing year after year, to the point where we can talk about a real green revolution in line with a global trend that continues to strengthen. Although our country has not yet read more

Mpact, a packaging company in South Africa's paper and plastics sector, is shifting its attention back to opportunities in the fruit industry, despite facing larger economic difficulties. The company announced a 29.9% decrease in headline earnings per share to 323.6 cents but emphasized a robust... read more

On 1 January 2025, Frysk-Witlof officially became a member of the cooperative The Greenery. This collaboration aims to enhance the market position of both parties and work together to promote chicory on a wider scale, both domestically and internationally. Frysk-Witlof, located in Sexbierum, read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) chief executive Kate Scott pointed out that growers may be worried about the recent discovery of the Oriental fruit fly in Birkdale, on Auckland's North Shore. "Growers will be concerned because the Oriental fruit fly presents a significant threat to horticulture, as its larvae can pose a serious risk to fruit crops." read more

W LuBa Fresh w Venlo, w zeszłym tygodniu dotarły pierwsze kontenery z indyjskimi winogronami. Dzisiaj (poniedziałek) rozładowano kolejne dwa kontenery, a kolejne dwa mają przybyć w czwartek. "Indie ruszyły 10-14 dni później, i do tej pory odnotowano również spadek o 15-30% w dostawach. read more

Colombia has positioned itself as the top producer and exporter of cape gooseberries in the world, exceeding the $40 million mark in 2024 for the first time, with exports totaling $43.5 million. This represents a 9.4% growth compared to 2023, as reported by Analdex analyzing data from Dian. read more

Pursues sustainable fruit growing Vip, Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives in the Val Venosta, which is achieved through a set of actions to ensure respect for nature and profitability at the same time. Economic sustainability. read more

Celebrate the spontaneity of childhood while promoting the importance of a healthy snack made from fruit. This is the goal of the new advertising campaign for Melinda's Squeez children, officially launched on Sunday, March 9th on television and digital channels. read more

What started as a modest trade fair has grown into a significant event for buyers interested in Ethiopia's variety of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. With a higher number of exhibitors, a wide range of products, and an increasing number of international visitors registering, the trade fair has gained prominence. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of fresh fruit, confirms once again this year its presence as Official Supplier at the Acea Run Rome the Marathon 2025, the highly anticipated marathon that will take place on March 16th in the capital city. read more

The year 2025 is a very special year for Apofruit Italia. The Romagna-based cooperative, which currently brings together 2,700 fruit and vegetable producers located in all the most suitable areas of Italy, celebrates its first 65 years. To commemorate this prestigious milestone, the cooperative has organized read more

A niedawne badanie przeprowadzone przez firmę Grodan, producenta wysokich technologii podłoży do uprawy warzyw i kwiatów, pokazuje, że popyt na warzywa szklarniowe w Rosji wzrósł o 7% podczas sezonu jesiennego i zimowego 2024/25 w porównaniu do dwóch lat temu. Około 68% respondentów zgłosiło spożycie świeżych. read more

"We are planning to conduct the first cultivation of industrial tomatoes in a month, with an estimated yield that is 20 to 30 percent lower than the previous harvest. This decrease is attributed to the ongoing drought, which has had a significant impact on all fruit and vegetable production. It is a serious issue that policymakers need to address." read more

Citrus plants, traditionally cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, are susceptible to cold stress, which can impact yield and fruit quality. The increasing occurrence of cold spells due to climate change has highlighted the importance of developing cold-tolerant citrus varieties. Glycine betaine (GB) has been recognized for its read more

The import company Oliver, located in the Rungis market, offers Brazilian and Chinese ginger for sale. Guillaume Angilbert explains, "We receive fresh Brazilian ginger by boat or plane, and we also have Chinese ginger." The offer meets both volume and quality requirements. read more

Na rynku ziemniaków, pierwsze dwa miesiące roku były nieco wolne. "W wielu rynkach eksportowych mieliśmy dość ospały początek roku. Tymczasem cena nieco spadła, a także zauważamy umiarkowany wzrost popytu" - mówi William Westhoeve z Westhoeve Potatoes z Ouddorp.

In the potato market, the first two months of the year were a bit slow. "In many export markets, we had a somewhat sluggish start to the year. Meanwhile, the price has dropped slightly, and we're also seeing a modest increase in demand," says William Westhoeve of Westhoeve Potatoes from Ouddorp. read more