The Crop Report from the Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee shows that Chilean blueberry exports reached 83,321 tons in the 2024-2025 season, marking an 11% increase from the previous season but a 1% decrease from 2022-2023. By the fifth week, 8,018 tons had been shipped globally, with the United States receiving. read more

A biostimulant made from natural extracts like oregano oil, ReenolTM helps plants fight off various harmful diseases and enhance their growth, resulting in high yields. Dr. Daphna Blachinsky, VP Agronomy at Gadot Agro, stated, "We have conducted conclusive studies on pomegranate". read more

"The renowned Cavaillon melon, a symbol of the Provence region, has now been granted a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)," as declared by the Union of Cavaillon melon producers and marketers. It took 8 years for the Cavaillon melon to be officially listed in the PGI register. read more

Sofruileg celebrated 20 years of Nergi at Fruit Logistica. To mark the occasion, the company held a press conference to unveil the brand-new visual identity of its mini kiwis. Here is a look back at how these mini kiwis came to be and a preview of future plans. Sofruileg unveiled the brand new read more

Pink Lady also finds space in gourmet restaurants and in the most innovative creations. The famous pizza maker Gino Sorbillo has chosen the heart-shaped stickered apple as the main ingredient for his new gourmet creation, the Pink Lady Pizza. read more

The management of Schamel, Germany's leading horseradish processor, confirms that the raw material situation in the horseradish sector is extremely difficult at the moment. "We mainly source our raw materials from three growing areas, namely Bavaria, Styria, and eastern Hungary. Due to significant read more

The countdown to HortiContact 2025 can begin as it is just around the corner. Next week, the Evenementenhal in Gorinchem will once again be filled with horticultural suppliers and hopefully many growers. In addition to an expansive exhibition floor featuring almost 300 exhibitors, there will be a comprehensive program. read more

KWS Vegetables, a world leader in spinach seed production, once again held its open days from February 11th to 13th at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. A total of 20 hectares where the Dutch multinational presented new improved varieties and received. read more

Visser Agro originally started as an arable farm specializing in growing seed potatoes and onions. However, about five years ago, owners Anne Visser-Veldboer and her husband Sierd Visser decided to begin peeling their own onions in addition to cultivation and direct sales. Initially, this was read more

The Valentine's week sales for berries, mangoes, and cut fruits were very successful in the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for No Bananas. This was achieved despite heavy rain in major fruit-supplying countries like Spain and the cold weather in Greece. Andero Keronen, the owner of No Bananas, was pleased with the results. read more

During the Pfälzer Spargeltag (Palatinate Asparagus Day) in January, Patrick Meinhardt from Tannenhof Meinhardt in Weiterstadt discussed their future cultivation plans for green asparagus and addressed the question of whether the residual use of old white asparagus plants is still relevant. "In our company, we see that ... read more

Sakata was present at Fruit Logistica earlier this month, an "important event" that the company has been attending for several years. In recent years, the company has changed its approach and presented some new varieties. "We want to put our clients' needs back at the center of our" read more

Fiji's agriculture sector is exploring the possibility of exporting bananas as an alternative commodity, given the challenges in the sugar industry. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka responded to questions in the 'Your Voice, Your Fiji' segment, acknowledging the difficulties experienced by sugarcane farmers and emphasizing the importance of. read more

During the period from July to December 2024, Pakistan exported 105,690 metric tons of citrus fruits, generating $30.9 million in revenue. This data was shared by the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, in the National Assembly. read more

The Ribera D.O.P. Orange season is proceeding at a steady pace, recording particularly positive numbers. According to official data communicated to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests (MASAF) as of January 31st, there has been an increase in. read more

W 2024 roku produkcja awokado w Kenii spadła o 11,2 procent do 562 tysięcy ton metrycznych (TMT), spowodowana zmniejszonym opadem. Pomimo tej porażki, oczekuje się, że produkcja wzrośnie o cztery procent w 2025 roku, osiągając 585 TMT, wspierana przez zwiększenie powierzchni uprawy awokado oraz read more

De Mooij Amsterdam offers semi-dried tomatoes from Sicily under its Fino Fresco brand. Unlike sun-dried tomatoes, which are fully dried to remove all water content, semi-dried tomatoes are removed from the heat before they are completely dried. This allows the tomatoes to retain a juicy texture. read more

Romania: Anca-Maria Popescu becomes Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG
With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Anca-Maria Popescu took over the role of Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in market activity for apples in Ukraine. Producers, no longer expecting price increases, are starting to sell apples from storage. As a result, there is a surplus of supply in the market, leading orchardists to adjust their pricing strategies. read more

Mimo że eksport szparagów greckich już rozpoczął się na niektórych farmach korzystających z zaawansowanej technologii grzewczej, główny sezon potrzebuje jeszcze kilku tygodni, aby się rozpocząć. "Zbiór szparagów w Kavali, jednym z najważniejszych obszarów uprawy szparagów w Grecji, rozpocznie się pod koniec lutego". read more