Throughout June and up to the recently concluded 27th week, the national average temperatures have been higher than those of the same period last year. However, the forecasts for the current week (week 28) indicate a drop of 4-5 degrees compared to the previous days. read more

W środowisku rynkowym, gdzie kluczowe są jakość, spójność i wartość estetyczna, róża natryskowa Constellation® wyróżnia się jako odmiana, która spełnia te wymagania. Ta róża natryskowa E.G. Hilla jest reprezentowana przez firmę De Ruiter w Afryce Wschodniej i cieszy się rosnącym zainteresowaniem ze strony sprzedawców detalicznych i profesjonalnych projektantów florystycznych. Lucas Choi read more

Italy divided in two with hailstorms hitting the fields in the North and Central Italy, affecting the vineyards of Chianti and Vernaccia di San Gimignano, while in the South farmers are forced to abandon tomato fields due to lack of water for irrigation. read more

Spain holds the position as the leading exporter of strawberries globally, sending out over 300,000 tons annually. The Huelva region, in the south of the country, is central to this high output due to its conducive climate for strawberry cultivation. This advantageous positioning enables Spain to maintain its status as the top exporter of strawberries in the world. read more

Côme Lapierre, general secretary of the Association of French Blueberry Producers (APMF), is providing updates on the ongoing blueberry season and discussing the sector's future plans. French production could potentially reach a record 3,300 tons in 2025, indicating a promising year ahead for French blueberry growers. read more

The Délalföldi Kertészek Szövetkezete (Délkertész) reports that Hungarian vegetables on store shelves have not yet returned to pre-2019 levels. Despite Hungarian capabilities during the domestic season, imported vegetables, particularly from North Africa, continue to pressure the market. read more

The devastating flooding in Texas over the past weekend has led to loss of lives. However, for Texas peach growers, this tragic weather event also brings relief from drought. "For us, this was one of the most beautiful rains I've seen in years," said Jamey Vogel of Vogel Orchard. read more

The historic cash and carry Centro Cash (Abbi-Crai Group) in Oristano, as already reported on Gdoweek, reopens after renovation works that have expanded the sales area from 2,800 to the current 4,000 square meters. It is a historic retail store located in Oristano on via. read more

At the end of June, the winter onion harvest began in the Southern Ukraine region. Despite drought conditions during sowing and growing, light rains in late spring and early summer helped preserve the crop. According to Alla Stoyanova, head of the "Stoyanov A.A." farming enterprise, several read more

Key players in the Italian and European melon industry, such as breeders BASF, Bayer, HM Clause, Rijk Zwaan, and Syngenta, will gather in Mantua on 22-24 July for the inaugural Melone Mantovano PGI Symposium. This three-day event will address current issues affecting the sector. read more

Przemysł jabłek i gruszek w Wielkiej Brytanii stoi na rozdrożu, które może prowadzić do stopniowego spadku produkcji owoców pestkowych w kraju. read more

The new EU Packaging Act (PPWR), which came into effect in February 2025, could force fundamental changes in the packaging of export goods – and thus determine whether South African fruits will continue to reach European trading shelves in the future. read more

The total potato cultivation area amounts to 164,000 hectares. The cultivation of seed potatoes expanded by 5%, while that of processing potatoes increased by 1.9%. As a result, the proportion of table potatoes in the total cultivation is tending to increase, while the proportion of those intended for... read more

After four years, the event will return to Germany as scheduled and will take place for the first time at Rittergut Gestorf 1, Springe near Hanover, on September 9th and 10th, 2026. At the outdoor fair, numerous exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations in various fields. read more

According to the Statistical Office for North Rhine-Westphalia, after an initial harvest estimate, a harvest quantity of 1,400 tons is expected for sweet cherries. This would not only be 39.8% more than in 2024 but also the highest harvest quantity in the past ten years. read more

Del Monte (Germany) GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a globally leading, vertically integrated producer and marketer of high-quality, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. read more

Emseni Farming, situated near the rural town of Kranskop in the Valley of a Thousand Hills in KwaZulu-Natal, is cultivating top-quality peppers with a focus on innovation, community development, and modern agricultural techniques. Dietmar Joosten, the CEO of Emseni, has been involved with the operation for many years. read more

Consorzio Apam, a prominent player in the Sicilian citrus fruit industry for generations, has successfully wrapped up the 2024/25 citrus season with overall positive outcomes, solidifying its position as a leader among organic citrus producers in Italy and internationally. The Producer Organisation (PO) comprises 257 members engaged in cultivation. read more

Z latem i słońcem handel hurtowy jest intensywny. To samo dotyczy Pasquino De Vuysta, właściciela hurtowni hotelowej i gastronomicznej Square Melon, który zauważa, że skrajne upały ostatnich dni miały swoje minusy. "Skrajności nigdy nie są dobre. Od środy wieczorem trochę się ochłodziło, a" read more

Dr. Michał Wojcieszek from Yara Poland discusses key issues related to fertilizing and irrigating highbush blueberries during intensive growth and fruit ripening, as well as harvest. Properly conducted treatments during this period will allow for maximizing. read more