South African plum, peach, and nectarine producers have invested in new varieties and areas, so exports are expected to increase in the upcoming season. There is also hope that changes at the port of Cape Town will lead to more reliable services. read more

From 4 p.m., interested parties can learn about the current state of research, presentations, and future projects, according to CIV. read more

Kent-based organic mushroom farm Urban Farm It has launched a range of fresh and dried Lion’s Mane mushrooms into the UK market. read more

The Italian Consortium of Nurseries (CIV) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special event before this year's Interpoma, which will be held on 21-23 November in Bolzano. read more

At the same time, the expected quantity will be 12% above the five-year average for 2019-2023. The national cultivation area for carrots for the fresh market in the 2024-2025 campaign has increased by 2% compared to the previous year, reaching 10,570 hectares, which is 1% above the average for the years 2019-2023. read more

As part of the Lower Saxony strategy, the contractual partners have agreed to increase the share of organically farmed land to 10 percent by 2025 and even 15 percent by 2030. However, based on the latest application figures for 2024, the percentage of organically farmed land in Lower Saxony applied for at the Lower Saxony Chamber is still pending confirmation. read more

Peruvian grape harvest is currently in progress, and the first shipments are already en route to the UK and European markets. Boris Manz, a representative from the UK importer Fruit Growers Alianza, recently visited Peru to monitor the progress of the harvest. "Last week, I traveled to Peru to check on the status of the season. read more

Camposol has launched this year's cherry season for the Chinese market almost two weeks earlier than last year. The first shipment from Chile arrived in Shanghai on November 11th and was quickly distributed across various channels. The cherries, sourced from the O'Higgins and Maule regions, are... read more

Ostatnio wybuchł Mountain Fire w hrabstwie Ventura, Kalifornia, który spalił 20 630 akrów i zniszczył ponad 200 budynków. Pożar został spowodowany bardzo silnymi wschodnimi wiatrami o prędkości 50-60 mil na godzinę, z porywami do 80 mil na godzinę. Oczekuje się, że spowodował straty przekraczające 6 milionów dolarów. read more

October 25, 2024, was a memorable day for the relatively young company Bio-Plus+. The German horticultural trade magazine TASPO (part of Haymarket Media Market) presented three awards to the company on that day: 3rd place in the category "Concept Vegetables – Herbs – Fruit Crops," 3rd place in... read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $31,169,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment labeled as serrano peppers. "Our CBP officers continue to remain vigilant and intercepted this massive read more

The Op Terremersedi Bagnacavallo (Ra), a multi-chain cooperative, becomes a partner in the capital of Arandis, the trading company controlled by the Agribologna Cooperative, established in early 2024. Both are members of the Aop Viva. Initial focus on the first range: zucchini, salads, tomatoes, kiwi. read more

A recent study conducted by Freshuelva and the University of Huelva focuses on the potential beneficial effects of consuming strawberries for reducing menstrual disorders, as reported by fruitnet.com. read more

The Japanese pineapple market is currently growing, as local consumers prefer fresh pineapples. Japan's annual consumption exceeds 180,000 tons, which includes juice, canned, and dried pineapple products. Since Japan's climate is not suitable for pineapple cultivation, the country imports... read more

The organic avocado now also speaks Italian, thanks to Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables. Together with their partner Alce Nero, they have launched an ambitious project in 2023 to develop the "Made in Italy" production of this increasingly popular fruit. read more

Nowadays talking about catastrophic phenomena affecting fruits and vegetables is routine: just think that in 2023 Italy was the European country most affected by large hailstorms. But the problem is not only the climate; in fact, damages caused by insects and pathogens are also a concern. read more

Haith Group, a manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment, began its partnership with MH Poskitt in 1959 when Geoff Haith started offering repair services to Mark Poskitt. Back then, Poskitts were producing approximately 1,000 tons of carrots each year. Today, their production has increased significantly to 70,000 tons annually. read more

The harvest of the very first strawberries has already begun in Greece, with the products being exported directly, according to Mr. Antonis Arvanitakis, the owner of the strawberry exporting company Arvanitakis Fruits. "There is a very high demand from European supermarket chains, especially. read more

The Australian apricot brand Pride of Prima is experiencing growth as it enters its second season, aiming to revitalize the category. Following a successful trial season last year, Prima Fresh is expanding its apricot brand to Coles Supermarkets and Costco in New South Wales and Victoria. read more

In ornamental and container crops, liverwort can be a persistent problem, especially during the wet months. Liverworts thrive in these wet conditions and can quickly spread over pots, containers, and other growing surfaces. This hinders the plants' uptake of nutrients, which can lead to poor growth. read more