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

Strawberry growers in Estonia are facing challenges due to continuous rain affecting the harvest, which is impacting the availability and pricing of strawberries. Local strawberries were initially selling for up to €16.90 per kilogram in the capital, while Polish strawberries were priced at €11.90 per kilogram. read more

The potato crop in Poland is currently in the growth phase, with flowering in progress and entering a stage of increased water requirement. At the same time, the harvesting of early-maturing potato varieties has commenced. These tubers are initially harvested using sprouted seed potatoes covered with agrotextiles. read more

You say Melinda and immediately think of apples. But at this time of year, cherries are taking the stage. And the numbers speak for themselves: the Val di Non Consortium estimates a production of about 2,500 tons for the 2025 campaign, which rises to 2,900 tons if you consider read more

The Eden Field Days will be back on August 5, 2025. This yearly event is free to attend and is held at the Cairo & Doutcher agricultural company's premises in Cairo Uzi, Copertino, in the Apulia region. The event offers a chance to discover the history and future of the Eden pear. read more

Regarding some recent news that appeared in newspapers about a dispute involving the US company Del Monte Foods Inc., Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) wishes to clarify the situation with an official statement. read more

In order to achieve the desired consumer satisfaction with their varieties, seed companies are placing their research focus on increasing productivity, quality, reliability, innovation, and versatility. Some of the recent accomplishments with the Piel de Sapo were showcased at BASF Vegetable Seeds' What's Next event. read more

The Bergerac Criminal Court has delivered its verdict: a one-year suspended prison sentence and a €50,000 [58,900 USD] fine. On Monday, June 30th, the manager of Fruits Rouges du Périgord (currently in receivership), located in Capdrot, Dordogne, was convicted of fraud. Over 400 read more

Bananas have been officially classified as an agricultural product in Russia, according to a government decree published on the legal information portal. This means that bananas are now considered equivalent to traditional crops like potatoes, grains, and apples. This classification allows bananas to be... read more