In Jiangxi province, China, a fruit grower named Li Ningxian observed in 2004 that some Nanfeng oranges were maturing roughly six weeks earlier than usual. Despite initial challenges with the stability of sugar content, Ningxian collaborated with Yi Hualin, a citrus breeding expert from Huazhong... read more

Upgrading appears to be a key focus at TC van den Dool. Initially, they are upgrading their facilities. The offices have undergone a complete renovation. Marco van Ardenne stated, "We are very busy. We were running out of space. We have already expanded the number of workstations from 7 to 12." Additionally, they have also... read more

Red-heart kiwifruit production in the Pujiang region of Sichuan, China, is coming to the end of its season, with local citrus fruits ready to dominate the market. Mr. Li from Yichen Fresh, a company that sells Sichuan citrus and red-heart kiwifruit, mentioned that the production of red-heart kiwifruit is dwindling. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) in Uganda has introduced a digital tool aimed at enhancing the country's adherence to international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, focusing on high-value markets like the European Union. Dr. Caroline Nankinga, read more

South Australia is the only mainland state in Australia without an established fruit fly population, known for its clean fruit and vegetable production. However, the region has faced 54 outbreaks of Queensland fruit fly since December 2020, resulting in significant financial burdens. read more

Nadchodzący sezon zimowy na rynku świeżych ziół przynosi branży przygotowania na burzliwy okres. Holenderska firma Europe Retail Packaging (ERP), z siedzibą w Poeldijk, specjalizująca się w sektorze świeżych ziół, prognozuje trendy i zapotrzebowanie na nadchodzącą zimę. read more

Według miesięcznego badania, całkowita liczba jabłek przechowywanych w dniu 1 listopada 2024 roku wynosiła 177 milionów buszli, czyli o siedem procent mniej niż w zeszłym listopadzie, kiedy wynosiła 191 milionów buszli, i o sześć procent więcej niż średnia pięcioletnia dla tego dnia. Świeże zapasy jabłek w tym listopadzie wynosiły 130... read more

In the carrot species, in line with the demand for growth and innovation in processes in more demanding countries, such as Italy, Vilmorin Mikado has innovated the product shape. read more

The South African deciduous fruit industry is proud to announce the launch of a Centre of Excellence focused on advancing pest monitoring and ensuring the future sustainability of the industry. This new initiative, led by industry association Hortgro, aims to tackle the growing challenges presented by pests. read more

Julio Pérez Alván, the president of the Association of Exporters (Adex), stated during the celebration of Exporters' Day, commemorated on November 9, that Peru had positioned itself as the fifth-largest exporting country in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, only behind Mexico. read more

Peru has started the grape harvest season in the Piura region, signaling a time of high productivity for one of the leading global exporters of table grapes. The country enjoys a longer growing season and lower labor costs. Despite facing challenges like a workers' strike in the past, Peru has managed to maintain its position as a key player in the grape export market. read more

In the Una district, a significant decrease in potato production is expected this year, caused by a 30% reduction in crop yield. This decline is linked to the negative impacts of prolonged summer heat and a delayed start to winter. Potatoes are the third most important crop in Una, after wheat and. read more

W całych Indiach ceny warzyw, szczególnie cebuli, ziemniaków i pomidorów, rosną na rynkach miejskich. Dane z hurtowych rynków ujawniają znaczący wzrost cen cebuli, z obecnymi stawkami wahającymi się od około 0,85-0,97 USD za kilogram, w górę z przedziału 0,49-0,73 USD/kg. read more

Button mushrooms (Agaricus) remain the most familiar, widely cultivated, and consumed in the U.S., but it is often the imported Enoki mushrooms from Asia that are recalled due to fungal issues. Rachel Roberts, President of the American Mushroom national industry association (AMI), says read more

Retailers ramped up the holiday spirit this week by showcasing Thanksgiving and winter holiday meal favorites. New crop California Navel oranges made their debut, marking the beginning of the winter citrus season. Alongside traditional fall favorites, popular cookout items such as Iceberg lettuce and berries were also prominently displayed. read more

Zwiększające się napięcia geopolityczne na Morzu Południowochińskim spowodowały spadek zakupów Chin bananów z Filipin, co wpłynęło na pozycję tego kraju na istotnych rynkach azjatyckich. Według danych Międzynarodowego Centrum Handlu, import bananów z Filipin do Chin spadł o 49 procent... read more

Według informacji od Corpohass, awokado Hass pozostaje jednym z głównych produktów eksportowych Kolumbii i drugim co do wielkości generatorem dochodów dla kraju. Dane dostarczone przez Kierownictwo ds. Podatków i Celnictwa Narodowego (Dian) wskazują, że w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2024 roku kraj eksportował read more

In Nairobi, Kenya, onion traders at the Wakulima Market, also known as Marikiti, are opposing the planned relocation to the Kangundo Road Market. They argue that there is not enough space at the new market to accommodate the large number of trucks bringing onions from Tanzania. Marikiti Market is a key location for Tanzanian onions, which are popular among Kenyans for their quality. read more

The Annual General Meeting of OGA NORDRHEIN eG for the 2023 financial year, which took place rather late this year, was marked by a pleasing review of the year, turbulent times, and impending changes. With a marketed volume of 13,800 tons of fruit and vegetables (+8 percent) and a turnover of read more

Under the claim "Ambrosia™, tastes divine with the family!", the brand aims to position itself as the perfect choice for the whole family. read more