The Spanish orange and rice, two emblematic crops of the Valencian Community, have been affected by the storm, although in the case of the fruit, worse consequences in the field are feared.

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Increasing sustainability levels in production methods is one of the next goals of the Barbera Group, based at the foot of Mount Etna, specializing in the production and marketing of Sicilian fruits. "By 2028, we aim to expand the base... read more

The introduction and gradual increase of references in the persimmon category indicate the arrival of the autumn season, even though mild temperatures have been recorded in Italy in October. Although persimmons represent a small share of sales in the fruit and vegetable department, they are gaining popularity. read more

The garlic planting has recently been completed in Nea Vissa, Evros, which is the most significant garlic-growing region in Greece, producing approximately 70% of the national crop. According to Mr. Yannis Margaritidis, president of the local agricultural cooperative ASPEE Garlic Vissa, it is too early. read more

The domestic strawberry season is slowly coming to an end. Due to the ongoing high energy costs, we intentionally planted our greenhouse strawberries about 10 days earlier this year. As a result, we will conclude the season in calendar week 45, similar to last year. Typically, we were always able to supply. read more

W tym okresie roku rynek bardziej niż zwykle zwraca uwagę na Hiszpanię. Po ostatnich gwałtownych warunkach pogodowych tam, pojawia się pytanie: Co stanie się z cenami warzyw? Oczekuje się przynajmniej pewnego wpływu na ceny papryki, choć wiele jeszcze pozostaje niepewne. Na aukcjach VBT ceny papryki nie zostały jeszcze ustalone. read more

The apple season is now in full swing, and Lagache Lomme, a wholesaler based on the Lomme wholesale market in Lille, has decided to highlight French production from eco-responsible orchards. The goal is to raise awareness among its clients about the benefits of this approach. "Our clientele is... read more

The European promotion program 'Greenhouse. Sustainable Fruits and Vegetables from Europe' has started the second edition of its Educational Tour in Almería this Tuesday. The initiative will visit several cities in Spain to raise awareness. read more

Agrochemical firm Crystal Crop Protection announced on Monday that it has acquired I&B Seeds, a Bengaluru-based company, in order to enhance its presence in India's vegetable and flower-seed market segment. "The deal has been successfully completed with the purchase of shares from two main shareholders. The share transfer was..." read more

W poprzednim raporcie East Fruit ujawnia blisko rekordowy wynik marokańskiego eksportu papryki. Według źródła, kraj wyeksportował 150 tysięcy ton między styczniem a sierpniem, o 20% więcej niż w poprzednim sezonie. Amine Amanatoullah, producent wczesnych warzyw z siedzibą w Agadirze, read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in the Solomon Islands, under the guidance of Permanent Secretary Dr. Samson Viulu, has announced plans to export fresh pineapples to Australia starting in 2025. This initiative follows encouragement from the Australian High Commission. read more

Rich Ellenson (from the US) managed to cut a pineapple in just 17.85 seconds, beating the previous record of 27.07 seconds. read more

At this year's expoSE in Karlsruhe, HEPRO GmbH is showcasing the latest innovations in the field of asparagus peeling machines. The main highlight of the trade fair is the enhanced professional peeling machines ranging from the HEPRO-1800 XL to the 9000 XL, as well as the "asparagus to go" option. read more

The Spanish National Garlic Board analyzed the previous season and discussed the planting expectations for the upcoming season at a meeting in Madrid. The area dedicated to garlic cultivation in Spain decreased by 8% compared to the previous season. This marks the third consecutive year of decline, resulting in a total drop of 23%. read more

W Kaszmirze plantatorzy owoców obserwują wzrost popytu na ich jabłka na indyjskich rynkach, co oznacza zmianę w stosunku do wcześniejszego słabego popytu w czasie szczytu sezonu zbiorów. Ten wzrost umożliwił plantatorom uzyskanie lepszych cen, przy czym Mohammad Yaqoob, plantator z Shopian, zauważył, że. read more

French leek production decreased at the start of autumn. For the 2024-2025 marketing year, total production is projected to be 163,600 tons, a decrease of approximately 12,000 tons compared to the previous year's high production. In September 2024, prices were 24% higher than in the 2023-2024 season. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) continues to have a negative impact on tomato production and marketing worldwide. Since 2022, Rijk Zwaan has conducted in-depth research and international testing to develop tomato varieties with high read more

Supplying fresh, ready-to-eat cut fruits and vegetables to two premium retailers, Marks & Spencer in the United Kingdom and Woolworths in South Africa, requires nearly 10,000 employees, predominantly women, from the company In2Food to prepare daily. They hand-prepare over 3,700 tons. read more

Skutki surowej pogody w Hiszpanii były niszczące dla społeczności hiszpańskiej, według Miguela Gonzaleza z MG Fruit. "Obrazy, które widzimy, to tylko ułamek tego, co się dzieje. Niektórzy ludzie stracili wszystko—nie tylko materialnie, ale także członków rodziny. To nie pozostawia. read more

W Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, the blueberry industry has become a key factor in revitalizing rural areas, boosting local economic development, and increasing farmers' incomes. The Mengzi City Blueberry Farming Centre exemplifies the region's dedication to agriculture. read more