Especially in Belgium, the supply of chicory was limited this summer, which was the basis for the high prices. Additionally, there was a heterogeneous quality image of the roots. In calendar week 40, producers in Belgium started the harvest, and in the coming weeks, they will be... read more

The California-based company West Pak Avocado has announced that it will debut its AVO360 program at the Global Floral and Produce Show in Atlanta on October 17-19. read more

The high soil moisture in the past weeks did not provide optimal conditions for storage, reports the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. As a result, the quality of onions varies greatly. Onions are currently readily available as per the season. Domestic sales, however, may be affected. read more

The Huelvan berry association Freshuelva used visits by various government representatives to its stand at this week’s Fruit Attraction to share concerns ahead of the new production season. read more

A new seedless mandarin developed by the Citrus Genetic Improvement Programme at the Catholic University of Chile will be commercially launched next year. read more

These were 1,920 tons, or 36% less than the previous year. Hessian agriculture thus produced 3% of all German edible pumpkins. In 2023, 129 agricultural farms in Hesse cultivated Hokkaido, butternut, and other edible pumpkins on 217 hectares. The cultivated area thus increased. read more

Thanks to sufficient rain and sunny periods, apple farms were able to harvest large, high-quality fruits. Local fruit remains in high demand, and consumers are delighted by the taste variety of the different apple varieties, as reported by cultivation farms in Bavaria. read more

Victorian fruit and vegetable wholesalers are urging the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) board to step down due to a significant rent dispute. read more

Według najnowszego Indeksu Wybranych Cen (SPI) opublikowanego przez Statistics New Zealand, ceny żywności wzrosły o 1,2% w ciągu ostatniego roku, z miesięcznym wzrostem o 0,5%. SPI, który stanowi około 45% kwartalnego Indeksu Cen Konsumpcyjnych, wykazuje zróżnicowane trendy wewnątrz. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is advising farm goods importers to consider sourcing ginger from Indonesia or Vietnam as an alternative to the costly imports from China. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. highlighted the need for cheaper sources to meet the... read more

The UK fresh produce market is essential to the country's food supply chain, offering consumers a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. This report explores consumption patterns, import trends, domestic production, and distribution channels in the UK's fresh produce sector. read more

"We need to be faster than plant pathology" - this is the quote from Dario Antonante, Product Specialist at Syngenta Vegetable Seeds - which summarizes the commitment that Syngenta puts into Research & Development activities to provide increasingly broad and comprehensive resistance packages. read more

Parasites and phytopathologies are undermining the persimmon harvest in the Valencian Community, which will suffer a 30% loss. These are harsh numbers for an industry that is already struggling. Despite meticulous agronomic controls, the absence of suitable active ingredients and a lack of methods... read more

Po wielkim sukcesie pierwszej edycji w 2023 roku, tegoroczne wydarzenie "Terre d'Uva" postawiło Canicattì i jego winnice oznaczone jako PGI w centrum sycylijskiej uprawy owoców przez dwa dni. Promowanie produktu oznacza sprawienie, że staje się on naprawdę znany. Dlatego zorganizowano wycieczkę prasową. read more

Griffith's Spring Fest will begin on Sunday, October 13, featuring the unveiling of 65 citrus sculptures on Banna Avenue. The displays will be created with the assistance of over 800 volunteers, who will use a total of more than 100,000 oranges and grapefruits donated by the Real Juice Company. Among this year's sculptures are some new additions. read more

In this week's wholesale market, the supply of imported avocados and pineapples has increased, while the supply of Peruvian blueberries has declined further, leading to price hikes. In contrast, prices for some imported citrus fruits, such as Australian oranges, have dropped. read more

During the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid, Fairtrade presented the expansion of its offering for more sustainable bananas, which contributes to the income of workers and supports companies committed to ensuring better wages in certified banana plantations worldwide. read more

The persimmon harvest in Greece will begin on October 20th according to Mr. Ananias Kapoyrkatsidis, owner of the trading company Ananias Garden in Giannitsa. According to his estimate, the persimmons in the regions of Pella and Imathia will have reached the right maturity by then, with a sugar content of 15 to 17 Brix and a weight of 4.5 to 5 grams. read more

The Council of Ministers of Belarus has imposed a requirement for licensing the export of apples, onions, and white cabbage. This directive, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of these agricultural products on the domestic market during the off-season. read more

While the German soft fruit campaign is now coming to an end, the domestic cranberry season is just starting to gain momentum. Since mid-September, specialized producer Nico Schmuck in Gilten, Lower Saxony, has been busy harvesting on around 20 hectares. "As with many other products, the... read more