After two years in which onion prices almost doubled, with the 2024 production having just begun, prices are starting to fall again. The new national golden onions cost around 1 euro per kilogram in July (cal. 60/80 - category I°), a value that has since dropped to 0.70-0.80 €/kg. read more

"Mark Everett, Business Unit Director - Avocados at Worldwide Fruit, stated, "At Worldwide Fruit, we have been very pleased with the quality of the avocados we have received from both South Africa and Peru this season. Peru bounced back with better quality after the challenges of the previous." read more

During the WorldFood Moscow 2024 International Fair, an Ecuadorian company received certification for its organic bananas intended for the Russian market. The certification was granted by the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "Russian Quality System" (Roskachestvo), in collaboration with TV Brics International. read more

The banana sector in Togo, West Africa, is being adversely affected by climate change, leading to increased volatility in local market prices. "Growers have lost control," says Eyram Constantin Nutsudze, an agronomist and managing director of ATI Togo. Nutsudze explains the current situation as follows: "There is no longer a. read more

The Muscat du Ventoux management and defense organization held a press conference in Mazan on September 10, presenting the new Muscat du Ventoux PDO trays and discussing the current campaign. The press conference was attended by René Reynard, President of the ODG, Louis Bonnet, read more

Within the Bacillus family, you can find a variety of beneficial properties such as plant growth promotion, nutrient solubilization, fungicidal, and insecticidal effects. These properties make Bacillus spp. valuable in agriculture for various purposes. Each member of the Bacillus family has its own unique function, and understanding how they work is important for maximizing their benefits in agricultural practices. read more

W Dolakha, Nepalu, sektor uprawy kiwi boryka się z wyzwaniami pomimo tegorocznego zwiększenia zbiorów, co spowodowało spadek cen, wpływając na około 3 000 producentów kiwi w regionie. Raju Thapa, lokalny plantator kiwi i właściciel firmy Gairashowara Krishi, odczuwa ten wpływ. read more

The merger process between Centro Sur S. Coop. And., Espárrago de Granada S. Coop. And. 2nd grade, and Espalorquiana S.Coop.And. has been successfully concluded. This will result in the formation of the largest green asparagus cooperative in Spain and Europe, which will market more than 11 million kilos (7.8 read more

W Nigerii nadciśnienie tętnicze dotyka około 29% dorosłych, jak podaje Narodowy Instytut Zdrowia, co podkreśla konieczność skutecznych strategii zarządzania. Bogactwo bioróżnorodności kraju dostarcza różnorodne owoce, które mogą pomóc w kontroli ciśnienia krwi. Te owoce są łatwo dostępne. read more

A shipment of 11.7 tons of Peruvian blueberries arrived at Tianjin Port on September 18, marking the first time South American blueberries have been imported through a northern Chinese port after a 34-day journey. Peru is recognized for its export of high-quality fresh blueberries, with the Hass variety being particularly popular. read more

Storm Boris swept across Central Europe over the weekend, with the situation currently being particularly critical in Lower Austria. The entire province was declared a disaster area on Sunday morning. A firefighter died during a flood operation in Lower Austria. Hundreds of people had to be rescued. read more

W przyszłym miesiącu targi Fruit Attraction przywitają największą w historii delegację greckich firm owocowo-warzywnych, gdy powrócą do Madrytu w dniach 8-10 października. read more

To revive the varieties, the trees are now being planted in many places in Ghent. The propagation is carried out by Pomko, an organization dedicated to the research and preservation of old fruit varieties. read more

The Greek participation in Fruit Attraction is organized by the project "Freskon Greece" and TIF-HELEXPO. read more

The sprouting of potatoes during storage leads to quality losses and consequently to economic losses for agriculture. Predicting the sprouting time after the dormancy period could enable better storage management and reduce losses. Agroscope has a read more

The market for various organic fruits and vegetables is "booming," according to several of the leading suppliers in the produce industry. read more

Damage was also caused by storms to glass and film houses, net facilities, and corn crops. read more

There are now significant concerns regarding the viability of various cultures that are soon to be harvested, such as late stone fruit, kiwis, apples, pears, grapes, and leafy greens. read more

Grupo Clasol, based in Castellón, has partnered with Andalusian producer Sol y Sabor to establish Clasol Bio, a new company focused on the cultivation of organic citrus fruits. read more

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has released the final findings of its second survey on costs and revenues in the global fruit and vegetable industry, which was carried out in the spring of 2024. read more