In order to tackle food waste problems, agricultural experts in South Korea have developed a method that uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the quality of stored onions. The Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced this breakthrough on November 18, emphasizing its potential to. read more

The blueberry harvest is ending in Zimbabwe and Namibia, while picking is picking up in South Africa. Additionally, more and more fruits from Peru are entering the market - the situation on the global blueberry market is changing quite dynamically. In this season, harvests in many

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The +Broccoli association, a reference in promoting broccoli consumption, has launched the XX national broccoli promotion campaign, with the traditional cutting of the first broccoli of the season, marking the official start of the campaign in Spain. read more

The forecast shows that citrus production in the northern hemisphere is estimated at 27,297,216 tons, representing a decrease of 8.73% compared to the previous season. This figure for 2024/2025 is also 5.88% lower than the average of the last four seasons. read more

The persimmons, autumn protagonists of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, also carve out their space on the small screen, becoming the main actors of an episode on RAI 1 of the Linea Verde program, which for over forty years has been showcasing Italian agriculture and its excellences. read more

Neoseiulus californicus, which was first identified by McGregor in 1954 on lemon trees in California, is now considered one of the most effective and versatile tools in integrated pest management (IPM). Originally found on the West Coast, this predatory mite has since spread globally and thrives in regions such as Argentina. read more

The true season of easy peelers starts in January. It may seem paradoxical, but it is the effect of varietal innovation. Leading the revolution is Op Armonia, based in Battipaglia (Sa), which brings together 80 farmers located in Central-Southern Italy, totaling 1500 hectares. read more

The abundant rainfall over the last few weeks along the Mediterranean coast, caused by heavy storms, has had a significant impact on the Spanish province of Valencia. Kakis have been severely affected, while citrus fruits have also suffered, albeit to a lesser extent. This has affected production and commercial activities in the region. read more

OrtoRomisi confirms a growing player in the fresh ready-to-eat soup market with the launch of two new products: Chickpea Velouté and Cabbage and Potato Soup. These offerings, characterized by short labels, are introduced into the already established product lines. read more

variation in prices, increasing by 2% to an average of £0.942 per kilogram. In contrast, Ecuadorian bananas experienced a decrease of 3% in prices, dropping to an average of £0.798 per kilogram. These fluctuations can be attributed to factors such as weather conditions, production levels, and market demand. It will be interesting to see how these trends evolve in the coming weeks. read more

"Zbiory przebiegły pomyślnie" - mówi Jacco van Kessel, który prowadzi Van Kessel Fruit razem z bratem, Jackiem. "Mieliśmy dobrą pogodę podczas zbiorów, a owoce ładnie się zabarwiły." Występowały różne stopnie uszkodzeń gradem, z którymi ta holenderska firma rodzinna poradziła sobie, mając całe swoje sad jabłkowy Evelina. read more

Belgian organic leek market is currently facing a slowdown. Pieter Vandooren, an organic grower, mentioned that supermarkets are still buying volumes, but day trading has completely stopped in the past few weeks. However, he expects a change in the situation soon. "We are currently in discussions with an" read more

The growth in sales of kiwifruit, pineapples, grapes, and exotic fruits has contributed to an "excellent" result for the Italian-owned importer-distributor Orsero Group in the first three quarters of the year. read more

Uszkodzenia upraw spowodowane ekstremalnymi warunkami pogodowymi w południowej Hiszpanii w ostatnich latach otworzyły wielu europejskich konsumentów na ofertę warzyw pochodzących z krajów północnoafrykańskich, takich jak Maroko i Egipt. read more

Saga Robotics has announced its plans to introduce its Thorvald robots to more berry farms in the UK as the strawberry-picking season for 2024 draws to a close. read more

A researcher from the University of Leicester is studying how policies aimed at protecting and restoring lowland peatlands, which are crucial for supporting approximately 40 per cent of vegetables grown in the UK, are implemented in reality. read more

Packaging manufacturer Sharpak has partnered with UK berry grower Chambers to introduce its padless SharpTek technology to retail shelves. read more

West Pak Avocado has launched a new line of packaged avocados that highlight the three main growing regions of California, Mexico, and Colombia. read more

Chile is set to export approximately 56,000 tonnes of table grapes, which is equivalent to nearly 7 million cartons, to the US this season under the Systems Approach. read more

Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) program is currently in progress, assisting the company in providing a 12-month supply to customers in important markets. read more