Around 43% of the weight carrots are purchased by this age group. They also bought more weight carrots on average than fresh vegetables overall. But younger consumer segments are also enthusiastic about the product carrot. So, household-leading individuals between 30... read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 35 was €135 per 100 kg, showing a 5% increase. In France, the price was €214 per 100 kg, which is 20% higher than the five-year average. For more detailed information, you can click here to access the full data sheet. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.eu read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, renews its partnership with Unione Sportiva Catanzaro 1929 s.r.l. for the 2024/25 football season as an Official Supporter, consolidating a long and ongoing collaboration based on shared values. read more

The date of Tuesday, September 10th was duly marked in the agenda of the Moldovan stone fruit sector. In the presence of partners, investors, and fellow growers and exporters, a Unitec optical sorting line and Sormac packaging line were inaugurated at PDG Fruct, a grower, packer, and exporter of stone fruit. read more

The Fruit Service Collective has been in operation since June. This service company based in Meer specializes in the storage, ripening, and packaging of avocados specifically for third parties. "We have noticed a demand from importers, exporters, as well as retailers for a service provider for such exotic fruits." read more

In a stand of over 60 square meters, located in hall 5 of IFEMA Madrid, Huercasa will exhibit their vegetable products, cooked with steam and vacuum-packed, from October 8th to 10th. read more

Early potatoes from Egypt, carrots from southern Italy, or French leafy vegetables: for the forwarding company Frama GmbH, based in Eichenau, Bavaria, transporting seasonal fruit and vegetable products has been part of their everyday practice for twelve years now. However, in many respects, fruits. read more

Sezon truskawek w Santa Maria właśnie się rozpoczął. "Kilka ciepłych dni w zeszłym tygodniu dało plantatorom w regionie dobry początek" - mówi Ira Greenstein z firmy Direct Source Marketing. Codzienne wydobycie odmiany Portola rośnie w dobrym kierunku, a wolumeny są znacznie wyższe. read more

"Luis Angulo from Syngenta says, 'Today's growers need to achieve the highest production and the best quality to defend themselves in a highly competitive market, trying to ensure greater profitability.' That's why last month, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds hosted a Cucurbit Master Summit with almost 200 attendees." read more

At the upcoming Potato Europe event in Villers-Saint-Christophe, Aisne, France, the machine-learning tool HarvestEye will be introduced to the French market on 11 and 12 September. This technology, which offers actionable insights for the root crop sector, including potatoes and onions, will be showcased. read more

Farmers cultivating golden bananas, known as kluay hom thong, in Thailand have reported a significant increase in business, driven by growing demand and a steady rise in prices. Somchai Nunual, who heads a group dedicated to the cultivation and protection of these bananas in the Bang Kaew district of Phatthalung province, is one of those experiencing this positive trend. read more

The Greek weather has been a blessing for the tourism sector, but the same isn't always true when it comes to the cultivation of grapes, says George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company: "I remember a very successful old advertisement for Greek tourism which was saying: 'Greece: read more

Po udanych wysiłkach rejestracyjnych produktu ochrony roślin Ethy-Gen II w Niemczech, firma Catalytic Generators teraz skupia się na dostarczaniu firmom dojrzewających bananów swoich skutecznych systemów aplikacji etylenu. "Zainwestowaliśmy znaczną ilość czasu, energii i pieniędzy w obsługę niemieckiego… read more

At the Intermarché store in Gerpinnes, Belgium, a display showcasing seasonal fruits like melons and grapes is placed right at the entrance of the store. Such practices are a regular part of the store's daily routine. "Our team strives to create an eye-catching display at least once a week," said a store representative. read more

The peach and nectarine harvest in the Romagna area is now coming to an end. Filippo Fabbri, from the Fabbri family farm in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), a member of Agribologna and an active testimonial along with his cousin Nicola for the brand "I Made This," has... read more

Located on the foothills of Mount Saramati near the border with Myanmar, Thanamir village celebrated its 15th Apple Festival on September 10th. The festival's theme was "Apple For Health, Wealth, And Prosperity." The village boasts a production capacity of 40-50 tonnes of apples each year, which are available from July to December. read more

Agronometrics, a market intelligence provider for the fresh produce industry, is launching its newest innovation: the Degree of Certainty tool. This cutting-edge feature is created to quantify and represent the level of certainty in blueberry export and import data, providing users with unmatched insight. read more

In this week's average wholesale market prices of domestically grown produce from the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the largest decrease was in cucumber prices at -17% and red onion bulb at -15%. The biggest increase was observed in round tomato prices at 49% and cauliflower. read more

The volume of Belgian pears is lower this year compared to previous years, as estimated by Xavier Laduron. This is true for many growers, including Laduron himself. Despite this, Laduron remains optimistic about the upcoming season, stating that the quantity of kilos is not as significant. read more

The dessert raspberry market in Poland has been developing very rapidly in recent years. Across the country, new tunnels are being built to produce fruits of a quality that was once difficult to achieve. Yields per unit area have also increased. Today, read more