The Spanish Kaki Association has expressed its concern about the significant damage caused by the recent High Isolated Level Depression (DANA) in the province of Valencia. The kaki production has been severely affected, leading to substantial losses in the agricultural sector. Additionally, read more

"We have made the decision to postpone the Fruitnet Citrus Congress scheduled for next week in light of the devastating events that have occurred in Valencia.
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The Crisis Committee of the Andalusian Interprofessional Organization for Fruit and Vegetables, Hortyfruta, has decided to deactivate the extension of the standard for long/black eggplant, considering the favorable developments observed over the last few days and the market's reversal. read more

"Zapotrzebowanie na świeżną ananas wzrosło znacząco w 2024 roku, zarówno w bezpośredniej konsumpcji, jak i w produktach przemysłowych. Ceny ananasa utrzymywały się na stabilnym poziomie w ostatnich latach, ale zewnętrzne czynniki takie jak koszty wytworzenia i wycena waluty Kostaryki miały wpływ na działalność firmy." read more

During his official retirement from Plantum on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Niels Louwaars was awarded the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau. The recognition was presented to him by the deputy mayor of Gouda, Anna van Popering, in honor of his exceptional dedication to seed quality and plant breeding. read more

Farmers in southwestern Ontario are looking forward to the arrival of cooler weather so they can start preparing for winter. At Sarah's Farm Market in Chatham, they are currently working on getting the raspberry bushes ready for the colder months. This involves tasks such as pruning, fertilizing, and removing old canes to promote healthy growth. read more

Sezon na słodki kukurydzę w Bainbridge, Georgii zbliża się do końca, ale nie obyło się bez wyzwań. „Mamy jeszcze około 2,5 tygodnia trudnej uprawy”, mówi Geoff Taft z Pioneer Growers. Podczas fazy sadzenia pogoda była pochmurna, a podczas sezonu wzrostu przeszły dwie huragany. read more

A Manchester-based agricultural venture, Boundary Farm in Dunham Massey, faced an unexpected challenge this autumn when their pumpkin harvest did not meet expectations. This was the first time in three decades that such a failure occurred. Chris Hewitt, the owner of Boundary Farm,... read more

Egpyt has become the fastest-growing supplier of palm dates to Turkey, rising to sixth place in the exporter rankings last season and demonstrating rapid export growth, as reported by EastFruit. In the past five seasons, Egyptian exporters have significantly increased their market share in Turkey. read more

Roses Forever introduces a new product, the Princess of Orange Infinity rose. This new orange variety is the newest addition to the Infinity series, which was introduced to the market in 2012. "Bright orange was missing in the Infinity range, and we are pleased to expand our selection with another... read more

The hybrid potato variety, named Nemo after the cartoon fish in "Finding Nemo" due to its unique markings, has seen a surge in demand, prompting increased cultivation. Tesco reports that the Nemo potato, recognized for reducing cooking times by 25% and conserving energy, has enjoyed popularity. read more

W Ukrainie ceny wysokiej jakości marchwi rosną, ponieważ zwiększona aktywność handlowa pobudza rynek, informują analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Producenci donoszą, że zarówno hurtownie, które magazynują marchew do przechowywania, jak i ogół społeczeństwa, które przygotowuje się na zimę. read more

Australijski plantator awokado radzi sobie z okresami niskich cen i nadwyżkowej produkcji, kierując się na zyskowne rynki eksportowe. Plantator awokado z regionu Riverland, Justin Loffler, jest jednym z tych, którzy poszerzają swoje sady, posadził ponad 600 nowych drzew, mając na celu skorzystanie z rosnącego globalnego popytu. read more

The horticultural campaign in Sicily is almost continuous, with only a few weeks break in August. It transitions from long-cycle productions to short-cycle summer productions, and then back to autumn-winter productions that last until late spring. In this context, tomato transplants are often... read more

Warzywa i owoce na straganach i w sklepach są polem konkurencji i miejscem walki o uwagę konsumenta. Jak można zapewnić, że klient wybierze świeże produkty jednej firmy nad inną? Marta Paprocka z polskiego producenta opakowań Silbo sądzi, że to... read more

Tegoroczny plon jabłek z Waszyngtonu, nieco mniejszy niż w sezonie 2023-2024, uważany jest za wysokiej jakości i nadający się do eksportu. „Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, dotychczasowe dostawy były dość dobre i nadążają tam, gdzie powinny być” - mówi Steve Reinholt, odpowiedzialny za rozwój biznesu eksportowego. read more

Agricultural supplier Growers Supply is planning to close its operations in the Okanagan Valley by the end of the year. This decision comes after the divestiture of BC Tree Fruits, its operating entity, as part of bankruptcy proceedings. The co-operative, which had previously stopped operations, is currently in the process of selling off BC Tree. read more

Grejpfrut nadal zdaje się być zbyt gorzki głównie dla młodszych osób. Ogólny trend sprzedaży pokazuje spadek spożycia grejpfruta, ponieważ głównie cieszą się nim starsi ludzie. Sezon na grejpfruty w RPA właśnie się zakończył. Dużo więcej owoców zostało wysłanych do Chin, gdzie panowało duże zapotrzebowanie. read more

The NFF Horticulture Council is worried that the revised draft of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct will not have a significant impact on how supermarkets treat fresh produce suppliers. Furthermore, they believe it may harm small growers and suppliers in the industry. In June, the Federal read more

"Blueberries will be the focus of FreshPlaza this month. Blueberries are being touted as the new superfood. Global production is on the rise, and exports are also increasing. If you are a blueberry grower, importer, or exporter, we would love to hear your thoughts on the current market situation." read more