While especially the Spaniards repeatedly complain about increasing tomato and fruit deliveries from Morocco, the European Union was able to significantly expand its agricultural exports to the North African country in terms of value. This information comes from a recent Trade Report of the European Union. read more

Tasmanian apple growers Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods have partnered to export their combined volume of Tiger Fuji apples to Taiwan through exporter Hansen Orchards. read more

Droughts continue to impact Italian agriculture, particularly in Sicily. Fruit and vegetable crops have been severely affected, including specialized greenhouse production. With aquifers becoming saline, the most valuable horticultural crops are at risk of being lost. read more

Now that CBC Bioplanet has merged with the CBC Group last year, the company, which specializes in producing beneficial insects for fruits and vegetables, has new growth opportunities. This integration allows the Cesena-based company to expand its horizons and incorporate the organic solutions offered by the Biogard® Division. Vittorio read more

"Everyone wants lemons at the moment," according to a French operator. Lemon prices are already high and could rise even further, due to a sharp drop in Verna volumes from Spain and the difficulty in obtaining imported merchandise. What happened to the Spanish Verna? The drought in Spain has affected it. read more

The mango season in Northern Sinaloa, Mexico is slowly ending, marking the beginning of the region's latest variety: Keitt. This variety is cultivated in Los Mochis, in Northern Sinaloa. "Keitts are the last mangos on the trees in Mexico and are known to be bigger in size," says. read more

With schools back in session and fall weather on the way, the California table grape industry is gearing up to move the majority of its volume. Typically, about 65 percent of the crop is shipped after September 1st. The period from September to December is an exciting and busy time, with nearly 80 read more

Agencja Narodowego Bezpieczeństwa Żywności (ANSA) ogłosiła, że Państwo Izrael zatwierdziło import świeżych pomidorów z Republiki Mołdawii, zgodnie z decyzją Izraelskiej Służby Ochrony Roślin. Aby eksportować świeże pomidory do Izraela z Republiki Mołdawii, wymagane jest spełnienie następujących warunków. read more

Saudi Arabia has reported an annual grape production exceeding 110,500 tonnes, resulting in a self-sufficiency rate of 58 percent, as announced by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. The cultivation of grapes covers an area of 4,720 hectares throughout the kingdom, with Tabuk emerging as the leader in grape cultivation. read more

Southern Russia may begin to see apples with irregular shapes, discoloration, and skin imperfections being sold as "economy" fruits due to a shortage of high-quality apples. Typically, these apples are used for making juices and purees, but this year they may be sold directly to consumers. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Rincón de Soto Pears begins its harvesting campaign.

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W regionach produkujących cebulę w Bahia i Pernambuco odnotowano wzrost cen w tygodniu od 19 do 23 sierpnia, po okresie spadków. Początkowy spadek cen był spowodowany wzrostem produkcji w tych obszarach, co spowodowało nadmierną podaż na rynku, wpływając na ceny w całej Brazylii. read more

Delivered through Hort Innovation, the five-year initiative "Genetics for Next Generation Orchards" is led by a collaboration between Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Murdoch University, University of Queensland (UQ), and Western Sydney University (WSU). Murdoch University will also be participating in the project. read more

Agriculture has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from basic tools to advanced systems that improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and quality. Leading this transformation is Dutoit, a prominent farming, packaging, and marketing company. They are currently celebrating 130 years of excellence. read more

The company Rijk Zwaan's Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel was founded in Rotterdam in 1924. The intriguing 100-year history of this company, which is the world's fourth-largest breeder of fruit and vegetable seeds, is detailed in the book 'Moving forward together', which is available for free download. read more

Gerard Backx, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, stated that there is an imbalance in the Dutch seed potato market. He anticipates a decrease in the volume of these potatoes available this season. Despite a good tuber count in many regions and a promising harvest, the wet summer has had a significant impact. read more

On July 18th and 19th, the management team and part of the board of Global GAP visited apple and pear orchards in the southwest of France. The purpose of this visit was to raise awareness of the issues brought up by the new Global GAP specifications released at the beginning of the year, Xavier explains. read more

Od początku pandemii COVID-19 domowe gotowanie przeżywa boom, a ludzie coraz częściej sięgają po zioła, zarówno z sklepu, jak i ze swojego ogrodu. Zioła są popularne, ale pierwsze myśli najczęściej skierowane są na bazylię, pietruszkę czy oregano. "Jednak istnieje bardzo szeroka różnorodność read more

Inflation-related price increases, climate-related supply chain disruptions, and a general decrease in consumer purchasing sentiment are major challenges facing the fruit and vegetable industry in the current financial year. Despite stable prices and consumer hesitancy to make purchases, the northern German trading company Elbegarten is also grappling with these issues. read more

The walnut plantation owned by Walnuts.ge in Georgia has been thriving for eight years. According to the operators, the plantation is already the largest in the country and, with additional investments and management of other investors' projects, is on track to become the largest in Europe. read more