The melon is particularly popular in summer, as it serves as a thirst quencher on hot days due to its high water content of over 90%. In 2023, 27,360 tons of sugar melons were sold in Switzerland, but only 17 tons were harvested in Switzerland itself. read more

In a statement distributed by the Jordanian news agency (Petra), Hunaifat highlighted that the value of fruit and vegetable exports had increased to 125.5 million JD, representing a 22.3% rise since the beginning of the current year compared to the same period in 2023. read more

Australia's table grape industry has received a boost in its efforts to protect growers' long-standing and strong export position through a new A$2.8 million program. read more

The pot - with its variants such as the delayed pot and the Catalan pot, just to name a few - is among the most common forms of cultivation in the stone fruit sector, thanks to some well-known advantages: plant management from the ground and lower planting costs compared to other forms. read more

A study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Milan, in collaboration with the Institute for Research in Biomedicine at the University of Bellinzona (Switzerland), investigated the extraordinary properties of ellagic acid, a natural polyphenol found in fruits. read more

It's that time of the year again to take stock of the potato situation at Apofruit. This crop, now firmly on the podium of the cooperative's most representative productions in terms of volumes, continues to grow. Taking stock of the situation read more

The new quarantine plague of Scirtothrips aurantii is already causing direct damages of over five million euros to persimmon producers in the Valencian Community, mainly concentrated in the Ribera Alta region, according to initial reports. read more

Peak season for apricots, watermelons, melons, peaches, and nectarines. Demand is still moderate to low for table grapes. All types of bell peppers are available, including snails, friggitelli, and bull's horn peppers. European-style prime quality tomatoes are currently on the market. read more

W mieście Dăbuleni w południowej Rumunii nadprodukcja arbuzów doprowadziła do nadmiernego podaży, co spowodowało obniżenie cen tego lata. Według Fructidor, przyczepki i wozy są zapełnione arbuzami, z których wiele kończy jako odpad. Wcześniej cena wynosiła 50 centów za kilogram, ale teraz... read more

Today we present the seventh installment of the in-depth column on the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. Among horticultural categories, that of... read more

Will table grapes manage to surpass apples and become the most important fruit in Italy in terms of export value? Some say that this overtaking is not only probable, but even imminent. "In a short time, grapes are expected to go from the current 821 million euros to over read more

The Southern African Citrus Growers Association has revised downwards its estimates for orange exports for the 2024 season, due to "extreme" winter conditions: strong winds, torrential rains, and frosts have caused significant damage not only to the fruit, but also to the. read more

The new commercial season is now underway: where is the table grape market headed? We discuss this with Andrea Peviani, commercial director of Peviani Spa, a prime point of observation and an innovative company ready to launch a new packaging. What are the expectations for the... read more

The mini watermelon segment has been on the market for quite some time now, but only in recent years there has been a turning point thanks to projects like the Gavina Watermelon, also known as the mini watermelon from L'Orto di Eleonora, which make quality the fundamental pillar: "Without quality"... read more

The journey into agricultural innovation returns. After the stages dedicated to kiwi and tomato, the adventure continues with table grapes, particularly the Arra variety. read more

Bollo and Bruno, both belonging to the agri-food group Bollo Natural Fruit, have launched a solidarity social challenge to raise awareness and

read more

The professional agricultural organization ASAJA Murcia estimates that in the upcoming lemon campaign, there will be 20% less of the "fino" variety, whose campaign begins in September.

read more

On July 27, the Ministerial Decree recognizing the Consortium for the Protection of Canicattì IGP Table Grapes was published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic. Through this decree, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests officially recognized the Consortium. read more

A new study conducted by the prominent electrical retailer AO.com has unveiled that the average person in Britain discards £450 worth of freezable essential foods annually – amounting to around £35,000 over their lifetime. read more

This decision represents a significant turning point for Moroccan producers and exporters who have felt strongly constrained in their activities, reefertrends reports. However, Moroccan authorities have introduced strict quotas to regulate these exports. read more