The unpredictable weather conditions have not affected cherry production at the Sant'Orsola cooperative. Despite the frequent rain during the blossoming period in the production areas, mainly located in Trentino and especially in Valsugana, producers were anticipating the worst. However, the use of anti-rain and anti-insect nets on most orchards helped protect the cherry crops. read more

The wetter weather this 2024 season is affecting Argentina's citrus sector, with lower volumes harvested and exported compared to last year. Some fruit is being redirected to the juice market, as the industry prioritizes sending high-quality fruit to markets, according to Jorge Amigo. read more

Ponad 600 wystawców z około 38 krajów i regionów już zarejestrowało się, aby zaprezentować swoje oferty na najważniejszym wydarzeniu związanym z świeżymi produktami spożywczymi w Azji. Asia Fruit Logistica powraca do Hongkongu w dniach 4-6 września 2024 roku, łącząc globalny biznes owocowo-warzywny i prezentując... read more

No longer just a popular fruit to eat, avocado is becoming a must-have ingredient in the beauty world. Vogue.it reports this, emphasizing how this food is increasingly present in the cosmetics sector, from products for the eye area. read more

On July 13th, French peach-nectarine producers staged a protest by dumping fruit in front of the Auchan store in Perpignan and the wholesaler Ets Barioux in Lyon. They were protesting against the sale of French products at "extremely low" prices. The entrance to the Auchan shopping center in Perpignan was blocked. "The red line has been crossed," according to the producers. read more

A team from San Ignacio de Loyola University (USIL) in Peru has developed an innovative coating using mandarin essential oil and other natural ingredients to protect Hass avocados from anthracnose fungus during post-harvest. This coating helps maintain the fruit's quality and... read more

Between May 1 and July 14, Georgia exported 4,500 tons of blueberries, generating a revenue of USD 26.2 million. The Ministry of Agriculture reported a 56% increase in export volume, amounting to an additional 1,600 tons, and a 53% rise in value, totaling an extra USD 9.1 million. read more

The Italian company Sfregola Materie Plastiche (SMP) offers an innovative primary packaging system designed to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Their range of new products caters to the needs of both fruit and vegetable growers and consumers, ensuring the efficiency of the entire supply chain. read more

A Russian state-operated news outlet has reported an initial agreement with North Korea to purchase apples, in an effort to make up for an expected shortfall in Russia's apple production this year. The details of the quantity and timeline of these imports have not been disclosed yet. read more

For several months now, the economic news in Russia has been disproportionately focused on the fresh produce sector. Furthermore, ordinary beetroots have become the hottest topic of economic debates in the country with the largest deposits of the most precious resources on Earth. However, it seems... read more

As summer reaches its midpoint, Russians are optimistic about expected price drops on popular food items such as vegetables, fruits, and berries. Experts are forecasting that August and September will see some relief for consumers. According to data from the expert analytical center... read more

Francesco Casciaro, director of Op Coab della Piana di Sibari, explains to IFN how complex it has become to do programming in the fruit and vegetable sector through the analysis of the Calabrian stone fruit season. "Unfortunately, the climate factor, as we have known for years, is not playing in our favor." read more

Mohamed Marawan, the owner of the Polish apple exporter Sarafruit, says that it is still not any easier to export produce from Europe to Egypt. "The current situation regarding the ability to export produce to Egypt has not changed much since last year," he added. read more

W czerwcu 2024 roku Rosja odnotowała znaczący wzrost importu jabłek, niemal podwajając jego ilość w porównaniu z czerwcem 2023 roku. Według Rosselkhoznadzor, kraj ten sprowadził 42 000 ton jabłek, co stanowiło wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z 38 000 tonami importowanymi w maju 2024 roku, oraz o 80% więcej niż w czerwcu 2023 roku. Główną… read more

Italy is dealing with a record heatwave, and even in the mountainous areas, fruits and vegetables are paying a high price for the situation. We discuss this with IFN with the Trentino producer Martino Marchesini, from the eponymous agricultural company, specialized in the production of strawberries in Valsugana. read more

W tym roku obszar przeznaczony na uprawę arbuzów i melonów na Ukrainie jest najmniejszy w historii. Te pola mają teraz połowę wielkości, jaką miały przed pełnoskalową inwazją. W 2024 roku arbuzów i melonów uprawia się jedynie na 30 000 hektarach. Jest to nawet mniej niż w 2022 roku (33 900). read more

At Euro Gijbels' production site in Catalonia, the melon season has started again since last week. "During our inspection two weeks ago, we saw that the melons were growing super well and were now ready for consumption. Now, in Belgium, the weather might be better for sales, but in other read more

W grudniu 2023 r. firma Van den Brink rozpoczęła realizację trzeciej fazy budowy. W związku z tym złożono wniosek o zmianę przeznaczenia terenu, a blok budowlany został powiększony. "Był to dość długi proces, ale dzięki współpracy z władzami samorządowymi Houten przebiegł gładko. Nasze relacje z samorządem są bardzo dobre." read more

According to Guntars Dzērve, an agronomist at the company "Augusta zemenes," the strawberry season on most farms in Latvia may end by the last week of July. Speaking to the LETA agency, Dzērve pointed out that while some farms are currently harvesting late strawberry varieties, the season is expected to conclude soon. read more

On May 15th, 2024, Hakob Azaryan, CEO of Green Solutions, and Benjamin Richel, CEO of Richel Group, inaugurated the construction of the first phase of a 5-hectare greenhouse, which is part of a 30-hectare project in the Sevan region of Armenia. The location is at the 40th parallel and almost 2000 meters above sea level. read more