In June, Cameroon reported a decrease in banana exports, totaling 14,042 tons, which is an 11.6% decrease from the previous year's 15,670 tons, according to the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This decline is said to be due to reduced international market shipments by three out of Cameroon's four major banana producers. read more

The prickly pear season is about to start, with the first harvest expected around July 20th in the Catania area. However, this year producers are dealing with the consequences of adverse weather conditions, which are leading to a decrease in production. We discussed this. read more

The Red Orange of Sicily Consortium and the Ribera Orange Dop Consortium are working together on a platform to request support from institutions to safeguard the production of the two consortia, which are the flagship of the renowned high-quality Sicilian citrus farming sector. read more

The European Commission has proposed to allocate €77 million from the agricultural reserve to assist farmers in the fruit, vegetable, and wine sectors in Austria, Czechia, Poland, and Portuguese wine producers who have been affected by recent severe climatic events of unprecedented scale. read more

Another important milestone for high-quality Italian agri-food products: Italy can boast another recognition of Protected Geographical Indications. The European Commission has published in the Official Journal of the European Union the recognition of the PGI "Cavolfiore della Piana". read more

Peppers were introduced to Japan by the Dutch. Frederik Vossenaar from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature discovered this during a recent visit to Japan when a friend suggested that peppers had come to Japan through the Dutch. Frederik was able to confirm this historical fact. read more

Ukrainian producers are deeply worried about the situation in the melon market: watermelon prices are plummeting rapidly due to low demand, and the harvest is at serious risk of destruction because of abnormally hot weather, report analysts from the EastFruit project. Sellers are rushing to read more

El Pinar starts the upcoming campaign by discussing the importance of climate change and its future impact on strawberry cultivation, as well as proposing actions to help stabilize the harvest effectively. read more

Po planowanym opóźnieniu, sezon dyni w południowo-wschodniej Francji ruszył w zeszłym tygodniu dla Boyera. "Mieliśmy złą pogodę z burzami i chłodnymi północnymi wiatrami przez kilka kolejnych nocy. Chłodne noce spowolniły dojrzewanie dyni, potwierdzając zapowiedziane opóźnienie". read more

Mission Produce, Inc., a major company in the sourcing, production, and distribution of fresh Hass avocados, has shared information on the strong performance of organic avocados in the U.S. market. This announcement comes just before the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, California, scheduled for July 10-11, 2024. read more

Scheduled to take effect on 10th September, the newest Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (Smeta) standards mandate that UK growers cover all recruitment expenses for seasonal workers, including transportation and visa fees. Key players in the industry, such as the National Farmers Union (NFU) and British Apples, are in support of these standards. read more

Greece has confirmed the first detection of the oriental fruit fly in its territory. Bactrocera dorsalis has been classified as one of the twenty priority pests that present the most serious economic, environmental, and social threat to EU countries. The fly was found in a trap on the periphery. read more

Obecnie podaż bananów z Ameryki Łacińskiej do Stanów Zjednoczonych jest niska. "Zarówno w Meksyku, jak i w Gwatemali, wystąpiły burze, które uszkodziły wiele plantacji. Temperatury są również wyższe, opady deszczu są większe, a brakuje słońca, co powoduje ograniczenia w uprawie bananów". read more

W miniony weekend rozpoczęło się zbieranie borówek w stanie Waszyngton. Ponadto, producenci z Kolumbii Brytyjskiej rozpoczynają swoje żniwa. Do tego momentu, ilość zbieranych borówek była nadal stosunkowo niska. "Zazwyczaj szukamy co najmniej 60 procentowego nasycenia koloru na krzaku, aby rozpocząć zbieranie" - mówi. read more

The expansion project of the Apofruit plant in Scanzano Jonico (Matera) will soon become a reality. In recent years, thanks to the investments made by the cooperative, the plant has increasingly become a true hub serving all member producers in Southern Italy. read more

Christmas in July? Not quite, but poinsettias are making their way into greenhouses across Ontario, and they always arrive at the hottest time of the year. Nutritional issues, environmental stress, PGR mistakes, and early diseases can all be costly in this high-value crop. Read on for common. read more

Apofruit is investing in the Scanzano Jonico plant (Matera), which has become a sort of hub serving the member producers in Southern Italy. By 2024, the facility will be expanded by an additional 3000 square meters thanks to Ocm funding. A photovoltaic system will be installed with Psr funds. read more

Kapi Kapi Growers, a Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples and bananas, is introducing a new product to its expanding range of tropical fruits: plantains. The first shipments of plantains will start arriving in the U.S. as early as August and will gradually increase to ensure a steady supply. read more

Peaches and nectarines are fruit products that are experiencing a positive trend, despite the difficulties caused by climate change (+3% in 2023). Combined with the favor shown for local products, this situation is pushing the Romagna Igp Peaches and Nectarines Consortium to focus more on them. read more

On Saturday, July 13th, in the heart of Parco Sempione in Milan, the 34th edition of the Sempione Trophy returns. This competition is organized annually by Road Runners Club Milano in collaboration with Sportitude, and was rescheduled after being cancelled last March due to unfavorable circumstances. read more