A fresh export volume of 40,000 tons is predicted for oranges. According to the USDA analysis, geopolitical events, including the wars in Ukraine and Israel, have posed significant challenges for Moroccan exports. read more

Yossi Zaphrir, the founder and, until very recently, the hands-on director of Top Eden Fruits in Israel, passed away last month at the age of 93. read more

Other crops used in agriculture and relevant to vegetable cultivation are also affected by disease-causing pathogens transmitted by cicadas. Despite extensive research efforts, there are currently neither all the necessary fundamentals nor solutions for the affected agricultural sector. read more

For this reason, in the southwest of Germany, the harvest quantities of the main variety Rovada cannot yet be accessed. In the west of Germany, there is also no seamless transition between ripening groups. The harvest of Rovada is set to begin in the second half of this week. read more

Furthermore, the wet weather is also hindering field work. Overall, the supply of some crops - especially those grown outdoors - is reduced or production is falling behind schedule. As a result, the supply situation varies greatly regionally. While one region might be experiencing a shortage of goods read more

Accordingly, the area of potato cultivation in France in 2024 amounts to a total of 170,244 hectares. This represents an increase of 11,567 hectares or 7.3% compared to the previous year. read more

CIV is excited to announce its participation in Fruit Focus 2024, alongside its Northern European partner Idris Consulting, as they celebrate 40 years of excellence in the industry. The event will take place on July 10, 2024, at NIAB, East Malling, Kent, and CIV will be located at Booth. read more

The cherry harvest in the southern German growing regions of Oberkirch and Freiburg started slightly late this year, while the harvest of the northern German cherries started ten days earlier. "I'm therefore not ruling out the possibility that this year's season will end a little earlier. Last read more

UK-based Tropic Biosciences has received non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) exempt status for its non-browning banana from the Philippines Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry. This authorization allows for the importation and cultivation of the GMO banana in the Philippines, a prominent banana-producing country. read more

La Borsa della Spesa, a service provided by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, guides consumers in choosing the best fresh products to buy, with a special focus on affordability and environmental sustainability. read more

Good and beautiful, in that order, should be the guiding elements for classifying the quality of fruits, a crucial pairing especially when there is a greater variability of these characteristics in the type of fruit under consideration. Good comes before beautiful because in the end, it's what you eat. read more

Oliver, a company specializing in the trade of exotic fruits at Rungis, offers limes shipped by boat from Brazil all year round. "We enjoy working with this origin because it often provides high-quality fruits that are more beautiful and juicier," explains Guillaume Angilbert. The market is expanding, as it read more

Garrett Owen stated that "Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are valuable tools utilized by greenhouse growers." read more

The Official Journal of the European Union has announced the approval of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1887, issued by the Commission on July 2, 2024, confirming the registration of the "Green Asparagus from Guadalajara" Protected Geographical Indication in the official register. read more

Zespri, the New Zealand giant and world leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, is facing the fruit's commercial season with New Zealand origin, which is proceeding according to expectations, with positive sales and consumption trends in Italy. read more

Peak volumes of both conventional and organic blueberries are currently being harvested from the Pacific Northwest growing regions, and it is expected that these volumes will continue through the end of August. California Giant Berry Farms is harvesting blueberries from Oregon, Washington, and read more

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas was €129 per 100 kgs in France. In week 26, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €121/100 kgs in Austria, while prices in Belgium remained at €96/100 kgs. To view the data sheet, click here. read more

A mom has become an internet sensation for her unique approach to cleaning fresh produce by using a dishwasher. Instead of washing fruits and vegetables by hand, she opts to place them in the dishwasher with vinegar, arguing that it is a time and energy-saving method. The technique has triggered a discussion online, with some hailing it as brilliant, while read more

His name is nothing more than a play on words that refers to the fruit that inspires it: here is Ecovado, the sustainable and locally sourced "fake" avocado. Born from the research of Iranian scholar and designer residing in London, Arina Shokouhi, and reported by the publication today.it, Ecovado is created. read more

Moldova is quickly adapting to the requirements of the European market. According to Stefan Bitlan, the manager of the major Moldovan fruit exporter Fani SRL, reusable trays are assisting with the current apricot season: "This season, the delivery of Moldovan fruits in reusable trays from Euro Pool Systems has started." read more