For Mexico's soft fruit growers, the 2023/24 season was challenging overall. Volumes and income decreased by an estimated 15 percent compared to the previous year, as drought conditions driven by climate change affected the major production regions of Michoacán and Jalisco. read more

The Italian strawberry breeder Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) has announced plans to establish new nurseries outside of Europe in order to meet the increasing demand for the fruit in markets such as Egypt and India. read more

Pierwsza partia świeżych granatów indyjskich trafiła na eksport do Australii i spotkała się z pozytywnym odbiorem, prawie pięć lat po uzyskaniu dostępu do rynku. read more

Nowa publikacja badawcza opublikowana w Heliyon wskazuje na związek między spożyciem owoców i warzyw a niższym ryzykiem osłabienia u dorosłych w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Badanie, wykorzystujące dane z NHANES 2007-2018, przeanalizowało dietę 13 935 uczestników dorosłych, aby zrozumieć wpływ diety. read more

The USDA has released the Tree Nuts Annual report for India, which forecasts that almond production in India for the marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 (August-July) will be slightly lower at 4,150 metric tons (MT) (shelled basis) compared to the previous MY estimates. The report also projects that almond imports for the same marketing year will be... read more

The harvesting and sale of green lemons (Primofiore, which can be sold when their color turns light green) began last week at Pado Srl, but demand is already strong due to the limited volumes available from the southern hemisphere. "The campaign started about 10 days earlier than usual. read more

In Lahore, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, announced the launch of a project that focuses on corporate farming of vegetables like onions and tomatoes. The project aims to cultivate these vegetables on a 2000-acre scale to increase local availability in Punjab and prevent shortages. read more

Summer is now behind us, but there are still peaches and nectarines delighting consumers with the flavors of the beautiful season. An example comes from Sicily, with the peach and nectarine from Delia IGP cultivated wisely by the company Di Pasquale Ortofrutta from Delia. read more

Western Australia has extended its ban on tomatoes from South Australia after Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was found in Adelaide, marking the first known cases of the virus in Australia. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) detected the virus on read more

Over 13.6 million apple boxes have been marketed from the state so far, with approximately 8 million boxes sold in the APMC mandis, and over 5.2 million boxes sold outside, including sales beyond state boundaries. The current season's apple yield is expected to just surpass last year's production. read more

Stats NZ ogłosił rekordowy rok dla eksportu kiwi z Nowej Zelandii, który wyniósł 3,1 miliarda dolarów za rok kończący się w sierpniu 2024 roku. Oznacza to wzrost o 20% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Viki Ward, menedżer handlu międzynarodowego w Stats NZ, podkreśliła, że wartości eksportu w tym sezonie… read more

There is fibrillation in the horticultural sector, due to the climate seriously limiting harvests in different production areas along the Peninsula, and beyond. read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) underscores the significance of conducting detailed investigations in business transactions. It is crucial to prevent unnecessary risks and expenses by exercising careful diligence, which is essential for responsible business conduct. read more

"September began with exceptionally high prices for Spanish greenhouse vegetables," says Kees Havenaar of Frutas Luna from Almeria. "Everyone has their own theory about this. But in the 30 years I've been in this business, no year has ever been the same. That's what makes this industry so exciting. You love it." read more

Autumn has arrived, bringing with it the flavors of typical products of this season. To best guide purchases, La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete d'Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, offers a complete guide to the products. read more

A surplus of fresh, affordable vegetables has brought a new challenge for asparagus growers. The Asparagus Growers Council, chaired by Cam Lewis, has pointed out the struggles that asparagus producers have been facing, especially in recent years, due to an imbalance in supply. read more

Already recognized as the favorite origin for French people (according to two CSA surveys in 2021 and 2023), bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique have achieved a new milestone. In August, they were voted as France's favorite brand in the "banana brands" category, surpassing 9 competing brands. "We are" read more

Według analityków EastFruit, międzynarodowy handel bulwami ziemniaka zmniejsza się od pięciu lat. Cztery największe kraje eksportujące, które stanowią 74% światowych eksportów, również wykazały negatywne tendencje w eksporcie bulw ziemniaka. read more

Peru's blueberry industry is expected to exceed the volumes of last year, but this time with a more consistent production pattern compared to the sharp fluctuations seen in previous seasons. This could contribute to keeping blueberry prices stable in most global markets. - Chiara Maccera Núñez, Fall Creek's Applied Research Lead read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking feedback on a proposed modification to the maturity standards for Beta avocados within the federal marketing order that applies to avocados cultivated in South Florida. The suggested adjustment would involve updating the shipping schedule for avocado maturity. read more