The Banana Board is advising banana and plantain growers in Jamaica to avoid removing foliage from their crops as a precautionary measure ahead of approaching hurricanes. While this practice is common among farmers, the board is stressing the possible negative effects it could have on the crops. read more

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The Czech Republic is expected to see a 77 percent decrease in fruit harvest this year compared to the five-year average, according to Martin Ludvík, chairman of the Fruit Growers' Union. The country has been hit by severe spring frosts, causing significant damage to crops, particularly impacting. read more

The global trend towards a healthier diet has increased the demand for asparagus, leading to a positive growth outlook for this crop. However, Peruvian exporters have faced several challenges in terms of productivity and commercial obstacles. After a period of growth and favorable prices, the situation became complicated. read more

The stone fruit season is underway in Catalonia and the supply will soon reach its peak. However, the bad weather in Northern Europe has not yet helped boost sales, and the excess of small sizes has put nectarine prices under pressure even before the start of the season. "We are going to have a read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted a significant amount of methamphetamine worth over $5.1 million. The discovery took place on June 30, during a secondary inspection of a tractor-trailer carrying cucumbers and bell peppers. read more

The concluding meeting was held in recent days to present the results of two important projects involving Agrintesa, along with its partners focused on walnut cultivation, and the company New Factor. These projects are in reference to... read more

The collaboration between Coop and Cso Italy (Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli) has been launched, aimed at the supply of updated data on the production and consumption of fruits and vegetables at a national level by Cso Italy. This collaboration is expected to provide useful insights for. read more

Martha Mora, a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau and owner of Johnston Fruit Farms in Swanton, mentioned that much warmer temperatures than usual in February and March resulted in early ripening of produce in Ohio. This posed challenges for growers, particularly with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. read more

"This week marks the true beginning of the plum season," says Alexandre Cancel from Vergers Cancel, one of France's top plum marketing companies. "The African Rose, a club variety from the Lily Ploom brand, kicked off the season two weeks ago. It's an experimental variety that has met our expectations and is now in." read more

Alfredo Ramirez Bedolla, governor of Michoacán, announced that avocado exports to the United States will be fully reactivated on Wednesday, July 3. During a press conference, Ramirez Bedolla stated that this decision follows the gradual progress agreed upon by the US Embassy in Mexico and the Association of Avocado Producers. read more

Rijk Zwaan, a multinational company that is a leader in the selection and commercialization of vegetable seeds, is celebrating its first centenary. Since its foundation in 1924, Rijk Zwaan has grown to become a global player active in over 100 countries. The centennial celebrations are. read more

SanLucar supports the young talents of Valencia, a team in the Spanish Liga, by promoting a healthy diet based on fruits. They also support tennis and basketball. read more

The management of Hobaho has reached an agreement with Dümmen Orange regarding the acquisition of Hobaho Horti Group. Since 2016, Hobaho has been a part of Dümmen Orange, but it will now operate independently as a specialist in the mediation, auctioning, and breeding of bulbous crops. read more

Potatoes, zucchinis, carrots. This is the special ranking of the most mentioned vegetables on the web. Orogel compiled it, investigating how much and in what way they are talked about online, with a total of 16,000 conversations detected. The monitoring was conducted between April and June using the tool... read more

ADK Export Import Co. specializes in the cultivation and export of a wide range of exotic fruits, including limes, as well as spices and nuts. Our primary export product is dragon fruit, which is predominantly sourced from our orchards in Vietnam's southern Binh Thuan province. In addition to our own orchards, we also collaborate with other high-quality growers to ensure a diverse and premium product range. read more

For O'Bio, these weeks are all hands on deck. The company has begun harvesting its blueberries since Monday. "Blueberries are our main product for trading, so with the new harvest, the start of the peak season has been set from now until August," said Isabel Decrock of O'Bio. read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, took place this year in Portugal on 26-27 June, unveiling the initial figures and trends of the 2024 European pear harvest. read more

The agreement signed last week (week 26) during President Dina Boluarte's visit to China updates the plant protection protocols to, among other things, allow the export of table grapes by air. This means that fresher, higher quality grapes will be able to be exported. read more

Konsumpcja owoców w Hiszpanii spadła o 2,7 procent w 2023 roku w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim.

The consumption of fruit in Spain dropped by 2.7 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year. read more

The production volume of fruit decreased by 12% to 585,000 tons. The cultivation area for vegetables also declined, dropping by 6.5% to 101,000 hectares. The weather played an important role in this decline, as a wet spring delayed sowing and a dry early summer. read more