Massimiliano Del Core, President of the Commission for Table Grapes (Cut - Commissione Uva da Tavola), commented on the start of the season in Apulia and Sicily as follows: "In Sicily, the season that has already begun is of good quality and is being well received by both producers and the market." read more

Exports of other vegetables are also increasing. South Africa has been producing butternut squashes for the domestic market for a long time, but in the last ten years, this sector has experienced a significant increase in production aimed at the export market. This growth

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After potatoes, Belgians most commonly eat pasta (18%) and rice (9%). Overall, potato consumption has been declining in the long term, but it at least stagnated last year. During the week, the most commonly consumed form of potatoes is boiled, while on the weekend, French fries are the favorite.


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The International Association of Manufacturers of Biological Plant Protection Products (IBMA) has determined this figure as part of the annual survey among its approximately 150 member companies. According to IBMA, the market volume for bio-plant protection has doubled from 2016 to 2022. Between 2019 read more

Dole Banana has marked its history as a pioneer of the global banana industry by celebrating its 125th anniversary. read more

Kees Oskam stated: "After a very intense period, I can now announce with joy and pride that the Van Kessel family has become the new owner of the Oskam companies." Kees Oskam cites reaching retirement age and the absence of a successor within the family as the reasons.

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The Hirosaki University-bred apple variety HFF63, marketed as Kimito, is set to be cultivated in South Africa under a deal with Wismettac Foods. read more

One aspect of this transformation is the rapid growth of the Zimbabwean blueberry industry. The Horticultural Development Council of Zimbabwe is promoting the growth of horticulture in the country, and the current growth of the agricultural sector is evidence of the country's resilience. read more

The forecast for the production of fresh lemons is 1.7 million tons, representing a decrease of 11% compared to the last official estimates. This revision is attributed to unexpected weather conditions with higher temperatures than usual and rainfall during the. read more

"In the turbulent past four years, we have seen that the demand, especially in Europe, is robust," van Rijswick continued in her opening speech. However, she also pointed out that the industry must not fall asleep. It is now important to consider that, although read more

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

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

Italy's Apo Conerpo, considered to be Europe's largest fruit and vegetable producer organization, has a new general manager leading the way as it aims to overcome the challenges faced during the past year and accelerate its growth. read more

The Italian company Gruppo Orsero's dedication to increasing its share of the domestic berry market is clearly visible in two large public advertisements in Milan this summer. read more

Na północy Grecji, uprawy zostały poważnie uszkodzone przez gradobicie, które nawiedziło Edessę, tuż na zachód od Salonik, w tym tygodniu. read more

In particular, the insistence on expanding the accounting tool to domestic vegetable cultivation and open-field strawberries was strongly criticized by the ZVG. It was repeatedly pointed out that the material flow balance in this form reflects the ongoing structural change. read more

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is once again promoting research projects, this time on the topic of "Agroecological Innovations for Territorial Markets" in the Sub-Saharan, South, and Southeast Asian regions. With the new funding announcement, the read more