This is shown by the latest estimate from the Statistical Service of the French Ministry of Agriculture (Agreste). According to this, the total production for 2024 is estimated at 280,500 tons of melons; that would be 10% less than in 2023. However, the average of the past five years would still be about read more

In Switzerland, artichoke production is a small niche. According to the Agricultural Information Service (LID), Swiss artichokes are in season from July to October. read more

As QS informs with reference to the BVL, the partial revocation also applies to corresponding applications of the Carneol distribution expansion (permit no.: 006899-60). read more

This year, guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: One to Limgroup BV, Horst, where asparagus and strawberries are important seasonal products. In Horst, they will learn about the important aspects of breeding and how long it takes for a new variety to reach the market. read more

To celebrate the new Peruvian blueberry season, Chinese importer Shanghai Junli and US producer and marketer North Bay Produce Produce held a joint season launch ceremony at the Huizhan Market in Shanghai on 6 August. During the event, the first container of North Bay Produce-branded Peruvian
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To celebrate the new Peruvian blueberry season, Chinese importer Shanghai Junli and US producer and marketer North Bay Produce Produce held a joint season launch ceremony at the Huizhan Market in Shanghai on 6 August. During the event, the first container of North Bay Produce-branded Peruvian
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A new high-yielding, disease-resistant and sweet-flavoured strawberry has hit Australian retail shelves after more than five years of development by growers and plant breeding experts.  read more

How are you trying to grow sales of North Carolina sweet potatoes in the UK? read more

On the 810-hectare productive apple cultivation area, the estimated yield is 3.9 tons per hectare, which is 87% lower than the previous year's yield and 86% lower than the long-term average from 2018 to 2023 (-22.8 tons per hectare). The anticipated harvest quantity is... read more

With the support of GMO assistance through the REO auction, Inagro has already started exploring the possibilities. Four sensors from three different providers have been tested in multiple trials, including two types that monitor suction pressure and two types that measure soil moisture in percentage. read more

The marketing of winter onion stocks is slowly coming to an end, and summer onions are already available. Due to the weather conditions, weak yields and a higher proportion of smaller-sized batches can be expected for summer onions, and the sales situation remains unspectacular. read more

The most significant adjustments were in the Sundays River Valley (decrease of almost 1 million cartons) and the Western Cape (Citrusdal - 100,000 cartons). Strong winds in the Sundays River Valley and floods in Citrusdal have affected these figures. read more

According to CEO Jason Te Brake, the Zespri teams are focusing on increasing sales and maintaining value for producers in the competitive summer fruit season after a positive start. read more

According to a media release from the kiwifruit marketer, Zespri is currently in the midst of the summer fruit season, which is typically when it faces more competition, following one of its strongest campaign starts in 2024. read more

According to a new survey commissioned by FareShare and conducted by YouGov, three out of every 10 parents report that their children are eating less fruit than they were last year. read more

Figures from the Saudi Ports Authority, Mawani, indicated a 15.7% rise in container handling in July compared to July 2023, with terminals receiving 271,465 standard containers, up from 234,592. read more

The Prognosfruit 2024 was organized by WAPA in collaboration with FruitVeB (Magyar Zöldség-Gyümölcs Szakmaközi Szervezet). The event was opened with a speech by István Nagy, the Hungarian Minister of Agriculture, who currently holds the rotating EU Council Presidency. read more

The focus is on seedless grapes (advertised 28 times), with the Italian selection dominating. Typically, promotional items are offered between 0.99 euros per 500g punnet and 1.99 euros per 500g punnet. With a high presence in supermarkets and discount stores, the demand for them has increased. read more

A significant increase in production in Italy will help contribute to a slight overall recovery in the size of the EU pear crop for 2024/25, as confirmed by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

The Australian producers had fewer pineapples available after a natural mass flowering caused the fruits to ripen prematurely. A natural mass flowering in early 2023 led, as reefertrends reports, to an oversupply of pineapples in the Australian market, where tons were available. read more