The climatic impact of El Niño resulted in a 68 percent decrease in Peruvian mango exports in the 2023/24 season. According to the mango association Apem, just over 80,000 tonnes of the fruit were shipped during that period. read more

Biznes świeżych malin w Polsce rośnie, przyciągając coraz większą liczbę producentów każdego roku. read more

The early Glorietta is characterized by its elongated shape, firm, deep yellow flesh, and smooth, thin skin. "With Glorietta, we offer a top-class early potato," says Ulf Hofferbert, advisory manager at EUROPLANT Plant Breeding GmbH. read more

The main harvest in Switzerland this year will last from May 20th to June 9th. According to the Swiss Fruit Growers Association, 1,000 tons will be harvested per week during this period. This includes cultivating various varieties that ripen earlier or later, as well as implementing cultivation techniques to maximize yield. read more

The Phytophthora Taskforce urgently calls for action. In addition, intensive monitoring in the stand is necessary, and when spraying, the agents should always be combined and rotated. Outbreak sources can be reported to the NAK to enforce in the interest of. read more

The main season for strawberries in North Rhine-Westphalia lasts until the end of July, with some farms offering local strawberries until early November. Due to the heavy rainfall in the spring, the strawberries are growing well and reaching good fruit quality. However, some areas were not able to dry well and read more

Ahead of the 2024 California grape season, Pretty Lady Vineyards is preparing to introduce a new variety of jumbo green seedless grapes called Applause. These grapes are known for their crisp texture, bright color, and distinctive, full flavor, as stated by Pretty Lady Vineyards. read more

South Australia-based organic vegetable grower Eldridge Fresh Organics has utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and track the complete production chain of vegetables in real-time, digitizing the entire process. read more

Delegates have only one more week to benefit from the special Early Bird rate for Fruitnet Grape Congress, which provides a 20 percent discount on tickets booked before 31 May. read more

Delegates have only one more week left to benefit from the special Early Bird rate for the Fruitnet Grape Congress, which provides a 20 percent discount on tickets purchased before 31 May. read more

In Spain, increasing quantities of apricots are available for export. The wholesale prices on the Iberian Peninsula have continued to decline, which is also reflected in the price development on the German wholesale markets. Italy is also seeing an increased availability of apricots. read more

The researchers (Clemente Méndez, Alicja Grycz, Domingo Ríos, Beatriz Rodríguez, and Elena Rodríguez) explain that avocado cultivation has been increasing every year, with global production having increased by 200% in the past ten years. Avocado is a healthy fruit that is rich in. read more

A new live online seminar by the QS Academy explains in detail what is important in this regard and how fruits and vegetables can be safely packaged. read more

"We expect a normal development, without surprises, which will allow us to reach the usual quantities again, unlike last season, where late rainfall and hail greatly reduced production." read more

Podczas swojej niedawnej wizyty w Europie, prezydent Chin Xi Jinping spędził czas zarówno na Węgrzech, jak i w Serbii, podczas której kraje podpisały szereg nowych umów o współpracy. Wśród tych umów znalazło się nowe porozumienie o wolnym handlu między Chinami a Serbią, które wejdzie w życie w lipcu. read more

In April, the Chinese province of Guangdong experienced a record-breaking rainfall that was nearly three times the usual amount, as reported by the local weather bureau. This extreme weather, including heavy spring rains and hail, has followed an unusually warm winter, leading to significant impacts on Guangdong's large lychee crop. read more

In 2023, strawberries were grown on a total area of 231.3 hectares. The cultivation under high walkable protective covers has been steadily increasing in recent years. The cultivation area under glass was only 4.1 hectares in 2012, reaching its peak in 2021 with 57.9 hectares. read more

The Freskon International Trade Show for Fruit & Vegetables was held on 11-13 April in Thessaloniki, Greece, and attracted a record number of visitors. Organizers reported a 58 percent increase in visitors compared to last year, with a 37.5 percent rise in the number of international visitors. read more

Kerim Taner, executive chairman at Perla Fruit, stated that Turkish cherry sales have been slow on the domestic market this season, even though harvesting started early. read more

Of these, 362,360 tons (-4%) are accounted for by Lleida, 20,080 tons (-3%) by Tarragona, 1,480 tons (-13%) by Barcelona, and 920 tons (-9%) by Girona. read more