What first attracted you to the berry industry, and how did you start your journey in this sector? read more

"Erdbeerfans can now enjoy the first fresh and locally grown strawberries from BelOrta again," says BelOrta. The first strawberries were purchased by Koen De Leeuw from Horeca Totaal (Bruges). In 2024, BelOrta marketed a total of 10.5 million kg of strawberries." read more

The difficulties in the sector were reportedly exacerbated by the rise in cheap imported walnuts, extreme weather conditions, and the increasing occurrence of pests, according to reports from the news portals 'Trademagazine' and 'Agrárszektor'. read more

It includes an estimation of the variety composition, expressed as a percentage of the planted plants, and shows the participation of the main strawberry breeding programs with relevant presence in Huelva. read more

Fepex has announced that Spanish fruit and vegetable sales to the US have increased in terms of both volume and value in 2024. read more

At the same time, the increasing demand for potatoes in Switzerland offers a promising future. What priorities are being set by potato producers and what measures are being taken to make the industry sustainable? This question was investigated by the agricultural read more

The legal requirements, structure, and content of marketing standards are explained in a clear manner. Product knowledge aspects such as cultivation, harvesting, and varieties of market-relevant items are also covered. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to engage in practical exercises. read more

For the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2024, the company recorded a pre-tax loss of 6.8 million NZ dollars, compared to a pre-tax loss of 64.2 million NZ dollars in 2023, and an operating profit of 12.7 million NZ dollars. read more

The first Coeur de Boeuf tomatoes were grown by Wim Vertommen and his sons Ferre and Brecht (Den Overkant in Sint-Katelijne-Waver) and purchased by Frans Michiels & Sons (from Sint-Katelijne-Waver). The family business has been specializing in the cultivation of this tomato since 2011. read more

The CEO of Viveros California, Antonio Infante, stated: "VICA Alegría® adapts to different climatic conditions and planting times, allowing producers to optimize production cycles and tailor them to the needs of their customers. This ensures them" read more

Indie zmniejszyło przepisy dotyczące importu hiszpańskich owoców cytrusowych. Zgodnie z nowym protokołem, przesyłki pomarańczy będą mogły być poddane obróbce chłodniczej podczas transportu, a nie jak dotychczas przed wylotem. read more

Les Domaines Agricoles has sent its first container of Moroccan Nadorcott mandarins to Japan after Morocco's successful entry into the Japanese market earlier this year. read more

President Trump's plans to impose additional tariffs on agricultural imports on Monday are expected to lead to a more than 30% decrease in Mexican fruit and vegetable exports to the US, according to analysis conducted by the Grupo Consultor de Mercados Agrícolas (GCMA). read more

Viveros California has announced that its Vica Alegría raspberry variety is now available to all producers who wish to grow it. read more

Consumers in the US will have to pay more for products, including avocados, as the country has imposed a 25 percent import tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 20 percent duty on those from China. read more

And although a decreased price level diminishes the value growth to plus five percent, this still falls slightly disproportionately to the overall market. read more

Kiedy przemysł jabłek w stanie Waszyngton ogłosił prognozę produkcji na sezon 2024/25 w sierpniu, przewidując plon trochę ponad 124 miliony kartonów (18kg), urosło to na uldzenie dla producentów.

When the Washington apple industry issued its 2024/25 pre-season production forecast in August predicting a crop of just over 124 million cartons (18kg), it was a relief to growers. read more

High demand for T&G Global’s premium Envy and Jazz branded apples, along with increased pricing in global markets, have aided T&G in gaining momentum in its recovery from the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, as stated in the company's 2024 annual report. read more

Kiwi Crunch is expected to see a significant increase in the volume of Piqa Red Pear this season, with a projected growth of 26% in 2025 based on current harvest data. read more

Montague Farms has highlighted the outstanding characteristics of the SweeTango apple variety as the 2025 season gets underway. read more