Sown between May and July, the sugarloaf lettuce is harvested from September to November. In 2023, vegetable growers in Switzerland cultivated sugarloaf lettuce on 115 hectares, with 39 of them being in organic production. A total of 3,500 tons were harvested, while 1,650 tons were imported. Sugarloaf lettuce was... read more

The Dutch organic supplier Eosta has announced that it is collaborating with two experienced partners on a new organic ginger project in central Europe. This project, now in its second year, aims to assess the viability of cultivating ginger in Bosnia and Herzegovina. read more

Nova Siri Genetics is continuing to strengthen its international presence by entering new regions for berry production. The Italian company specializing in berry breeding has reported significant success with its early strawberry varieties in Spain, Italy, and North Africa, and is now looking to expand into other regions. read more

Tokas Olymp Fruits is a company that specializes in importing and distributing fresh fruits from various regions around the world. They are known for their high-quality products and commitment to providing customers with a wide selection of delicious and nutritious fruits. read more

Blueberry marketer Agrovision is preparing to produce its largest ever crop in Peru, as the company's general manager Felipe Venegas has informed Gestion. read more

The situation in the past weeks remains unchanged, it is said. Onions, especially smaller sizes, are abundant, and the quality of the goods varies greatly. In addition to the ongoing domestic sales, exports can also be processed. The price level remains the same as last week. read more

Rosja wprowadziła tymczasowe ograniczenia na import różnych owoców i warzyw z Kazachstanu, argumentując to troską o bezpieczeństwo żywności. read more

Apple varieties in South Africa with low chill requirements are thriving, with nearly 500 hectares of these cultivars already planted in the warmer regions of the country. read more

ALDI, as one of the largest distribution centers for fruits and vegetables, plants, and cut flowers, insists on excellent quality products from its suppliers. This requires well-trained professionals in the horticultural industry, according to the German Horticultural Association (ZVG). read more

Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake has stated to the New Zealand Herald that he believes the company has the ability to export 220 million trays of kiwifruit from New Zealand, including 145 million trays of its SunGold variety, if such a volume of fruit becomes available in a future season. read more

Economies across Asia have recently been experiencing economic challenges, with consumers struggling with inflation and the rising cost of living. The opening panel discussion at this year's Asiafruit Congress on September 3rd delved into the effects on consumer behavior and examined the wider opportunities available. read more

Fruit and vegetable wholesalers from Melbourne Market gathered outside the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) on 16 October to protest against the rent increases announced last week. read more

Fruit and vegetable wholesalers from Melbourne Market gathered outside the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) on 16 October, protesting against the rent increases announced last week. read more

Wrap has suggested that the government should consider banning packaging on several fruits and vegetables sold by UK retailers by 2030. read more

This was clarified by the participants of the Federal Committee for Fruit and Vegetables (BOG) during their meeting on October 15 and 16, 2024 in Berlin. read more

The focus was on computer vision systems and so-called dendrometers for monitoring fruit growth. The LIDO network, founded in 2023, now includes 30 local and international partners who use this platform to further develop their technologies. read more

Gradually, more producers are entering the sale of persimmons. In Spain, the supply is increasing. So far, the quantities can be marketed without any problems. The demand in Central Europe is strong. The German market is also developing lively. The share of households that recently read more

Hailstorms have affected approximately 1,500 hectares of production in the Valencia region, with citrus and persimmon crops being among the most severely impacted, according to the agricultural union Ava-Asaja. read more

Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (Inta) has developed a Japanese-style plum named Silvana Inta. This variety was obtained through natural pollination of the Letizia variety and is known for its exceptional organoleptic characteristics. read more

Calavo Growers has named Anna Kirsch as the director of business development. In this newly established position, Kirsch will lead the company's strategic growth efforts in the avocado business sector. read more