Merve Sönmezler, Director of Turkish fruit exporter Sönmezler Agrotar, mentioned that the recent frost in several Turkish regions could potentially impact the citrus production for the upcoming year. She stated, "Up until the frost occurred, the final phase of the Turkish citrus season was actually quite good, to be honest." read more

W ciągu ostatniego tygodnia ceny papryki i pomidorów spadły w Belgii. Z drugiej strony, ceny ogórków wzrosły, zgodnie z danymi Stowarzyszenia Belgickich Spółdzielni Ogrodniczych (VBT). "Rynek boryka się z przetwarzaniem dużej produkcji obecnie trwającego wczesnego sezonu". read more

T&G Global has announced that it will open an office in Taiwan in June 2025 as a part of its larger strategy to increase its presence in Asia. With a population of 23 million and strong trade connections with New Zealand, Taiwan has become a crucial market for T&G's apple exports, especially its ENVY brand. read more

The apricot season has already begun for a week in the Spanish region of Murcia, where the extra-early varieties are quickly being replaced by the semi-early ones. A significant decrease in production has been confirmed for these semi-early varieties, mainly attributed to the rains in March. read more

The vegetable harvest in Tyrol has been in full swing for several weeks. "Lettuce, iceberg lettuce, colored lettuce, kohlrabi, and spring onions are now being harvested in the open field. We were able to harvest radishes in our polytunnels at the end of February/beginning of March, and then from. read more

W ciągu pierwszych trzech miesięcy 2025 roku Peru wyeksportowało 1 133 ton czosnku o wartości 1,6 miliona dolarów. Jest to o 29% mniej wolumenu i o 32% mniej wartości w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2024 roku. Średnia cena spadła o 3% do 1,38 dolarów za kilogram. W styczniu 90% eksportowanego czosnku było w postaci świeżej. read more

Described by project partner Bas de Bekker, Sales Manager at Meteor Systems, as producing "the most sustainable indoor cucumber ever," a newly completed indoor farm in Kramfors, Sweden, is setting a new benchmark for controlled environment agriculture. In just three months, a 2,200 m². read more

Większość włoskich gruszek została zebrana, a teraz nadszedł czas na gruszki z drugiej półkuli, by zająć centralną scenę. Jedną z firm z największym doświadczeniem w imporcie gruszek jest Ceccarelli Giulio z Longiano w prowincji Forlì-Cesena, w regionie Emilia-Romania, właściciel włoski. read more

An effective, safe, and sustainable sanitizer that leaves no residue and can be used on all fruits and vegetables, surfaces, and plants. Sanodyna® is an eco-friendly product based on Electro Chemical Activation (ECA) technology, an innovative process that uses only water, salt, and. read more

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC of Kea'au, HI, is voluntarily recalling its Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias (0.6oz and 4oz bags) due to the possible presence of undeclared almonds and cashews. Consumers with allergies or severe sensitivities to almonds or cashews risk serious consequences if they consume this product. read more

Mexico has become a major exporter of blueberries, mainly supplying the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2022, Mexico's fresh blueberry exports amounted to 71,509 metric tons, showing a slight decrease of 2% compared to the previous year. Production in 2023 is projected to reach 74,800 MT, representing a 12% increase. read more

The nut industry in Georgia has experienced a significant growth in export volumes, with walnut exports increasing by almost 100% in 2024 and hazelnut exports seeing a 37% increase in price in the second half of the year. Almond cultivation, a relatively new endeavor in Georgia, is gradually replacing imports, which decreased by 49% in the same period. read more

The night of April 27 to 28, 2025, posed challenges for Ukrainian fruit farmers, as highlighted by experts at EastFruit. This third wave of spring frosts impacted orchards that bloom later and are more frost-resistant, such as apple and pear trees. This event has raised concerns about the 2025 fruit harvest in Ukraine. read more

Sezon warzyw szklarniowych w Belgii jest teraz w pełni. Jednakże, nadal nie idzie dobrze kilku produktom, mówi Benny Cuypers z BelOrta. "Ceny papryki zwłaszcza mocno spadły. Obserwujemy duże ilości produkcji już we wczesnej fazie sezonu, z którymi rynek ma trudności. read more

The Roussillon artichoke had a delayed start this year. The 100% organic Coopérative La Tour, which has been growing artichokes for 5 years, is evaluating the season for this iconic regional vegetable, as well as the cooperative's expansion into citrus fruits. read more

The collaboration between C-LED and the Green Has Group research center in Canale (Cuneo), which specializes in biostimulants and special fertilizers, has led to the development of a high-efficiency LED lighting project. Following extensive experimentation, the project is designed to optimize light management. read more

Bezkolcowe, odporne na choroby i smaczniejsze jeżyny mogą być w zasięgu dzięki nowym badaniom genetycznym przeprowadzonym przez University of Florida. "Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, to badanie nie tylko posuwa nasze zrozumienie genetyki jeżyn do przodu, ale także stwarza podstawy do znaczących udoskonaleń w hodowli jeżyn... read more

Obawy dotyczące ceł mogą wpływać na popyt na amerykańskie arbuzy w Kanadzie. "Niektórzy klienci kanadyjskich sieci są niechętni do sprowadzania amerykańskich owoców ze względu na cła i przytłaczające niezadowolenie konsumentów z retoryki pochodzącej z USA. Istnieje bardzo realne zaniepokojenie konsumentów... read more

W roku 2007 firma TB&S rozpoczęła uprawę kapusty zwięzłej w Portugalii. Osiemnaście lat później, holenderscy producenci owoców i warzyw na świeżym powietrzu nadal są zadowoleni z tej decyzji. „To sprawiło, że staliśmy się ważnym partnerem dla niemieckich i skandynawskich detalicznych, zwłaszcza w okresie zimowym”, mówi. read more

In the state of Thuringia, preparations are also underway for the final stretch of this year's potato season. "I would describe the 2024 harvest as average," says Theresa Wasserek, managing director of KARLAND Agrarprodukte GmbH & Co. KG. "The regional potatoes were consistently stable and have" read more