The cherry campaign in Extremadura will start later this year, since the cold recorded in January and February, which was otherwise necessary for the proper awakening of the trees, delayed the bloom. "Although everything can still change, the arrival of the first fruit is expected to be delayed
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“We have just started the early potato campaign,” explains Yoann Morin. The first variety of the season, the Starlette, will be available until the beginning of May. “It is a true early potato in terms of both production and taste. It melts and has a very delicious flavor. We also have
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development and Asociafruit have agreed in a meeting, held in Seville, to urge the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to include actions in the operational programs that allow an increase in the production of peaches, nectarine,
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“The role of the cuticle, whether it’s on the fruit, seeds or foliage, is very important for plant health and leads to healthy plants and high-quality fruit. However, the cuticle can be compromised by biotic and abiotic stresses,” says Luis Hernandez, CEO at Cultiva. read more

Dynapro Transport, a Courchesne Larose Group company specializing in the transport of fruits, vegetables and dry goods, is proud to announce the acquisition of Quebec-based Transport TEB, a key player in the delivery of fresh produce over short distances. The complementary nature of the two
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These days traceability is everything, whether it’s for the end customer to see the provenance of the product or to get right back to the source if there are health issues. Further, what producer, packer or supplier would not want to have every cost in the whole process from field to shelf
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UK agriculture faces a period of uncertainty, with the removal of direct support payments, volatile markets and tight margins leaving many farmers out of pocket. At the same time, food production will need to increase to support an ever-growing population. FW’s business reporter Charlie Reeve
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This year, a significant number of representatives from the chestnut production sector will attend Macfrut - one of the leading fresh produce events in Europe to be held in Rimini on May 3-5, 2023 - for the first time. read more

Trade promotional body ZimTrade has stated that Zimbabwe’s citrus exports to the EU are likely to be affected by new pre-cooling requirements put in place by the bloc and also present opportunities to diversify markets, which will ensure continued exports for farmers in the subsector. The EU
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Bart de Vos has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer, and Timo Spruijt as Sales Director EMEA at Ridder.     read more

APM Terminals, part of A.P. Moller - Maersk, has announced the expansion of its Maasvlakte II terminal in Rotterdam. The project involves a site of approximately 47.5 hectares with 1,000 metres of deep-sea quay. read more

Due to rising energy costs, this year's vegetable season in Burgenland is starting 1-2 weeks later. There will be some minor losses due to the later start, but there are not many Austrian farms that have started earlier anyway, paprika grower Lisa Thell from Pamhagen told ORF. Saving energy is
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"Our objective was to supply consumers with high-quality plum tomatoes. The project started two years ago, in the midst of the pandemic, thanks to the passion and professionalism of a restricted number of people who believed in it. It started with a market investigation to understand the
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As of this week, outdoor rhubarb is being diligently cut at the Nefzger farm in the Bavarian town of Inchenhofen, district Sainbach. "We are starting this year's harvest at about the same time as in previous years," says owner Peter Nefzger, pointing to the good conditions at the start of the
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The Dutch onion sector is still adapting to the recent, unexpected market price pressure. At one point, prices were heading toward a euro; now, bale prices are at more of a €0.80-€0.95 level. "The bottom seems to be in sight now," says Eric Moerdijk of grading and packing company Monie. read more

When it comes to radishes, no two years are the same. "This year's going exceptionally well. Last year's winter sales were tough, leaving surpluses in January. This year's situation is totally different, and we demand exceeded supply all winter, resulting in above-average prices," says John
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Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 2% to $1,716.85 per 40ft container this week. The composite index has decreased by 2% this week, and has dropped by 79% when compared with the same week last year. read more

Bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum impacts solanaceous crops worldwide and is considered one of the leading causes of tomato crop losses in Kenya. To counter the effects, the World Vegetable Center is piloting integrated pest management in Ethiopia and Kenya with funding
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Jardín Exotics is the first Hass avocado export company in Colombia to obtain Fair Trade USA certification. According to Pedro Pablo Diaz, the manager of the company, this certification shows that Jardín Exotics is doing things correctly, aligned with sustainable practices in the short,
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On the occasion of Bimi's new campaign, Murcia's countryside welcomed a visit from influencers, media personalities, and journalists from all over Spain. “Our goal is to make the invisible visible; that the media that is here today helps consumers to learn everything there is behind a stem of
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