A project of Ondine's scope requires a specially designed processing plant. The cooperative partnered with the Italian company Unitec at the Agrintesa plant in Bagnacavallo, located in the Emilia-Romagna region. "We chose an efficient and versatile line," explained Director Cristian Moretti. "It... read more

The latest Medio Grano onion harvest is currently taking place in Castilla-La Mancha. This year, production volumes are lower, leading to the rescheduling of the late onion harvests planned for August to an earlier date. Despite this, the demand for large sizes in Europe continues to be robust, resulting in high Spanish onion prices. read more

The pome fruit sector in Catalonia will not reach its full production potential this year, mainly due to several hailstorms: April 19 (Lleida, 3,397 hectares, the most severe to date), April 26 (Lleida, specific impact), May 4-5 (Lleida, 752 hectares), May 9 (Lleida, 30 hectares), May 13 (Lleida, 130 hectares). read more

Growers Garden, a snack brand based in Fife and established in 2019, has expanded its distribution to over 50 Tesco stores across Scotland with its cauliflower crisps lineup. These crisps are made from surplus and imperfect vegetables sourced from farming partners in the east of Scotland. read more

Bruno Gioffre of Dole Exotics stated at the Tropicals Congress, held in Antwerp on 24 and 25 June, "There is a great deal of potential in the European mango market, but it's important that we move with the times. If we really want to achieve this growth, we need to focus on variety innovation." read more

Once again, South Africa is exporting record amounts of citrus - 175.6 million 15kg cartons, up from an initial estimate of 171 million cartons for the season. The strong demand for citrus is evident everywhere. "It has been surprising to see that there is room for all the fruit," commented. read more

W czerwcu eksport owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu wyniósł 807 milionów dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 31% w porównaniu z majem i o 20% w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim, informuje Generalna Administracja Celna. Jest to pierwszy miesięczny wzrost po pięciu kolejnych spadkach, jak podaje Cafef.vn. Większość tego wzrostu wynika z...

In June, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports reached $807 million, a 31% increase from May and a 20% increase year-over-year, as reported by the General Department of Customs. This marks the first monthly growth following five consecutive declines, as reported by Cafef.vn. Much of this uplift stems from... read more

Sezon kalifornijskich owoców pestkowych trwa w najlepsze. "Matka Natura obdarzyła nas doskonałymi warunkami do uprawy, z ciepłymi, słonecznymi dniami i chłodnymi nocami o temperaturze 60°F," mówi Kevin Steiner, Dyrektor Rozwoju Biznesu w firmie Mountain View Fruit Sales. To zaowocowało owocami o intensywnym smaku i pięknym kolorze. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, a global company specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has announced its financial results for the first half (H1) and third quarter (Q3) of the 2024/25 fiscal year. The results were approved by the Board of Directors on 18 July, with the complete H1 report scheduled for release by 31st. read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące cen owoców pokazują spadek średnich cen kilku odmian jabłek. Jabłka Bramley's Seedling zanotowały spadek średniej ceny z £1.37 za kilogram w zeszłym tygodniu do £1.25 w tym tygodniu, co oznacza spadek o £0.12. Inne odmiany jabłek z końca sezonu zanotowały bardziej znaczący spadek, z... read more

With sweet long peppers, spicy Cornetto chili peppers, Friggitello peppers, squash blossoms, and sweet corn, Sipo's summer harvest is marked by both time-honored favorites and fresh additions to the range. "The sweet long pepper is a new item that was just added and is already in high demand," read more

NatureSweet® is raising concerns about the U.S. government's decision to end the long-standing Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA). This decision could disrupt the fresh tomato supply chain, significantly decrease availability, and jeopardize food safety for American consumers. read more

The James Hutton Institute has announced the successful development of the UK's first domestically bred blueberry, named "Highland Charm," created at its Invergowrie research facility in Scotland. The result of a decade of work, this cultivar was selected from over 300 unique crosses of the native. read more

Peruvian avocado and citrus exports are facing difficult conditions. There is a high volume of exports, thin profit margins, and strict market requirements. "This year is a strong one for Peruvian avocado. Export volumes from Peru have increased by as much as 30% compared to 2024, putting pressure on the main markets...." read more

In the most recent weekly pricing data, Belize saw a significant increase in the average price of bananas, rising from £0.88 the previous week to £0.99. This reflects a weekly price change of £0.11, which represents a 13% increase. Belize is currently the only country out of the three compared that showed this increase. read more

In 2023, Indonesia implemented more stringent quarantine regulations for imported onions, which included mandatory fumigation. This requirement also applied to onions imported from New Zealand. These measures were motivated by Indonesia's goal to safeguard its agricultural industry against potential biosecurity risks. read more

W Masseria Fruttirossi's Lome brand juices will soon be available in Tetra Pak carton format in addition to glass and PET bottles. This is the latest innovation introduced by the Apulian company, which is the leading pomegranate producer in Italy with 400 hectares. Dario De Lisi, the company's sales manager, announced this new development. read more

Według początkowych prognoz zbiorów dla regionu Axarquía w Maladze, można spodziewać się silnego wzrostu produkcji mango. Produkcja awokado, która rośnie w różnych prowincjach Hiszpanii, również powinna poprawić się. W ostatnich latach zbiory mango w Maladze były. read more

"The persistent drought and high temperatures in the early morning hours make it difficult to grow horticultural crops," says Maria Luisa Terrenzio, marketing manager at OP Prima Bio in Rignano Garganico, a town in the Italian province of Foggia, Apulia. "Tomatoes, in particular, require constant..." read more

The theme for this year's United States Independence event at the U.S. Embassy in Chile, on June 12th, was centered around the connection between Chile and the USA in the field of astronomy and space exploration. It was a great opportunity to showcase Cosmic Crisp® apples. This event marked the 249th anniversary. read more