CABI scientists, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), are working to increase and bulk up seeds of two Kinale kale varieties. These varieties, which were originally studied and registered more than two decades ago, are being reintroduced for their read more

Andreas Kalser and Josef Obkircher from Aldein discovered a gap in the market in 2017 – and filled it with their company Kirnig: In a converted barn at an altitude of 1,500 meters, the young producers grow edible mushrooms that originally thrive in Asia: shiitake, king oyster mushrooms, and. read more

Farmers in the Rangpur district of Bangladesh are shifting towards vegetable cultivation in eight upazilas, as per the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). This change is motivated by the profitable returns linked to vegetable farming. The adoption of modern technology is also being observed. read more

Brak pomarańczy ma wpływ na rynek Bliskiego Wschodu, na skutek poważnych zakłóceń w dostawach z Hiszpanii i Egiptu. Według Kashifa Shahzada, szefa działu zaopatrzenia w Global Star Group, przyjazd wczesnych pomarańczy z RPA jest bardzo oczekiwany w tym roku. Importer donosi, "The". read more

On Tuesday afternoon, during the second VersPodium event—a Dutch knowledge-sharing platform for professionals in the fruit and vegetable industry—Sabine Devreese, the Vegetables Division Manager at BelOrta, welcomed a group of Dutch visitors. She asked them about their connections with BelOrta, and their... read more

Na podstawie czterech wykresów przedstawiających import cytrusów do UE, można zauważyć znaczące różnice w ilości importowanych pomarańczy, małych cytrusów, cytryn i grejpfrutów między latami 2024 a 2025. W przypadku pomarańczy, UE importowała 272 000 ton do lutego 2025 roku, nieznacznie poniżej 289 000 ton w 2024 roku. Ta tendencja utrzymała się. read more

Konsumpcja pozostała niezmieniona w tym tygodniu. Trendy powinny poprawić się, ponieważ szkoły wróciły po przerwie wielkanocnej. Pod względem sadzenia, to był bardzo dobry rok. Wiele plantatorów zakończy sadzenie na północy wschodniej części kraju i w Donegalu do końca tego tygodnia. Warunki są bardzo dobre. read more

Dostawa malin i jeżyn jest obecnie ograniczona. „Są bardzo trudne do zdobycia, a jeśli już się je dostanie, są drogie” - mówi Mike Soufan z Freestone Produce Inc., hurtownika detalicznego z rabatem w Calgary, Alberta. Jeśli chodzi o dostawy, Meksyk obecnie zmniejsza ilości malin... read more

The adoption of more intensive, efficient, and sustainable cultivation systems is not a new concept in the field of fruit trees. For over 50 years, high-density intensive models have been implemented for crops like apples, pears, olives, and almond trees, enabling a reduction in... read more

The mature green tomato market in the southern part of California has been facing challenges due to oversupply and low prices. These factors have made it difficult for growers to sustainably cultivate tomatoes, especially with the region's short growing season and high production costs. In recent years, the costs have increased significantly while prices have remained too low to cover expenses. read more

This year's avocado harvest in Kenya seems to be larger than the previous season's production, according to Muchui Maingi, the director of Kenyan avocado exporter Tomu Ltd. "In 2024, we experienced a 10% decline in avocado production due to reduced rainfall. However, this year's production is..." read more

The banana sector in Panama has lost 450,000 boxes of bananas in the past week due to the protests in the country, which prevented exports. Chiquita Panama, the company in charge of exporting the product, has stated that the plantations were affected by the suspension of agricultural operations. read more

Domestic apples remained the leading choice in the market, despite a slight decrease in overall availability. Varieties like Wellant, Boskoop, Braeburn, and Pinova seemed to experience a decrease in popularity. Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples were primarily imported from Italy, while Pink Lady and Jazz apples were sourced from France. Dutch fruit, particularly those in layered packaging, also played a significant role. read more

W drugim tygodniu kwietnia temperatury w dużych częściach Węgier spadły do -7 stopni Celsjusza przez kilka kolejnych nocy. "To przyszło w dokładnie niewłaściwym czasie, ponieważ owoce pestkowe, zwłaszcza czereśnie i morele, były już w pełnym kwiecie. Chociaż nie możemy jeszcze określić dokładnie szkód spowodowanych przez mróz. read more

"Willi Sippel, managing director of the family business bearing the same name in the heart of Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland, has stated that this year's marketing season for domestic tomatoes and cucumbers started off on a rather rocky note. The price structure for both products has been disastrous since the read more

The Seville-based company Royal has always been one of the first to start the stone fruit season. "Since April, when we began delivering the first peaches and nectarines, we have been present in various markets with our signature flavor," says Pascal Boutin, General Manager of Royal. "Despite read more

Rynek globalnych awokado ciągle rośnie, a Brazylia chce odegrać w nim silniejszą rolę. Kraj skupia się na zwiększaniu eksportu oraz konsumpcji wewnętrznej, aby sprostać wyzwaniom klimatycznym i produkcyjnym. "Brazylia tradycyjnie była krajem awokado tropikalnego, ale teraz dążymy do read more

The grape harvest will begin next week in Coachella, California. "We'll start in a light way with some green grapes such as the Sugrafiftytwo which is a Sun World variety that hasn't been given a name yet," says Rob Spinelli of Anthony Vineyards Inc. Overall, the start to the season in Coachella is looking promising. read more

More than 1,500 industry leaders from the global nut and dried fruit sector have gathered in Mallorca, Spain, for the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) Congress. The event, running through May 10, has brought trade policy, particularly tariffs, to the forefront of discussions among... read more

The Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for Brazilian orange juice concentrate has continued to decline, with a decrease for the ninth month in a row. In April, the price stands at $4,400 per metric ton (MT), showing a 32.3% decrease compared to the previous year and a 15.4% drop. read more