The Nashi pear harvest in South Australia began in early February. The warmer weather has caused the season to start a bit earlier than last year. "The heat accelerates the ripening of the pears, and we have experienced some extreme heat here in South Australia, which has contributed to their early maturity." read more

Wonderful Citrus is celebrating 75 years as a full-service citrus company. The company offers over 10 varieties of citrus fruits, including mandarins, seedless lemons, lemons, navels, valencias, cara caras, grapefruit, limes, key limes, and minneolas. Additionally, it also has branded produce in its lineup. read more

Pierwsze komercyjne jabłka Dark Baron Gala zostały zebrane 18 stycznia w sadzie Barolli w Shepparton w północnej Wiktorii. "Plony są wysokiej jakości, osiągamy wydajność powyżej 90%. Jabłka mają odpowiedni rozmiar i są bardzo jędrne. W Shepparton może być bardzo gorąco, mamy temperatury dochodzące do read more

PAWI is introducing recyclable cardboard boxes for fruits and berries. The manufacturer claims that these boxes combine sustainable materials with high functionality. "The fruit remains fresh for an extended period due to a sturdy edge and a special coating. Additionally, they are easy to stack and suitable for." read more

Spanish cucumber deliveries surpassed Dutch ones. Belgian deliveries were also added, and in Munich, a few Greek deliveries were available as well. Overall availability was limited, with a notable decrease in the presence of Spanish loads due to them being allocated for retail promotions. read more

Sprzedaż owoców śliwek czerwonych spoza sezonu firmy Granfrutta Zani z RPA już ruszyła. Antonio Zani, włoski menedżer ds. sprzedaży, potwierdza, że "popyt był duży od samego początku. Produkt ponownie spotkał się z dobrym przyjęciem, i mimo że ilości nie są duże, to jednak rosną. read more

Asaja Alicante estimates that the frosts in January, which particularly affected the Vega Baja and Camp d'Elx regions, resulted in significant losses of Fino and Verna lemons. The frost occurred during the peak of the season and impacted around 70,000 tons of lemons in Alicante, as well as more than... read more

A Carrefour premiere: Romanian grapes on the shelf for the first time in February

Carrefour Romania is introducing Romanian grapes to its store shelves in the country for the first time in February, as part of a storage pilot project with the producers from "Cooperativa Grădina noastra" in Huși. read more

Paul van Groningen, a commercial agent from Spain, operating alongside his wife Maria Elena, reports that the Spanish greenhouse vegetable season has been successful so far. "Prices have generally been satisfactory for growers. However, the increasing virus pressure is becoming a bigger issue." read more

A difficult season for Egyptian citrus exporters, according to Muhammad Shaker, Export Manager at Almansi, confirming the concerns expressed by several Egyptian exporters at the start of the season. The exporter says: "We are currently seeing a drop in demand compared with the same period last year." read more

The Holland Onion Association has once again released its weekly export data for Dutch onions. Click here to view the export figures. read more

The new Eden Gold™ pear variety is thriving in orchards in major growing countries worldwide. At the same time, consumers in key European markets are increasingly enjoying this fruit. Ido Ben Dor, from Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries in Israel, states, "Eden Gold pears..." read more

Kiwi producers in Farroupilha, Brazil, are about to start the harvest season. The official event to kick off the kiwi harvest is scheduled for Wednesday morning at the Bohn family's property in the countryside of the city. The local government is expecting a fruitful harvest. read more

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has introduced SB 628, a bill aimed at creating a tax credit for agricultural employers to help offset the costs of providing overtime wages to farmworkers. The legislation is co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) and the. read more

On February 25, the Government of Moldova announced that India has fully opened its market for Moldovan apples. According to the official statement, on January 21, the Indian Ministry of Agriculture completed all necessary procedures and included Moldova in the list of countries permitted to export apples to India. read more

This avocado season, Israel has exported approximately 100,000 tons of avocados and expects to reach a total of around 130,000 tons by the end of the season, similar to last year. The country is continuing to increase its avocado acreage, with an additional 500 to 1,000 hectares being planted. read more

Senegalese melons and watermelons are gradually starting to replace Brazil's position in the European market. The harvest in Senegal is anticipated to be lower than usual due to the impact of unfavorable weather conditions, resulting in smaller sizes during the initial weeks of the season. At the moment, the supply of melons and watermelons is... read more

Zapotrzebowanie na egzotyczne grzyby w Kanadzie niedawno wzrosło. „W ciągu ostatnich sześciu miesięcy zauważyliśmy znaczną poprawę naszych sprzedaży” - mówi Steven Rotiroti, współwłaściciel firmy Holburne Mushroom Farm Limited z Queensville w Ontario, dodając, że jego zdaniem jest to odzwierciedlenie poprawy w... read more

While persistent rainfall had a significant negative effect on planting, harvesting, and crop yields during the past two seasons, this year sees a return to more normal conditions for carrot farming in the Hauts-de-France region. Emmanuel Schaffner, Sales Director at Verduyn, provides an overview of the present circumstances. read more

Strawberry picking at Bushel Boy is a meticulously managed process, guaranteeing that only the finest fruit reaches consumers. "We pick the same area three times a week, making sure we harvest fruit at its peak ripeness," says Emily Andes, Research and Innovation Manager at Bushel Boy. read more