In the most recent update on orange prices across the European Union, significant fluctuations have been observed in various member states. The data, updated on December 18, 2024, reveals a mixed trend in the pricing of oranges, showing both increases and decreases depending on the country. read more

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has launched a project to restore the Antigua Black Pineapple, with the goal of producing over 200,000 plant heads by next year. Agriculture Minister Anthony Smith revealed in a radio interview that tissue culture technology is being used to rejuvenate the pineapple variety. read more

As reported by the press, within the framework of the government grant program "eRobota" aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses, an additional 4 agricultural enterprises have received UAH 14.4 million (€330,288) for the development of orchards, berry farms, vineyards, and greenhouse farming. read more

A decade after its introduction in Belgian stores, the red-blushed QTee summer pear has become a staple in European retail. Apart from being cultivated in Belgium and northern Spain, with most of the produce being sold abroad, these pears can also be found in orchards in Norway, Finland, Slovakia, Austria, and Switzerland. read more

"Prices for citrus fruits are currently at a reasonable level. Mandarins from Spain are selling for around 15 euros. Additionally, next month we will be receiving the first batch of Tang Gold mandarins," says Ronnie Moorman from Willem Dijk AGF in Enschede. "The price for Navelinas is between 0.80 and 1.20 euros per fruit." read more

Rynek gruszek jest obecnie trochę spowolniony. Zbliżając się Boże Narodzenie, wielu pracowników sezonowych udaje się do swoich krajów na święta, a prace sortowania zostały tymczasowo wstrzymane. "Oznacza to, że wszystko jest trochę w zawieszeniu. Obcinamy do piątku, a potem". read more

La producción de aguacate español crecerá esta temporada en comparación con la anterior. "Hay perspectivas de un aumento significativo en la producción en comparación con la temporada pasada, especialmente fuera de la Axarquía Malagueña, y la entrada en producción y crecimiento de plantaciones jóvenes en Cádiz". read more

Rynek saudyjski jest obecnie dobrze zaopatrzony w owoce cytrusowe z różnych regionów. Według Kashifa Shahzada, kierownika działu zaopatrzenia w Global Star, trendy dotyczące pochodzenia, ilości i cen są w tym sezonie normalne. Shahzad powiedział: "Rynek jest obecnie w normie, a myślę że będzie utrzymywał się w tej sytuacji". read more

Studenci Mount Kenya University (MKU), Esbon Ogetto i Bettinah Maruti, opracowali przełomową technologię, która przekształca odpady ananasów w nawóz o ujemnym wpływie na środowisko, obecnie oczekujący na zatwierdzenie patentu. Ich startup, NanaHeal Enterprises, został nagrodzony kwotą 3 800 dolarów. read more

Chongqing Hongjiu Fruit Co. Ltd., known for its prominent position in the Chinese fruit market, is currently facing financial instability. This was highlighted by the suspension of its shares in March and the resignation of its auditor, KPMG, in April. The company, previously renowned as China's top fruit supplier, is now navigating through challenging times. read more

The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in India has reached 100% completion, marking a significant development for the region's apple industry. Stakeholders anticipate that the new railway stations in Kashmir will facilitate a more efficient connection to national markets. read more

Cherries, essential for Christmas celebrations, depend on a season influenced by early cold weather to start growth and plenty of sunshine for ripening. Central Otago is the main region for cherry cultivation in New Zealand, with a production period of around six weeks. read more

Even in the week following St. Nicholas' Day, the demand for citrus fruits remained quite strong. The unfavorable weather conditions certainly played a role in this, and the improved quality compared to the previous week also heightened interest. According to the German BLE, there was sufficient availability to meet the demand. read more

"Last week, the French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) published their provisional figures on agriculture in 2024: bad harvests and price drop. Harvests are up for virtually all vegetables and fruit production is expected to recover slightly (+1.2%)." read more

Since Astra, a Japanese manufacturer known for its innovative peelers, started introducing its peelers to international markets a few years ago, its KA-750PM pineapple peelers have rapidly gained popularity among businesses in over 60 countries. This week, the company began selling its newly developed pineapple peeler. read more

Peru is expected to produce 323,928 tons of blueberries in the 2024-2025 season, exceeding initial estimates by 4.1% and solidifying the country's position as the world's top blueberry exporter. Luis Miguel Vegas, general manager of Proarándanos, asserts that this achievement is the outcome of a. read more

The apple harvest in the Aomori Prefecture, Japan was completed by the end of November, and the apple orchards are already covered in snow. According to Hideo Obori from Aomori Trading, the harvest conditions were not great but were better than last year. The Aomori Prefectural Government officially... read more

Jake Price, the County Extension Coordinator at the University of Georgia (UGA), recently presented results from a harvest on November 19th involving six Owari satsuma trees on X-639 rootstock as part of a pruning field trial. The trial aimed to compare the yield of three pruned trees, which produced 172, 239, and read more

As 2024 is coming to a close, in the lemon category, the Southern Hemisphere has long finished its season in September-October. "This year was marked by lower global production levels," says Alejandro Moralejo, CEO of Salix Fruits. "Both South Africa and Argentina faced challenges in production." read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new grant initiative to support aggregation models that aim to develop value chains in the horticulture and berry sectors in the Lviv region. Under this initiative, projects can receive grants of up to US$150,000 each. read more