The development period of the D'Agen plum started a few weeks ago in Chile. These plums are later dried and exported to over 75 countries. Nicolás Tagle, producer and quality manager at Kaikén, foresees a promising outlook for the 2025 harvest: "Production is more stable and even, which bodes well for the future." read more

Secretary of State Jacek Czerniak emphasized that agricultural issues have been a significant aspect of the nearly 75-year relationship between Poland and Vietnam. "I am confident that we can collaborate to develop strategies for the sustainable growth of bilateral trade in agricultural and food products, and..." read more

Sonrosa® is not just a new variety, but the beginning of a revolution. Yesterday, FruitMasters and Limgroup unveiled a pioneering innovation in strawberries that offers substantial advantages for farming, commerce, retail, consumers, and the environment. According to Vincent Deenen, read more

Rynek grecki wydaje się obiecujący dla branży grzybowej. Pan Aris Meta, właściciel firmy pośrednictwa w handlu grzybami Manitaria Thessalias, mówi: "Popyt na grzyby w Grecji wzrasta z każdym rokiem. Każdy nowy sezon jest lepszy od poprzedniego. Białe grzyby stanowią około 85% naszego" read more

"Based on the projections made on November 1st, 2024, it is estimated that French cucumber production for the 2024 season will reach 169,300 tons. This represents a decrease of 3,900 tons compared to the previous year (-2%), mainly attributed to the unfavorable weather conditions characterized by persistent dullness and rain throughout much of the season. In October 2024, cucumber prices were 4% higher than in October." read more

Sezon malin w Hiszpanii rozpoczął się dobrze dla Plusberries w Huelvie pod koniec września. "Pozytywny trend utrzymywał się do połowy listopada, ale potem rynek trochę stracił na wartości" - mówi Jan van Bergeijk. "Z pozytywnej strony mieliśmy doskonałą pogodę tutaj, ale spowodowało to również szczyt podaży... read more

FAS/San José predicts that orange production will increase by around 11 percent in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 to reach 250,000 metric tons. Production in MY 2023/24 was lower than anticipated, at 225,000 metric tons, due to irregular rainfall patterns linked to El Niño weather. read more

When you mention Nico van Vliet, you are talking about new vegetable varieties. With decades of experience working at breeders like Syngenta and Bayer, he can rightfully be called experienced. Soon, he will be leaving Bayer to concentrate on new projects in the sector - a perfect opportunity to reflect on his accomplishments. read more

The zima season is w pełni at Euro Gijbels' Catalan growing site, where the focus is mainly on cauliflower, parsley, celery, and citrus, with recent additions of mint and coriander. Although the province of Catalonia largely escaped the worst of storm DANA, John Gijbels notes that the… read more

The Saveurs Commerce federation is pleased with the significant conviction of the organizers of an illegal fruit and vegetable selling network. The verdict, which has been made public, is seen as a major advancement in combating this issue, which is causing significant repercussions. read more

The TROPS Agricultural Transformation Society has acquired the former orange warehouse of Bicoca de Nules. The Andalusian company plans to resume operations at this property in 2025. The company's CEO, Víctor Luque, and president, José Linares, shared this news with the mayor. read more

Chociaż rynki eksportowe wciąż są zainteresowane grejpfrutami z Florydy i wysyłki nadal trafiają do krajów takich jak Japonia i kontynenty takie jak Europa, wczorajsze ogłoszenie stanu wojennego przez prezydenta Korei Południowej, Yoon Suk Yeola, spowodowało zatrzymanie części tych eksportów. "Musimy zadać sobie pytanie - czy chcemy read more

Malawi mangoes, originally from South Africa, arrived late in the Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) market this year. They were priced at approximately $18 (₹1,500) per box. The delay was due to extended rainfall in South Africa, impacting the flowering and yield. read more

South Africa's agricultural sector has had a year of mixed results, facing challenges like droughts and animal diseases that have impacted its performance. Despite this, the horticultural sub-sector has displayed encouraging signs of improvement, mainly due to successful fruit harvests. Wandile Sihlobo, chief read more

Pomelos from Tan My village in Vietnam's Binh Duong province have gained more recognition thanks to the efforts of Le Minh Sang, the 43-year-old Director of the Tan My Fruit Tree Cooperative. Sang's initiative has not only raised the profile of Tan My pomelos but also improved the. read more

In New York Mills, Minnesota, a man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a burglary in 2022 after being identified through a jug of orange juice. The incident took place on August 5, 2022, when authorities were called to a burglary at a residence on State Highway 106. Stolen items included a read more

The lemon season in Murcia has started after a slight delay in the harvest. Sales have been relatively slow since November, but reasonable prices are still being paid for high-quality fruit. "This year, we have a good production in terms of volume, although it is smaller than last year's when ... read more

The second largest rugby stadium in the Gallagher Premiership provided enough space for approximately 350 participants who gathered in Leicester, central England, on 27 November 2024 to discuss current trends and developments at the invitation of the British Onion Producer Association. read more

Bananas are the most consumed fruit in France, holding an 18% market share by volume. They are popular due to their various advantages, such as affordability. However, this growth is in contrast to the global situation, as highlighted by the Interprofessional Banana Association (AIB), which is marked by major. read more

Bloom Fresh International Limited, a fruit breeding company, has announced the appointment of Paul Farmer as its new Innovation & Quality Director. Farmer brings valuable experience to Bloom Fresh from his ten-year career in the retail industry. He started his career 16 years ago as a Source Technologist. read more