Urban Organic Farming Community (UOFC) held its Vegetable Market Day at Klipspruit West Secondary School, showcasing the initial harvest of organic vegetables, including beetroot, spinach, garlic, spring onions, and carrots. Attendees were exposed to products such as homemade Ubuntu spinach dip. read more

The two new yellow peach and platerina varieties resulting from the research of the FrutIMIDA peach genetic improvement program, which aim to extend the harvesting season, were presented a few days ago in the Spanish municipality of Abarán, in the province of Murcia. read more

The Australian company Sai World, in partnership with its Canadian sister company Nature's Connection, is preparing to launch its initial cherry exports this season through a new joint venture with Canadian grower Farming Karma. "The trees are full of fruit, and the early varieties may..." read more

Many tomato growers in Morocco, as well as European importers, have reported that certain newly introduced ToBRFV-resistant varieties do not achieve optimal fruit coloration. Industry sources have noted a decline in the quality of some of these new varieties, which has raised concerns among many growers. read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące cen hurtowych w funtach za kilogram podkreślają zauważalne zmiany cen kilku świeżych produktów w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. Jabłka Bramley's Seedling zanotowały wzrost cen, gdzie średnia cena wzrosła z £1.32 do £1.42, co stanowi wzrost o 8% w ciągu tygodnia. W przeciwieństwie, read more

The first Egyptian mango harvests arrived on the local market and then on the international market about twenty days ago. The season appears to be proceeding smoothly, with no significant challenges in terms of production and marketing, as stated by Abdelkader Habony, CEO of the Habony Group, the exporter. read more

The 2025-2026 Orange Crop Forecast report for Brazil's São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt predicts a total production of 232.38 million 40.8 kg boxes of oranges. This represents a 24.36% increase from the previous season, which produced 186.75 million boxes. read more

The top fruit season has entered its final phase. Marius van Arkel of Fruitstation van Arkel looks back on a great season. "Last year, a lot of money was lost at the end of the pear season, but this year we're finishing well. Stocks are still low, and sales continue quietly but steadily. That's." read more

The blueberry market in India is currently going through a period of transition due to changes in import seasons. Traders are dealing with challenges such as limited supply, high freight costs, and changing consumer preferences, as highlighted by Gagan Khosla, CEO of NGK Trading Co. "The availability of blueberries is limited as we are in between seasons," Gagan points out. "Peru read more

Zamrożone warzywa oferują konsumentom znaczne korzyści. Są wygodne, zdrowe i długotrwałe. Ale co dzieje się przed tym, zanim to opakowanie szpinaku trafi do zamrażarki? Marco Bom, menadżer rolniczy w specjalistycznej firmie zamrożonych warzyw Ardo, zabiera nas na pola, gdzie wszystko się zaczyna. Marco Blom Ardo read more

The campaign for Granfrutta Zani's Viulèt brand plums will begin in a few weeks. "These are very sweet fruits with a Brix level of up to 23°, which will be available until the end of August," explains Italy Sales Manager Antonio Zani. There are three varieties. The first variety has black read more

At the Fossa Eugenia growers' association, the new celeriac variety with leaves is showing promising early growth. It is provided by member Berden Agro in Venlo, which specializes in cultivating celeriac with and without foliage. Currently, the storage season for celeriac is still ongoing. read more

The impact of unexpected weather events on Maharashtra's mango orchards, particularly those growing the Alphonso variety, has been significant this year. Untimely rains in May have affected mango production in Konkan, Dharavi Beth (Manori-Uttan), and Raigad. The Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market read more

Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 is gearing up for a highly international edition, scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 September at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The trade fair will showcase exhibitors from 41 countries and regions, with 25 national pavilions, and will introduce several new thematic. read more

"In order to maintain our leadership position in the vegetable industry, we need to significantly increase our size." This statement was made by Michael DeGiglio, the founder and CEO of Village Farms. Recently, the company announced a shift in its business structure and an ambitious acquisition strategy. The decision was influenced by consolidation in the industry. read more

The zbueberry harvest started a little over two weeks ago in the province of Cuneo in Italy's Piedmont region, and the results so far are quite positive. Giuseppe Ribotta, the founder of the Ribotta Group, an agricultural cooperative based in Revello since its establishment in 2014, is evaluating the situation. read more

Farmers in South Tyrol grow strawberries between 800 and 1400 meters above sea level, and are currently experiencing a good market. The quality is excellent, and all the produce is grown under cover. Harvesting began at the end of May, one week earlier than in 2024. "Our suppliers pack the read more

Ashley Asquith, a 42-year-old from Bradford, robbed a post office using a banana wrapped in a plastic bag, pretending it was a gun. He shouted, "empty the till," and managed to escape with over £6,000, which is still missing. CCTV footage confirmed the use of the fruity weapon, and the court accepted his explanation. One shop worker was so. read more

Sezon winogron w Kalifornii wygląda na powrót do bardziej historycznego czasu rozpoczęcia w 2025 roku. "Większość zbiorów będzie rozpoczynać się w Dolinie San Joaquin między 7 a 14 lipca. W tym roku jesteśmy trochę wcześniej z powodu cieplejszej pogody, chociaż jest to bardziej normalny czas rozpoczęcia". read more

What started in 1999 with the rental of 500 m² and a single setup machine has grown over the past quarter century into a specialist for all your fruit packaging needs. LC Packaging St-Truiden celebrated its 25th anniversary in style on Friday, June 20, which also marked the official opening of read more