In Muğla, Turkey, the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality is making efforts to combat the Mediterranean fruit fly, which poses a threat to the region's citrus exports. Using biotechnological systems, the municipality has started trapping operations over an area of 35,000 decares in the Köyceğiz district, which is home to a read more

Morocco, a significant global importer of dates, is still showing strong import numbers for this product during the 2023/24 season, according to a report by EastFruit. However, the final results for the ongoing season may be slightly lower than the previous one due to a rise in local production. read more

Belgian pear growers have had to endure hail, frost, persistent rain, and most recently, the pseudomonas bacterium during this growing season. Despite these challenges, many have managed to overcome them fairly well. "The weather we have had was really incredible. We expect a yield of" read more

Australia's table grape industry will soon have access to a "plug-and-play" traceability solution that is aimed at boosting customer confidence and increasing exports to Southeast Asian markets. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) has been granted funding for this initiative as part of a recent development. read more

Jedyny eksporter persymonów z RPA miał w tym roku 30 do 40% niższe wolumeny, co zasmuciło klientów. "Wszyscy byliśmy rozczarowani, ponieważ rynek był obecny, a ceny były dobre we wszystkich naszych rynkach: Europie, Wielkiej Brytanii, na Bliskim Wschodzie, ale po prostu nie było wystarczającej ilości produktu", mówi Charl. read more

The UK is home to many varieties of apples. However, one ancestor of modern apples had been lost – until a group of determined "apple detectives" embarked on a mission to rediscover it. In the family tree of British apples, there have always been noticeable gaps, akin to a missing great-grandfather whose identity has been obscured. read more

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, particularly those situated on the Black Sea. This marks the first time container shipments have resumed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. read more

The citrus export season in South Africa is gaining momentum, with volumes gradually increasing after a slightly slower start. According to Sarel Joubert, Managing Director of the exporter In2Fruit, "the season is going well, and we are shipping to various countries, including the UK, Europe, Canada, Russia, and." read more

From 2015 to 2021, Inagro vzw, in collaboration with REO Auction, carried out an experimental study on leek cultivation using hydroponics in an outdoor Deep Float Technique (DFT) system. The study demonstrated various benefits of this system, including extensive mechanization and automation possibilities. read more

A drop of between 30 and 40% in plum production in Extremadura, Spain's main production area for this fruit, is not leading to significantly higher prices compared to last season. This poses a challenge, especially for large companies with high costs. The abundance of small-sized plums is also impacting the market. read more

California-based Calavo Growers, a century-old household name, is celebrating its Peruvian partner, The Viru Group (Viru), to honor their partnership and milestone anniversaries. Viru, an international food group celebrating its 30th anniversary, has been a supplier of Peruvian avocados to Calavo. read more

Recent severe weather conditions, such as heavy rains and hail, have resulted in the damage of numerous hectares of orchards in Moldova, significantly impacting cherry and apple production. In some districts, up to 80% of cherry orchards have been affected, making the fruit unsellable. read more

Bananas are one of the most widely available fresh fruits in the world. They are especially popular with children and are an excellent source of potassium. They come with a peel that acts as their own convenient, easy-to-open, and biodegradable packaging. In the US, they are typically quite popular. read more

The world's largest melon producer and exporter from Brazil, Agricola Famosa, is responding to a "strong increase" in demand for watermelons in Europe by doubling their own charter ships capacity from next season. Carlo Porro, CEO of Agricola Famosa, said, "What I see is a strong increase in." read more

Sezon fig zbliża się szybko, i jest to ważny czas dla Aksun, mówi Akin Soyleyen, dyrektor marketingu tureckiego eksportera: "Bursa Black Figs, znane również jako Bursa Siyahı, to renomowana odmiana fig pochodząca z Bursy, w Turcji. Są bardzo cenione za swój duży rozmiar. read more

México's mango season began in January. Currently, there are four mango-producing regions in the country: Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit, and Sinaloa. Michoacán is close to the end of its shipping season, and producers are now transitioning to the other regions. This year, the supply situation from Michoacán was... read more

Pierwszy tydzień czerwca rozpoczął tegoroczny sezon mango w Senegalu. "Kampania rozpoczyna się więc nieco wcześniej niż oczekiwano w tym roku. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, rozpoczynamy sezon z dobrymi perspektywami pod względem ilości i jakości oraz, zgodnie z obecną sytuacją, oczekujemy, read more

Considering the effects of the recent rain and hail storms on melon and watermelon crops in Murcia, José Cánovas, president of the melon and watermelon sector at the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport), stated that... read more

Located in the Pas-de-Calais department, SARL Acquette specializes in the production, packaging, and marketing of onions under the Ferme de l'Artois brand. The company has recently begun its harvest. Development manager Christophe Dekerle discusses the rainy season and the new grading machine that. read more

W marcu ubiegłego roku producenci gruszek z różnych regionów Hiszpanii zgłosili zmniejszoną kwitnienie, które wpłynęło na różne odmiany w różny sposób, a w niektórych przypadkach poważnie. "Już w poprzednich latach zauważyliśmy znaczne spadki produkcji z powodu przymrozków, ale z powodu poważnego problemu, z którym mamy do czynienia obecnie,... read more