Global demand for blueberries exceeds supply, and it is necessary to double their growth. It is likely that, with the same or slightly increased surface area, the goal of doubling current yields in this decade will be achieved. Despite being the newest fruit in the world's agricultural industry. read more

South Africa's citrus exports to Russia have returned to normal volumes over the past two seasons, with consumers in the market said to have changed their habits by demanding higher-grade fruit. The traditional perception of Russia as a market that gladly accepted Class 2 fruit has shifted. read more

Despite the challenges faced by Spanish and European exporters as a result of Brexit, Spain's lettuce continues to maintain its strong presence in the British market, representing 91.95% of all lettuce imports in the UK. The Netherlands holds a 2.18% share of the British market, while Italy accounts for 2.1%. Morocco and Turkey also have a presence in the market. read more

Seed specialist KWS is expanding its R&D capacities in Andijk, the Netherlands. A state-of-the-art greenhouse will be constructed on a 10,000m2 site, along with a dedicated preparation and research area for outdoor vegetables, including an office and laboratory. The completion of this project is... read more

Obecnie jest obfite zaopatrzenie w truskawki z Kalifornii. „Jakość truskawek jest doskonała, a pogoda również sprzyja. Jest mnóstwo truskawek, co nie jest nietypowe jak na tę porę roku” - mówi John Wilkinson z Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC. read more

The famous Muscat grape from Marina Alta, in the Spanish Region of Valencia, ripens under the Mediterranean sun and sea breeze. Juan José Buigues Ivars grows it in rainfed plantations using traditional methods. This has led to him receiving the 2023 Agricultural Award. read more

On June 6th and 7th, the top fruit contact group met in Lerida, Spain. Hosted by AFRUCAT (Catalonia Association of Fruit Companies), unions and associations of producers' organizations, as well as administrations from Spain (ASAJA), Portugal, Italy (ASSOMELA), and France gathered to assess the situation. read more

W Południowym Okanaganie w Kanadzie plantatorzy wiśni rozważają dostosowanie cen w odpowiedzi na zmniejszoną produkcję. Fluktuacje w dostępności wiśni są przypisywane różnym czynnikom, w tym warunkom klimatycznym, które różnie wpłynęły na uprawy w różnych regionach. Niektóre obszary zgłaszają read more

Green beans are grown in many states across the U.S., the country also imports a significant amount of green beans from Mexico. According to Francisco Sanchez, CEO of ASL Produce, "The U.S. imports from Mexico because the quality is significantly higher." Mexican green beans are hand-picked, which contributes to their superior quality. read more

The captivating deep red color initially caught the attention of Alexander Gibson from Doornkraal Agri in the Witzenberg Valley near Ceres to the South African Bigbucks apple variety. "The price potential, especially in the Eastern markets, and pack-out rates were equally appealing, and today I can say that." read more

At the end of May, BelOrta sold the first BelOmelon melons of the Belgian 2024 season. This marks the earliest they have ever been on the market, according to reports. The first melons, of the Charentais variety, are grown in greenhouses using a unique vertical growing method. read more

Chile, Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, and South Africa are currently all looking to purchase citrus fruits. One common challenge these countries are facing this season is the impact of adverse weather conditions. Droughts, heavy rain, and strong winds are affecting either the volume or quality of the citrus products available. read more

Po wielkim sukcesie osiągniętym dzięki innowacyjnym uprawom truskawek bez gleby dostępnych nawet z trzema rzędami, Combimetal Carrera wprowadził teraz systemy uprawy do produkcji różnych typów warzyw i ziół aromatycznych, hodowanych nad ziemią i na jednej wysokości. Nowość read more

Jest reklamowany jako „największy na świecie poler do marchwi”. Jego rozmiar jednak nie jest aspektem, dzięki któremu nowy poler MT ma zdobyć rynek. Jego innowacyjny design jest tym, co powinno przyciągnąć klientów. Po zakończeniu współpracy z firmą Haith w Wielkiej Brytanii, holenderska firma Murre Technologies postanowiła... read more

Stavropol Krai in Russia has achieved self-sufficiency in apple production, with enough harvests to supply other regions, Governor Vladimir Vladimirov announced. "Every third apple on the shelves of Russian retail chains is from Stavropol," he stated. However, residents of Stavropol may still face challenges in accessing affordable and diverse fruits due to the focus on apple production. read more

This week, retailers emphasized graduation and Father's Day celebrations by showcasing a variety of festive produce options. There was a strong focus on both conventional and organic fruits, with peaches, nectarines, cherries, cantaloupes, and watermelons being heavily promoted. Many store chains also featured summertime items. read more

The harvest of the first (also known as Breba) California fig crop has begun. "Picking started last week and the quality is really good on a good-sized crop," says Marc Marchini of J. Marchini Farms. The Breba crop is notably a shorter fig crop that will go for another week or so. read more

Armenia has increased its exports of apples and apricots to Russia in 2024. From January 1 to June 10, 2024, the export of fruits from Armenia to Russia has grown 2.1 times year-on-year, as stated by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan during a press conference. read more

Wyspecjalizowane gospodarstwo owocowe Boro Valley Fruit Farm w Enniscorthy, Wexford, prowadzone przez Martina Murphy'ego, jest jednym z przedsiębiorstw specjalizujących się w uprawie truskawek i zostało uznane jako preferowany owoc narodu przez Bord Bia w Irlandii. Gospodarstwo to zostało założone przez ojca Murphy'ego. read more

In comparison to the period before the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the fruit market and sales have decreased in the week following the festival, with durian sales experiencing the most significant decline. On the other hand, American Washington cherries and South African blood oranges are now being introduced to the market. read more