The Crop Report from the Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee shows that Chilean blueberry exports reached 83,321 tons in the 2024-2025 season, marking an 11% increase from the previous season but a 1% decrease from 2022-2023. By the fifth week, 8,018 tons had been shipped globally, with the United States receiving. read more

A biostimulant made from natural extracts like oregano oil, ReenolTM helps plants fight off various harmful diseases and enhance their growth, resulting in high yields. Dr. Daphna Blachinsky, VP Agronomy at Gadot Agro, stated, "We have conducted conclusive studies on pomegranate". read more

"The renowned Cavaillon melon, a symbol of the Provence region, has now been granted a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)," as declared by the Union of Cavaillon melon producers and marketers. It took 8 years for the Cavaillon melon to be officially listed in the PGI register. read more

Sofruileg celebrated 20 years of Nergi at Fruit Logistica. To mark the occasion, the company held a press conference to unveil the brand-new visual identity of its mini kiwis. Here is a look back at how these mini kiwis came to be and a preview of future plans. Sofruileg unveiled the brand new read more

The management of Schamel, Germany's leading horseradish processor, confirms that the raw material situation in the horseradish sector is extremely difficult at the moment. "We mainly source our raw materials from three growing areas, namely Bavaria, Styria, and eastern Hungary. Due to significant read more

Visser Agro originally started as an arable farm specializing in growing seed potatoes and onions. However, about five years ago, owners Anne Visser-Veldboer and her husband Sierd Visser decided to begin peeling their own onions in addition to cultivation and direct sales. Initially, this was read more

The Valentine's week sales for berries, mangoes, and cut fruits were very successful in the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for No Bananas. This was achieved despite heavy rain in major fruit-supplying countries like Spain and the cold weather in Greece. Andero Keronen, the owner of No Bananas, was pleased with the results. read more

During the Pfälzer Spargeltag (Palatinate Asparagus Day) in January, Patrick Meinhardt from Tannenhof Meinhardt in Weiterstadt discussed their future cultivation plans for green asparagus and addressed the question of whether the residual use of old white asparagus plants is still relevant. "In our company, we see that ... read more

Sakata was present at Fruit Logistica earlier this month, an "important event" that the company has been attending for several years. In recent years, the company has changed its approach and presented some new varieties. "We want to put our clients' needs back at the center of our" read more

Fiji's agriculture sector is exploring the possibility of exporting bananas as an alternative commodity, given the challenges in the sugar industry. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka responded to questions in the 'Your Voice, Your Fiji' segment, acknowledging the difficulties experienced by sugarcane farmers and emphasizing the importance of. read more

During the period from July to December 2024, Pakistan exported 105,690 metric tons of citrus fruits, generating $30.9 million in revenue. This data was shared by the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, in the National Assembly. read more

W 2024 roku produkcja awokado w Kenii spadła o 11,2 procent do 562 tysięcy ton metrycznych (TMT), spowodowana zmniejszonym opadem. Pomimo tej porażki, oczekuje się, że produkcja wzrośnie o cztery procent w 2025 roku, osiągając 585 TMT, wspierana przez zwiększenie powierzchni uprawy awokado oraz read more

De Mooij Amsterdam offers semi-dried tomatoes from Sicily under its Fino Fresco brand. Unlike sun-dried tomatoes, which are fully dried to remove all water content, semi-dried tomatoes are removed from the heat before they are completely dried. This allows the tomatoes to retain a juicy texture. read more

Romania: Anca-Maria Popescu becomes Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG
With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Anca-Maria Popescu took over the role of Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in market activity for apples in Ukraine. Producers, no longer expecting price increases, are starting to sell apples from storage. As a result, there is a surplus of supply in the market, leading orchardists to adjust their pricing strategies. read more

Mimo że eksport szparagów greckich już rozpoczął się na niektórych farmach korzystających z zaawansowanej technologii grzewczej, główny sezon potrzebuje jeszcze kilku tygodni, aby się rozpocząć. "Zbiór szparagów w Kavali, jednym z najważniejszych obszarów uprawy szparagów w Grecji, rozpocznie się pod koniec lutego". read more

By Week 06, the South African table grape industry had packed over 80% of its season's produce. A total of 60.70 million cartons were inspected for export, which is a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. Out of these, 48.57 million cartons were exported by Week 06. read more

Estonian farmers affected by extreme weather from 2023 to 2024 will receive €3.3 million in emergency aid. This support program is aimed at fruit, vegetable, and rapeseed growers, with a particular focus on the horticulture sector due to the challenging weather conditions. The remaining budget will be allocated to other agricultural sectors as needed. read more

Bal Padda, a soft fruit grower in the UK, has attracted a significant amount of attention with a unique documentary that sheds light on the realities of farming. Taking inspiration from "Clarkson's Farm," Padda and his team have produced a mini-documentary that delves deeper than just the crops, showcasing the individuals who are devoted to their agricultural work. read more

Pomidor, kalafior, brokuły i świeże warzywa były najlepszymi wyborami w zestawie warzyw kupionych w 2024 roku. Jednak tam, gdzie są zwycięzcy, zazwyczaj są też przegrani. Marchew, fasola szparagowa, cykoria, brukselka, szparagi i worki z pokrojoną sałatą znaleziono w mniejszych ilościach. read more