Hydroponic cultivation is proving to be a very efficient option for growing strawberries, not only for fruit production but also for producing seedlings. Moreover, it has become an increasingly attractive option, especially now that the European Union is banning disinfectants from the market. read more

Nowe i lepsze odmiany jeżyn nadal kwitną, a dla jednej spółdzielni hodowlanej te odmiany zapowiadają nową erę. North Bay Produce twierdzi, że program jeżyn Erandy® przeżyje w tym roku silny sezon. Te duże owoce mają odporność na regresję i brak. read more

The government in Belarus has modified certain price regulation norms. From October 21, 2024, to May 2025, maximum wholesale prices will be determined for fresh cucumbers, apples, onions, and table beets. Additionally, from October 29, 2024, to May 2025, maximum retail prices will be set for these products. read more

Rząd uruchomił usługę ekspresowego pociągu Kanda z Nashik do Delhi w celu zaspokojenia popytu na cebulę przed Diwalim. Według sekretarza ds. spraw konsumenckich Nidhi Khare, ten specjalny pociąg ma dotrzeć do stolicy kraju 20 tego miesiąca.

The government has initiated the Kanda Express Train service from Nashik to Delhi with the objective of addressing the onion demand prior to Diwali. According to Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, this special train is set to reach the national capital on the 20th of this month. read more

Highline Mushrooms has always been passionate about natural nourishment and innovation, with a strong belief in the future of the mushroom category. Driven by a team with proven success in innovation and a roadmap for the future, the company's next step is to future-proof mushroom farming with. read more

Chuck Hill from The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, reported a slowdown in the onion market as of October 16, noting a decrease in demand. Despite this, Hill emphasized the outstanding quality of onions from their Olathe grower and mentioned that shipments from Corinne, UT, are expected to commence. read more

"Spain is a crucial market for Peruvian fresh products like avocados, blueberries, grapes, and mangoes. Peru is the second largest avocado supplier to Spain, after Mexico. Spain serves as a key destination for a variety of Peruvian fresh products, highlighting the importance of this market for Peru." read more

In a warehouse located north of Chisinau, Moldova, Stefan Bitlan, a prominent exporter of plums, is preparing his shipment for Germany, choosing to target the European Union market instead of Russia. Moldova, situated between Ukraine and Romania, is on the verge of a referendum for EU membership, which is being endorsed by the President. read more

Opinion Poll, it seems that the general population is less happy with the rainy weather as it has caused some inconvenience and disruptions to daily activities. read more

This week in the fruit wholesale market, there was an increase in the supply of imported pineapples and Chinese avocados, while Peruvian blueberries saw a rise in volume but a slight decrease in price. On the other hand, durian prices are going up due to limited availability. read more

Producers are optimistic about the upcoming orange season in Cordoba in 2024/25, as initial indicators point towards higher production volumes compared to last year. The Regional Government of Andalusia released production estimates last month based on data collected in August. read more

The Polish apple growers have had to pick the apples faster than usual, according to Jan Nowakowski, the manager of the Polish apple exporter Genesis Fresh. He stated, "The new Polish apple season started two weeks earlier compared to the previous year. We had a dry summer, warm autumn, and we had to harvest apples quickly." read more

"Consumers love a good story but they're wary of greenwashing," notes Kobus Pienaar, program manager of the Woolworths Farming for the Future program, designed to provide Woolies customers with evidence of the mindfulness with which their fruits and vegetables are grown. "We enjoy explaining to them." read more

The European Union (EU) market for peaches and nectarines has exhibited intriguing trends in recent years, especially in terms of production, trade, and pricing. The production area of peaches and nectarines in EU member states has experienced minor fluctuations from 2017 to 2023. Italy and Spain, in particular, have... read more

Prognozy dotyczące wpływu huraganu Milton na przemysł cytrusowy na Florydzie były złowrogie. Chociaż oceny dotyczące tego, jak branża przetrwała znaczące zjawisko pogodowe, są wciąż w toku, niektórzy plantatorzy i eksporterzy raportują lepsze wyniki niż się spodziewano. "To nie miało być. read more

Rok 2024 był skomplikowany dla produkcji awokado w Peru, ponieważ ciągłe niekorzystne warunki pogodowe wpłynęły na regularność zbiorów. Pomimo tych przeszkód w łańcuchu produkcji, sektor komercyjny awokado wykazał zdolność reakcji, co pozwoliło mu zakończyć kampanię pozytywnie. read more

In Ukraine, the pricing trends for cucumbers and tomatoes on different retail platforms are being monitored by sources such as "Hvylya", the Minfin portal, the Capital Market, and the Odessa market "Pochatok". With winter approaching, there is an upward trend in the prices of these vegetables. read more

Irani apples are entering the market. Hadi Mirzaei, CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading, anticipates a vibrant marketing campaign despite a decrease in volume this year. The grower explains: "We experienced a cold winter and spring in Iran, leading to lower apple yields. However, I can assure importers that we..." read more

Wzrost eksportu świeżych bananów z Peru odnotował spadek po raz drugi z rzędu we wrześniu, pomimo wzrostu średniej ceny. W tym okresie kluczowe rynki, takie jak Stany Zjednoczone i Holandia, doświadczyły fluktuacji w poziomach importu, negatywnie wpływając na sytuację. read more

Bananas grown in the Spanish Canary Islands are not the only ones produced in a European country. In fact, while bananas are cultivated far from the European mainland, near the Atlantic coasts of Africa, there are also bananas grown in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. read more