The supply of cherries for export is transitioning from the California crop to the Washington crop. "The transition is progressing as planned. Although the weather in California has been slightly cooler so far and the fruit has not reached the desired size for export markets." read more

The Food Safety Inspection Body (FSIB) of Armenia has conducted a thorough inspection specifically targeting the phytosanitary examination of exports to Russia. This inspection was carried out in response to concerns raised by Russian authorities in November. The FSIB's diligent efforts, which led to the timely resolution of issues, were aimed at ensuring compliance with Russian regulations and maintaining the safety of food exports. read more

Mimo tego, że organiczne winogrona stołowe osiągają lepsze ceny niż konwencjonalne, firma produkująca owoce i pakująca je Agropiura SAC z północnego Peru, niedawno postanowiła, po trzech latach słabych plonów i problemów z jakością spowodowanych nietypowymi warunkami pogodowymi, zrezygnować z produkcji organicznej. read more

CIV, the Italian Nurserymen Consortium, has recently signed an Exclusive Master Licensing Agreement with Culdevco (Pty) Limited for the testing and commercial development of the pear variety CapeRose/Cheeky® in the European, Turkish, and Israeli markets. The variety was created and developed by... read more

In Karnataka, the price of tomatoes has increased from Rs 40-42 per kg in early May to Rs 80 due to a supply shortage at the Kolar Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), which is the second-largest tomato market in Asia. The Kolar APMC has seen a significant decrease in tomato supplies... read more

Przez zastosowanie specjalnego zabiegu termicznego z użyciem napowietrzonej pary do delikatnego stymulowania roślin truskawek i ich łodyg, można produkować materiał roślinny wolny od chorób bez użycia środków chemicznych. To, w skrócie, jest zasada działania Plantsauna. Cztery lata po tym, jak pierwszymi użytkownikami w Holandii zaczęli być zatrudniający. read more

Representing over a quarter of the world's population and with an estimated $450 billion in spending power, Gen Z (aged 18-28) offers a significant opportunity to cultivate lifelong fans of potatoes. This demographic has the potential to drive sustained growth and increase demand for potatoes. Thankfully, Potatoes USA is well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity. read more

Despite the unusual spring weather, Ukraine is expected to harvest enough berries for both domestic consumption and export, although prices may be unpredictable. In an interview with SEEDS, Taras Bashtannik, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association, outlined the main factors... read more

By the first week of June, the Mexican table grape industry had shipped 35 percent more volume compared to the same period last year. More than 5 million boxes have already crossed the border into the U.S., as opposed to 3.9 million boxes at the same time last year. read more

Greencollar, a Japanese company, has recently finished harvesting table grapes from 700 vines for the first time and is preparing for the next summer's harvest from 1400 vines. They also have plans to plant an additional 1500 vines this season. This expansion will increase their vine count to approximately read more

After a year of 2022 characterized by extremely high sea freight rates and a shortage of fertilizers, and a 2023 shaped by unfavorable weather conditions, the Peruvian fruit and vegetable sector is striving to recover in the most optimal manner, approaching future challenges with great optimism, perseverance, and ingenuity. read more

Eksport śliwek z Serbii do Europy Zachodniej, głównie do Niemiec, stale rośnie od kilku ostatnich sezonów. Inne owoce pestkowe, takie jak morele, borykają się z stratami spowodowanymi przez przymrozki w późną wiosnę. Ivica Djordjević z rodzinnego szkółki "Kalem Djordjević" zlokalizowanej w centralnej Serbii, mówi: read more

As of May 1st, 2024, the estimated French carrot production for the fresh market is 333,600 tons for the 2023-2024 campaign. This represents a 1% increase from 2023, but a 2% decrease from the 2018-2022 average. The 2023-2024 campaign was affected by heavy rainfall last winter. In April 2024, carrot prices were 6%... read more

Las partidas españolas claramente dominaron el escenario tanto para frutas de pulpa amarilla como blanca. Los suministros de Italia y Turquía jugaron un papel principalmente suplementario. Las ofertas griegas solo se vieron en cantidades muy pequeñas en Frankfurt. La calidad fue convincente en general, aunque los productos italianos. read more

Fall Creek has announced the acquisition of a 50-hectare land parcel in Moara Vlasiei, Romania, from Portland Trust, a well-known real estate developer. This acquisition is part of Fall Creek's growth strategy in the European market. The newly acquired land will be used for the development of Fall Creek's new state-of-the-art blueberry facility. read more

Estonia is currently having an early strawberry season due to an unusually warm May. Kadri Nebokat, the owner of Laari Farm in Tartu County, expects that the prices of Estonian strawberries will remain steady compared to last year, despite the early start of the season. read more

The peach campaign has already started in the Spanish region of Murcia, and in about 15 days, the harvest of the varieties under the PGI Melocotón de Cieza will begin. "The stone fruit campaign started at the end of April, about 10 days earlier than usual for all varieties in general, and read more

The California harvest of mature green tomatoes is currently focused in the Coachella Valley, the southernmost part of the state. The desert season began on May 10 and is expected to conclude next week, around June 14 or 15. Prior to the start of California's season, the market was thriving for three months. read more

For the Mirabelles de Lorraine plums, this season is shaping up to be very promising, as the fruits are still growing in early June. "The flowering period was excellent, with abundant blossoms. For the most part, flowering occurred under favorable conditions, except for certain areas that were affected by." read more

Washington State, USA, is known for having the highest potato yield per acre globally. More than 300 farmers grow potatoes across an area of over 160,000 acres in the region. The annual harvest in Washington State averages 30 tons per acre, which is double the average yield in the United States. read more