"We are currently distributing fresh plants of NSG strawberry varieties to growers in southern Italy. These varieties are among our most popular. Transplanting began at the start of October and will continue until the end of the month. Rooted cuttings, on the other hand, have already been planted." read more

Hort Innovation, in partnership with Lifecycles, has launched an environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) of Australian avocados. This assessment is intended to meet the increasing demand for sustainability, provide strategic investment advice, offer consumer information, and ensure compliance with regulations. read more

Strawberry growers around the world have been facing a hot summer, which has resulted in heightened pressure from cyclamen mites on infected plants. This is what Kars Vreeswijk from Moleda observed during his visits to several farms on different continents in August. Several strawberry plant nurseries and growers are... read more

Greek kiwi cultivation is gradually transitioning from solely green kiwi varieties to include yellow and red kiwi varieties. According to Aris Konstantinidis, sales manager for the fruit nursery Vitro Hellas S.A., these varieties now constitute 20 percent of the production in Greece. "In the last decade, there has been a shift in the Greek kiwi industry towards diversifying kiwi varieties," said Konstantinidis. read more

The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) recently revealed that Nigeria exported onions worth N107.9 billion between April and September. The announcement was made by Alhaji Aliyu Isa Maitasamu, the national president of NOPPMAN, during the 6th International Conference. read more

Farmers in Daraa, southern Syria, have started harvesting pomegranates this October. Despite facing challenges such as drought and fluctuating weather conditions, which have caused some pomegranate crops to crack, the overall production outlook is optimistic. read more

The total number of detections of black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa or CBS) in citrus fruit from South Africa recorded in European ports last September was 7, bringing the year's total to date. This dangerous fungus is regulated as a "priority" by the EU. read more

The Spanish avocado season has already started with the green-skinned varieties, which are increasingly in demand. The Hass avocado season will kick off later, around week 50, in a year marked, once again, by water shortages. The Spanish 2023/24 campaign was an average season in terms of volume,... read more

Rwanda reported a significant performance in its tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024, with a total of 13,700 tons of tomatoes exported, generating revenue of $13.8 million, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). Jean Bosco Mulindi, the Emerging Commodities. read more

With the harvest completed in most areas and the first weeks of sales behind us, it's time to assess the situation. Randy Dijksman from Combilo shares his perspective on the top fruit season. "Hail damage has been a widely discussed and unavoidable topic this sales season. A lot of time has been spent" read more

Kapi Kapi Growers, a grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, is introducing organic bananas to its product lineup. Initially, these organic bananas will be available to retailers across the U.S. and Canada, with plans to expand to Europe in the near future. Leveraging their long-standing expertise and commitment to sustainability, Kapi Kapi is excited to offer this new addition to their product portfolio. read more

Creating an efficient, equitable, and sustainable value chain poses a challenge for numerous sectors, including the fruits and vegetables sector. For Nature's Pride and its sister company Berries Pride, responsible water usage is of paramount strategic significance for their business and the sector's future. read more

"We're talking about the lowest temperatures that the Loskop Valley has experienced in the last 27 years," says Jovann Somers, the blueberry production manager at Roslé Boerdery, "and not just here, but extending deep into Limpopo and Zimbabwe." Black frost in July caused damage to 60 to 70% of the earliest cultivars. read more

Dr. Viviana Curzel, a researcher and technician specializing in stone fruit with low chill hour requirements (CIF Jujuy-FCA UNJu), and Oscar Machuca, a producer of extra-early stone fruit in the region, harvested the first fruits on September 24. These fruits were obtained as part of a... read more

The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N1.6bn for an intervention fund aimed at combating ginger blight, a disease affecting one of the country's major agricultural exports. Fredrick Nwabufo, Special Assistant on Public Engagement to President Bola Tinubu, disclosed the initiative. read more

The Costa Rican delegation, led by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer), consisting of 30 companies from the agricultural sector, presented a diverse selection of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and tubers. These included products such as pineapple, banana, melon, watermelon, cassava, tiquisque, and Hass avocado. read more

W tym roku Węgry zmagały się z suszą, która miała negatywne skutki dla rolnictwa, powodując znaczne straty w różnych uprawach. Według Lajosa Braunmüllera, redaktora naczelnego Agrárszektora, wypowiadającego się dla Pénzcentrum, można zauważyć oczekiwanie wzrostu cen żywności w nadchodzących miesiącach. read more

With the stabilization of China-Australia relations, the Australian avocado industry, led by Avocados Australia, is eager to explore the Chinese market, acknowledging its substantial potential for their products. In late August and early September, a delegation including John Tyas, CEO of Avocados Australia, visited China to conduct market research and establish connections. read more

Aotearoa New Zealand is scheduled to be the first country to celebrate World Fruit & Vegetable Day on October 18, in line with the worldwide focus on promoting a sustainable and healthy future. The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust is leading the way by organizing international celebrations, with 30 countries ready to participate. read more

The fig harvest in Greece is progressing at a significantly slow pace during the second week of October. The extreme heat of the last summer caused significant damage to the orchards' yield all over the country. Mr. Antreas Litras, owner of the fig production and packing company Litras Fresh, is concerned about the impact on the harvest this year. read more