"Our Pinkerton avocados have yielded a bountiful harvest, exceptionally clean with minimal damage from weather conditions," says Joachim Prinsloo, CEO of Sunreaped, a grower of subtropical crops in northeastern South Africa and southern Mozambique. "We are currently halfway through the avocado harvest and fully occupied."
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Cherry trees are being protected in greenhouses in northern Italy.
2024-05-29 00:00
Trzy lata temu narodził się pomysł uprawiania drzew wiśni w szklarni. Obecnie zajmuje ona 1 040 metrów kwadratowych, w których rośnie 1 000 roślin, posadzonych w odległości 2 metrów na 0,50 metra w rzędzie. "Wiśnie są chronione, więc ilość potrzebnych zabiegów jest o 75% mniejsza niż w.
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The pineapple industry is becoming more diversified, offering a variety of products suitable for both fresh consumption and different types of processed goods. The Italian company PND, known for manufacturing machinery for the fruit processing industry, is currently constructing a new plant.
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North Carolina rebounds with a bigger peach harvest.
2024-05-29 00:00
North Carolina is experiencing a bountiful peach crop this season. Ken Chappell of Chappell Peaches mentioned, "A few growers have encountered hail damage, which is unfortunate. However, every bloom has produced a peach, so now we need to thin them down." The growing conditions in the region leading up to the season have been favorable.
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The high demand from European customers is causing the prices of Egyptian table grapes to rise.
2024-05-29 00:00
The beginning of the Egyptian table grape season is characterized by a significant surge in demand, coupled with a decrease in volumes, allowing growers and exporters to fetch good prices, according to Mina Eissa, CEO of Rejoice Pro. Nevertheless, the exporter also expresses apprehensions about the remainder of the season.
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Peru exported 49,749 tons of onions in the first quarter of 2024.
2024-05-29 00:00
In the first quarter of 2024, Peru exported 49,749 tons of onions, generating $23 million in revenues. The export volume decreased by 10% compared to the same period the previous year, but the export value increased by 29%. This was due to the average price per kilogram being $0.46, resulting in a 43% increase.
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The Senegalese mango season starts with reduced quantities.
2024-05-28 00:00
Władze ochrony roślin Senegalu ogłosiły, że mango w centrum i południu kraju osiągnęło zadowalający stan dojrzałości fizjologicznej, co oznacza początek sezonu mango w Senegalu. Ten sam źródło informuje o spadku wolumenów w tym sezonie i podaje następujące daty dla
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IGS Agro, the largest mushroom producer in Tatarstan, has increased its mushroom yield by 25% in the first four months of this year compared to 2023. The company set a monthly record in April by harvesting 425 tons of mushrooms. Established in 2019, IGS Agro produces both white and royal mushrooms.
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Vegetable and fruit processing equipment from Dofra and Urschel available for purchase.
2024-05-28 00:00
Czy działasz w przemyśle przetwórstwa warzyw czy owoców? W takim razie aukcja internetowa Industrial Auctions w Stowmarket (Wielka Brytania) może być dla Ciebie interesująca. Ta aukcja obejmuje różne maszyny do przetwarzania warzyw i owoców renomowanych marek takich jak Dofra i Urschel. Oferowane są również
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Peru contributes to global food security through its diverse varieties of potatoes.
2024-05-28 00:00
Peru, known as the birthplace of the potato, is home to a wide variety of this important tuber. The country's potato production, mainly centered in its mountainous regions, makes up 95% of its output. Among these, "native or colorful potatoes" hold particular significance.
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Hungarian melon production is expected to start early this season.
2024-05-28 00:00
Węgrzech, the climatic conditions have been conducive to the early ripening of melons, including watermelons, with no adverse weather affecting their development. The Association of Hungarian Melon Growers has indicated that Hungarian watermelons are expected to hit the market by June 10.
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"Tasteful French apricots are now entering the market"
2024-05-28 00:00
For the 2024 campaign, 500 tons of apricots are expected from the 8 Mas Saint-Paul producers, who cultivate 300 hectares of orchards. According to Pierre Monteux, this lower yield is attributed to unfavorable weather conditions during the flowering period, which had a negative impact on pollination. "Certain varieties were more..."
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Potato Parcel: Quirky Messaging Service
2024-05-28 00:00
Potato Parcel, founded by Alex Craig, offers an unconventional service where customers can send messages on potatoes instead of traditional cards. This novel idea, which started in 2015, gained significant attention after Craig and his partner Riad Bekhit presented it on "Shark Tank," revealing
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South Africa’s fruit industry is prepared to collaborate with the new government leaders following the elections on May 29th.
2024-05-28 00:00
As South Africa prepares for the upcoming general elections on 29th May 2024, the fruit export industry is "ready to collaborate with the incoming government." Fruit South Africa, along with the nation's significant citrus export sector, is poised to engage with any new administration.
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Organic greenhouse vegetables "Made in Ukraine" support the regional economy and create jobs.
2024-05-28 00:00
The greenhouse enterprise "Agrokonsern," situated in Ukraine's Rivne region, strongly backs the national "Made in Ukraine" program, bolstering the local economy and generating employment opportunities within the community. Greenhouse technologies frequently encounter skepticism from consumers who perceive them as
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Ostatnie wydarzenia wskazują na skoordynowane działania mające na celu obniżenie cen malin na rynkach ukraińskim i polskim. Według analityków EastFruit, nadchodzący sezon malinowy ma rozpocząć się znacznie wcześniej niż dotychczas, co jest trendem zauważalnym nawet na rynku ukraińskim.
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The Philippines is looking to enter the Japanese avocado market.
2024-05-28 00:00
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is collaborating with Japan to start exporting Hass avocados, with the goal of entering a market valued at around $150 million. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. held discussions with Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya regarding this matter.
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The UK government is experiencing criticism and opposition due to shortages of food in supermarkets.
2024-05-28 00:00
Wera Hobhouse, a Liberal Democrat MP, criticized the UK government in the House of Commons for failing to address the food shortages in supermarkets. Tesco and Morrisons have implemented restrictions on the sale of certain fruits and vegetables.
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A fire has destroyed a fruit and vegetable greenhouse in El Ejido.
2024-05-28 00:00
W poniedziałkowy wieczór spektakularny pożar pochłonął magazyn spółdzielni owocowo-warzywnej Mabe, znajdujący się w dzielnicy Norias de Daza w hiszpańskiej gminie El Ejido, w prowincji Almería. Na miejscu interweniowali strażacy z Konsorcjum Poniente, personel medyczny, a także lokalna policja i Gwardia Cywilna.
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Imports in Gulf states are increasing, with the United Arab Emirates emerging as a central hub.
2024-05-28 00:00
The United Arab Emirates is a major importer of fresh vegetables and fruits, with annual imports valued at around 2 billion dollars. This makes the United Arab Emirates the 16th largest importer globally in 2022. The import value in neighboring Saudi Arabia is almost...
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