The Kent mango variety is gaining popularity in the Asian market due to its sweetness and quality. Exporting to Asia is beneficial, but it comes with higher logistics costs, primarily due to the requirement of maintaining precise cold storage conditions for long-distance shipments. read more

Godefroy Voisin, the sales director of Magellan Import, which has recently acquired GlobalGAP certification, is providing an update on the Orri mandarin campaigns from South Africa. Magellan Import, an importer of out-of-season fruit, offers a complete range of pomelos, oranges, lemons, clementines, and limes. read more

Fruits & Compagnie's station, located north of Sisteron in southeastern France, was completely closed for 4 months in the first half of 2024. "All the grading and packaging facilities were dismantled and replaced by a new MAF installation adapted to the upcoming changes planned for the next ten years." read more

GyroPlant has teamed up with Dole PLC to advance hybrid and indoor farming using GyroPlant's substrate-free growing methods. "After a successful year of growing strawberries substrate-free in CEA, we are thrilled to announce our official partnership with Dole for our innovative, low-emission food production." read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DA-Davao) is currently establishing a laboratory specifically for the cultivation of Trichoderma fungi. This initiative aims to address the problem of Fusarium wilt, commonly known as Panama disease, which has been impacting a significant number of plants. read more

FOOD freshly, a leading provider of natural shelf-life preservation solutions, will showcase its sulphite-free, preservative-free products aimed at prolonging the shelf-life of fresh-cut produce. This is especially beneficial for items popular in the Spanish market, including lettuce, tropical fruits, apples, and potatoes. read more

With over 40 years of experience in the industry and a production capacity that positions them as the largest nursery in Spain specializing in subtropical seedlings, Viveros Brokaw excels in the production of trees with clonal rootstocks, which are becoming increasingly sought after by growers. read more

The mission of CIV, an Italian breeding company based in the province of Ferrara, is to bring innovation to fruit growing for a more efficient and sustainable future. They are known for their commitment to varietal development in service of the fruit industry. Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid is... read more

In the final months of its 50th anniversary year, Planasa, a global leader in the agri-food sector specializing in developing new berry varieties, will take part in the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, an event it has been participating in for over ten years. In this setting, Planasa emphasizes the read more

At the 2024 Dutch Field Days, Sakata showcased 14 new varieties and over 100 varieties specifically adapted to northern European conditions. In addition to the demonstration field, there was a hydroponics display and an onion exhibition. One highlight was the unveiling of purple sprouting broccoli. read more

The weather has changed, so after harvesting the pears, it's now time to pick the apples, and the yields are indeed lower. "I made the decision some time ago to remove some of my apple trees, so I don't have many left. We have already done one harvest, and at the end of it..." read more

Eva Pérez, president of the pepper sector at Proexport, stated that the pepper season in the Region of Murcia, which lasted from March to August, was highly successful. She highlighted the excellent production volume, quality, and sales figures achieved during this period. "This year, we have had very favorable weather conditions," said Pérez. read more

Brassica crops in California's Central Valley are facing a challenge from the Diamondback Moth. "It has significantly impacted California and targets Brassica crops. Once it infiltrates a field, it can cause rapid devastation," says Frank Ratto of Ratto Bros Inc., highlighting the potential threat to crops. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny te są średnimi krajowymi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami pobieranymi za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Gwatemala, doświadczyła pozytywnej zmiany, ze swoją read more

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has proposed that China expand market access for Vietnamese agricultural products, such as citrus fruits, custard apples, and rose apples. This proposal was put forward during a meeting on September 30 in Beijing with Chinese Vice. read more

The Independent Entrepreneur Report focuses on the dynamics of the global blueberry market in 2023, with a particular emphasis on price trends driven by supply changes and the El Niño phenomenon. Despite a decrease in output, Peru's role in the market has had a significant impact on setting global prices. read more

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has announced the launch of Tenderland, a new packaged vegetable brand for the North American market. The brand emphasizes the company's respect for the land, the soil, and its workers, showcasing the care it takes throughout the entire process. read more

An unusually mild winter, with only half the typical cold temperatures, has caused a delayed and prolonged flowering in the apple orchards of the Free State. While this complicates crop management on its own, this season it helped reduce some of the risks from the intense cutoff low weather system. read more

The days of daily auction pricing for Swedish cucumbers are over. Odlarlaget, the Swedish Growers' Association, has embraced AI to establish a more stable and competitive supply of domestically grown greenhouse vegetables and fruits for the Swedish market. This transition benefits its members. read more

The South African table grape industry anticipates that the volumes inspected for export in the upcoming 2024/2025 season will increase by around 1% compared to the actual volumes inspected in the 2023/2024 season. A national crop estimate of 76.4 million cartons is expected. read more