In Sri Lanka, the coconut industry is currently facing a decline, with annual production decreasing from three billion to 2.85 billion nuts. This drop has been linked to inconsistent fertilizer policies implemented by previous governments, as highlighted by the chairman of the Coconut Development Authority (CDA), Shantha. read more

Nueva Vista, located at the Rungis market, has launched its campaign for figs imported from Peru, Argentina, and Brazil. William Burunat, the manager of Nueva Vista, discusses French consumption patterns and the upcoming season for this key product. © Nueva Vista "It is a delicate product that requires... read more

China, as the world's leading producer of potatoes, cultivates nearly 100 million metric tons annually on around 5 million hectares of land. In an interview with China Daily, Simon Heck, the director-general of the International Potato Center (CIP), emphasized the country's advantageous position for year-round production. read more

Grape production in Peru is projected to reach 790,000 metric tons (MT) in the marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, showing a two percent increase compared to the previous year. This expected growth is attributed to better climatic conditions in the northern coastal regions, which account for 48 percent of the total production. read more

The apple producers of the PGI Poma de Girona have updated their harvest forecasts for 2024, with a total volume estimated at 83,500 tons. This figure remains close to the average of recent years; however, the range of varieties produced is the most diverse ever. read more

Those who have specific quantities of grapes, both seedless and traditional, should take note that bunches have recently reached up to 10 euro/kg on the shelves of some Italian supermarkets. Supplies are still limited, which could impact the availability of grapes leading up to the upcoming Christmas holidays. In Apulia, read more

W Ulcinj, zbiorów mandarynek doświadczył dramatycznego zmniejszenia, z 60-procentowym spadkiem oczekiwanych plonów, prowadząc do znaczących strat w operacjach rolniczych w okolicy. Według Frani Makovića, Prezesa Stowarzyszenia Agrumi Ulcinj, gmina jest domem dla

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A South African mango farmer is angry that unripe Tommy Atkins mangoes were sold last week at the Joburg Market as Class 1 fruit, even though they were initially rejected for being immature on the first of November. The mangoes in question were the only significant mango volumes on the market. read more

The genetics of all blueberry plants grown in Europe and Africa by Fall Creek are connected to one location: Seville. This privileged enclave in the municipality of Aznalcázar, near the Doñana National Park, is where the company's high-tech greenhouses are located for plant development. read more

Starting on October 21st for 3 weeks, the Banana of Guadeloupe and Martinique is back on French television and in the Paris metro. Visual of the in-store campaign On televisionFrom October 21st to November 3rd, the French banana, with its blue-white-red ribbon, sponsored Télématin (6.30am to read more

"We are pleased to announce excellent yields for our organic kiwi fruit, with this year's crop reaching 22 tonnes per hectare across our four-hectare Hayward plot," says Valerio Balzani, who runs the Fratelli Balzani farm in Bertinoro, Italy, together with his brother Gianluca. On 6 November, read more

The Chicory Biennale took place from October 18 to 19. This year's venue was Fritz Boss' farm in Knoblauchsland. The numerous guests came from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, among other countries. The program consisted of a specialist day with lectures from. read more

Japońscy konsumenci obserwują coraz większą obecność odmiany winogron Shine Muscat na półkach z produkcją, co stanowi wyzwanie dla od dawna dominującego winogron Kyoho. Shine Muscat, odmiana bezpestkowa z jadalną skórką, zyskuje na popularności i wkrótce ma przewyższyć Kyoho pod względem powierzchni upraw. read more

Berry Hill and Nursery Hill are revolutionizing the strawberry production for the U.S. market. They conduct mother plant production on 12 hectares of high-tech greenhouse at Berry Hill and 7 hectares at Nursery Hill. Their goal is to grow the highest quality strawberries in an... read more

The Gallicchio Frutta plant, the company responsible for the new 'Divino – Italian Persimmon', is currently running at full capacity. The company from Basilicata is currently concentrating on three main product packages: the Divino custom cardboard tray (30x50x9 cm, single-layer alveolus, average. read more

Od słodkiego i kwaśnego do delikatnego i kwiatowego, nie ma nic takiego jak soczyste brzoskwinie podczas upalnych dni lata. Chociaż skala produkcji brzoskwiń w New Hampshire jest znacznie mniejsza niż w przypadku jabłek, rośnie każdego roku. Organizacja Extension wspiera producentów poprzez prowadzenie badań nad brzoskwinią i... read more

Rząd Stanów Zjednoczonych niedawno zezwolił na eksport awokado z Gwatemali, kończąc tym samym niemal trzydziestoletnią dominację Meksyku jako głównego źródła tych importów. Ta decyzja, mająca na celu zdywersyfikowanie rynku awokado w USA, rozwiązuje długotrwałe obawy dotyczące możliwych chorób roślin i szkodników. read more

The harvest of Oscar Gold and Oscar Red kiwis is complete, but green kiwis are still being picked from the trees. "Thanks to new plantings, we are noticing an earlier start to the sales of French kiwis, and the expansion of international orchards allows us to greatly extend the marketing season." read more

Przemysł borówki peruwiańskiej odzyskał się, przewyższając wysokie poziomy produkcji z poprzednich lat. Ten sukces przypisuje się wprowadzeniu do upraw lepszych genetyk odmianowych, co przyczyniło się do uzyskania owoców lepszej jakości i bardziej wydajnych pól. Obecność tego przemysłu na read more

The freshly harvested ginger is currently in the "rounding stage" for a month, undergoing a critical month-long curing period. Production for the upcoming season is projected to increase by 10% compared to last year. Anqiu Jinzhi Food Co., Ltd., a ginger grower and exporter in Shandong, provided insights on the current situation. read more