A video has gone viral showing a man sprinkling chemical powder on cabbages in Delhi, India, to supposedly keep them fresh longer for the market. The video, posted by an Instagram user named Anjum, warns that such chemicals can be harmful, potentially causing serious health issues like heart. read more

The producers of mountain apples in the Pyrenees and Pre-Pyrenees of Lleida are facing the worst harvest in their history, caused by 10 days of intense frosts after an unusual early flowering. Josep Pintó, president of the Biolord cooperative, expressed his concern about this unprecedented situation. read more

Egypt is well-known for its exports of grapes and oranges, but one company is now looking to expand its offerings by exporting Egyptian bananas. "We will begin exporting our bananas to Europe by the end of June," says Mina Maged, Sales Manager at Mimac. "We have already been exporting some bananas to Europe." read more

Obecnie jest stabilne, obfite zaopatrzenie w wysokiej jakości arbuzy pochodzące z regionu Nogales, Arizona. "W Kalifornii, w ciągu najbliższego tygodnia czy dwóch będziemy mieć dostawy, które będą się pokrywać z częścią tych arbuzy" - mówi Dennis Peterson z Riverbend Fresh LLC. Wstępne raporty wskazują, że zasiewy owoce. read more

Ta seria podaje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi cenami najczęściej pobieranymi za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły... read more

With the arrival of May in various regions of Russia, the sweet cherry ripening season begins, and the prices for this delicious fruit vary depending on the place of cultivation and consumer demand. In Kuban, sweet cherry ripening started earlier, and already in early May, the first fruits are available. read more

About ten years ago, the landscape surrounding the towns of Mórrope and Olmos, in the Peruvian province of Lambayeque, underwent a rapid transformation, with its arid desert lands turning into vast fields teeming with life. This change was not just due to the cultivation of lush blueberry, avocado, and table read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has released its revenue figures for the first half of 2023/24 (1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024) and the second quarter of 2023/24 (1 January to 31 March 2024). In Q2 2023/24, Omer-Decugis & Cie reported revenue of €57.7 million, representing a 13.7% increase (including read more

Fhumulani Ratshitanga, CEO of Fruit South Africa (FSA), states that for the fresh fruit industry in South Africa, working alone and operating in isolation is as obsolete as depending on a horse and cart for transportation. "The R63 billion export-oriented fresh fruit industry…" read more

On Monday, May 13, 2024, the International Working Group in spinach (IWGP) identified a new strain of the downy mildew pathogen (Peronospora effusa) on spinach, named Pe.20. Numerous downy mildew isolates exhibiting this new virulence pattern have been documented in Europe and the U.S. in 2023, leading to this designation. read more

Technologies in agriculture are constantly advancing, resulting in a wealth of real-time, precise crop data. The Agromanager seeks to offer farmers a comprehensive solution that offers traders and retailers immediate insights into specific aspects of the fruit they intend to buy. "The Agromanager" read more

W pierwszym kwartale 2024 roku Peru wyeksportowało rekordowe 8 453 ton imbiru wartych ponad 22,6 miliona dolarów. Wzrost ten wynika z rosnącego globalnego popytu na zdrowe i funkcjonalne produkty spożywcze, według Sierra y Selva Exportadora. Stany Zjednoczone, Holandia, Kanada i Niemcy były jednymi z odbiorców. read more

The New Zealand apple harvest started slowly, but began to accelerate in March and has been in full swing since then. Volumes appear to be slightly lower than estimated for most varieties due to smaller sizes. "The weather has been exceptional throughout the entire harvest period. read more

Bulltec has designed and installed an electronic fennel processing and grading system for Colt.Or in Ortucchio (L'Aquila). "The system is constructed entirely of stainless steel and allows for the processing of harvested fennel to prepare it for shipping. The grading machine is patented, and the system includes... read more

The participation in Macfrut 2024 was an opportunity for Unitec to celebrate as it marked the 100-year anniversary of the company (1924-2024). It was in 1924 when the first sorters by Dalle Vacche appeared in Massa Lombarda. This historical milestone for the company was celebrated through the integration of new technologies and advancements. read more

"Było nam potrzebne coś innowacyjnego, na przykład opakowanie, które wyróżniałoby nasze produkty, a jednocześnie gwarantowałoby im długą trwałość. Udało nam się to osiągnąć dzięki temu rodzajowi opakowania z tektury, które prezentuje produkt wewnątrz w sposób bardziej przyciągający wzrok," mówi Leonardo... read more

Driscoll's Maroc has started building a new berry processing plant situated strategically in the Loukkos agricultural hub, south of the city of Larache. The project, spearheaded by the global berry industry leader and top strawberry producer, brings significant added value to the northern region. read more

With over 200 thousand kiwifruit plants produced annually, "La Quercia" is one of the medium-small nurseries that prioritize precise and high-quality production. "We do not aim to achieve large numbers because we prefer to meticulously monitor every phase. We are a small business and distinguish ourselves thanks to our attention to detail and quality." read more

UK: Waitrose honored with Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King

Waitrose has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Grocers and Wine & Spirit Merchants to His Majesty King Charles III. It is the only Royal Warrant granted to a supermarket and among the first Warrants to be awarded. read more

The new Spanish onion harvest is experiencing a slow market due to an excess supply of early domestic production, which is competing with the typical imported batches available at this time. "In the last two years, for various reasons, the global onion supply has been lower than usual, and... read more