The supply of broccoli is currently limited, leading to a strong market. Salinas, CA is finishing up its season, and the supplies from Santa Maria, CA are lower than usual due to quality issues caused by hot weather and rain. A heatwave that occurred about a month ago stressed the plants and affected the quality of the broccoli. read more

Jordan's agricultural sector has seen a significant increase in the export of fruits and vegetables, reaching 522,000 tons by the end of October, a 17% increase compared to the previous year, and the highest in five years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The sector is on a path to recovery. read more

Sunday and Monday saw the highest temperatures recorded for this time of year in years in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province and southern Mozambique. "We recorded 42°C in Kiepersol, which is highly unusual for this season, and we have seen significant sunburn on our young fruit," an official reported. read more

Przez najdłuższy czas w Ameryce Północnej grzyby były sprzedawane w solidnych pojemnikach jednolitego koloru. Ostatnio firma Highline Mushrooms dokonała zmiany na przezroczyste pojemniki. Był to pierwszy z wielu kroków innowacyjnych. „Wszystkie indywidualne kroki, jakie podejmujemy, to mikroinnowacje” - mówi Jose Cambon, dyrektor generalny Highline. read more

Po intensywnych konsultacjach prowadzonych przez Biuro Handlu Zagranicznego Stanów Zjednoczonych (USTR) oraz Departament Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych (USDA), Rząd Indonezji zgodził się przywrócić przyspieszoną ścieżkę dla eksportu jabłek z USA do Indonezji. To osiągnięcie przyczynia się do już istniejącej możliwości eksportu. read more

In Andalusia, a region known for its abundant citrus and subtropical fruits, GreenLand Organic has emerged as an ethical initiative connecting local farmers with consumers. Founded by Antonio González Ruiz de Mier in Malaga, the project aims to offer a direct, ethical alternative for purchasing... read more

The UAE Consul General Bakhit Atiq Al-Rumaiti highlighted the potential of Pakistan's mango industry for value addition during the Future Summit in Karachi. Al-Rumaiti emphasized the support offered to UAE investors upon arrival, highlighting the contrasts with challenges such as visa issues and... read more

W listopadzie konsumenci doświadczali wysokich cen cebuli z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych wpływających na plony oraz braku pracowników w okresie świątecznym. Niemniej jednak, spodziewa się, że ceny spadną do 8 listopada, gdyż czerwona cebula z rynku Nashik Mandi zacznie trafiać na główne rynki. Dodatkowo, nowe plony... read more

A few days ago, the Secretary General for Agricultural Resources and Food Safety of Spain, Ana Rodríguez, participated in the 29th plenary meeting of the Joint Committee for Fruit and Vegetables in Paris. Representatives from the private and public sectors of Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal were also present. read more

At N&K in Barendrecht, the first South African lychees have arrived by air freight. "We started with the Early Delight variety, which will be available for about three to four weeks, after which we switch to the Mauritius variety," says Lorenza Ciccaroni. Starting from week 48, lychees will also be arriving. read more

Coco peat, a product made from coconut husks, has emerged as a sustainable and efficient growing medium, particularly for cultivating tomatoes. It provides substantial benefits in water retention, aeration, and environmental friendliness. Therefore, using coir bags is an ideal solution for enhancing crop growth. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector is working towards returning to normalcy after the heavy rainfall, tornadoes, hailstorms, and floods, affecting both the directly impacted areas and many others where the repercussions have been felt. Currently, the supplies of citrus and persimmons are very limited, and... read more

Las autoridades españolas han informado sobre la mayor incautación de cocaína en el país hasta la fecha, que asciende a 13 toneladas. La operación se llevó a cabo en el puerto sur de Algeciras el 14 de octubre, donde la policía y los agentes de aduanas interceptaron la droga oculta dentro de un barco contenedor que había zarpado desde Guayaquil. read more

At this strategic time, AREFLH is concluding its event dedicated to agricultural policy in the new European Parliament in Brussels today. The Assembly of European Fruit, Vegetable, and Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) reached a new milestone with its Annual Forum. The inaugural edition was a great success. read more

The Moroccan Hass avocado season started on October 28 with record volumes, resulting in a decrease in prices compared to the previous season. According to Yassin Chaib, an avocado farmer in Larache (northwest), "this season represents a significant advancement in the stability of the avocado industry." read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that Iran's apple exports reached $124 million in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 20-October 21). Additionally, there was a 28 percent rise in the value of Iran's agricultural product exports during this period. read more

Zespri has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand kiwifruit import facilities at Damaiyu Port in Taizhou, China, about 450km south of Shanghai. The agreement involves a group of high-level Taizhou Government and business delegates, as well as representatives from Sinotrans PFS. read more

VHM Fruit Trade recently showcased its new brand, Deliscala, at the latest Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. Deliscala, a trading company based in Verrebroek, Flanders, is focused on exporting its pears to markets beyond Europe. "Although pears are typically viewed as a commodity here, they are regarded as a specialty. read more

The bell pepper season in Israel is looking promising, but has gotten off to a slow start. Demand for Israeli bell peppers in European markets is also rising due to heavy rain and recent damage in Spain. Avi Bar, CEO of the Israel-based exporter Mor International, commented, "The Israeli pepper season is off to a slow start." read more

The VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference on Berry Cultivation and Processing, titled "Berry Cultivation and Processing: Technologies and Innovations," is scheduled to take place on December 12-13, 2024, in Lviv, Ukraine. The main objective of this conference is to provide support to berry growers. read more