The World Bank has extended its support to the Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, an international coalition dedicated to combating a disease that poses a threat to bananas, a vital food source worldwide. This collaboration aims to reduce the spread of the disease, which has significant implications for. read more

Hispanian exports of strawberries and blueberries, mainly grown in Huelva, experienced a 12% increase in the first seven months of 2024 compared to the previous year. Strawberries reached 251,072 tonnes, showing a 4% growth, while blueberries had an output of 82,971 tonnes, which was a 20% increase. read more

The latest archaeological discoveries have revealed evidence of American sweet potato starch granules at an ancient site in Aotearoa/New Zealand's South Island. This finding provides insights into the importance of the crop in the Polynesian colonization of colder South Pacific islands. The sweet potato, which has a long history in the region, was... read more

Spain produced 1.8 million tons of stone fruits this season, which is 3% more than last year and 9% more than the average of the past five seasons, as reported by Elena Busutil, the Director General of Agricultural Productions and Markets at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. read more

California avocado growers are voicing their concerns about a decision made by the U.S. to shift pest inspections from USDA personnel to the Mexican government. USDA inspectors have traditionally been vital in preventing the importation of avocados from California. read more

The dynamics of the European potato market have been unpredictable since the beginning of summer, with stakeholders disagreeing on the upcoming primary potato season of 2024/25. The juxtaposition of challenges related to seed potatoes and adverse weather conditions, combined with the expectation of record... read more

"The Turkish and Balkan forests have been extremely dry lately, even well into summer. Normally, it rains late in the season, keeping the forests moist and creating the perfect environment for wild mushrooms to grow, along with the temperature. However, these conditions are not currently optimal, so the mushroom population may be affected." read more

Sezon cytryn z zagranicy zbliża się do końca, z Argentyną kończącą wysyłki i pozostałymi już tylko kilka dostaw. Import cytryn z Chile będzie trwał do początku października, podczas gdy produkcja w Meksyku spadła z powodu trudnych warunków uprawowych. "To stwarza korzystne okno dla read more

Lahore is set to become the location of Pakistan's first modern fruit and vegetable market, as announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The market, spread over 300 acres, is designed to meet international standards and act as a major export center. It will be conveniently situated near GT Road. read more

W ciągu okresu od stycznia do lipca import jabłek do Rosji z Chin wzrósł 2,9 razy, osiągając 22,2 tysiąca ton, jak podaje stowarzyszenie Rusprodsoyuz dla agencji TASS. Jest to znaczący wzrost w porównaniu do 7,6 tysiąca ton zanotowanych w tym samym okresie poprzedniego roku. Jednocześnie, read more

Ostatnio przedstawiciel firmy Grower Development Company (GDC) stowarzyszenia producentów cytrusów uczestniczył w Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, znaczącej konferencji eksporterów owoców na skalę globalną, podkreślając potencjał eksportu owoców z RPA na rynki azjatyckie. To wydarzenie podkreśliło. read more

Po sezonach owoców pestkowych oraz melonów/dyni, które były bardziej zmienną pod względem cen i bardzo zależne od temperatur, sezon winogron był godny uwagi ze względu na swoją stabilność, z popytem, który pozwolił cenom utrzymać się na dobrym poziomie, praktycznie stałym, od początku. read more

This year, the kiwifruit picking season in some areas of Sichuan started a bit earlier due to high temperatures. Despite this, rainy weather has led to a more bountiful fruit yield, with an expected increase of about 10% in kiwifruit production compared to last year. Currently, the market is. read more

The mini lettuce category is expanding, and according to one grower-shipper, "Romaine lettuce is at the center of it all as a consumer favorite." Why? "The mini Romaine head has a small core, resulting in evenly sized leaves when cut," explains Jeff Feldeisen, Commodity Manager. read more

Rząd Australii ściśle współpracuje z rządem Południowej Australii w celu wsparcia pracowników przemysłu pomidorowego, którzy zostali zwolnieni z powodu skutków wirusa pomidora o nazwie Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit. Zapewnienie ich dobrobytu finansowego jest priorytetem w tym trudnym dla nich i ich rodzin czasie. read more

The activities of Futura srl, a company based in Cesena that specializes in fruit and vegetable processing technologies, are progressing well. CEO Omar Papi stated, "Regarding our company, orders for 2024 have already been secured for several months. We will be delivering the last machines of the year by... read more

The Piel de Sapo melon season is in its final stretch, with a very positive outcome for companies like El Secreto de mi Tierra, which expects to exceed its initial production forecasts. "With less than a month left in the season, the brand has already doubled the. read more

Citrosol is getting ready to participate in the upcoming edition of Fruit Attraction, which will take place from October 8th to 10th in Madrid. The Valencian company, situated in Hall 3, booth C28, has selected this event to showcase its new system to industry professionals: CATsystem®, an intelligent. read more

Wines produced from grapes grown in the south of Moldova, near the Romanian border, are of excellent quality, but unfortunately, they are not well-known in Western Europe. Terra Vitis has a large vineyard in this region. By early September, just before Storm Boris struck, the company had already... read more

Moses Samanga, a 65-year-old banana farmer from Zimbabwe, is experiencing the severe impacts of climate change as his previously thriving farm has turned into a barren wasteland. The unpredictable weather patterns, including irregular rainfall and rising temperatures, have resulted in substantial losses for him. read more