Zbiory jabłek w południowo-zachodniej części Michigan skupiają się obecnie na odmianach późno dojrzewających. Tygodniowy raport dojrzałości jabłek z regionu południowo-zachodniego, jako część działań zespołu owocowego Michigan State University Extension, dostarcza wglądu w aktualny stan dojrzewania jabłek. read more

Daniel Sauvaitre, a fruit grower from Charente and president of ANPP, was elected president of Interfel for a three-year term at the Interprofession's elective general meeting held earlier this week in Paris. He succeeds Laurent Grandin, who held the post for six years and "led the read more

Według ministra rolnictwa Jamajki, Floyda Greena, podaż bananów i plantacji spodziewa się ustabilizować około lutego 2025 roku po poważnych skutkach huraganu Beryl. Burza spowodowała znaczne szkody w sektorze rolnictwa, szacuje się, że 64 procent... read more

Argentina's citrus sector has faced some challenges as it approaches the final weeks of the current mandarin campaign. According to Nahuel Lavino, export sales manager at Fama, an Argentine citrus exporter and importer, they have managed to make the most out of a brief season. "The mandarin season" read more

"The melon campaign is coming to an end. We still have a couple of weeks left for smooth melons. If you ask me, I would say that this has been a typical year," reports Maurizio Carbonini, sales manager of Mantuafruit, reflecting on a campaign that is now reaching its conclusion. read more

In week 38, the average price of aubergines at the VBT increased to €2.65 per kilogram. Prices also went up for green zucchini (€0.51 per piece), green bell peppers (€1.54 per kilogram), and lettuce (almost €1.10 per head). This represents a doubling of the price for lettuce in just one. read more

The Dorì kiwi is an early fruit, and this year the weather has highlighted this characteristic. "For this reason, we plan to start selling it between the first and second week of October," says Alessandro Zampagna, Managing Director of Dorì International and General Manager. read more

Yelloway, an initiative by Chiquita, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is introducing Yelloway One, a new triploid banana hybrid that is resistant to the fungal disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These diseases present a significant threat. read more

W odpowiedzi na rosnący problem kradzieży mango i awokado, Vélez-Málaga wprowadziło nową strategię inspekcji od sierpnia, kierując ją na główne punkty wylotowe gminy. Ta inicjatywa doprowadziła do ponad 200 kontroli w kluczowych miejscach, skutkując wieloma interwencjami i. read more

With kiwifruit export returns surpassing $3 billion, more and more Māori landowners are shifting towards kiwifruit cultivation. The export revenue for the Gold kiwifruit variety has hit $2.4 billion, showing a 24 percent rise from the previous year, while the green variety... read more

Kolorado's sokowiste i słodkie brzoskwinie z Palisade mogą być jednym z najbardziej znanych eksportów tego stanu, ale są również jednym z najbardziej kapryśnych. Wielka Dolina ma krótki sezon wegetacyjny i wysokie ryzyko przymrozków, co jest nasilane przez zmienne warunki klimatyczne. Ioannis Minas, współpracownik read more

The 'Dolce Passione' watermelon campaign will conclude in week 39 of 2024. It has been a lengthy season, starting for Macfrut in week 19. As anticipated, the campaign wrapped up after nearly 5 months, with the final available produce sourced from greenhouse crops and shipped to warmer climates. Consortium read more

Concerns have been raised about the extended offloading times of containers carrying essential produce such as potatoes and onions at Suva's port. This situation could potentially result in a shortage of these items in Fiji, as well as affect their quality. The delays have reportedly reached up to three read more

On 12 September, fruit trader Wim Minnaar passed away. The funeral ceremony has since taken place in private. Earlier this year, on 4 April, his brother Kees Minnaar also passed away. Both brothers were owners of Citronas and are regarded as icons in the imported fruit industry. read more

After a period of hot weather, potato consumption has decreased in the past week. However, year-to-date consumption figures are still strong, with Kantar's most recent data showing an increasing trend in both sales value and volume. In Ireland, potato growers are currently experiencing challenges with yields. read more

Podczas oficjalnej wizyty w Nowej Zelandii, Wicepremier i Minister Handlu Manoa Kamikamica oraz Sekretarz Stały Shaheen Ali spotkali się z zarządem Zespri International, aby zbadać model spółdzielczy, który doprowadził Zespri do pozycji lidera na świecie w produkcji kiwi.

During an official visit to New Zealand, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica, alongside Permanent Secretary Shaheen Ali, engaged with Zespri International's management to explore the cooperative model that has propelled Zespri to become the world's leading kiwifruit. read more

Social media images of purple apples, claimed to be from Saskatchewan, have gone viral, prompting many to search for these exotic fruits. However, horticulturist Rachelle Hofmeister confirmed that the images are AI-generated and the apples are not real. Nevertheless, people still rushed to local orchards. read more

The Spanish Rojo Brillante persimmon season has already started. Between weeks 39 and 40, most companies are expected to be marketing persimmons, although in limited volumes. Last week, the first Rojo Brillante persimmons were harvested in some early farms, and at the moment, only the read more

Talking about stone fruit, persimmon, pomegranate, or carob tree nurseries in Spain means talking about Viveros Hernandorena. This family-owned company has built a strong brand for its customers, many of whom are located in different parts of the world, and fostered a sense of belonging among its employees since Fernando... read more

In Ukraine, especially in the Vinnytsia region, the apple harvest is expected to be half of last year's yield due to a cold spring and dry summer. Serhiy Boychuk, the head of the "Vinnytsiasadvinprom" Association, points out that the southern regions have been most affected by spring frosts and... read more