Voltz Maraîchage specializes in selecting and breeding vegetable varieties, as well as aromatic plants. The seed company offers a diverse range of over twenty species, including basil, which currently represents 60-75% of herb consumption in Europe. "We have been developing basil varieties since the company was founded." read more

With only two weeks left until Fruit Attraction, participating companies have already planned everything for one of the most important events in the fruit and vegetable sector in Europe. This event is taking place at a crucial commercial moment for producers and marketers. "FHF will once again be in read more

National Banana Day is celebrated on September 22nd, showcasing Brazil's most consumed fruit worldwide. São Paulo plays a significant role in this, accounting for over 25% of the country's production, which amounts to one million tons from 52 thousand hectares. The Ribeira Valley is particularly notable in this regard. read more

During an international training workshop on kiwifruit production in Sichuan, agricultural experts from Pakistan highlighted their country's potential to enter the global kiwifruit market by collaborating with China. A formal agreement was established between the Sichuan Provincial Academy of Agriculture. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe wybranych rodzimych produktów ogrodniczych w Anglii i Walii. Są to średnie zwykłych cen pobieranych przez hurtowników za wybrane rodzime owoce, warzywa i kwiaty cięte na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham, Bristolu, read more

Blazer Wilkinson Gee (BWG) announces that their Foxy™ brand blueberries will start being available on the East Coast by the end of September. With an increased selection from South America, the company will now be able to provide their customers with top-quality blueberries almost all year round. BWG read more

At Willem Dijk AGF in Enschede, the first Filosofo Mandarins have arrived. "Demand is already good. Because there was still a lot of overseas trade on the market, we started a week later. The prices all seem to be a bit lower than at the start of last season," says Ronnie Moorman. Looking back read more

Auction of production lines for washing, drying, and packaging leafy greens, organized by Cultiva in Taglio di Po (Italy), is currently taking place on Industrial Auctions' platform. The auction features washing and drying lines, which include a Naddeo weighing hopper, shaker, mesh belts, and a Food read more

Last week, vegetable farmers, field staff, and service providers gathered in Ulverstone, Tasmania, to discuss how to identify the key ways in which pests, diseases, and weeds can enter farms. The workshop helped participants to pinpoint simple and practical strategies for reducing these risks. read more

Z powodu przedłużającej się suchej pogody, tegoroczna żniwa cytryn doświadczyły opóźnienia, jednak całkowita produkcja pozostała w przewidywanym zakresie. W tym miesiącu firma Xuewang Lemon zaprezentowała swój nowy wizerunek marki na targach Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, przyciągając zainteresowanie licznych potencjalnych klientów. read more

In August of this year, Peru exported 4,708 tons of ginger for $9.69 million, which was 33% less in volume and 18% less in value compared to the same month last year. However, the price per kilogram increased by 23%, rising from $1.67 to $2.06. The United States remained the main buyer. read more

ASAJA Alicante believes that the Denomination of Origin Granada Mollar de Elche has been overly alarmist in reporting the damage caused by South African thrips to the crops. ASAJA Alicante wants to emphasize that only the appearance of the fruit was affected and not all the fruit was damaged. read more

Na Scott Farms w Ameryce Północnej trwa pełne przygotowań żniwa słodkich ziemniaków. "Nasza farma rozpoczęła zbieranie w tygodniu 36. Obecnie całkowicie skupiamy się na marketingu związany z Dniem Dziękczynienia. Pierwsze kontenery na eksport nie zostaną wysłane w morze aż do tygodnia 45. Zbiory idą dość dobrze. Po... read more

Pracownicy sieci dyskontów spożywczych zlokalizowanej w Niemczech odkryli łącznie 95 kilogramów kokainy ukrytej w skrzynkach z bananami, zgodnie z zeznaniami policji. To odkrycie, dokonane w kilku sklepach w kraju związkowym Nadrenia Północna-Westfalia, ma szacunkową wartość na ulicy… read more

With the arrival of the new harvest, the Migo® pear kicks off the new season with a strong consumer campaign in several key markets in Europe. Due to the sunny and warm weather in the latter part of the summer, the new crop of Migo pears is of excellent quality and flavor. Consequently, the outlook is promising. read more

The ProNatura and Organic Alliance brand, Plaisirs du Verger®, established in 2022 in collaboration with 6 producers in the Rhône Valley, is now expanding to include figs. These figs will be available from mid-August to mid-October and are primarily intended for the fresh market. They are grown in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. read more

Over 230 chestnut growers gathered in Melivia and Agia, in the region of Thessaloniki, Greece, from September 12th to 15th for the 14th edition of the Chestnut Technical Days promoted by Eurocastanea, the European network that promotes and defends the interests of European chestnut growers. read more

Iranian kiwis are entering the market, as announced by Hadi Mirzaei, CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading. The exporter highlighted the strong international demand for kiwifruit. "Our kiwis are now prepared for export. This is a great opportunity as there are not many kiwis available in the markets at the moment." read more

Karen Sparrow, a farmer at Sparrow Farm in Pittston, Maine, reports an unprecedented volume of cranberries over her two decades of farming across 3.5 acres. Similarly, Harry Ricker of Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, an hour east, observes notably large berries maturing earlier than typical. read more

Seald Sweet's GT Parris has stated that importing oranges from both Chile and South Africa has been challenging this season. The supply has been limited throughout the season, with both countries experiencing a decrease of 20-30 percent from the initial projections made at the beginning of the season. This reduction in supply is attributed to cold weather conditions. read more