"We are at the crossroads of seasons," explains Mourad Ben Salem, manager of Med'Essor, a company present at the Rungis market. "The grape season is coming to an end, especially with the end of the Italian origin. We are also still at the very beginning of the Spanish clementine season. read more

Despite inflation and a decline in purchasing power, sustainable net packaging for fruits and vegetables remains a popular choice, according to NaturNetz GmbH management, founded in 2023. Following the introduction of their nature-based nets to the market last year, the compostable and plastic-free packaging... read more

At Fiera Bolzano from November 21 to 23, Interpoma 2024 will highlight digital advancements in the apple industry. The event, known for its in-depth examination of apple production trends, will feature 490 exhibitors from 21 countries in a 25,000-square-meter venue. The "Orchard of read more

Bouquet seedless watermelons are the flagship summer fruit of Anecoop France, and the company is now aiming to elevate persimmons as the new star of the winter season! Considered a "strategic product" for the cooperative, they aim to popularize this fruit in the French market. "Currently, the fruit selection... read more

Exotifruit wants to warn colleagues in the fresh produce trade about a scammer. "We have been deceived by a French individual who falsely claims to represent the company Pissier (Rungis) s.a.s. Pissier primarily deals with grains and does not place orders for fresh fruit. This scam involves the fraudulent use of the original order template. read more

The annual China International Fruit Expo (CHINA FRUIT) will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from August 27 to 29, 2025. Registration is now open, and a new booth sales policy is in place. Reach out to your business partners for the most recent booth details and exclusive offers. read more

Over the past 25 years, Kiku GmbH has been the leading force behind many successful apple varieties, including Crimson Snow, ISAAQ, Red Moon, Kiku, and SWING. This year at Interpoma in Bolzano, the variety manager officially celebrates its 25th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, we had a conversation... read more

The Kandahar Chamber of Commerce and Investment has been in discussions with Chinese traders to assess the export opportunities for Kandahar's pomegranates to China, as part of broader efforts to expand regional trade connections. The Chamber revealed that 20,894 tons of the fruit have already been exported. read more

Na dzień 1 listopada 2024 r. Federalny System Informacyjny Państwa "Argus-Fito" informuje o wzroście importu owoców i jagód do Rosji w porównaniu z danymi z poprzedniego roku. Ogólny import owoców z zagranicy do Rosji wzrósł o 8,3%. W pierwszych dziesięciu miesiącach 2023 r. read more

High-density apple cultivation has brought significant transformation to the horticulture sector in Kashmir, providing farmers with higher returns compared to traditional apple varieties. This innovative farming technique, introduced in Kashmir after 2015, enables apple trees to bear fruit much sooner, within the read more

Between January and August 2024, Ecuador exported 274.39 million boxes of bananas, which is 0.50% more than the previous year, as reported by the Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec). The European Union remains the primary destination, followed by Russia and the Middle East. read more

The Spanish Kaki Association has expressed its concern about the significant damage caused by the recent High Isolated Level Depression (DANA) in the province of Valencia. The kaki production has been severely affected, leading to substantial losses in the agricultural sector. Additionally, read more

The Crisis Committee of the Andalusian Interprofessional Organization for Fruit and Vegetables, Hortyfruta, has decided to deactivate the extension of the standard for long/black eggplant, considering the favorable developments observed over the last few days and the market's reversal. read more

"Zapotrzebowanie na świeżną ananas wzrosło znacząco w 2024 roku, zarówno w bezpośredniej konsumpcji, jak i w produktach przemysłowych. Ceny ananasa utrzymywały się na stabilnym poziomie w ostatnich latach, ale zewnętrzne czynniki takie jak koszty wytworzenia i wycena waluty Kostaryki miały wpływ na działalność firmy." read more

Farmers in southwestern Ontario are looking forward to the arrival of cooler weather so they can start preparing for winter. At Sarah's Farm Market in Chatham, they are currently working on getting the raspberry bushes ready for the colder months. This involves tasks such as pruning, fertilizing, and removing old canes to promote healthy growth. read more

Sezon na słodki kukurydzę w Bainbridge, Georgii zbliża się do końca, ale nie obyło się bez wyzwań. „Mamy jeszcze około 2,5 tygodnia trudnej uprawy”, mówi Geoff Taft z Pioneer Growers. Podczas fazy sadzenia pogoda była pochmurna, a podczas sezonu wzrostu przeszły dwie huragany. read more

A Manchester-based agricultural venture, Boundary Farm in Dunham Massey, faced an unexpected challenge this autumn when their pumpkin harvest did not meet expectations. This was the first time in three decades that such a failure occurred. Chris Hewitt, the owner of Boundary Farm,... read more

Egpyt has become the fastest-growing supplier of palm dates to Turkey, rising to sixth place in the exporter rankings last season and demonstrating rapid export growth, as reported by EastFruit. In the past five seasons, Egyptian exporters have significantly increased their market share in Turkey. read more

The hybrid potato variety, named Nemo after the cartoon fish in "Finding Nemo" due to its unique markings, has seen a surge in demand, prompting increased cultivation. Tesco reports that the Nemo potato, recognized for reducing cooking times by 25% and conserving energy, has enjoyed popularity. read more

Australijski plantator awokado radzi sobie z okresami niskich cen i nadwyżkowej produkcji, kierując się na zyskowne rynki eksportowe. Plantator awokado z regionu Riverland, Justin Loffler, jest jednym z tych, którzy poszerzają swoje sady, posadził ponad 600 nowych drzew, mając na celu skorzystanie z rosnącego globalnego popytu. read more