The Spanish stone fruit season is now coming to an end, with a more limited commercial use of species such as nectarines and great sales for red/white peaches, Paraguayo peaches, and plums, for which there has been a really high demand. "We are currently selling Angeleno plums, the flagship read more

A new Australian strawberry variety is not only benefiting growers by increasing yields and providing disease resistance but also paying tribute to the late Stella Young, a well-known disability advocate. The new subtropical strawberry variety, Stella-ASBP, has recently been introduced to Australian retail shelves this winter. read more

While the European Parliament's various Committees are examining the European 2025 budget under the Multiannual Financial Framework, Freshfel Europe and its Fruit and Vegetables Interbranch Organizations emphasize the essential role of a well-funded promotion policy and other related instruments. read more

Mimo wysokich cen jakie uzyskali producenci granatów Acco z Grecji na początku sezonu, popyt się wyrównał i teraz ceny zostały prawie zmniejszone o połowę. "Ceny dla producentów spadły obecnie do 0,80-0,90 euro/kg, podczas gdy na początku okresu zbiorów, były one" read more

The Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service of the Junta de Andalucía released a report on the phenological status of greenhouse crops in the region between September 9 and 15. In Almeria, new plantings of various vegetables have been completed. The majority of California peppers were in the read more

The land in Huelva has already been prepared, covered, and equipped with irrigation for the strawberry plants of the 2024/25 season. The first shipments of plants for the earliest plantations will start to arrive next week, and by October 3 or 4, practically 100% of the growers will already be planting," says Manuel. read more

Technolgy doesn't have to be expensive and complicated; sometimes simple tools can assist in everyday tasks. This is the case with the pulp hardness tester created by TR Turoni from Forlì, which is able to assess the ripeness of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes. read more

ZimTrade is focusing on exporting rock melons to diversify Zimbabwe's export base, as reported by NewsDay Business. A rock melon export cluster has been established, which involves collaboration with local universities, vocational training centers, smallholder and rural farmers, and a local consolidator. read more

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG), an Italian company that specializes in researching and experimenting with new varieties of strawberries and berries, will be consolidating its international growth and expansion phase in the upcoming season. Spain will once again be one of the key markets for NSG, thanks to the positive. read more

The University of Minnesota's Grape Breeding and Enology Program, known for its success in developing cold-hardy wine grapes such as Marquette, Frontenac, and Itasca, is now expanding into the realm of cold-hardy table grapes. The program is currently in the process of releasing three new table grape varieties. read more

This year's blueberry season in overseas regions such as Peru, South Africa, and Zimbabwe faced a challenging start. "It has become evident that Argentine growers still hold a significant position this year. A few years back, there was a belief in Europe that their role might diminish, but now... read more

The Executive Yuan has urged China to engage in discussions within the WTO framework after Beijing stopped granting tariff exemptions on various Taiwanese agricultural products. The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced the end of exemptions for 34 items, including fresh fruit. read more

Mimo że początkowa faza nowego sezonu awokado z Meksyku była nieco trudna, dostawy owoców wyglądają dobrze i będą utrzymywać się przez pewien czas. Meksykańskie dostawy ponownie rosną po trudnym poprzednim sezonie. Wtedy to meksykańskie zbiory doświadczały nietypowej suszy. read more

In the Satara district of India, a diverse agricultural landscape thrives, supported by the division of the region into western and eastern talukas. The western areas, such as Patan, Mahabaleshwar, Javali, and Wai, receive over 5,000 millimeters of rainfall annually between June and. read more

A new method of obtaining fresh produce that provides a competitive edge to buyers of fruits and vegetables is a game-changer. It enables direct sourcing, even for just a single pallet, at transportation costs equivalent to a full truck. Additionally, it accommodates varying quality standards, which is essential in the industry. read more

The annual cabbage cutting on September 17th marked the official beginning of the new harvest in the cabbage stronghold of Dithmarschen. Due to the wet conditions, this year's total yield is estimated to be around 10-15 percent below average, according to Matthias Bartels, Managing Director of the local. read more

South Korea is currently facing a rise in vegetable prices caused by a heat wave, with napa cabbage prices increasing by nearly 70 percent compared to the previous year. The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp reported that a head of cabbage, crucial for making kimchi, was being sold at read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have observed an increase in onion prices in the Ukrainian market since the beginning of the week. The rise in prices is attributed to the unfavorable weather conditions, particularly heavy rains in the southern regions of the country, which have disrupted the harvesting process. This disruption has resulted in read more

During Interfresh Eurasia, taking place from 26th to 28th September, the Turkish fruit industry will convene at the Izmir Exhibition Centre. Being a crucial sales market for the Turkish export industry, the trade fair also serves as a significant industry gathering for German-Turkish companies. read more

Uprawiający truskawki w Egipcie napotykają na poważne wyzwania. Podczas gdy zmiany klimatyczne ograniczają ilość plonów, koszty produkcji stale rosną. Sherif Mosry, dyrektor generalny Promo Foods, mówi: "Wciąż staramy się zwiększać ilości w porównaniu z poprzednimi sezonami, aby pokonać wysokie koszty. read more