Produkcja pomarańczy w Kordobie ma wzrosnąć do 347 058 ton w bieżącym sezonie, co oznacza znaczący wzrost w porównaniu z 187 704 tonami zanotowanymi w ubiegłym roku. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany poprawionym warunkom klimatycznym, w tym zwiększonemu opadowi deszczu i ulepszonym technikom nawadniania. read more

Victoria Stamper, general manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada, has addressed concerns raised by US senators about the entry of PEI table stock potatoes into the USA. The bipartisan letter emphasized ongoing problems related to potato wart and called for strict measures to be implemented. read more

Zisis Manosis, an agronomist for the Greek kiwi and grape exporter Zeus, stated that production of Greek grapes is lower this season. He mentioned, "The overall volumes for grapes in Greece are significantly lower than in previous years. We estimate a reduction of 30%. More specifically, the Crimson grapes..." read more

Antoine Cheminant, a partner of the French Cheminant group specializing in greenhouse tomato and cucumber production in Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique), is reviewing the progress of the cucumber campaign in terms of both production and market. The Cheminant group operates production for 11 out of 12 months. read more

The value of Australian horticulture is expected to increase in the upcoming financial year more than previously anticipated, as per the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The September figures follow the previous Federal read more

Sweden's largest fresh herb grower, Svegro, is investing in a new greenhouse in Färingsö outside Stockholm. The new automated greenhouse will produce 2.2 million heads of lettuce annually on 2.4 hectares. The consumption of lettuce in Sweden is approximately 5.5 kilograms per person per year. read more

Agroberries, a global company that grows, markets, and distributes fresh berries, has announced the acquisition of BerryWorld Group Holdings Limited, Europe's largest berry marketer. This strategic merger forms a leading player in the industry with a diverse global presence spanning the entire value chain. read more

Storm Boris swept across Central Europe over the weekend, with the situation currently being particularly critical in Lower Austria. The entire province was declared a disaster area on Sunday morning. A firefighter tragically lost his life during a flood rescue operation in Lower Austria. Hundreds of people had to be rescued. read more

Egyptian citrus growers and exporters are preparing for the upcoming season amidst uncertainty following a particularly challenging previous season. Ammar Mohammed, CEO of Fruitalita, stated that although the Red Sea crisis continues, the citrus industry will show its resilience. read more

The cultivated mushroom market is currently experiencing one of its most challenging crises in recent years. As the new season approaches, growers and industry operators are encountering a series of issues that could greatly affect the availability of the product, and consequently, on. read more

Naukowcy z Washington State University (WSU) prowadzą inicjatywę badawczą mającą na celu zbadanie skutków ekstremalnych temperatur na produkcję jabłek i gruszek. Projekt, pod kierownictwem Lee Kalcsitsa, profesora nadzwyczajnego i posiadającego stanowisko Endowed Chair of Environmental Physiology for Tree Fruit, read more

Researchers and engineers at Michigan State University are using technology to tackle the increasing costs of apple harvesting in Michigan. They are employing a robotic system that features suction arms and artificial intelligence. Michigan, a top apple producer in the U.S., achieved a record yield in 2022 thanks to these advancements. read more

In a recent analysis by the Competitiveness Committee, Cameroon has been positioned as the 13th largest banana exporter globally in 2023, marking a descent of three places from its previous standing. The country experienced a 10% contraction in banana exports, leading to a reduction in its position. read more

Chipotle has introduced Autocado, a collaborative robot designed to streamline the preparation of avocados by cutting, coring, and peeling them. This innovation was developed in collaboration with Vebu, a startup specializing in food supply automation. Currently, Autocado is being tested at. read more

François Moran, manager of Tropibana, describes the pineapple market as complicated over the last three weeks. "There have been a lot of delays with the boats and a low supply due to poor flowering. As a result, prices have rocketed to between €12 [13.3 USD] and €15 [16.7 USD] per parcel." read more

Mimo dobrego początku, eksport australijskich winogron stołowych zmalał w sezonie 2024, na skutek niższego popytu z Chin, które konsekwentnie zmniejszają swoje importy, zgodnie z najnowszymi badaniami przemysłowymi. W właśnie opublikowanym raporcie „Table Grape Update 2024” specjalista od bankowości rolnej. read more

In the Victory Garden, an intensive orchard established after the start of the war in Ukraine, located in the Ternopil region, one of the most expensive apple varieties in the world is being harvested. This orchard is part of the "Gadz" farming enterprise, which is the largest apple producer in the region. read more

The Gambia, located in West Africa, is expected to see a decrease in production for small-scale farmers this season, along with a delay in the start of the vegetable season. Sang Mendy, the owner of SanTaZ Gambia, attributes this anticipated drop to climate change and erratic rainfall patterns. read more

"With high prices prevailing throughout the season, the avocado market is not showing any signs of weakening," said François Bellivier, head of development at Capexo. This situation is a stark contrast to last year and is expected to persist for several months. "We have not witnessed the price decrease that we saw last year." read more

Fruchthof Berlin celebrated its 75th anniversary on 15 September with a successful world record attempt and numerous invited guests. With around 100 market companies (including around 50 fruit wholesalers), a total of 2,000 employees, and an annual turnover of around 220,000 tonnes, Fruchthof has. read more