With an annual turnover of around 120 million Euros and a total volume exceeding 78,000 tons, which represents half of the national production, the mushroom sector is very important for the Spanish region of Castile-La Mancha. However, for some months now, producing companies have been... read more

Last Friday, December 13th, the Van den Brink cold storage, sorting, and fruit-growing company in 't Goy (Houten) hosted an open afternoon for business partners and local residents. The event, which was well-attended, showcased the newly completed building that spans over 3,300 m². Significant investments were made for this project. read more

The Mildron project "Innovations for the early detection and treatment of downy mildew in early potato crops in Andalusia" aims to develop an advanced system for the early detection of downy mildew and to enhance the utilization and application of phytosanitary treatments in potato crops in Andalusia. read more

"Ostatni wiosenny gradobicie, które dotknęło niemal całą Holandię i Belgię, wyraźnie odcisnęło swoje piętno na owocach" - mówi Mark Vernooij z firmy Urfruit. "W poprzednich latach byliśmy bardziej rygorystyczni wobec drobnych wad kosmetycznych, ale w tym sezonie zgodziliśmy się na szersze specyfikacje." read more

"Obecnie dostępność jabłek w Indiach się kurczy" - mówi Prashant Gidwani, założyciel indyjskiego importera owoców Fresh Fruit Alliances: "Obecna sytuacja z dostępnością jabłek w Indiach charakteryzuje się zawężającym się zapasem, ponieważ zarówno świeże zbiory, jak i przechowywane w zimnym magazynie jabłka zbliżają się do końca." read more

The marketing campaign for Spanish pears is currently progressing slowly, but there is hope that the demand will increase again after the Christmas holidays. "In terms of the organic pear season, we have not experienced as significant a decrease in production as we have in the" read more

When citrus fruits from Egypt start appearing in the markets, it's a sign for suppliers from the Southern Hemisphere, like Argentina, to withdraw, as they are unable to compete on pricing. Nahuel Lavino, export sales manager at Fama, an Argentinian citrus exporter and importer, commented, "Our season ended successfully. We managed to export over." read more

17 December 2024, New Delhi: India is known for its abundance of fresh fruits, thanks to its diverse climates and fertile soils. According to a report by the Government of India for the year 2020-21, India exported fresh fruits worth $765.62 million. Citrus fruits are popular worldwide for their nutritional value. read more

The peak organization representing the Australian vegetable, potato, and onion industry - along with the Australian Garlic Industry Association (AGIA) - have announced a strategic partnership, joining efforts to support vegetable growers across the country. This alliance aims to enhance and strengthen the industry. read more

The hazelnut market in Ukraine is still developing and has two main aspects. Firstly, it is experiencing rapid growth, attributed to companies like NVO 'Filbert'. However, it remains smaller compared to other countries, as Ukraine imports more hazelnuts than it exports. NVO 'Filbert' plays a significant role in this market. read more

A molecular farming company in the UK that specializes in producing egg protein through genetically modified potato crops has transitioned from operating in greenhouses to cultivating crops on a field scale. This shift represents the first large-scale planting of crops using the company's unique technology. read more

The Irish banana distributor Fyffes has strengthened its sales team by appointing Athy man Sean Purcell as its new Head of Sales. A marketing graduate from UCD, Sean is an experienced sales professional who has held several senior positions in Ireland and overseas. read more

Z sezonem owoców wierzchnich na półkuli północnej dobrze rozpoczętym Tony Harding, Dyrektor Techniczny i ds. Zaopatrzenia w Worldwide Fruit, zastanawiał się nad przejściem z dostaw z półkuli południowej na północną: "Wolumeny dobrego jakościowo owoców z półkuli południowej były ograniczone, szczególnie Braeburn. Sezon na półkuli północnej był blisko. read more

W branżowych rynkach jest to jedny z najbardziej ruchliwych tygodni w roku, ponieważ wszyscy dokonują zakupów na Boże Narodzenie. Tydzień między Bożym Narodzeniem a Nowym Rokiem jest także intensywny dla dostawców cateringu, według Barra Sweetnam z firmy Allfresh Wholesale z siedzibą w Corku, Irlandia. read more

"Podczas gdy dostawy papai z Meksyku są dobre, popyt jest obecnie słabszy. Prezes Super Starr, Lance Peterson, powiedział: „To były właśnie święta dziękczynienia i wiele zimnej pogody sprawiło, że konsumenci się cofnęli”. „Czasami popyt w tym okresie jest dość nieregularny. Kilka lat temu...” read more

More than 100 avocado producers in Michoacán are in the process of obtaining Avocado Certification by 2025, which would contribute to the conservation of the state's green areas, stated Alejandro Méndez López, head of the Ministry of the Environment (Secma), in an interview with El Sol de. read more

Around 5000 square metres of rocket, lettuce, spinach, chard, brassicas, and lamb's lettuce were the focus of the field days organized by Maraldi Sementi at the OP Italianleaf farm in Pontecagnano (Salerno). "Over 200 technicians and operators attended," reported CEO Andrea Maraldi, "not only." read more

Curaçao enjoys year-round sunshine and consistently moderate temperatures, which might seem ideal for cultivating fruits and vegetables. However, appearances can be deceiving. Take tomatoes, for example. A tomato plant requires cool nighttime temperatures at certain stages of growth, but in read more

The forecast for the U.S. apple crop shows a decrease in production volume compared to last year, as well as a decrease in holdings. As of December 1, 2024, it is expected that the production volume will exceed 167 million fresh cases across all production regions in the country. This represents a decrease of 3.4% compared to last year's record crop. read more

"We are pleased with the positive feedback we have received for our special Christmas packaging. It has been well-received both in Italy and internationally, including in countries such as Austria, Germany, and Switzerland," says Gionatan Elmi of Mitica, a company specializing in chestnuts and marrons. In recent weeks, the company has launched... read more