According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Cavendish bananas from the Philippines remain the preferred choice in the Asian market. The "Banana Market Review 2023" by FAO pointed out that the Philippines supplied around 60 percent of the Cavendish banana demand in Asia. read more

W północnym Malawi rolnicy wprowadzili innowacyjne rozwiązanie na przeciwdziałanie problemowi nadmiernie dojrzałych bananów spowodowanym ekstremalnymi warunkami cieplnymi poprzez rozpoczęcie produkcji wina bananowego. Emily Nkhana, drobny rolnik z dystryktu Karonga, podkreśla przekształcenie z usuwania nadmiernie dojrzałych. read more

Seed specialist KWS has announced today that its subsidiary Pop Vriend Seeds (PV) will officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. starting from October 1, 2024. This change will make PV a full member of the KWS family, including a rebranding. Ever since KWS ventured into the vegetable seed industry, this move solidifies their presence in the market. read more

Sezon hiszpańskich mang jest obecnie w pełni. "Okno marketingowe dla hiszpańskich mango trwa około dwóch miesięcy i kończy się pod koniec października/początkiem listopada. W tym okresie handlujemy zarówno główną odmianą Osteen, jak i dojrzewającą na drzewie i odpowiednio droższą odmianą Irwin". read more

EuFruitbasket, the European information and promotion campaign aimed at increasing the consumption of EU fresh fruit and vegetables in the EU internal market (specifically Germany and Spain), is preparing to introduce a new and exciting initiative to promote the consumption of nectarines, peaches, kiwis, and other fruits. read more

Ivorian coconuts are cultivated and exported throughout the year, with harvesting occurring every four to five months, depending on the variety. "Despite climate change, the seasonality remains more or less intact, and the usual calendars are maintained," said Philippe Abbe, Manager of Fruits Foudjôh. read more

Port International, a premium fruits and vegetables provider, is delighted to announce the expansion of its Exclusive Partner Programme in Peru. The chosen Peruvian producers focus on growing top-quality organic and Fairtrade bananas specifically for the European market. read more

Growers and industry partners are cordially invited to visit Hazera's extensive demo field on September 24-26, 2024. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of field vegetables, including selections from their sister companies Vilmorin and HM.Clause. The event will also showcase top varieties of different fruits under a tent. read more

While plums and yellow peaches are the main stone fruit items for the industry in California during the fall, other stone fruit items will be finishing up soon. Historically, peaches in the state have been available until October, and plums even later. However, the duration of availability for both items depends on the weather and the quality of the products. read more

The first Sicilian Demo Farm, a collaboration between Ferrero and its Ferrero Hazelnut Company division, and Korilsud srl, has just been inaugurated. It is a prototype hazelnut grove that will serve as a catalyst for the implementation of the best agronomic, social, and. read more

Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) has introduced a unique admission letter made of a high-tech carbon fiber composite that is just 0.2 millimeters thick, yet sharp enough to cut fruit. This innovative material, known as "black gold," is typically used in rockets and aircraft. read more

A fresh produce company from Australia is helping to address the issue of food waste by making sure that produce which might be rejected by major supermarkets and retailers ends up being consumed by consumers. Co-founder Josh Brooks-Duncan of Farmers Pick mentioned that the company works directly with farms to achieve this goal. read more

Sezon na greckie brzoskwinie i nektarynki dobiegł końca. Już było niewiele owoców pozostawionych nieskubanych z powodu wczesnej dojrzałości i zbiorów w tym sezonie, ale po ostatnim silnym burzowym weekendzie niemal nic nie zostało, ponieważ wiosenne wichury spowodowały znaczne szkody w sadach w Macedonii Zachodniej. read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 35 was €135 per 100 kg, showing a 5% increase. In France, the price was €214 per 100 kg, which is 20% higher than the five-year average. For more detailed information, you can click here to access the full data sheet. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.eu read more

The date of Tuesday, September 10th was duly marked in the agenda of the Moldovan stone fruit sector. In the presence of partners, investors, and fellow growers and exporters, a Unitec optical sorting line and Sormac packaging line were inaugurated at PDG Fruct, a grower, packer, and exporter of stone fruit. read more

The Fruit Service Collective has been in operation since June. This service company based in Meer specializes in the storage, ripening, and packaging of avocados specifically for third parties. "We have noticed a demand from importers, exporters, as well as retailers for a service provider for such exotic fruits." read more

Early potatoes from Egypt, carrots from southern Italy, or French leafy vegetables: for the forwarding company Frama GmbH, based in Eichenau, Bavaria, transporting seasonal fruit and vegetable products has been part of their everyday practice for twelve years now. However, in many respects, fruits. read more

Sezon truskawek w Santa Maria właśnie się rozpoczął. "Kilka ciepłych dni w zeszłym tygodniu dało plantatorom w regionie dobry początek" - mówi Ira Greenstein z firmy Direct Source Marketing. Codzienne wydobycie odmiany Portola rośnie w dobrym kierunku, a wolumeny są znacznie wyższe. read more

"Luis Angulo from Syngenta says, 'Today's growers need to achieve the highest production and the best quality to defend themselves in a highly competitive market, trying to ensure greater profitability.' That's why last month, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds hosted a Cucurbit Master Summit with almost 200 attendees." read more

At the upcoming Potato Europe event in Villers-Saint-Christophe, Aisne, France, the machine-learning tool HarvestEye will be introduced to the French market on 11 and 12 September. This technology, which offers actionable insights for the root crop sector, including potatoes and onions, will be showcased. read more