Farmers in the UK gathered on Thursday, October 3rd to celebrate National Carrot Day, shining a spotlight on a vegetable that holds a significant place in both British agriculture and dietary practices. The event, organized by Roger Hobson, an eighth-generation farmer from Yorkshire, aimed to emphasize the importance of carrots. read more

Ministry of Agriculture in Russia forecasts an apple production of 1.6 million tons by the end of 2024. Oksana Lut, the ministry's head, mentioned at the Bioprom 24 forum that the projection indicates a consistent production level, slightly below the previous year. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will be introducing the Rubyglow® pineapple to the European market in early 2025. This unique pineapple variety features a red outer skin, vibrant yellow flesh, and a delicious new sweet flavor reminiscent of the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet pineapples. The pineapple made its debut in China in January of last year. read more

Osiem eksporterów z Tanzanii finalizuje umowy na dostarczenie Wielkiej Brytanii 960 ton owoców i warzyw, o wartości około 2,8 miliona dolarów rocznie. Informację tę ogłosił Anthony Chamanga, dyrektor ds. rozwoju Tanzaniańskiego Związku Ogrodnictwa.

Eight exporters from Tanzania have finalized agreements to supply the United Kingdom with 960 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables, valued at approximately $2.8 million annually. This development was announced by Anthony Chamanga, the chief development manager of the Tanzania Horticultural. read more

In northern Faryab province, farmers have reported an increase in grape production this season. Despite the higher yield, there has been a significant decrease in grape prices, with a reduction of over 50 percent compared to the previous year. This decline in prices has resulted in lower earnings from grape sales... read more

W roku 2005, EXP. Group została założona przez Emila Serafino, a jego działalność skupiała się na importowaniu tropikalnych owoców i warzyw z Ameryki Południowej do Stanów Zjednoczonych (USA). Banany, plantany, awokado, mango, kokosy, marakuja i guawa to tylko kilka produktów, którymi firma zaczęła. Ponad read more

Recent snow and cold weather in the Western Cape will not significantly affect the topfruit crops. In Ceres, pear orchards are currently in full bloom with an abundance of flowers. Even if half of the flowers were damaged by the cold, a technical manager states that there are still enough for a full crop. Additionally, he mentions that the cold weather is actually beneficial for the crops in some ways. read more

Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. of River Falls, WI is recalling their 5-ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. read more

Organic apples currently account for 5 to 10% of the total market in Italy, a share that has remained fairly stable over time but with an expanding production area. In 2023, Italy reached a total area of approximately 9,000 hectares for the production of organic apples, representing a 5% growth. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe wybranych rodzimych produktów ogrodniczych w Anglii i Walii. Są to średnie zwykłych cen pobieranych przez hurtowników za wybrane owoce, warzywa i kwiaty cięte na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham, Bristol, read more

Bako Sweet is presenting its newest developments at the Global Produce and Floral Show. Visitors will have the opportunity to be the first to see Bako's new White and Purple Single Sweets and discover the brand's perspective on the future of sweet potato purchasing and consumption. read more

The small melon seed breeding company Superfruiter is working on another exciting project: developing a Superfruiter melon variety with an edible rind, weighing between 150-300g, that can be consumed like an apple. They are calling it the 'cherry melon' and believe it has the potential to revolutionize the fruit industry. read more

The heatwave in Ukraine this summer has had a significant impact on the country's agriculture, especially affecting vineyards and vegetable farmers. Despite producing large quantities of melon crops, farmers struggled to make a profit as prices barely covered their costs. This situation has also led to an increased variety of watermelon. read more

Noud Spetgens from Nesco, a Dutch company that grows and sells organic mushrooms in Europe, states, "It's currently stable, with no craziness, shortages, or overproduction." He also anticipates growth, mentioning that some Dutch supermarkets do not offer organic mushrooms yet. read more

In Georgia, during the current fruit harvest season, farmers have supplied 9,000 tonnes of non-standard apples to collection entities, generating revenue exceeding ₾2 million ($3.29 million), as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Davit Tsitlidze, the head of the Rural Development Agency, read more

On the occasion of Fruit Attraction 2024, Fairtrade is pleased to showcase how the expansion of its sustainable banana offering contributes to workers' income and supports businesses dedicated to providing living wages on certified banana plantations worldwide. The sustainable banana offering, officially read more

M&S is announcing today the initial results of the first retailer-run 'autonomous field' trial, which will result in the retailer selling lower carbon parsnips later this year. They are the first retailer to farm and sell a lower carbon vegetable following an 'autonomous field' trial. In partnership with. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są średnimi krajowymi najczęściej pobieranymi cenami za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Wszystkie ceny są podane w funtach (£) za kg. Ceny są wszystkie. read more

The Berry Best Guidebook, a recently launched digital resource, delves into the most recent research to uncover the scientifically proven health benefits of cranberries, just in time for the harvest season. Despite decades of research supporting the positive impact of cranberries on health, new studies... read more

The harvest results for fruits, berries, and vegetables have varied significantly across Latvia this year, as reported by representatives from different farmers' organizations in discussions with Latvian Radio on October 6. While apples and blueberries have shown good yields, garlic and onions... read more