Eva Pérez, president of the pepper sector at Proexport, stated that the pepper season in the Region of Murcia, which lasted from March to August, was highly successful. She highlighted the excellent production volume, quality, and sales figures achieved during this period. "This year, we have had very favorable weather conditions," said Pérez. read more

Brassica crops in California's Central Valley are facing a challenge from the Diamondback Moth. "It has significantly impacted California and targets Brassica crops. Once it infiltrates a field, it can cause rapid devastation," says Frank Ratto of Ratto Bros Inc., highlighting the potential threat to crops. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny te są średnimi krajowymi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami pobieranymi za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Gwatemala, doświadczyła pozytywnej zmiany, ze swoją read more

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has proposed that China expand market access for Vietnamese agricultural products, such as citrus fruits, custard apples, and rose apples. This proposal was put forward during a meeting on September 30 in Beijing with Chinese Vice. read more

The Independent Entrepreneur Report focuses on the dynamics of the global blueberry market in 2023, with a particular emphasis on price trends driven by supply changes and the El Niño phenomenon. Despite a decrease in output, Peru's role in the market has had a significant impact on setting global prices. read more

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has announced the launch of Tenderland, a new packaged vegetable brand for the North American market. The brand emphasizes the company's respect for the land, the soil, and its workers, showcasing the care it takes throughout the entire process. read more

An unusually mild winter, with only half the typical cold temperatures, has caused a delayed and prolonged flowering in the apple orchards of the Free State. While this complicates crop management on its own, this season it helped reduce some of the risks from the intense cutoff low weather system. read more

The days of daily auction pricing for Swedish cucumbers are over. Odlarlaget, the Swedish Growers' Association, has embraced AI to establish a more stable and competitive supply of domestically grown greenhouse vegetables and fruits for the Swedish market. This transition benefits its members. read more

The South African table grape industry anticipates that the volumes inspected for export in the upcoming 2024/2025 season will increase by around 1% compared to the actual volumes inspected in the 2023/2024 season. A national crop estimate of 76.4 million cartons is expected. read more

RipeLocker has announced significant progress in its partnership with Gebbers Farms and Chelan Fresh, successfully improving the long-term storage and transportation of high-quality cherries for the 2024 season. After six years of intensive testing, RipeLocker has overcome the challenges associated. read more

Interko, a global company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of cutting-edge fresh fruit ripening rooms, is currently facing a surge in global demand for its cost-effective Optimo ripening room solution. With over 30 installations currently in progress simultaneously, the Dutch company's order book is rapidly expanding. read more

Skutki ubiegłotygodniowego huraganu Helen nadal są powszechne, dotykając regiony od Georgii po Karolinę Północną, a nawet sięgając Tennessee. W sektorze produkcji, trwają oceny upraw i pól, choć pełen zakres szkód może nie być znany przez kilka dni lub tygodni. W Georgii, większość zniszczeń dotknęła. read more

W okresie od stycznia do sierpnia tego roku, Gruzja importowała winogrona o wartości ponad 3 miliony dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 2,8% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku. W 2023 roku kraj importował winogrona o wartości 2,9 miliona dolarów. W tym roku Gruzja pozyskała winogrona od następujących dziesięciu głównych dostawców. read more

Sezon borówek peruwiańskich miał opóźniony początek, ale obecnie produkcja osiąga szczyt, a zbierane są różne odmiany. "W porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, ten rok był bardzo inny pod względem pogody" - mówi Adriana Fortune, Menadżer Sprzedaży w firmie Gourmet Trading Company. W zeszłym roku, La read more

Over 10,000 attendees enthusiastically participated in the Port's 11th Annual Banana Festival, celebrating a diverse working waterfront this past Saturday. The Festival provided attendees with a special chance to witness one of the most efficient and effective working waterfronts on the West Coast. read more

Lychees in Australia heavily rely on pollination services provided by a variety of insects, with the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) playing a crucial role. A report from 2024 highlights that 80% of the lychee crop yield depends on the pollination services of both managed and wild bees. read more

The European Food Safety System recently identified a high level of prohibited pesticides in fresh peppers from Albania during an import attempt into Slovenia. The pesticides found were pirimiphos-methyl and formate, both of which are banned within the European Union and several other countries. read more

The Citrus Research Board (CRB) in California has entered into a $900,000 non-dilutive funding agreement with Nanovel, which includes the provision of a citrus-harvesting robot following a series of field trials. The field trials are scheduled to commence in the spring of 2025 and will be carried out in collaboration with citrus growers. read more

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has partnered with Babylonstoren and its new venture, Soetmelksvlei, to provide genetic plant material from the department's extensive fig collection at its Oudtshoorn research farm for establishment at the two farms near Simondium. read more

The 2024/2025 season of the solar greenhouse in Southern Europe has begun with the marketing of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants. Throughout the summer, producers have been working on preparing the soil for the upcoming season. Following the processes of solarization, cleaning, and planting, some crops, such as read more