Most of the world's hazelnuts come from a coastal mountain range in Turkey, a country that accounts for over 72% of global production. The Eastern Black Sea region, with Giresun at its center, contributes around 60% to this total. The area's connection to... read more

Officials in Yamanashi Prefecture are recognizing the grape variety Shine Muscat for its role in changing the perception that farming is not profitable. This change in perspective is believed to be a contributing factor to the increase in new farmers, particularly. read more

With the duty deadline of 15 October approaching, South African orange exports to Europe are in their final stage. "The market is currently relatively calm but moving steadily. We are facing a stable price level. Prices ranging from €15.50-18 are historically considered very good, but given the read more

Some squash, pumpkin, and potato farmers in the Pioneer Valley are struggling with a soil-borne disease called Phytophthora capsici, which has been compared to a plague for these crops. Harrison Bardwell from Bardwell Farm in Hatfield witnessed the disease's effects firsthand, highlighting the abrupt read more

W związku z 25. rocznicą istnienia Pacific Trellis Fruit, firma zastanawia się nad ćwierćwieczem dostarczania wysokiej jakości świeżych owoców i innowacji w branży. W ramach obchodów tego jubileuszu, Pacific Trellis Fruit wprowadza kilka istotnych aktualizacji dotyczących swoich owoców pestkowych, winogron i melonów. read more

Egptian oranges are expected to be available in the market in December, signaling the beginning of the upcoming citrus season. However, this season is starting amidst a significant crisis in the Red Sea that greatly affected the previous season. As of now, there are no indications that this tense situation will be resolved soon. read more

Historically, Libya is not recognized as a major exporter of fruit products, except for dates. Tarek Yaqob mentions, "Domestic production of fruits and vegetables is limited, and there is no excess for export. Conversely, a significant portion of the local market's demands are met through imports." read more

The Brazilian government has announced that Angola and South Korea have granted sanitary approvals for the import of dried macadamia nuts from Brazil, while Australia and the United Kingdom have granted approvals for processed dried macadamia nuts. Additionally, Malaysia has approved the import of Brazilian pork and offals. These new market accesses will. read more

A major victory for UK horticulture growers has been achieved as British beetroot has been granted permission to be exported to the United States for the first time. This decision comes after a delegation of NFU and government representatives visited the US to advocate for UK agriculture. During the visit, NFU President Tom... read more

W związku z wybuchem wirusa Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit (ToBRFV) w Południowej Australii, Departament Rolnictwa i Regionów (PIRSA) uruchomił Centrum Pomocy w Virginia Horticulture Centre. Celem tego centrum jest zapewnienie wsparcia dla firm i pracowników. read more

In Moldova, the north is known for its apple production, the south for grape cultivation, and the central region for its delicious cherries. Staragro has been operating a cherry orchard in this area since 2008, which has grown from 15 to 50 hectares over the years. This orchard yields an average of half a million kilograms of cherries annually. read more

The atemoya, a hybrid fruit derived from the cherimoya and the custard apple, has established itself in the fruit and vegetable retail sectors. Originating from crossbreeding efforts in the United States in the early 21st century, this fruit combines the desirable traits of its parent species, offering a unique flavor and texture. read more

Po wystąpieniu wirusa pomidora brązowego (ToBRFV), który wpłynął na uprawy na Północnych Równinach Adelaide w Południowej Australii, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) zapewniła społeczeństwo o bezpieczeństwie spożywania dotkniętych produktów. Dyrektor generalny FSANZ, Dr Sandra Cuthbert, podkreśliła, że wirus ten nie ma wpływu na bezpieczeństwo spożywania dotkniętych produktów. read more

"To osiągnęło ponownie w tym roku, że osiągnięcie stabilnego sezonu kalafiora jest wyzwaniem. „Możemy być zadowoleni z cen ogólnie, ale po stronie produkcji, walka o uzyskanie odpowiednich ilości była trudna" - mówi Benny Cuypers z BelOrta. W zależności od pogody," read more

Eurosemillas will participate in the upcoming Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid from October 8 to 10. This year, the Spanish company has transformed its exhibition space in Hall 8, stand 8C02, into 'The Home of Innovation', where it will showcase its varieties from the ground up. read more

Orchards and vineyards are cultivated in hilly or mountainous areas, not only in Italy but also in Spain, France, and Eastern Europe. In these situations, it is not easy to carry out weeding, especially if the aim is to avoid the use of chemical herbicides. This is why Calderoni has developed the... read more

Saica Group will be introducing Saica Fresh, its new comprehensive packaging solution, featuring a unique End-to-End approach to the fresh produce market, at Fruit Attraction, the fruit and vegetable trade fair taking place at Ifema, Madrid, from the 8th to the 10th of October. The company will showcase its... read more

In the period 2017-2023, the most important pear-growing countries in Europe experienced an overall 20 percent decline in production. Italy, the leading pear-growing country, in particular, faced several significant drops in volume, with the disastrous 2023 harvest year being the lowest point. read more

Na edycję Fruit Attraction 2024, firma FDA International postanowiła zaprezentować swoje nowe jabłko sprzedawane pod nazwą Kawane. Według dyrektora firmy, Christophe'a Artero, ta odmiana dwukolorowa ma wiele zalet dla rynków eksportowych. "Zaczęliśmy je sprzedawać dwa lata temu. Przetestowaliśmy je." read more

Peru is becoming a significant player in the worldwide market for fruits and vegetables, with its agricultural exports reaching a total of US$10.545 billion by the end of 2023. Projections from the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) indicate that this number will exceed US$11.500 billion by the... read more