Listed New Zealand produce company Seeka has released its unaudited interim results for the six months ending on 30th June 2024. Seeka's chief executive Michael Franks stated, "Seeka has improved its financial performance due to higher kiwifruit volumes in New Zealand and Australia." The company reported a net profit before tax. read more

Preparations for the upcoming Moroccan soft fruit season are advancing as the sector bounces back from challenging years that were characterized by climatic risks and business setbacks. Zouhir Disouria, a producer in the Larache region, stated, "Growers in the region are getting ready, tending to the soil, placing orders for plants, and... read more

While the season for conventional top fruit has already started, the organic supply is also in full swing. At VerKen Bio Deli-Vers, we have finished picking the organic QTee© apples and will soon begin harvesting the Conference variety. "With the resistant varieties, we are pleased to see that there are not many issues to complain about." read more

The laborious task of applying budbreak chemicals to every node expected to start flowering at the end of this month has been completed. Each kiwi plant has been pruned to approximately 32 canes of 2.5 meters in length, with nodes spaced every 75mm to 100mm. Now, farmer Danie Meyer of Nooyenskopje says that the task is done. read more

Amid a challenging summer marked by heatwaves and unpredictable rainfall, Moldova's agricultural sector, a key source of income, is undergoing a significant transformation. The European Union is experiencing a rise in fruit imports from Moldova as the country diversifies its export markets. read more

A month ago, Hillfresh launched the FreshControl quality app, designed for fresh produce companies and fruit and vegetable growers to efficiently and accurately inspect batches. Sven Ronken, a business consultant at Hillfresh, has lauded the app's implementation, stating, "My experience with the system is positive." read more

The Celina QTee® pear, which has been cultivated in Belgium since 2015, was harvested in Canada for the first time this year. This red-blushed variety is a hybrid of a Williams pear and a Broket July. Since its creation, the variety has seen worldwide expansion and is now grown not only in Belgium, but also in other countries. read more

As an organic pioneer from the very beginning, he has been actively involved in cultivating and importing organically produced pumpkins since the start. He has also committed himself to niche products like organic wild garlic, garlic, and various delicatessen items. On April 1, 2014, read more

"Australia's distinctive ecosystem enables a successful agriculture industry to flourish. Essential for both international and domestic trade of fresh produce is the effective management of biosecurity risks to prevent the spread of pests, weeds, or diseases. Australia has established a solid reputation in handling biosecurity risks, which we can." read more

The Belarusian government has introduced a new regulation that mandates one-time licenses for the export of fresh or chilled tomatoes. As of November 1, 2024, exporters will be required to obtain these licenses from the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade. The application process also includes obtaining approval from local authorities. read more

Artykuł prezentuje dziesięć unikalnych budynków inspirowanych owocami z różnych zakątków świata. Obejmują one konstrukcje takie jak Japoński Dom Truskawkowy i Przystanek Autobusowy Arbuzowy, Południowoafrykańska Restauracja Ananasowa oraz wieża ciśnień Peachoid w Południowej Karolinie. Te kreatywnie zaprojektowane budynki... read more

The mango harvest season has started in Alanya, a city in the Antalya province in southern Turkey. Alanya, known for its favorable climate, has experienced an increase in mango production. Local consumers show a preference for domestic mangoes over imported ones because of their exceptional taste and aroma. Currently, mango cultivation encompasses about read more

Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing, poses a significant challenge to citrus farming as it causes infected trees to die within a few years without a known cure. This disease is transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid and leads to the production of fruits that are unsuitable for sale, except for. read more

The volume of sales for the 2023-2024 United States mushroom crop reached 659 million pounds, which was a decrease of 9 percent compared to the previous season. The total value of sales for the crop was $1.09 billion, reflecting a 4 percent decrease from the previous season. The average reported price per pound was $1.65, representing a 9 percent increase. read more

W tym roku Kazachstan wyłonił się jako jeden z najszybciej rozwijających się rynków dla egipskich produktów owocowo-warzywnych, według EastFruit. Egipt przejął przewodnictwo w trudnej kategorii eksportu świeżych truskawek na rynek kazachski. "Egipt stał się trzecim największym dostawcą read more

The European Union member states' imports of Moroccan tomatoes from September 2023 to May 2024 decreased by 6.8% compared to the same period the previous year. According to the monitoring bulletin from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA), the EU imported 1,370,552 tons of tomatoes from its member states. read more

"You can tell there's a shortage of tomatoes in Israel when you order a falafel, shawarma, or kebab and notice that it's green instead of red. This indicates that it's now filled with cucumbers instead of tomatoes," said Gabriel Raccah, CEO of Nativ Business Consulting, a company that imports fruits and vegetables. read more

To jest szczytowy czas na dzikie borówki z Quebecu. Sezon rozpoczął się najwcześniej w historii 24 lipca, a zbieranie spodziewa się trwać jeszcze przez kolejne trzy tygodnie. "Przed nami dwie intensywne tygodnie, a planujemy zakończyć między 7 a 10 września" - mówi Jean-Pierre Senneville, Prezes/Dyrektor Generalny. read more

In the first half of the season, there were some challenges, but the second half of the 2024 plum season is unfolding in a fairly balanced market. "At the beginning of the season, our crop projections were more positive than the actual harvest. We expected a shortfall of 20-30%, but... read more

Despite a slight decrease in production caused by weather conditions, the new potato season is starting off strong. Francisco Moya, Managing Director of the Vitalis network, shared that "The market is clean, with no leftover stock from the previous season and no early potatoes." read more