In Croatia, a sanitary inspector analysis at the border revealed the presence of the banned pesticide indoxacarb in Turkish tomatoes, with a concentration of 0.032 milligrams per kilogram. This is the second instance within a week where Turkish tomatoes have been found to contain the pesticide. read more

The latest batch of dried figs from Ephesus has been loaded in Turkey for delivery to Tovano in Maasdijk. "These mountain figs are highly valued by experts. The finest figs are sourced from the mountains, where they have the most flesh," says Dillen Langenberg from the nut and dried fruit company. read more

W roku 2024 producenci śliwek z Mołdawii borykali się z wyzwaniami związanymi z niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi, w tym brakiem letnich opadów deszczu i rekordowo wysokimi temperaturami, które wpłynęły zarówno na plony, jak i jakość śliwek. Uczestnicy rynku przewidują wcześniejsze zakończenie sezonu śliwkowego. Kraj... read more

Vermont's apple industry is ready for a successful harvest this season, showing improvement from the previous year which was affected by a late-spring frost. Terence Bradshaw, a professor and fruit specialist at the University of Vermont, has confirmed the optimistic forecast, stating that most orchards are read more

In Kushtia, Bangladesh, 34 villages in four unions in Daulatpur upazila have been flooded as a result of heavy rainfall and increased water flow from upstream. The affected areas, located near the Padma River, have suffered extensive damage to agricultural lands. Crops such as pulses, chilies, bananas, and... read more

The Greek strawberry is one of the earliest harvested in Europe, beginning in November. However, the most important part of the Greek season is the second half, beginning in March. This is when the first big volumes of the most widely cultivated variety in Greece, Victory, come to market. read more

In the first half of 2024, Morocco reached a new record in blueberry exports, shipping an unprecedented volume to multiple Eastern European countries, as reported by EastFruit. This achievement allowed Moroccan exporters to surpass their total exports from the previous year, thereby... read more

Sezonowe okno czasowe dla południowoafrykańskich borówek staje się coraz bardziej istotne na rynkach międzynarodowych. Według Barbary Botes, Kierowniczki Obszaru Southern Africa w firmie Fall Creek®, "Nasza region zyskuje uznanie na rynku dzięki wyjątkowej jakości owoców, a detaliści aktywnie... read more

Banana cultivation in Malawi is experiencing a revival after being severely impacted by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), which caused widespread damage to local varieties. This disease, affecting up to 16 African countries, results in substantial yield losses, rendering affected plants unproductive. read more

Abrafrutas has updated the statistical data panels on its official website with the latest annual fruit production figures for 2023 from IBGE. These figures are now accessible on the production panels, offering detailed insights into the production levels. You can access them here. read more

A vegetable storehouse with a 4,000-ton storage capacity is planned to be built in the Kyzylorda region, as per information provided by the Kazakh Agriculture Ministry via the Kazinform News Agency. The facility will have five cooling chambers, each capable of storing up to 800 tons. read more

W Wisconsin, Doug Bulgrin from Gumz Farms in Endeavor reported that the onion harvest will be concluded by the upcoming weekend, with a steady movement and pricing despite reduced size and yields. Brad Sumner of Pacific Coast Trading Co. in Portland noted a steady status for organic onions with various. read more

The representatives of all banana producers in the Canary Islands, the French regions of Martinique and Guadeloupe, and Madeira, Portugal, have completed the development of the new action agenda for the beginning of the new Community budget project. Since their association in 1992, this group has had to read more

"After the table tomato season last year, which saw prices drop as low as €0.30-0.40/kg (particularly between April and May) for cherry tomatoes, we decided to focus on increasing crop diversification," stated Adriana Lo Monaco from Agroenergie Srl. Adriana Lo Monaco is inside a photovoltaic greenhouse. "The next... read more

Following the successful collaboration earlier this year, which raised up to €25,000 for social causes, the premium fruit and vegetable brand SanLucar and the football club VfB Stuttgart are teaming up for a new campaign, available at points of sale in the southern German region of... read more

As Chile prepares for the export season, which will begin with blueberry shipments in the coming weeks, the potential strike by 45,000 longshoremen at important East Coast and Gulf ports in the United States has led to a strategic reevaluation. Chilean fruit exporters are contemplating redirecting their. read more

Early harvest has begun for some Florida oranges. "We are currently picking the first harvest from our early crops, but the main crop won't be ready until around mid-October. We have a few blocks that are yielding early," says Doug Feek from Feek Family Citrus. The beginning of the Florida orange harvest is underway. read more

Anecoop recently organized the First Kaki Congress of the Persimmon Group in Carlet, one of the main towns in Spain known for kaki production. Miguel Barrachina, the Regional Minister for Agriculture, Water, Livestock, and Fisheries of the Generalitat Valenciana, participated in the opening ceremony. Laura Sáez, the mayor read more

As part of Fruit Attraction, Spain's First Walnut and Pecan Congress, organized by Asociafruit and Fepex, will be held the day before the fair, on October 7. The event will feature four presentations and a round table discussion. The first presentation will be delivered by Alejandro Lorca, from MAPA's fruit and vegetable division. read more

Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG presents a positive annual financial statement for the 2023 fiscal year. On the production side, the 90 active Pfalzmarkt producers were able to take advantage of the natural harvest conditions in the Palatinate region and supply the market with fresh fruits and vegetables from Germany. read more