Uzbekistan significantly increased its exports of fruits and vegetables to Russia in the first quarter of this year, according to the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor. The country exported approximately 70,000 tons of fruit and vegetable products to Russia, which is nearly 1.8 times more than in the same period last year. read more

Jednym z największych zmartwień marokańskich producentów pomidorów, jeśli nie największym, jest rozprzestrzenianie się wirusa ToBRFV. Marokańskie władze ds. bezpieczeństwa żywności oficjalnie potwierdziły obecność wirusa w 2023 roku. Marokańska NPPO (ONSSA) poinformowała Sekretariat EPPO o występowaniu wirusa w... read more

Anthony Oboussier, the director of EARL Les Chambres located in the Drôme department, reflects on the peach/nectarine and apricot campaign of 2023 and shares his initial thoughts on the upcoming 2024 campaign. Anthony Oboussier cultivates peaches, nectarines, and apricots on around 20 hectares of land. read more

Ministry of Municipality in Qatar is working actively to stabilize prices of local agricultural produce, especially during peak seasons. This period usually experiences a surge in vegetables coming from both Qatari farms and international sources. The Agricultural Affairs Department is responsible for this initiative. read more

Photos of poorly prepared vegetarian meals on airlines often become viral, showcasing the disparity in quality across different carriers. One notable incident occurred when a vegan passenger on a delayed KLM flight received only fruit and peanuts despite pre-ordering a complete meal. Another case shared on Reddit featured a read more

With Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day approaching, the North American avocado industry is preparing for promotions in May. During this period, avocados are sourced from California, Mexico, and Colombia. Additionally, the Peruvian season is also gearing up. "While California is expecting a condensed read more

Green Fruits was established in April 2018 as a result of the merger of three fruit and vegetable companies: Cooperativa Citricola de La Safor from Gandia, SAT Novacitrus from Oliva, and the Alicante Agricultural Cooperative of Pego. They decided to join forces to optimize their management and operations. read more

W 14th week, średnie ceny hurtowe bananów z Ameryki Łacińskiej wynosiły 118 €/100 kg w Holandii. W Belgii ceny wynosiły 96 €/100 kg, natomiast Hiszpanie płacili 124 €/100 kg, a Francuzi 114 € za 100 kg. Średnie ceny hurtowe bananów produkowanych w Europie wynosiły read more

Po bardzo stabilnej wiośnie, perspektywy są świetne dla kampanii hiszpańskich owoców pestkowych w wczesnych regionach kraju, takich jak Murcja i Region Walencji. "W tym roku mamy bardzo dobrą jakość produkcji. Warunki pogodowe były o wiele lepsze niż w zeszłym roku, kiedy mieliśmy deszcz." read more

The National Farmers' Union has reported that record-breaking levels of rainfall in the UK have disrupted the supply of fresh vegetables. The excessive rain has saturated fields, making it impossible for farmers to harvest current crops and plant future ones. Kevin Green, a vegetable buyer, emphasized the urgency of the situation. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor has authorized the import of fruit and vegetable products from the Gagauz Autonomous Territorial Unit of Moldova into Russia. According to "INFOTAG," a letter from Rosselkhoznadzor to Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) was published by the authorities of the autonomy. read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is urging the Government to ensure that amendments to the Resource Management Act (RMA) do not jeopardize essential domestic fruit and vegetable production. The organization, which advocates for approximately 4,200 commercial fruit and vegetable growers, is... read more

W Fife, uprawa jagód miodowych, znanych również jako "haskap", zyskuje uwagę ze względu na jej potencjał w brytyjskim rolnictwie. Te jagody przypominają wydłużone borówki i oferują mieszankę smaków borówki, jeżyny i maliny, a także znaczące korzyści zdrowotne dzięki zawartości antyoksydantów. read more

In the first quarter of the year, Uzbekistan's exports of fruit and vegetable products to Russia reached approximately 70 thousand tons, which was a significant increase from the 39.5 thousand tons recorded in the same period of 2023. It is worth mentioning that white cabbage exports increased elevenfold. read more

Emel Esin Keskin, the owner of the Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim, stated that there is a significant opportunity for Turkish tomato exporters as European production has slowed down this season. She mentioned that tomato production in the EU is declining due to increasing energy costs and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. read more

The Moroccan watermelon campaign has been significantly affected by a sharp decline in volumes this year. Production in several regions of the country has been limited or even banned. In the province of Tata, for example, watermelon production has been completely suspended. Moulay Ahmed Errahmani, a read more

The demand for sweet potatoes in Europe remains strong as summer approaches. Some markets are transitioning to increased local production, although cheaper imports from Egypt are still dominating many markets. Egypt has experienced growing demand from various markets, in addition to strong local consumption. read more

Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and radish, are known for their health-promoting properties, primarily because of isothiocyanates, compounds known for their cancer-preventive abilities. A recent study by Nihon University has explored the benefits of these vegetables. read more

This seanson, the Dutch company Yex has introduced a new exotic fruit to its selection: snake fruit, also known as salak. "We have received this fruit several times in the past few weeks and have initially started with small quantities. However, as more customers show interest, the volumes are already increasing. The product's unique flavor and appearance are attracting a growing number of customers." read more

Semillas Fitó has expanded its Dutch cucumber range with exclusive SmartQ genetics, introducing the Nairobi, Helsinki, and Abeto varieties. These new varieties have been well-received by producers and are enabling complete coverage of the cultivation cycle. The Nairobi cucumber, in particular, has been a standout variety from Semillas Fitó. read more