South Africa has finally been officially authorized to export avocados to China. The plant protection authorities in China have given the green light to South Africa this week. This decision comes after Chinese inspectors visited South Africa in July for a verification visit. Derek Donkin, CEO of read more

The cherry season at Rose Hill Farm in Angus, Scotland began on July 7th. Most varieties have had successful yields, except for Sweetheart. "We have generally had a decent season considering a very difficult winter and spring," said Stead Nicolle, who cultivates cherries at Rose Hill. read more

Wisconsin is expected to maintain its position as the top cranberry producer worldwide, with an estimated harvest of 4.9 million barrels, according to the USDA National Agriculture Statistic Services (NASS). The state's cranberry marshes, which cover 21,000 acres across 20 counties, play a significant role in this. read more

Ponieważ zbioru jagód z Peru ponownie się opóźnia, rynek europejski jest gorący. Owoce z RPA są teraz na topie. Sebastian Ochoa, właściciel Consultora Agrícola Santa María, który jest globalnym ekspertem od jagód, obecnie odwiedza ten kraj, aby sprawdzić plantacje OZBlue: "Południowa." read more

The citrus summer (counter) season is in full swing. Citrus fruits from the Southern Hemisphere are now being exported. Australia is sending out mandarins, Navel oranges, and blood oranges. Australian blood oranges are easily found in the USA and Canada from September to November. read more

Sezon na lokalne borówki również rozpoczął się stosunkowo wcześnie. 20 czerwca na farmie Finck w sercu Lüneburg Heath było już mnóstwo wczesnych borówek. "Zaczęliśmy zbierać o tydzień wcześniej niż zwykle. Ze względu na późny mróz podczas kwitnienia, zapylanie było dość... read more

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has resolved a long-standing dispute by officially classifying garlic as a vegetable. This decision allows for the marketing of garlic in both the vegetable and spice sectors. The controversy began in 2015 and was initiated by a farmers' organization. read more

The majority of German onions come from Lower Saxony, where the harvest is starting these days. "Overall, the rain is good for the plants," says Landvolk President Dr. Holger Hennies, who is currently harvesting the slightly smaller shallots as well as the yellow household onions on his farm in… read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Egipt osiągnął nowy kamień milowy, ustanawiając rekord eksportu batatów do UE, przewyższając podaże USA - donosi EastFruit. To znamienne osiągnięcie egipskich eksporterów na rynku UE, gdyż nowy rekord eksportu wydawał się nieunikniony. read more

Cromwell, located in Central Otago, is known for its mineral-rich soils and experiences the highest number of sunshine hours in New Zealand—2,531.8 hours in January alone, making it the perfect place for growing cherries. "Cromwell is the top spot for cultivating NZ Cherry Corp cherries. Our cherries are famous for their." read more

On Wednesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 8th, the annual IFPA (International Fresh Produce Association) took place in São Paulo, Brazil. During this event, a Belgian delegation, including representatives from Belgian Fruit Valley, Foodcareplus, and VLAM, showcased Belgian Conference pears. "The timing of the event ideally suited the promotion of our pears," said a spokesperson from the Belgian delegation. read more

This year, VIAN 2021, which moved from Zaporizhzhia (a region in southern Ukraine) to Mukachevo (western Ukraine), aims to harvest 40 tons of raspberries. VIAN 2021 farms have 5 hectares of blueberries and raspberries each, grown in open ground, as well as 0.5 hectares each of ... read more

Mission Produce, Inc. announced a positive mid-year review for the avocado and mango categories before the New England Produce Council's (NEPC) Floral & Food Service Expo in Boston, Mass., scheduled for August 19-20, 2024. In the second quarter of 2024, industry dollar sales for both avocados and mangos reached record levels. read more

We received the forecast for the 2024 Washington state fresh apple crop on Tuesday of this week, estimating that the state will harvest 124 million boxes of apples in the upcoming season. This number aligns more closely with the five-year average compared to the production volumes of the past two years. read more

Podaż południowoafrykańskich mandarynek na rynek chiński stale rośnie, a szczytowy okres przyjazdu zbliża się szybko. "Początek tej sezonu dla południowoafrykańskich mandarynek był dość korzystny, z poprawionymi sprzedażami, jakością i cenami w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem oraz informacjami zwrotnymi z rynku". read more

Nowa odmiana truskawek, Stella-ASBP, została wprowadzona na australijski rynek po ponad pięciu latach prac rozwojowych, w których uczestniczyli lokalni plantatorzy oraz eksperci od hodowli roślin. Ta odmiana została doskonalona poprzez próby przeprowadzone na farmach w Queensland i jest efektem współpracy. read more

To kolejny pracowity rok dla producentów melonów. Po szczególnie trudnym lipcu, sierpień wreszcie przynosi pewną ulgę producentom melonów. "Cierpieliśmy z powodu złej pogody wiosną i na początku lata, co znacząco wpłynęło na zapylanie owoców i spowodowało dużo niższe plony w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem" - mówi. read more

Within the framework of the first Global Grape Convention, organized by the Table Grape Committee of Frutas de Chile, the Association of Table Grape Producers of Peru, Provid, and Yentzen Group, representatives from Chile, Peru, and Mexico agreed to establish a World Table Grape Committee to strengthen relations. read more

Switzerland is currently in the middle of its plum harvest season, with more than 500 tons of plums being harvested weekly until September 9, as announced by the Fruit Association. The harvest, which started in July, has now progressed to the stage where the well-known "Fellenberg" variety of plums is beginning to be harvested. read more

A high-level delegation from Chile's public and private sectors will travel to New Delhi and Mumbai to take part in the Chile Summit India 2024 from August 27 to 30. Organized by ProChile, this event is designed to enhance institutional relationships and investigate potential opportunities for trade cooperation between the two countries. read more