The cold and wet weather over the past few months has also had a significant impact on vegetable cultivation in the Frankfurt area. "Our lettuce crops, particularly the green and red oakleaf varieties, have been severely affected by the waterlogged fields. However, with a final harvest of around 90 percent, the losses are limited and the size. read more

Martin Inkumbi, CEO of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), emphasized the growth potential of the blueberry farm situated at the Mashare Irrigation Scheme in the Kavango East region. During a visit to assess the operations supported by GIPF, Inkumbi acknowledged the project's. read more

The harvest of 'pera llimonera', a common pear variety, started this week in western Catalonia, anticipating a standard campaign with fruits of high quality. The Farmer's Union reports a production decrease of 30 to 40% in some areas, while Afrucat and the Climate Action Ministry project a 15% decrease. read more

W Egipcie sektor mrożony nadal kształtuje przemysł truskawkowy, aż do przewyższania świeżych truskawek. Jeśli chodzi o decyzje dotyczące wyboru odmian do posadzenia i ilości zbiorów przeznaczonych do eksportu na rynek świeży, mrożone stanowią decydujący czynnik. "Liczby mówią same za siebie. read more

With 160 tons of product sold, the 2023/24 harvest was the first test case for the green (but similar to yellow) Dulcis kiwi fruit. This variety was developed by the Forli-based company New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, and is produced and commercialized. read more

Sezon cytryn i pomarańczy w Południowej Afryce rozpoczął się kilka tygodni temu w firmie OV Fruit w Ridderkerk. „Ale od zeszłego tygodnia podaż naprawdę zaczęła nabierać kształtu” - mówi Victor van Turenhout. "Hiszpania i Egipt przedłużyły bardzo długo ten sezon, co spowodowało problemy i duże zapasy." read more

Farmers in the Rostov region of Russia are reporting significant damage to their tomato crops caused by an infestation of tomato moths. A vegetable grower from the Ust-Donetsky district stated that these pests have ruined a substantial amount of the tomatoes in the region. read more

Ceny ziemniaków w Szwecji podwoiły się i osiągnęły najwyższe poziomy w historii. Daniel Larsson, szef działu zakupów i współwłaściciel firmy Hebe Frukt & Grönsaker AB z siedzibą w Szwecji, mówi, że w swojej długiej karierze w sektorze świeżych produktów nie widział niczego podobnego. "Nigdy wcześniej nie mieliśmy do czynienia" read more

Brandt's Fruit Trees of Yakima, Washington has been given exclusive rights for propagating the KIR™ series of sweet cherries in the United States. KIR is the brand name for a group of 13 cherry selections created through open pollination of the Sweetheart variety by Hilmar. read more

"The exports of carrots from the Veneto and Emilia-Romagna to northern and eastern Europe have recently concluded, and it is now time to evaluate the work done between mid-May and early July," reports Francesca Barbieri, product manager at Zanarini srl. "In terms of volumes, if we want to start with them, we... read more

We live in the age of storytelling, which applies to every economic aspect, including food. This includes fruits and vegetables, where communication strategies analyze the market, competitors, and the product to effectively reach target audiences. read more

Although there were valid concerns about the upcoming Belgian pear harvest for a while, Christophe Van Haelst is more optimistic about the Conference variety. "In some regions, it may not look perfect, but we can still expect to achieve 80 to 90 per cent of the harvest. Overall, volumes might be slightly less." read more

Agromarketing España has initiated preparations for the Xtrema Fruit Stone Fruit Forum (www.xtremafruit.es). This will be the fourth edition of the event, with the aim of establishing itself as a crucial event for the stone fruit sector, especially considering the substantial presence of professionals. read more

The Quercy melon is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The production has been affected by excessive rainfall at the beginning of the season. Anne-Marie Aguilar, the coordinator of the Interprofessional Quercy Melon Union, is providing an update. The late start and decreased yields have impacted this year's Quercy melon production. read more

The Spanish melon season in the region of Murcia has already passed its halfway point, with yields per hectare lower than usual. Consumption slowed down somewhat in the early stages of summer due to the cooler weather, which helped keep supply and demand balanced and prices stable. read more

The watermelon harvest has started this week in the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain, where the acreage is estimated to have increased by around 15% compared to last year. "Last week, some fruit was already harvested, but now the watermelon harvest is starting across the board. As for melons, read more

"Despite facing challenges such as volume shortfalls and widespread quality flaws throughout the season, Moroccan watermelon growers appear to be recovering. Ahmed Bouljid, a general fresh produce exporter, comments: "The conclusion of the watermelon season is promising. Growers are fortunate to finally." read more

The monsoon season has had a negative impact on tomato crops in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, causing prices to rise in markets in Chennai. Initially, tomatoes were being sold for Rs 25 per kg at the Koyambedu wholesale market, with over 80 truckloads being delivered. However, due to the adverse weather conditions, the supply has been affected and prices have surged. read more

Global apple production is projected to increase by over 700,000 tons, reaching 83.7 million tons in 2023/24. Despite a reduction in the planting area, China's apple production is expected to rise by 500,000 tons to 45 million tons, thanks to higher yields per orchard. read more

"The situation in Israel does not have much of an impact on the supply or quantity of our products," said Jordi Fijnheer of the Dutch company FruitPro in early June. The company imports fruit from countries such as Israel, South Africa, Peru, and Chile. FruitPro is a member of the Israeli growers' cooperative, Galilee. read more