A fresh produce company from Australia is helping to address the issue of food waste by making sure that produce which might be rejected by major supermarkets and retailers ends up being consumed by consumers. Co-founder Josh Brooks-Duncan of Farmers Pick mentioned that the company works directly with farms to achieve this goal. read more

Sezon na greckie brzoskwinie i nektarynki dobiegł końca. Już było niewiele owoców pozostawionych nieskubanych z powodu wczesnej dojrzałości i zbiorów w tym sezonie, ale po ostatnim silnym burzowym weekendzie niemal nic nie zostało, ponieważ wiosenne wichury spowodowały znaczne szkody w sadach w Macedonii Zachodniej. read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 35 was €135 per 100 kg, showing a 5% increase. In France, the price was €214 per 100 kg, which is 20% higher than the five-year average. For more detailed information, you can click here to access the full data sheet. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.eu read more

The date of Tuesday, September 10th was duly marked in the agenda of the Moldovan stone fruit sector. In the presence of partners, investors, and fellow growers and exporters, a Unitec optical sorting line and Sormac packaging line were inaugurated at PDG Fruct, a grower, packer, and exporter of stone fruit. read more

The Fruit Service Collective has been in operation since June. This service company based in Meer specializes in the storage, ripening, and packaging of avocados specifically for third parties. "We have noticed a demand from importers, exporters, as well as retailers for a service provider for such exotic fruits." read more

Early potatoes from Egypt, carrots from southern Italy, or French leafy vegetables: for the forwarding company Frama GmbH, based in Eichenau, Bavaria, transporting seasonal fruit and vegetable products has been part of their everyday practice for twelve years now. However, in many respects, fruits. read more

Sezon truskawek w Santa Maria właśnie się rozpoczął. "Kilka ciepłych dni w zeszłym tygodniu dało plantatorom w regionie dobry początek" - mówi Ira Greenstein z firmy Direct Source Marketing. Codzienne wydobycie odmiany Portola rośnie w dobrym kierunku, a wolumeny są znacznie wyższe. read more

"Luis Angulo from Syngenta says, 'Today's growers need to achieve the highest production and the best quality to defend themselves in a highly competitive market, trying to ensure greater profitability.' That's why last month, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds hosted a Cucurbit Master Summit with almost 200 attendees." read more

At the upcoming Potato Europe event in Villers-Saint-Christophe, Aisne, France, the machine-learning tool HarvestEye will be introduced to the French market on 11 and 12 September. This technology, which offers actionable insights for the root crop sector, including potatoes and onions, will be showcased. read more

Farmers cultivating golden bananas, known as kluay hom thong, in Thailand have reported a significant increase in business, driven by growing demand and a steady rise in prices. Somchai Nunual, who heads a group dedicated to the cultivation and protection of these bananas in the Bang Kaew district of Phatthalung province, is one of those experiencing this positive trend. read more

The Greek weather has been a blessing for the tourism sector, but the same isn't always true when it comes to the cultivation of grapes, says George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company: "I remember a very successful old advertisement for Greek tourism which was saying: 'Greece: read more

Po udanych wysiłkach rejestracyjnych produktu ochrony roślin Ethy-Gen II w Niemczech, firma Catalytic Generators teraz skupia się na dostarczaniu firmom dojrzewających bananów swoich skutecznych systemów aplikacji etylenu. "Zainwestowaliśmy znaczną ilość czasu, energii i pieniędzy w obsługę niemieckiego… read more

At the Intermarché store in Gerpinnes, Belgium, a display showcasing seasonal fruits like melons and grapes is placed right at the entrance of the store. Such practices are a regular part of the store's daily routine. "Our team strives to create an eye-catching display at least once a week," said a store representative. read more

Located on the foothills of Mount Saramati near the border with Myanmar, Thanamir village celebrated its 15th Apple Festival on September 10th. The festival's theme was "Apple For Health, Wealth, And Prosperity." The village boasts a production capacity of 40-50 tonnes of apples each year, which are available from July to December. read more

Agronometrics, a market intelligence provider for the fresh produce industry, is launching its newest innovation: the Degree of Certainty tool. This cutting-edge feature is created to quantify and represent the level of certainty in blueberry export and import data, providing users with unmatched insight. read more

In this week's average wholesale market prices of domestically grown produce from the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the largest decrease was in cucumber prices at -17% and red onion bulb at -15%. The biggest increase was observed in round tomato prices at 49% and cauliflower. read more

The volume of Belgian pears is lower this year compared to previous years, as estimated by Xavier Laduron. This is true for many growers, including Laduron himself. Despite this, Laduron remains optimistic about the upcoming season, stating that the quantity of kilos is not as significant. read more

After the traditional early start to the new potato season in the southwest of the Netherlands, larger volumes are now slowly being harvested in the north. "Although there is still a lot of work to be done, yields in our region appear to be better than in the southwest, although it must be said." read more

"Zgodnie z danymi ekonomicznymi Agreste, produkcja francuskich brzoskwiń szacowana jest na 231 000 ton w 2024 roku, co stanowi wzrost o 4% w porównaniu z 2023 rokiem i o 3% więcej niż średnia z ostatnich pięciu zbiorów (2019-2023). W sierpniu rynek poprawił się, a ceny wzrosły o 15% w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem." read more

California is expected to experience a decrease in walnut production, with a 19% reduction anticipated compared to the previous year. This decline is linked to a decrease in bearing acres and lower yields, as indicated in a USDA survey. The projected output for California is set to decrease as a result. read more