Drones capable of spraying liquids on extensive, horticultural and fruit crops, as well as beneficial insects, are the future. A technical demonstration day on the use of drones took place on Tuesday 5 March 2024 at the farm La Clorofilla in Mercato Saraceno (Forlì-Cesena, Italy). Click here
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Icon USA, also known as the 'Stars and Stripes' brand. In 2019, the launch of Icon USA marked an important move for Aartsen, establishing itself as a premier supplier of high-quality American products to consumers in Asia and Europe. Initially targeting the Asian market with a selection of
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"Feared by most farmers" reads the message accompanying a photo of a hail stone that fills a hand, taken on Monday late afternoon in the Bo-Langkloof, west of the Langkloof proper, where mostly pomefruit is grown, along with some stonefruit, figs and pomegranates.Dominique van Reenen of the
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In February 2024, Georgia witnessed a monthly inflation rate of 0.04%. According to data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia. The most notable price hikes were observed in grapes, peaches, pears, and plums compared to the same period in the previous year. Here's a rundown of the… read more

Partnerships are of key importance in the produce industry. "It starts with our grower partners," says Bill Boutros, Director of Global Supply with Mucci Farms. "We work in partnership with dozens of talented growers across the continent who enable us to maximize local and regionally grown
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The Aussie citrus industry is going for a push to increase demand for Australian citrus overseas, ahead of significant production gains projected over coming seasons. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Citrus Australia, the $5.3M market development and quality program is ensuring the
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In the west of New York state, the unseasonably warm weather is causing apprehension among apple growers regarding the future of their crops. LynOaken Farms' U-Pick manager, Katie Oakes, and president & farm manager, Christopher Oakes, have expressed their worries. The warmth has led to premature… read more

"The production of winter vegetables is in full swing, but we are already preparing for summer as we are performing transplants," reports Alberto Nocera, president of Agrieuropa in Terracina (Latina). Agrieuropa produces, processes and packages vegetables in the heart of the Agro Pontino area in
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Professor Michelle Francl, a controversial American chemistry professor from Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, who previously suggested adding salt to tea to enhance its taste, now recommends adding grapefruit to prolong the caffeine effect. Conversely, consuming vegetables like cabbage,
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As the bedrock of the UK's biggest manufacturing sector - food and drink, which is worth £120 billion to the nation's economy – farmers welcome some of the announcements in the Chancellor's Spring Budget, but it doesn't go far enough in offering stability for agricultural businesses, growth
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The current mango market is highly complex. "This Peruvian season experienced a perfect storm of sorts, leading to a dreadful shortage until late last week. Arrivals are increasingly slightly; their quality is, however, still in question," begins Ive Lambert from the Belgian importer, Starfruit.… read more

Despite some asparagus having already been harvested in Granada in February, it cannot be said that the season has truly started. "The rains we've had so far will generally be beneficial, but they have prevented us from truly starting. Moreover, on February 26 and 27, a frost wiped out all the
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Van den Bos Freshpartners in ABC Westland, the Netherlands, has managed Vegimex's Moroccan product arrivals for years. When office space became available in the same business park in Poeldijk, director Willem Schrage did not have to think twice. Last weekend, the company moved from The Hague to
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Brazilian guavas and avocados are in demand in Europe and the UK, where they are doing well, says Gideao Guilherme, CEO and Sales Manager of the trading company Fresh Quality in Brazil. "Guavas are more required by ethnic groups that live in Europe and Canada, as this fruit is very popular in
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Irish home consumption and retail demand remain positive, colder wet conditions are likely increasing consumption. The availability of stocks continues to tighten, again prices are reflecting this. Some empty shelves can be seen towards the end of the day in retailers. The availability of seed
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MARKETMexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley:Don Ed Holmes with The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, said on March 5 that he is now shipping Tampico onions. "The yellow deal is real strong," he noted, adding that the white deal is "intense." He said whites had hit and surpassed the $50 mark, but he went on
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The onset of this year's asparagus harvest is drawing ever closer. However, the extensive rainfall during winter is causing concern for asparagus farmers across many growing regions in Germany. Many are already anticipating a delayed start to the season. With Easter arriving early this year,
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The packaging market for vegetables and fruits definitely cannot be reduced only to potato bags, citrus nets or apple boxes, says Marta Paprocka, marketing manager for Polish packaging manufacturer Silbo: "The last 20 years have been a period of intensive development of the fruit and vegetable
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Europatat is glad to announce the opening of registrations for its annual Congress that will take place in Brussels on 23 & 24 May 2024. The event will count with the presence of Rik Vera who will give an inspirational keynote speech during Friday's public session. Register today and don't miss
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Earlier this week, the European Parliament and the EU Council reached an agreement on the revision of complex regulations aimed at preventing the entry of new plant pests into Europe and mitigating the spread of existing ones. This development comes in response to the challenges posed by
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