A species of melon, previously thought to be almost extinct, is making a comeback in Montreal, its city of origin. The Montreal melon, which was once considered a luxury item popular among the elite in the late 1800s, is being revitalized through local efforts. This fruit was traditionally grown along the St. Lawrence River. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in collaboration with stakeholder institutions, has successfully obtained a geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU) for the Hüyük strawberry. This accomplishment increases the total number of Turkish products recognized by the EU. read more

Top fruit, such as apples and pears, is a popular fruit variety. The top fruit industry is constantly evolving and encountering various challenges, including climate change and the development of new varieties. These factors highlight the significance of maintaining high quality standards for apples and pears. The decisions we make in regards to them are crucial. read more

The Moroccan raspberry campaign has begun. The initial harvests are underway, and the first shipments have already been sent out. According to Amine Bennani, President of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruits Growers, the industry has achieved stability despite facing growing challenges. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has revealed that Iran's potato exports reached a value of $52 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21). Potatoes were the fifth most exported product during this period. read more

The Chilean company Garcés Fruit has excelled in growing kiwis, winning over the palates of consumers in various international markets. Hernán Garcés, president of the company established in the 1960s in central Chile, attributes the company's sustained growth to teamwork and its relationship. read more

In the first seven months of 2024, Georgia imported 7.5 times more vegetables than it exported, with $43.817 million in imports compared to $5.766 million in exports, according to the National Statistics Office of Georgia. Among the vegetables Georgia exported, the top earners were tomatoes. read more

A delegation from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of South Korea has visited Chile to assess the implementation of the agreed-upon measures for the export of blueberries to South Korea. Inspector Nam Jessie Hwa Yeun, along with officials from the Agriculture and Livestock Service, participated in the evaluation. read more

Ostatnie dane ujawniają wyraźny spadek eksportu jabłek z Ukrainy do krajów afrykańskich oraz stałe braki przesyłek do Białorusi. Od stycznia do czerwca 2024 roku głównymi nabywcami ukraińskich jabłek były Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie (5 900 ton), Arabia Saudyjska (4 100 ton), Irak (3 200 ton), Gruzja (2 600 ton), read more

On September 1, 2024, Tajikistan's grape harvest exceeded 31,000 tons, marking an elevenfold increase compared to the previous year, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The significant loss of grape plantations in the winter of 2022 due to cold weather conditions had a detrimental impact. read more

W ostatnich latach obszar High Barind Tract, obejmujący dystrykty Rajshahi, Chapai Nawabganj i Naogaon w środkowo-zachodnim Bangladeszu, doświadczył znacznego wzrostu upraw sadów owocowych, w tym mango, liczi i papai, kosztem tradycyjnych pól ryżowych i pszenicznych. Raihan Kabir Ranju, miejscowy read more

Według EastFruit, Uzbekistan wypadł z listy największych eksporterów winogron stołowych na świecie na koniec 2023 roku. W 2022 roku Uzbekistan zajmował 9. miejsce na świecie pod względem objętości eksportu winogron, ale w 2023 roku spadł o 11 miejsc, ledwo utrzymując się na 20. miejscu. Objętość eksportu spadła. read more

In 2024, Mexico has become the world's second-largest exporter of chili, broccoli, cauliflower, lemon, and cucumber. This achievement was made possible by the increase in global demand and the continuous efforts of producers and entities engaged in these production chains. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural... read more

During the inauguration of the Termez International Trade Center, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, held a meeting with Uzbekistan's Prime Minister, Abdulla Aripov, to discuss enhancing bilateral trade and transit... read more

The Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR) has not approved the revised proposal for an avocado production initiative in the Alcácer do Sal area, within the Setúbal district. This decision was based on the evaluation of the Environmental Impact Statement (DIA). read more

Industria 4.0 Panamá, a relatively young company founded just three years ago, started its operations by exporting MD2 variety pineapples, also known as golden pineapples. According to owners Kimberly Rudas and Eduardo Bohorquez, this variety is exported both by air and by sea. read more

Sezon pakowania awokado w Południowym Cape rozpoczął się w zeszły poniedziałek, przejmując pałeczkę po plantatorach awokado z wysokogórskich obszarów Limpopo, których plon teraz się zmniejsza. "Ponieważ Western Cape zwiększył ilość hektarów z plantacjami awokado, musimy bardziej skupić się na eksporcie" - mówi Dr Guy Witney z. read more

Pierwsze pomidory rosnące w kosmosie szacuje się, że zostaną zebrane na początku lub w połowie 2025 roku. "Aktualnie jesteśmy w trakcie finalizowania naszego planu rozwoju eksperymentu z NASA" - mówi Martha L. Orozco-Cardenas, doktor nauk, dyrektor Centrum Badań nad Transformacją Roślin na University of California. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku na Ukrainie nie był szczególnie udany dla producentów. Nietypowo wczesne rozpoczęcie kwitnienia jagód borówki, po którym nadeszły przymrozki, spowodowało zmniejszenie plonu i uszkodzenia jakości w niektórych regionach. W sumie jednak, całkowita objętość zbiorów była read more

In 2023, Mexico was leading in global blackberry production, contributing 21.8 percent to the world's total, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Mexico surpassed Vietnam and New Guinea, with the combined output of these two countries matching that of Mexico. Blackberries,... read more