The Framework agreement for the 2024 campaign of industrial tomatoes in the South-Central Italian Basin was reached ten days ago. Without prejudice to the contractual autonomy of the parties when signing supply agreements, the parties have established a reference average price of €150/ton for. read more

"We can see innovation happening in the white and brown mushroom industry, where standardized farming approaches are being implemented with the use of robots," said Sean O'Connor, CEO of 4AG Robotics. Sean believes that traditional wooden farms are no longer viable for implementing new innovations. read more

The long-awaited harvest to close the watermelon season in Morocco has proved disappointing in terms of volume, although "better than last year in terms of quality and size", reports Larache-based grower Oussama Baioua. "The harvest began a few days ago and watermelons have made a comeback on" read more

The tomatoes grown around Lutzville on South Africa's Atlantic coast have traditionally been used for processing. However, over the past three years, many growers have dropped out due to the economics of constant spraying against Tuta absoluta, the leafminer moth, which has changed everything since. read more

The potential for Africa to be a continent of opportunities for the Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain was already apparent due to the significant participation of African companies in the last edition of Macfrut. However, the Italian company ADfruit took a different approach by participating in F&B. read more

Phytosanitary and weather-related issues have significantly impacted Brazilian citrus fruits, leading to a significant decrease in the volume of oranges available for juice production. This has prompted juice manufacturers to explore other citrus varieties or even alternative fruits. Meanwhile, Egyptian oranges, which are also facing similar challenges, may present an opportunity for the market. read more

Rok 2023 był trudny, ale w 2024 wydaje się, że banany z Gwadelupy i Martyniki powracają do formy, z "dobrym impulsem" w produkcji i stabilnymi cenami. UGPBAN w tym roku powtarza operację KM97 Tour de France. Pierre Monteux, dyrektor UGPBAN, podsumowuje sytuację. read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, held this year in Portugal on 26 and 27 June, recorded the best attendance figures of the last 10 years. Around 200 producers, researchers, and national and international companies from the sector met in the Oeste region, where Rocha pear production... read more

The Rajpol Fruit Producers Group, located near Grójec, has opened a facility specializing in processing and drying fruits, with a particular focus on producing apple flakes and cubes. These products are used as ingredients in a variety of food items, including muesli, mixes, and bars. read more

In an interview, the chef of the Spanish national football team revealed that the players are consuming up to 40 kilos of sweet potatoes a day during the Euro Cup on the advice of their nutritionists. It appears that these tubers provide numerous benefits to athletes, thanks to their high read more

Throughout 2024, Russia has experienced a significant increase in prices for various types of fruits and vegetables, surpassing the usual seasonal fluctuations, according to a report by Izvestia citing statistical data from Rusprodsoyuz. In particular, the price of apples increased by 30 percent, reaching 159.8 rubles per. read more

The annual Allesbeste Symposium week, running from Monday, August 5th to Friday, August 9th, offers a week of presentations, visits to avocado orchards and trial blocks, as well as a tour of a nursery (by prior appointment) that has been leading avocado breeding in South Africa for many years. read more

Warunki pogodowe i konflikty polityczne odgrywają ważną rolę na rynku awokado. Na przykład, intensywne opady deszczu w Kenii spowodowały opóźnienia w dojrzewaniu awokado na plantacji. Ze względu na późne dojrzewanie, pożądana zawartość suchej masy (22-23%) została osiągnięta dopiero w kwietniu-maju, co wpłynęło na... read more

The apple production in India is expected to be lower this year, although some areas have shown an increase compared to the previous season, according to Mudasir Tak, founder of the Indian apple grower Pinevalley Agrifarms. Tak stated, "The local apple production in India this year is lower for traditional orchards." read more

In Varese, northern Italy, a woman reported an artichoke explosion while cutting the vegetable. This surprising phenomenon has occurred before in Italy, causing concern and leading to the removal of artichokes from markets. Exploding artichokes are linked to ammonium nitrate, a common fertilizer… read more

Seald Sweet's GT Parris provides an update on the ongoing citrus import season. Regarding lemons, the rain in Argentina during pre-harvesting and harvesting has affected the season's initial projections. "They weren't sure about the size...". read more

Ukrainian farmers achieve high economic efficiency thanks to their extensive knowledge of production and primary processing. Andriy Marushchak, the commercial director of Van Dijk Technics, a company specializing in solutions for storing and processing berries, fruits, and vegetables, emphasized this. read more

Growers from Puglia are optimistic just a few days after the beginning of the new season. The successful conclusion of the last season despite phytosanitary issues has brought new life to the sector, which had been struggling due to changes in varieties and consumer preferences. Lorenzo Gassi, an entrepreneur, is among those feeling positive about the future. read more

Konsumpcja pomarańczy o ciemnej barwie nadal rośnie, a ich dostawy stają się coraz bardziej zróżnicowane. Valencijska firma Citrus Nostrum pozostaje zobowiązana do zwiększenia produkcji pomarańczy o ciemnej barwie pod markami Red Kalesi lub Beriland Family Taste, pod którymi sprzedaje.

The consumption of pigmented oranges continues to grow and their supply is becoming increasingly diversified. The Valencian company Citrus Nostrum remains committed to increasing its production of pigmented oranges under the Red Kalesi or Beriland Family Taste labels, brands under which it sells. read more

ProNatura is introducing its new 'Extrasweet' organic pineapple from Costa Rica. With this product launch, the organic wholesaler aims to attract consumers by providing pineapples of exceptional taste quality from sustainable production. Sébatien Darrort, ProNatura's supply and purchasing director for fruit, stated this as the company's goal. read more