The early harvesting of red onions from Acquaviva delle Fonti has begun, and feedback is positive. "There is almost no waste, and the average weight is 700g. The season is looking promising from both a production and commercial standpoint. We have been harvesting around 10 tons per day since June." read more

McDonald's Korea, a subsidiary of McDonald's Corp., has announced a temporary halt in the sale of French fries due to an "unexpected issue within our supply chain" related to "substandard" frozen potatoes. The company has apologized for any inconvenience caused and has pledged to... read more

SPAR Kosova celebrates its five-year anniversary of developing the renowned brand. Since entering Kosovo in 2019, the licensed SPAR organization has established itself in the market, currently operating 9 company-owned stores nationwide. read more

The Junta de Andalucía published a report on the state of greenhouse crops in Andalusia during the week of June 10-16, focusing on activities in the provinces of Almeria, Granada, and Huelva. In Almeria, most greenhouses are finishing their harvests and many are carrying out cleaning and maintenance. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, is now offering retailers South African Star Ruby Grapefruit ahead of schedule. The company's volumes of early summer Star Ruby grapefruit are now available for shipment out of New Jersey. Star Ruby grapefruit are now read more

"The first herring of the season traditionally causes the demand for chopped onions to go through the roof. 'At Flag Day, we can go full throttle; our machine will be running 24 hours a day,' says Raymond Mahieu. 'The period for herring is a bit shorter than before, though. Previously, it was." read more

For MY 2023/24, the forecast for fresh lemon production has been updated to decrease by 11 percent to 1,700 thousand metric tons (MT) from the USDA's official estimates of 1,907 thousand metric tons. This decline can be attributed to adverse weather conditions, including higher temperatures than originally anticipated. read more

Według szacunków Stowarzyszenia Moldova Fruct, opartych na danych z Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, Rozwoju Regionalnego i Środowiska, w maju 2024 roku z kraju wyeksportowano niemal 15 400 ton jabłek, co dało łączną wartość 9,6 miliona dolarów (średnia cena faktury wynosiła 0,62 USD/kg). Oznacza to read more

The value of domestically produced vegetables increased by 10% to just under £1.9 billion in 2023, while the volume of domestic production decreased by 4.9% to 2.2 million tonnes. There was a 12% increase in the value of field vegetables, reaching £1.5 billion (£155 million increase). read more

Otwarcie tegorocznej sezonu borówkowego miało miejsce wczoraj, w środę 19 czerwca 2024 roku, na farmie borówkowej rodziny Rodemeier w Walsrode. Obecna królowa borówkowa, Tessa I, oficjalnie otworzyła sezon. Po rozpoczęciu zbiorów borówki w południowych i centralnych Niemczech, pole było otwarte. read more

At a press conference, Oksana Skinder, Head of Procurement and Foreign Economic Activities at Belkoopsoyuz, announced that the organization has started procuring blueberries and chanterelle mushrooms. According to the specialist, the price for blueberries ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 euros, depending on. read more

A weak harvest year is unfolding in the most crucial cultivation areas of Serbia. "Since May, we have maintained continuous communication with our suppliers, inspecting orchards and cold storage facilities. The fruit harvested up to this point has produced notably lower yields than anticipated. In the case of strawberries, for instance, read more

While visiting Agroveli's blueberry garden in the village of Gochajikhaishi, Khoni municipality, Minister of Environment Protection and Agriculture Otar Shamugia, State Governor of Imereti Zviad Shalamberidze, and Rural Development Agency Director Davit Tsitlidze evaluated the progress. read more

The cherry harvest in the UK was anticipated to begin early this year, but due to low temperatures in early June, it is now expected to be more in line with a typical season. "We are starting to pick this week at our farm in Kent," said Boris Manz, Commercial and Procurement Manager. read more

Według EastFruit, Egipt znacząco zwiększył swoje eksport cytrusów do Brazylii w pierwszych miesiącach tego roku. Warto zauważyć, że egipskie cytrusy trafiły na brazylijski rynek dopiero w 2020 roku, ale od tego czasu wysyłki szybko rosły. W 2020 roku Egipt wyeksportował zaledwie 75 ton cytrusów do. read more

St. John's Day traditionally marks the end of the asparagus season. This year, it will also be the finale for the vast majority of growers and traders, but a difficult season has led some to decide to give up earlier. "The absence of sunshine, coupled with low temperatures, really caused low" read more

Chłodniejsza i deszczowa wiosenna pogoda w wielu krajach uprawiających melony spowodowała niższe dojrzewanie owoców i wolniejszy początek sezonu. Popyt był nieco niższy, ponieważ zimna i deszczowa pogoda w Europie Środkowej i Północnej nie stymulowała konsumpcji. Zła pogoda podczas wczesnej wiosny. read more

An orange packed with antioxidants and other health benefits could be a game-changer for consumers and citrus growers, according to a new study by the University of Florida. The research suggests that storing the fruit at low temperatures enhances its beneficial properties. However, it's still too early to determine if these "blood oranges" could become a sustainable crop. read more

Sally Orange, a former major in the British Army, is planning to participate in the Everest Marathon on May 29 while dressed as a lemon in order to raise awareness about mental health. Sally, who is known for running marathons dressed as different fruits and vegetables because of her last name, Orange, uses her unique costumes to initiate discussions about this important topic. read more

The recent visit of a GLOBALG.A.P. delegation to the International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva, Spain, from June 19-20, 2024, was a significant event in the agricultural certification field. It served as a crucial platform for industry stakeholders, including producers and exporters. read more