Berries Paradise has announced a major leadership change for the company. After a decade of successful leadership by Roberto Samano, Berries Paradise expresses gratitude for his contributions to its growth and success. As the company looks towards the future, it welcomes César Ortiz. read more

Figs are a popular crop in Hungary, with fig trees commonly planted in gardens in the country's warmer South-Western regions and near Lake Balaton. However, due to changing climate conditions, alongside oleanders, figs are among the Mediterranean plants that can safely survive the increasingly mild winters. read more

Najnowszy przegląd działalności rolniczej Rabobank North America pokazuje, że ceny wywozowe truskawek wynosiły około 10 USD za skrzynkę dla owoców nieorganicznych, spadając o około 40% R/R dla produktów z Kalifornii, do połowy sierpnia. Wysyłki w ciągu ostatnich czterech tygodni wzrosły o 10% R/R. Dostępność truskawek w read more

The history of Hortifrut, a grower and marketer of berries, dates back to the early 80s. For this upcoming blueberry season, the company aims to boost growth by utilizing new genetics. This was stated by the agronomist and general manager of the company, Osvaldo Erbetta: "We are committed to" read more

Apple growers in the top-producing states are facing challenges due to the effects of recent heatwaves. The record-breaking 100-degree days in Washington this summer, along with temperatures in the upper 90s in New York and Michigan, have caused apples to ripen prematurely and may result in a decreased marketable yield. read more

Makro Portugal and Lidl Portugal have appointed new CEOs. German wholesale giant Metro announced that André Rinnensland, a seasoned German manager, has replaced David Antunes as the CEO of Makro Portugal. Meanwhile, Lidl Portugal has named Hélder Rocha, who is currently serving as sales director of Lidl. read more

"The weather has been quite favorable this year, with no significant hailstorms in South Tyrol (province of Bolzano). As a result, the quality of the Royal Gala summer apples, whose harvest started a few days ago, is excellent," said Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta. read more

W Omanie, zauważalny wzrost cen owoców i warzyw, przypisywany zwiększonym kosztom importu oraz spadkowi lokalnej podaży z powodu sezonowych zmian i warunków pogodowych, znacząco wpłynął na konsumentów. Dane z Narodowego Centrum Statystyki i Informacji ujawniają read more

Obecnie podaż szparagów jest ograniczona z powodu czynników wpływających na kilka krajów uprawiających ten warzyw. Zaczynając od Meksyku, szparagi pochodzą z Centralnego Meksyku, regionu dotkniętego obfitymi opadami deszczu. "Nasz główny region to południowa Baja, gdzie produkcja i jakość są bardzo dobre" - mówi. read more

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is getting ready to take legal action against a group of 12 onion importers and traders for engaging in practices that undermine competitive market conditions. These entities are accused of coordinating an agreement to allocate among themselves sanitary. read more

BiteRiot grows between 1200-1500 tonnes of cherries per year in central western New South Wales, Australia, from Mudgee, Nashdale, and Orange, across approximately 150 hectares. "We export fresh cherries to various Asian markets and the Middle East. Our main markets include Vietnam, South Korea, read more

Japonia's newest vending machine sensation, "Feed ME Orange," offers freshly squeezed orange juice on demand. Customers can watch the entire juicing process through a glass panel, where three to four oranges are automatically cut, pressed, and squeezed into a cup within 40 seconds. The machine uses… read more

The growing shortage of personnel in the catering and communal catering industries has led to an increase in demand for cut and pre-cut fruits and vegetables. Daniel Rohrseitz, the owner of the family business bearing the same name located in the Frischezentrum Frankfurt, notes that pre-cut fruit products are in high demand. read more

The region of Souss Massa in central Morocco is renowned for its cultivation of early vegetables. However, in recent years, the production of soft fruits in this area has been on the rise, with an increasing number of farmers entering this sector. Ittou Aouragh, a soft fruit farmer in the Souss Massa region, states: read more

The breeding program is the core of the Italian Breeders' Consortium (CIV) activities. A crucial aspect of this effort is the selection of new clones. In the early apple segment, CIV has chosen two new Gala clones that exhibit particularly interesting characteristics: T-Rex®/CIVT15 and T-Rex®/CIVT15. read more

Rotterdam, one of the world's largest fresh produce ports, is of primary importance for European fruit and vegetable imports and exports. In order to enhance and expand this prominent position, the Rotterdam Food Hub will be developed at the Kop van de Beer. This location was selected due to its read more

There is a rising interest in agro-voltaics, especially now that institutions have started accepting applications. A company press release states, "There are numerous design and installation companies willing to collaborate with interested farms and other parties to construct the structures." read more

The supply of mangoes from Mexico is reaching the end of the season. "Southern Sinaloa is almost finished, and we are now in the Los Mochis region, which is producing very large Keitt mangos ranging from size 3s to 6s and 7s. The duration of this season will depend on how long the favorable weather conditions persist," says. read more

"The initial batch of 2024 zero-residue figs was shipped out from our warehouse at the start of August. Harvesting activities began approximately two weeks earlier than planned due to extremely high temperatures, which hastened the ripening of the fruit but also resulted in a 20% reduction in size and yield. Subsequently, we encountered some challenges with the crop." read more

Polska sezon jabłek zaczęła się wcześniej w tym roku - mówi Emilia Lewandowska, kierownik biura w firmie Fruit-Group: "W tym roku mieliśmy wcześniejszy start sezonu polskich jabłek, około dziesięć dni wcześniej niż zwykle. W tej chwili rozpoczęliśmy zbieranie świeżego zbioru odmiany Gala w tym tygodniu. Rok temu, read more