Greencollar, a Japanese company, has recently finished harvesting table grapes from 700 vines for the first time and is preparing for the next summer's harvest from 1400 vines. They also have plans to plant an additional 1500 vines this season. This expansion will increase their vine count to approximately read more

After a year of 2022 characterized by extremely high sea freight rates and a shortage of fertilizers, and a 2023 shaped by unfavorable weather conditions, the Peruvian fruit and vegetable sector is striving to recover in the most optimal manner, approaching future challenges with great optimism, perseverance, and ingenuity. read more

Eksport śliwek z Serbii do Europy Zachodniej, głównie do Niemiec, stale rośnie od kilku ostatnich sezonów. Inne owoce pestkowe, takie jak morele, borykają się z stratami spowodowanymi przez przymrozki w późną wiosnę. Ivica Djordjević z rodzinnego szkółki "Kalem Djordjević" zlokalizowanej w centralnej Serbii, mówi: read more

As of May 1st, 2024, the estimated French carrot production for the fresh market is 333,600 tons for the 2023-2024 campaign. This represents a 1% increase from 2023, but a 2% decrease from the 2018-2022 average. The 2023-2024 campaign was affected by heavy rainfall last winter. In April 2024, carrot prices were 6%... read more

Las partidas españolas claramente dominaron el escenario tanto para frutas de pulpa amarilla como blanca. Los suministros de Italia y Turquía jugaron un papel principalmente suplementario. Las ofertas griegas solo se vieron en cantidades muy pequeñas en Frankfurt. La calidad fue convincente en general, aunque los productos italianos. read more

Fall Creek has announced the acquisition of a 50-hectare land parcel in Moara Vlasiei, Romania, from Portland Trust, a well-known real estate developer. This acquisition is part of Fall Creek's growth strategy in the European market. The newly acquired land will be used for the development of Fall Creek's new state-of-the-art blueberry facility. read more

Estonia is currently having an early strawberry season due to an unusually warm May. Kadri Nebokat, the owner of Laari Farm in Tartu County, expects that the prices of Estonian strawberries will remain steady compared to last year, despite the early start of the season. read more

The peach campaign has already started in the Spanish region of Murcia, and in about 15 days, the harvest of the varieties under the PGI Melocotón de Cieza will begin. "The stone fruit campaign started at the end of April, about 10 days earlier than usual for all varieties in general, and read more

The California harvest of mature green tomatoes is currently focused in the Coachella Valley, the southernmost part of the state. The desert season began on May 10 and is expected to conclude next week, around June 14 or 15. Prior to the start of California's season, the market was thriving for three months. read more

For the Mirabelles de Lorraine plums, this season is shaping up to be very promising, as the fruits are still growing in early June. "The flowering period was excellent, with abundant blossoms. For the most part, flowering occurred under favorable conditions, except for certain areas that were affected by." read more

Washington State, USA, is known for having the highest potato yield per acre globally. More than 300 farmers grow potatoes across an area of over 160,000 acres in the region. The annual harvest in Washington State averages 30 tons per acre, which is double the average yield in the United States. read more

June traditionally marks the peak of strawberry harvesting season, with this year's season starting a bit earlier than usual in Michigan. Bill Whittaker, co-owner of Whittaker's Berry Farm in Ida, Michigan, provided some insights into the unpredictability of this year's strawberry yield. read more

Despite May 2024 being reported as the warmest on record, there was a shortage of sunshine hours. The above-average temperatures were primarily due to warmer nights. While this has benefited soft fruit growers, the season is slightly lagging behind compared to a "normal" year. "We were two weeks late, but we..." read more

The growing conditions for open ground vegetables in North Holland are proving challenging due to the wet weather. "We've had a significant amount of rain, which is causing the fertilizers to leach out. Eventually, our pointed cabbage, Chinese cabbage, and bok choy will all be harvested from the field, but it may be delayed due to the current conditions." read more

A little over two years ago, a destructive fire razed four warehouses and a house at De Terp Pumpkins. However, the pumpkin growers did not despair over their losses; instead, they opted to rebuild, with plans to include a new cutting kitchen. Last Friday marked the official opening. read more

Eating whole lemons, including the peel, has become a viral trend on TikTok. These lemons are known for their high vitamin C content, which supports immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. While the trend was initially popularized by an Italian company's low-acidity lemons, regular lemons are now also being used. read more

Sebastiaan Koren, with a Slovenian father and a Dutch mother, has a deep understanding of both the Dutch market and the Balkans. Since a young age, he had aspirations of starting import and export operations between these two regions. His initial business venture included attempting to sell three large hams. read more

Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and Frutas de Chile have been meeting with phytosanitary authorities from Japan, Korea, and China over the past week to prepare for the 2024-2025 fruit export season and promote the introduction of new Chilean fruits to these markets. read more

Mango exports from Satkhira, Bangladesh to Europe may face obstacles this year due to lower yields caused by Cyclone Remal and ensuing drought conditions. The impacted mangoes are also smaller in size, raising worries about meeting the export goals for the season. Md Saiful read more

The folks at Van Vugt Kruiden in the Netherlands recently thought it was time to expand and modernize. Why? In order to become more sustainable and to grow along with the increasing demand for healthy herbs and baby leaf vegetables. As a result, the company purchased five hectares for additional cultivation last year. read more