"Last year, the potato yields in Switzerland were quite disappointing, and this year there was a shortage of seed potatoes. However, Daniel Kottmann of Kottmann Kartoffeln from Switzerland mentioned, 'the procurement of seed potatoes went pretty well for me.' He grows various types of potatoes on his farm." read more

The stone fruit season in Israel started a bit later in April, due to a cold, wet spring. However, this situation has quickly changed with heatwaves sweeping through the region, as temperatures in the desert are already reaching 46 degrees this week. Ido Ben Dor, from Israel's Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries, mentioned that they have... read more

The New Zealand onion harvest concluded successfully in April, with most onions being harvested in good conditions. However, there was a small amount of onions where the harvest was delayed due to poor weather. "Growers are pleased with the quantity and quality of onions in their storage facilities," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "I would read more

BerryWorld celebrates its 30th anniversary and its 17th International Taste Institute award win, the team were delighted with the news that three varieties from its exclusive varietal portfolio were awarded Spring 2024 winners. BerryWorld Ruby® raspberries, from the BerryWorld Plus® read more

India: Swiggy Instamart's new ad brings the scent of mangoes

Swiggy Instamart CEO Phani Kishan announced on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the brand has launched a "scented" print ad that allows people to experience the aroma of fresh mangoes. read more

The wet spring is currently causing a lot of unrest among potato growers. In the Netherlands and Belgium, some areas are already talking about a disaster, as a lot of produce has not yet been planted. It's understandable that there are concerns, says Jan Van Luchene of Bruwier Potatoes, but the read more

The Jerte Valley in Extremadura, Spain, is famous for its picota cherries, which mark the beginning of summer with their harvest season from May to July. The 14th annual 'picota' cherry fair, celebrating the mid-harvest, was held on June 1st in Jerte. Picota cherries have been enjoyed since the 17th century. read more

Oczekuje się, że gdy egipska obecność zmniejszy się na rynku pomarańczy, południowoafrykańskie pomarańcze staną się bardzo cenne: plony nie są ogromne, a powszechnie zakłada się pewien niedobór - mówi Riaan Ellis, dyrektor handlowy w Unifrutti South Africa. Pada deszcz na Przylądku... read more

Jedną z kluczowych wiadomości drugiego dnia konferencji Hort Connections 2024 było to, że australijski przemysł świeżych produktów rolnych musi współpracować, aby poprawić konsumpcję. Dzień rozpoczął się śniadaniem zorganizowanym przez Perfection Fresh, a dyrektor generalny Michael Simonetta powiedział delegatom, że konsumpcja owoców i warzyw była. read more

"Obecnie podaż awokado nadąża za popytem. „W rzeczywistości, z powodu słabych sprzedaży z okazji Dnia Pamięci, mamy trochę większy zapas” - mówi David Billings z Stonehill Produce Inc. Zauważa, że istnieje ciągły nadmiar awokado, który sięga około" read more

"We have recently finished the campaign for late Tarocco Meli varieties of citrus fruits. Next, we will be moving on to the campaigns for Sicilian lemons and Saturn peaches, followed by summer fruits. Apricots will be available in a couple of weeks, and then we will have Coscia pears in the peak of summer." read more

Ta seria podaje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny stanowią krajowe średnie najczęściej stosowane ceny bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły: read more

Portland Trust, a leading real estate developer in Romania, has finalized the sale of a 50-hectare plot of land in Moara Vlăsiei to Fall Creek. This deal marks Fall Creek's strategic move into the European blueberry market. Fall Creek is renowned worldwide for its expertise in blueberry breeding and. read more

Vanguard International Group has officially announced the acquisition of 478 hectares in the region of Ica, Peru. This purchase strengthens the group's position in the market and allows it to reach a broader global customer base. The group will cultivate fresh table grapes, including highly demanded varieties. read more

The impact of climate change on agriculture is a pressing issue, particularly for regions heavily reliant on specific crops. A recent study conducted by Iğdır University uses machine learning to examine how climate change affects fig production in Turkey. This study is crucial for understanding the implications of climate change on fig cultivation. read more

"The development of Greek grape acreage varies depending on the region, with one region experiencing a significant reduction," says Dimitrios Spanos, Director of grape breeder Grape Evolution. "In the last few years, the growth of acreage in the three main table grape regions has not been consistent." read more

Ciągły deszcz i powodzie spowodowały znaczne zniszczenia mienia w południowych Niemczech. Kilka osób stało się nawet ofiarami klęski powodziowej. Obecnie w wielu miejscach sytuacja z wodą wydaje się być pod kontrolą. Choć w chwili obecnej nie ma konkretnych danych, szkody wynoszącej read more

As June progresses, the supply of stone fruits is increasing in the Spanish region of Aragon. "Currently, Andreea Fruits is harvesting cherries. Next week we will start with apricots, and in about 20 days we will begin with nectarines and flat peaches. By July, we will start harvesting. read more

New Zealand: Woolworths has added popular Kiwi winter favorites to its Low Price program as part of a seasonal shake-up. The aim is to provide customers with the assurance that these seasonal products will remain at the same price for weeks. read more

Wzrasta udział importowanych słodkich wiśni na krajowym rynku Rosji. Pierwsze dostawy wiśni na rynek rosyjski pochodzą z Uzbekistanu. Dodatkowo, przewiduje się dostawy z Turcji, Serbii, Azerbejdżanu, Mołdawii oraz rosyjskich sadów w ciągu najbliższych dwóch tygodni.

There is a growing share of imported sweet cherries in the domestic market of Russia. The first shipments of cherries to the Russian market are coming from Uzbekistan. Additionally, deliveries from Turkey, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Russian orchards are expected in the next two weeks. read more