The ProNatura and Organic Alliance brand, Plaisirs du Verger®, established in 2022 in collaboration with 6 producers in the Rhône Valley, is now expanding to include figs. These figs will be available from mid-August to mid-October and are primarily intended for the fresh market. They are grown in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. read more

Over 230 chestnut growers gathered in Melivia and Agia, in the region of Thessaloniki, Greece, from September 12th to 15th for the 14th edition of the Chestnut Technical Days promoted by Eurocastanea, the European network that promotes and defends the interests of European chestnut growers. read more

Iranian kiwis are entering the market, as announced by Hadi Mirzaei, CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading. The exporter highlighted the strong international demand for kiwifruit. "Our kiwis are now prepared for export. This is a great opportunity as there are not many kiwis available in the markets at the moment." read more

Karen Sparrow, a farmer at Sparrow Farm in Pittston, Maine, reports an unprecedented volume of cranberries over her two decades of farming across 3.5 acres. Similarly, Harry Ricker of Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, an hour east, observes notably large berries maturing earlier than typical. read more

Seald Sweet's GT Parris has stated that importing oranges from both Chile and South Africa has been challenging this season. The supply has been limited throughout the season, with both countries experiencing a decrease of 20-30 percent from the initial projections made at the beginning of the season. This reduction in supply is attributed to cold weather conditions. read more

W Nowym Meksyku zbiorów opuncji w 2024 roku jest obfity. Prickly Foods, którego współwłaścicielem jest Will Thomson, przetwarza te owoce na produkty takie jak lemoniady i syropy, podkreślając ich unikalny smak, przypominający arbuz. Thomson, który także założył Festiwal Opuncji w Nowym Meksyku. read more

Zasób organicznych pomidorów dziedzicznych wydaje się być bardziej stabilny w tym roku. "Nie obserwujemy gwałtownych wzrostów i spadków - to ładny cykl produkcji, który jest stabilny tygodniowo," mówi Ethan Abendroth z firmy Earl's Organic Produce. W tej chwili, produkty organiczne są głównie pochodzą z Centralnej części Kalifornii. read more

In South Kashmir, the apple harvest season has brought optimism among farmers, especially those growing the Kullu variety, due to a strong market demand. The region, renowned for its apple production, has experienced a positive change in market dynamics this year, in contrast to the previous year. read more

The tangerine (Citrus reticulata), also known as mandarin, is not only enjoyed for its sweet flavor but also serves as a valuable source for extracting bioactive compounds that benefit the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biofuel industries. This citrus fruit is rich in flavonoids, vitamin C, and carotenoids,… read more

Experts at EastFruit have noticed a decrease in the international seed potato market over the past five years, especially among the top four exporters who make up 74% of the market. This decline in global exports is due to various factors, including read more

In Huaping County, located in Yunnan Province of southwest China, the mango industry has been experiencing growth, with farmers engaged in the cultivation, harvesting, and distribution processes. The county, benefiting from its favorable climatic conditions, has become a key area for mango production. read more

Greenvale, one of the UK's largest growers and suppliers of fresh, processing, and organic potatoes, has appointed Rick Clay as Agricultural Director. Clay brings over 25 years of expertise in fresh produce management and farming roles across the UK. read more

Soft-seeded pomegranates are highly valued in the Chinese market during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year, the soft-seeded pomegranate season started two weeks earlier. Reports indicate that the color, taste, price, and quantity of the pomegranates are all ideal, maintaining their significance for the festival. read more

After 47 years at Mulder Onions - since 1 January 2016 as the owner - Gerard Hoekman has decided to pass the reins to the next generation as of 1 July this year. Gerard will continue to be closely involved as the owner of Mulder Onions, but will no longer hold an operational role. Starting from 1 July, Tim van Haandel and René will take over. read more

In Davao City, the price of durian has dropped from P50 to P20 per kilogram due to a surplus of the fruit. Francis Dulgohan, a vendor, stated that they need to sell 80 percent of their stock every day to make room for the expected doubling of the supply by tomorrow. Last week, read more

The Government of Castilla-La Mancha has started making payments totaling 6.1 million euros to the twelve Fruit and Vegetable Producers Organizations (OPFH) in the region, as part of the Feaga 2024 financial year allocations. This funding is expected to be fully distributed by October 15. read more

The Epagri Mob app, developed by Epagri, has been updated with two new functionalities aimed at supporting the apple production sector. The app now allows users to track cold weather conditions and receive updates on apple disease alerts directly on their mobile devices. Luis Hamilton P. read more

In Nigeria, the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) is being closely examined as a large coalition of over 100 civil society organizations, farmers, scientists, legal experts, and academics is calling for a halt to the adoption of GMOs. This unified position is emerging in the country. read more

In Nagymaros, Hungary, Laszlo Batki, an organic farmer, faced the devastation of his crops due to flooding from the Danube. His farm, situated just north of Budapest, was submerged, impacting his tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and lettuce. The flooding came after a summer of drought, making the situation even more challenging for nurturing the crops. read more

Sawari Fresh is excited to announce the launch of its first locally and organically grown ginger. Mark Grim, the sales director of Sawari Fresh, stated, "This milestone in Dutch agriculture combines sustainable growing practices with innovations in eco-friendly packaging." Starting this season, the ginger will be available. read more