On September 16, 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced an expansion of the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine in San Diego County. The decision was made following a positive HLB test from a mandarin tree in a residential area of the Fallbrook neighborhood. read more

Belarus will stockpile 121,100 tons of fruits and vegetables in stabilization funds for the off-season period, as announced by Alexey Bogdanov, the Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade. The stabilization fund system has been crucial in guaranteeing a consistent supply of produce to the domestic market. read more

The latest Agricultural Situation Bulletin from the Department of Rural Economy (Deral), under the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply of Paraná, Brazil, disclosed that the Gross Production Value (VBP) of Paraná's agriculture sector has reached R$ 198 billion. This figure underscores the significant economic contribution of the agriculture sector in Paraná. read more

Peru is becoming an important player in the global market for fruits and vegetables, with its agricultural exports reaching US$10.545 billion at the end of 2023. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, this figure is expected to exceed US$11.500 billion by the end of 2024. read more

X5 Import, responsible for direct imports for X5 Group businesses, has announced the launch of certified organic banana supplies to the shelves of its retail chains. The first certified supplier is the "Association of Ecological Agricultural Production of Bananas," located in El Oro, Ecuador. read more

The Spanish stone fruit season is now coming to an end, with a more limited commercial use of species such as nectarines and great sales for red/white peaches, Paraguayo peaches, and plums, for which there has been a really high demand. "We are currently selling Angeleno plums, the flagship read more

A new Australian strawberry variety is not only benefiting growers by increasing yields and providing disease resistance but also paying tribute to the late Stella Young, a well-known disability advocate. The new subtropical strawberry variety, Stella-ASBP, has recently been introduced to Australian retail shelves this winter. read more

While the European Parliament's various Committees are examining the European 2025 budget under the Multiannual Financial Framework, Freshfel Europe and its Fruit and Vegetables Interbranch Organizations emphasize the essential role of a well-funded promotion policy and other related instruments. read more

Mimo wysokich cen jakie uzyskali producenci granatów Acco z Grecji na początku sezonu, popyt się wyrównał i teraz ceny zostały prawie zmniejszone o połowę. "Ceny dla producentów spadły obecnie do 0,80-0,90 euro/kg, podczas gdy na początku okresu zbiorów, były one" read more

The Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service of the Junta de Andalucía released a report on the phenological status of greenhouse crops in the region between September 9 and 15. In Almeria, new plantings of various vegetables have been completed. The majority of California peppers were in the read more

The land in Huelva has already been prepared, covered, and equipped with irrigation for the strawberry plants of the 2024/25 season. The first shipments of plants for the earliest plantations will start to arrive next week, and by October 3 or 4, practically 100% of the growers will already be planting," says Manuel. read more

Technolgy doesn't have to be expensive and complicated; sometimes simple tools can assist in everyday tasks. This is the case with the pulp hardness tester created by TR Turoni from Forlì, which is able to assess the ripeness of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes. read more

ZimTrade is focusing on exporting rock melons to diversify Zimbabwe's export base, as reported by NewsDay Business. A rock melon export cluster has been established, which involves collaboration with local universities, vocational training centers, smallholder and rural farmers, and a local consolidator. read more

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG), an Italian company that specializes in researching and experimenting with new varieties of strawberries and berries, will be consolidating its international growth and expansion phase in the upcoming season. Spain will once again be one of the key markets for NSG, thanks to the positive. read more

The University of Minnesota's Grape Breeding and Enology Program, known for its success in developing cold-hardy wine grapes such as Marquette, Frontenac, and Itasca, is now expanding into the realm of cold-hardy table grapes. The program is currently in the process of releasing three new table grape varieties. read more

This year's blueberry season in overseas regions such as Peru, South Africa, and Zimbabwe faced a challenging start. "It has become evident that Argentine growers still hold a significant position this year. A few years back, there was a belief in Europe that their role might diminish, but now... read more

The Executive Yuan has urged China to engage in discussions within the WTO framework after Beijing stopped granting tariff exemptions on various Taiwanese agricultural products. The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced the end of exemptions for 34 items, including fresh fruit. read more

Mimo że początkowa faza nowego sezonu awokado z Meksyku była nieco trudna, dostawy owoców wyglądają dobrze i będą utrzymywać się przez pewien czas. Meksykańskie dostawy ponownie rosną po trudnym poprzednim sezonie. Wtedy to meksykańskie zbiory doświadczały nietypowej suszy. read more

In the Satara district of India, a diverse agricultural landscape thrives, supported by the division of the region into western and eastern talukas. The western areas, such as Patan, Mahabaleshwar, Javali, and Wai, receive over 5,000 millimeters of rainfall annually between June and. read more

A new method of obtaining fresh produce that provides a competitive edge to buyers of fruits and vegetables is a game-changer. It enables direct sourcing, even for just a single pallet, at transportation costs equivalent to a full truck. Additionally, it accommodates varying quality standards, which is essential in the industry. read more