The avocado packing season in the Southern Cape started at the end of August, after the harvest in the high-altitude regions of Limpopo concluded. Dr. Guy Witney, an avocado specialist, emphasized the importance of shifting focus towards exports due to the growth of the avocado industry. read more

In Maharashtra, the Agriculture Commissionerate has pointed out a discrepancy in the insured area of onion crops across eight districts compared to the actual cultivation area. Agriculture director Vinaykumar Awate has communicated this to district collectors and agriculture officials. read more

Estrada Company S.A., a Panamanian family business with over 26 years of experience in exporting watermelons, has successfully solidified its position in the growingly competitive European market, overcoming logistical and climatic challenges in the sector. General Manager Jasser read more

The growing conditions for pears in Washington and Oregon were not ideal this year. A freeze event in January 2024 damaged some trees and reduced the fruit set during blooming. Furthermore, cold spring weather and summer hailstorms had a negative impact on the yield for the 2024-2025 crop. read more

OZblu®'s objective is to guarantee that customers can enjoy their blueberries all year round, providing a consistent and high-quality eating experience with each berry. The OZblu variety series has been carefully bred and selected to achieve this goal, including their latest range of early and super-early varieties. read more

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Cavendish bananas from the Philippines remain the preferred choice in the Asian market. The "Banana Market Review 2023" by FAO pointed out that the Philippines supplied around 60 percent of the Cavendish banana demand in Asia. read more

W północnym Malawi rolnicy wprowadzili innowacyjne rozwiązanie na przeciwdziałanie problemowi nadmiernie dojrzałych bananów spowodowanym ekstremalnymi warunkami cieplnymi poprzez rozpoczęcie produkcji wina bananowego. Emily Nkhana, drobny rolnik z dystryktu Karonga, podkreśla przekształcenie z usuwania nadmiernie dojrzałych. read more

Seed specialist KWS has announced today that its subsidiary Pop Vriend Seeds (PV) will officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. starting from October 1, 2024. This change will make PV a full member of the KWS family, including a rebranding. Ever since KWS ventured into the vegetable seed industry, this move solidifies their presence in the market. read more

Sezon hiszpańskich mang jest obecnie w pełni. "Okno marketingowe dla hiszpańskich mango trwa około dwóch miesięcy i kończy się pod koniec października/początkiem listopada. W tym okresie handlujemy zarówno główną odmianą Osteen, jak i dojrzewającą na drzewie i odpowiednio droższą odmianą Irwin". read more

EuFruitbasket, the European information and promotion campaign aimed at increasing the consumption of EU fresh fruit and vegetables in the EU internal market (specifically Germany and Spain), is preparing to introduce a new and exciting initiative to promote the consumption of nectarines, peaches, kiwis, and other fruits. read more

Ivorian coconuts are cultivated and exported throughout the year, with harvesting occurring every four to five months, depending on the variety. "Despite climate change, the seasonality remains more or less intact, and the usual calendars are maintained," said Philippe Abbe, Manager of Fruits Foudjôh. read more

Port International, a premium fruits and vegetables provider, is delighted to announce the expansion of its Exclusive Partner Programme in Peru. The chosen Peruvian producers focus on growing top-quality organic and Fairtrade bananas specifically for the European market. read more

Growers and industry partners are cordially invited to visit Hazera's extensive demo field on September 24-26, 2024. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of field vegetables, including selections from their sister companies Vilmorin and HM.Clause. The event will also showcase top varieties of different fruits under a tent. read more

While plums and yellow peaches are the main stone fruit items for the industry in California during the fall, other stone fruit items will be finishing up soon. Historically, peaches in the state have been available until October, and plums even later. However, the duration of availability for both items depends on the weather and the quality of the products. read more

The first Sicilian Demo Farm, a collaboration between Ferrero and its Ferrero Hazelnut Company division, and Korilsud srl, has just been inaugurated. It is a prototype hazelnut grove that will serve as a catalyst for the implementation of the best agronomic, social, and. read more

Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) has introduced a unique admission letter made of a high-tech carbon fiber composite that is just 0.2 millimeters thick, yet sharp enough to cut fruit. This innovative material, known as "black gold," is typically used in rockets and aircraft. read more

A fresh produce company from Australia is helping to address the issue of food waste by making sure that produce which might be rejected by major supermarkets and retailers ends up being consumed by consumers. Co-founder Josh Brooks-Duncan of Farmers Pick mentioned that the company works directly with farms to achieve this goal. read more

Sezon na greckie brzoskwinie i nektarynki dobiegł końca. Już było niewiele owoców pozostawionych nieskubanych z powodu wczesnej dojrzałości i zbiorów w tym sezonie, ale po ostatnim silnym burzowym weekendzie niemal nic nie zostało, ponieważ wiosenne wichury spowodowały znaczne szkody w sadach w Macedonii Zachodniej. read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 35 was €135 per 100 kg, showing a 5% increase. In France, the price was €214 per 100 kg, which is 20% higher than the five-year average. For more detailed information, you can click here to access the full data sheet. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.eu read more

The date of Tuesday, September 10th was duly marked in the agenda of the Moldovan stone fruit sector. In the presence of partners, investors, and fellow growers and exporters, a Unitec optical sorting line and Sormac packaging line were inaugurated at PDG Fruct, a grower, packer, and exporter of stone fruit. read more