In Greece, especially in the Peloponnese region, agricultural practices are adapting to climate change by transitioning to the cultivation of subtropical crops. The past two dry winters have posed challenges to traditional farming methods but have also created favorable conditions for crops such as mangoes and avocados. read more

Blueberry farmers in Oak Bay and Sackville are closely monitoring the upcoming season, anticipating an earlier start. The previous year's wet conditions had a significant impact on yields, but the current season looks promising thanks to favorable weather patterns. Todd Tuddenham from Tuddenham Farms mentioned... read more

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"Approximately 800 watermelons filled a road in Jiadung Township, Pingtung County, on Monday during an event promoting the locally grown fruit. The watermelons were placed upright, inspired by the tradition of standing eggs on their ends for the Dragon Boat Festival, which coincided with the event." read more

Australian vegetable growers are poised to gain a competitive advantage through exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery as part of a groundbreaking new program. The $4.1 million initiative aims to promote the adoption of advanced mechanization technology in the Australian vegetable industry, ultimately reducing the industry's costs. read more

Consumer trends, business opportunities, the necessity to innovate with new formats, and strategies to engage with consumers were the focal points of discussion at the third edition of the Butternut Conference. The event was organized by Sakata and Love Klabaza, the association of butternut squash producers from Spain. read more

Wg raportu Hortoinfo opartego na danych z Dywizji Statystyki Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych (ONZ), COMTRADE, w 2023 roku Gwatemala stała się największym na świecie eksporterem melonów pod względem ilości, wyprzedzając Hiszpanię, która zajmowała pierwsze miejsce od 2015 roku. Jednakże Hiszpania nadal zajmuje pierwsze miejsce pod względem read more

Westfalia Fruit is introducing its premium, 100-percent pure avocado oils in the United States, now offered in three flavors: Plain, Garlic, and Lemon. These oils are produced from fresh avocados cultivated and harvested in South Africa. "We're known as the avocado experts for a reason," stated Zac Bard. read more

W regionie o wysokiej żyzności Almeria, szczególnie w El Ejido, firma Manier Seeds niedawno zorganizowała wydarzenie dotyczące walki z wirusem pomidora o nazwie Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). Ich próby, które prezentowały różnorodne odmiany odpornych pomidorów, przyciągnęły różnorodną publiczność, w tym ekspertów technicznych z firmy Manier. read more

Sezon 2024 na świeże gruszki w Chinach rozpoczął się. W prowincji Hebei, świeże gruszki zaczęto zbierać w pierwszym tygodniu lipca. Pomimo doświadczenia silnego śniegu i niskich temperatur zimą, świeże gruszki dobrze wyrosły, bez znaczącego wpływu na jakość czy plony dzięki korzystnej pogodzie. read more

Fruits Rouges & Co started its raspberry campaign with local growers twenty days ago. The French raspberry campaign was highly anticipated, as this little red fruit has now become part of the eating habits of the French. "As a marketer specialized in red fruits, our vocation is to popularize." read more

Sezon hiszpańskich winogron bezpestkowych rozpoczął się kilka tygodni temu w regionie hiszpańskim Murcja, z dobrymi perspektywami pod względem ilości oraz jakości owoców. El Ciruelo, największa hiszpańska firma produkująca winogrona deserowe, spodziewa się wyprodukować 70 milionów kilogramów w Hiszpanii oraz około 30 read more

"Zostało tylko kilka tygodni do rozpoczęcia zbiorów kiwiberry" - mówi Ricardo Machado, menedżer eksportu jagód w portugalskiej firmie handlującej jagodami, Minikiwi Farm. "Zbiory kiwiberries w Portugalii rozpoczynają się za około trzy tygodnie, w 30. lub 31. tygodniu, a sezon powinien...” read more

The introduction of the new Sweet Royalla variety represents a potential milestone for the blackberry industry. With its enhanced flavor and longer shelf life, Sweet Royalla is a game-changer that is driving demand for larger packaging. Maxim De Roeck from the Dutch company Fruitful Berries highlights that, among soft fruits, read more

CIV is excited to announce its participation in Fruit Focus 2024, alongside its Northern European partner Idris Consulting, as they celebrate 40 years of excellence in the industry. The event will take place on July 10, 2024, at NIAB, East Malling, Kent, and CIV will be located at Booth. read more

The cherry harvest in the southern German growing regions of Oberkirch and Freiburg started slightly late this year, while the harvest of the northern German cherries started ten days earlier. "I'm therefore not ruling out the possibility that this year's season will end a little earlier. Last read more

UK-based Tropic Biosciences has received non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) exempt status for its non-browning banana from the Philippines Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry. This authorization allows for the importation and cultivation of the GMO banana in the Philippines, a prominent banana-producing country. read more

Oliver, a company specializing in the trade of exotic fruits at Rungis, offers limes shipped by boat from Brazil all year round. "We enjoy working with this origin because it often provides high-quality fruits that are more beautiful and juicier," explains Guillaume Angilbert. The market is expanding, as it read more

The Official Journal of the European Union has announced the approval of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1887, issued by the Commission on July 2, 2024, confirming the registration of the "Green Asparagus from Guadalajara" Protected Geographical Indication in the official register. read more

Peak volumes of both conventional and organic blueberries are currently being harvested from the Pacific Northwest growing regions, and it is expected that these volumes will continue through the end of August. California Giant Berry Farms is harvesting blueberries from Oregon, Washington, and read more

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas was €129 per 100 kgs in France. In week 26, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €121/100 kgs in Austria, while prices in Belgium remained at €96/100 kgs. To view the data sheet, click here. read more