The value of domestically produced vegetables increased by 10% to just under £1.9 billion in 2023, while the volume of domestic production decreased by 4.9% to 2.2 million tonnes. There was a 12% increase in the value of field vegetables, reaching £1.5 billion (£155 million increase). read more

Otwarcie tegorocznej sezonu borówkowego miało miejsce wczoraj, w środę 19 czerwca 2024 roku, na farmie borówkowej rodziny Rodemeier w Walsrode. Obecna królowa borówkowa, Tessa I, oficjalnie otworzyła sezon. Po rozpoczęciu zbiorów borówki w południowych i centralnych Niemczech, pole było otwarte. read more

At a press conference, Oksana Skinder, Head of Procurement and Foreign Economic Activities at Belkoopsoyuz, announced that the organization has started procuring blueberries and chanterelle mushrooms. According to the specialist, the price for blueberries ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 euros, depending on. read more

A weak harvest year is unfolding in the most crucial cultivation areas of Serbia. "Since May, we have maintained continuous communication with our suppliers, inspecting orchards and cold storage facilities. The fruit harvested up to this point has produced notably lower yields than anticipated. In the case of strawberries, for instance, read more

While visiting Agroveli's blueberry garden in the village of Gochajikhaishi, Khoni municipality, Minister of Environment Protection and Agriculture Otar Shamugia, State Governor of Imereti Zviad Shalamberidze, and Rural Development Agency Director Davit Tsitlidze evaluated the progress. read more

The cherry harvest in the UK was anticipated to begin early this year, but due to low temperatures in early June, it is now expected to be more in line with a typical season. "We are starting to pick this week at our farm in Kent," said Boris Manz, Commercial and Procurement Manager. read more

Według EastFruit, Egipt znacząco zwiększył swoje eksport cytrusów do Brazylii w pierwszych miesiącach tego roku. Warto zauważyć, że egipskie cytrusy trafiły na brazylijski rynek dopiero w 2020 roku, ale od tego czasu wysyłki szybko rosły. W 2020 roku Egipt wyeksportował zaledwie 75 ton cytrusów do. read more

St. John's Day traditionally marks the end of the asparagus season. This year, it will also be the finale for the vast majority of growers and traders, but a difficult season has led some to decide to give up earlier. "The absence of sunshine, coupled with low temperatures, really caused low" read more

Chłodniejsza i deszczowa wiosenna pogoda w wielu krajach uprawiających melony spowodowała niższe dojrzewanie owoców i wolniejszy początek sezonu. Popyt był nieco niższy, ponieważ zimna i deszczowa pogoda w Europie Środkowej i Północnej nie stymulowała konsumpcji. Zła pogoda podczas wczesnej wiosny. read more

An orange packed with antioxidants and other health benefits could be a game-changer for consumers and citrus growers, according to a new study by the University of Florida. The research suggests that storing the fruit at low temperatures enhances its beneficial properties. However, it's still too early to determine if these "blood oranges" could become a sustainable crop. read more

Sally Orange, a former major in the British Army, is planning to participate in the Everest Marathon on May 29 while dressed as a lemon in order to raise awareness about mental health. Sally, who is known for running marathons dressed as different fruits and vegetables because of her last name, Orange, uses her unique costumes to initiate discussions about this important topic. read more

The recent visit of a GLOBALG.A.P. delegation to the International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva, Spain, from June 19-20, 2024, was a significant event in the agricultural certification field. It served as a crucial platform for industry stakeholders, including producers and exporters. read more

The Green Living Company (GLC) and Consolidated Distribution Partners, Inc. (CDP) are excited to announce the launch of their co-branded line of portable temperature-controlled solutions for fresh fruit and vegetable end-use. ColdPICK is a collaborative product of GLC's Brand Cold Chain Material Handling System and CDP's EZ. read more

Since 2000, the volume of fresh tomato imports into the United States has increased by 176 percent. Almost all of this growth in imports over the last twenty years has come from tomatoes grown in greenhouses. In the early 2000s, greenhouse-grown fresh tomatoes made up around 14 percent of the total fresh tomato import volume and 23 read more

In the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, the harvest of bell peppers is currently underway. Initially, the cost of bell peppers was 80 soms, but it has since decreased to a range of 35-40 soms. The local logistics center has gathered approximately 7 tons of bell peppers, as mentioned by... read more

Obecnie cebula brązowa i biała zarabiają ponad 92 R (4,7 euro) za 10 kg na rynkach miejskich, a cebula czerwona prawie podwaja tę kwotę: 195 R (10 euro) za 10 kg. W swojej tygodniowej analizie rynku rolnego ekonomista rolny dr Johnny van der Merwe zauważa bardzo silną korelację między ruchem cenowym. read more

In Muğla, Turkey, the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality is making efforts to combat the Mediterranean fruit fly, which poses a threat to the region's citrus exports. Using biotechnological systems, the municipality has started trapping operations over an area of 35,000 decares in the Köyceğiz district, which is home to a read more

Morocco, a significant global importer of dates, is still showing strong import numbers for this product during the 2023/24 season, according to a report by EastFruit. However, the final results for the ongoing season may be slightly lower than the previous one due to a rise in local production. read more

Belgian pear growers have had to endure hail, frost, persistent rain, and most recently, the pseudomonas bacterium during this growing season. Despite these challenges, many have managed to overcome them fairly well. "The weather we have had was really incredible. We expect a yield of" read more

Australia's table grape industry will soon have access to a "plug-and-play" traceability solution that is aimed at boosting customer confidence and increasing exports to Southeast Asian markets. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) has been granted funding for this initiative as part of a recent development. read more