Is it still possible to grow lettuce without aphids? At the moment, there are serious doubts. That became very clear during the Lettuce Chain Day held on Thursday. Because of the complexity of the issue, the entire supply chain is now working on a joint approach. At Vertify in Zwaagdijk, the read more

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) has set a target to reduce the country's dependence on imported red onions by up to 30% by 2030 through a structured local seed production programme. Director General Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the initiative aims to boost domestic red onion production and decrease reliance on imports. read more

The peak fruit harvest is mostly over now. "We reflect on a tense period, this time not due to weather conditions. Apart from some damage caused by strong winds towards the end of the picking season, particularly affecting Doyenné du Comice, everything else went smoothly." read more

"Obecnie możemy powiedzieć, że kampania opuncji agostano przebiegła lepiej niż kampania bastardo z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych. Bastardo, zwykle zbierane w połowie września na Sycylii, dojrzały szybciej ze względu na wysokie temperatury we wrześniu. W rezultacie zbieramy
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Według analityków EastFruit, ceny hurtowe cebuli na Ukrainie ponownie spadły od początku tygodnia. Producenci przypisują ten spadek zbiorom późnych odmian cebuli w północnych i zachodnich regionach, co zwiększyło podaż na rynku. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. Na dzień dzisiejszy, read more

ICOEL, a company specializing in technological solutions for processing fruits and vegetables, is expanding internationally by establishing a new subsidiary in Spain: ICOEL Ibérica. Ruben Bermejo, the newly appointed technical manager, will be in charge of the Spanish subsidiary. read more

In many countries, 20 to 25% of the production cost of blueberries is determined by the cost of picking the fruit, which is a major concern due to the decreasing availability of labor. The presentation on machine harvesting of blueberries generated a lot of interest, especially in the United States. read more

This week, many summer fruits and vegetables were replaced by popular fall produce as retailers changed their displays. More types of apples and pears, particularly those ideal for baking, were added to the usual selection. There was also increased advertising for potatoes and onions, along with special offers on... read more

Na każdym międzynarodowym targach owoców i warzyw znaczna część udziału Afryki jest wspierana i dotowana przez międzynarodowe organizacje i instytucje. Biuro Promocji Importu (IPD) regularnie uczestniczy na wystawach takich jak Fruit Logistica i Fruit Attraction, a jego read more

The U.S. demand for Canadian table potatoes may decrease due to the size of the U.S. crop and low domestic prices, as stated in a market report by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC). The North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) predicts that Canadian growers will produce 122.2 million hundredweight (6.21 million tonnes). read more

"This is the first year in which we've had uninterrupted shipments from Colombia, maintaining weekly programs, and as Peruvian volumes increase, the supply is complemented with Danper Group's Peruvian fruit programs. While Peru's production peaks for around 12 to 14 weeks, Colombia offers a continuous supply. read more

Pompur is set to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in the European apple market in the fall of 2025: the first two ECARF-certified, allergy-friendly apple varieties will make their official debut. The new umbrella brand Pompur will be unveiled for the first time at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. read more

Once again this year, Select Fruit - Pom'Evasion's export subsidiary - will be exhibiting alongside Cofruid'Oc at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. This joint exhibition demonstrates a successful partnership between two companies that have chosen to combine their expertise and complement each other. read more

Vietnam is the European Union's largest trading partner in ASEAN. The EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (FTA), signed in 2019 and in force since August 2020, aims to reduce tariffs and promote trade in goods and services. Between 2019 and 2024, total trade between the EU and Vietnam rose. read more

The German company Food Freshly will be showcasing pre-cut apple slices as a substitute for whole apples in school meals at this year's Fruit Attraction. This concept has been in practice for over 15 years in countries like the US and Canada and is currently being introduced to European markets. read more

The blueberry industry is entering a new phase where competition is expanding beyond just orchards to include genomics and biotechnology. Genetic enhancement is increasingly important in guaranteeing a consistent, high-quality, and competitive supply for upcoming markets. Technologies and projections indicate that... read more

Maszyny do sortowania jabłek stają się teraz coraz bardziej popularne także do sortowania borówek, mówi Agnieszka Maziejuk z polskiego producenta maszyn Green Sort: "Green Sort to młoda marka dostarczająca maszyny przeznaczone do przygotowania owoców do sprzedaży. W tym roku w Madrycie będziemy prezentować naszą read more

Brazil has a continuous production of papayas throughout the year, but there are periods of higher and lower supply. At the moment, it is peak season with the highest volumes from September to November. Although the supply is high, the current production is about 20 percent lower compared to the same time last year. read more

The Kissabel® apple season has officially begun in countries in the northern hemisphere, with the best conditions. The harvest outlook is very promising, and a variety of initiatives are planned to attract consumers. Sales of this innovative range of apples with colored flesh - from read more

The stone fruit sector in Turkey is experiencing a significant decrease in the marketing year 2025/26 due to widespread spring frosts and unfavorable weather conditions. Fresh peach and nectarine exports are expected to decrease by 45 percent to 145,000 tons, while fresh cherry exports are forecasted to drop by 85 percent. read more