Although there were valid concerns about the upcoming Belgian pear harvest for a while, Christophe Van Haelst is more optimistic about the Conference variety. "In some regions, it may not look perfect, but we can still expect to achieve 80 to 90 per cent of the harvest. Overall, volumes might be slightly less." read more

Agromarketing España has initiated preparations for the Xtrema Fruit Stone Fruit Forum (www.xtremafruit.es). This will be the fourth edition of the event, with the aim of establishing itself as a crucial event for the stone fruit sector, especially considering the substantial presence of professionals. read more

The Quercy melon is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The production has been affected by excessive rainfall at the beginning of the season. Anne-Marie Aguilar, the coordinator of the Interprofessional Quercy Melon Union, is providing an update. The late start and decreased yields have impacted this year's Quercy melon production. read more

The Spanish melon season in the region of Murcia has already passed its halfway point, with yields per hectare lower than usual. Consumption slowed down somewhat in the early stages of summer due to the cooler weather, which helped keep supply and demand balanced and prices stable. read more

The watermelon harvest has started this week in the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain, where the acreage is estimated to have increased by around 15% compared to last year. "Last week, some fruit was already harvested, but now the watermelon harvest is starting across the board. As for melons, read more

"Despite facing challenges such as volume shortfalls and widespread quality flaws throughout the season, Moroccan watermelon growers appear to be recovering. Ahmed Bouljid, a general fresh produce exporter, comments: "The conclusion of the watermelon season is promising. Growers are fortunate to finally." read more

The monsoon season has had a negative impact on tomato crops in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, causing prices to rise in markets in Chennai. Initially, tomatoes were being sold for Rs 25 per kg at the Koyambedu wholesale market, with over 80 truckloads being delivered. However, due to the adverse weather conditions, the supply has been affected and prices have surged. read more

Global apple production is projected to increase by over 700,000 tons, reaching 83.7 million tons in 2023/24. Despite a reduction in the planting area, China's apple production is expected to rise by 500,000 tons to 45 million tons, thanks to higher yields per orchard. read more

"The situation in Israel does not have much of an impact on the supply or quantity of our products," said Jordi Fijnheer of the Dutch company FruitPro in early June. The company imports fruit from countries such as Israel, South Africa, Peru, and Chile. FruitPro is a member of the Israeli growers' cooperative, Galilee. read more

Eksport włoskich ekologicznych winogron do Europy rozpoczął się raczej powoli na początku sezonu, ale sytuacja ma się poprawić. "Jak zwykle, popyt z Europy zaczyna się robić interesujący około tygodnia 29. W tym roku jednak zaczęliśmy wysyłać produkty już pod koniec tygodnia 26. read more

A plentiful supply of good quality green and red table grapes is currently facilitating the distribution of the fruit. "We are wrapping up in Sonora, Mexico, and transitioning to full production of California desert grapes," says Michael Giordano of Consalo Family Farms®, who notes that the majority of. read more

Przesyłki czosnku z nowego zbioru z Hiszpanii do Stanów Zjednoczonych przybywają już w tym miesiącu. „Zakończyliśmy zaopatrzenie z Argentyny miesiąc temu i przeszliśmy na nowy zbior z meksykańskim czosnkiem”, mówi Jim Provost z firmy I Love Produce. „Jakość meksykańskiego czosnku była bardzo dobra, ale ze względu na...” read more

W 2024 roku Gruzja podwoi produkcję i eksport borówek, przynosząc krajowi około 40 milionów dolarów przychodu. Informację tę ogłosił minister rolnictwa Otar Shamugia, zaznaczając, że ta liczba będzie nadal rosła w kolejnych latach dzięki wsparciu państwa. Jeden z wiodących... read more

"Filipe Gomes, export manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Twinkle Green, stated that the weather in Portugal has been an unstable factor affecting the cultivation of kiwiberries. He mentioned, 'So far, the mini kiwi season has been characterized by ups and downs. In the north of Portugal, the weather...'." read more

W Nandi County, the Nandi Avocado Farmers' Cooperative Society (NAFCS) has started direct avocado exports to Belgium and the Netherlands, which represents a major advancement in the agricultural sector of the region. This follows the acquisition of an export license from the Horticultural Crops Board. read more

"I have green fingers and it calms me to work with plants," says Roedolf van der Merwe, entrepreneur and founder of Eat Your Greens. He is a supplier of "a little bit of everything" on several small, rented Gauteng locations and now also on his own farm in Brits, Northwest Province. read more

Według analiz rynku hurtowego "Shuvar" z Ukrainy, cena krajowych gruszek pozostaje niezmieniona od początku lipca, utrzymując się na poziomie 60 UAH/kg. Jednakże cena ta jest wyższa niż w tym samym okresie w zeszłym roku - zauważa Tetiana Popovych, szefowa.

According to analytics from the wholesale market "Shuvar" in Ukraine, the price for domestic pears has remained unchanged since the beginning of July, holding steady at 60 UAH/kg. However, this price is higher than it was during the same period last year, notes Tetiana Popovych, the head. read more

At the start of the 2024 Hass avocado campaign, the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass) anticipated a 16% decrease in exports compared to the 597,500 tons shipped during the 2023 campaign. However, recent estimates indicate that exports are likely to only decline by approximately 10%. read more

"An early assessment of the Morro Bay Avocado™ crop indicates that it will be lighter this season. Megan Shanley Warren from Shanley Farms mentioned that it is an alternate bearing season, with the crop likely to be around 50% lighter compared to last year. Despite this, the trees are very healthy." read more

BayWa's stock plummeted by as much as 35% after the news of an external investigation into its financial restructuring options was announced. The Munich-based conglomerate, which is renowned for its trading activities in agricultural supplies and produce, recognized the necessity for restructuring due to a "tense" situation. read more