In Varese, northern Italy, a woman reported an artichoke explosion while cutting the vegetable. This surprising phenomenon has occurred before in Italy, causing concern and leading to the removal of artichokes from markets. Exploding artichokes are linked to ammonium nitrate, a common fertilizer… read more

Seald Sweet's GT Parris provides an update on the ongoing citrus import season. Regarding lemons, the rain in Argentina during pre-harvesting and harvesting has affected the season's initial projections. "They weren't sure about the size...". read more

Ukrainian farmers achieve high economic efficiency thanks to their extensive knowledge of production and primary processing. Andriy Marushchak, the commercial director of Van Dijk Technics, a company specializing in solutions for storing and processing berries, fruits, and vegetables, emphasized this. read more

Growers from Puglia are optimistic just a few days after the beginning of the new season. The successful conclusion of the last season despite phytosanitary issues has brought new life to the sector, which had been struggling due to changes in varieties and consumer preferences. Lorenzo Gassi, an entrepreneur, is among those feeling positive about the future. read more

Konsumpcja pomarańczy o ciemnej barwie nadal rośnie, a ich dostawy stają się coraz bardziej zróżnicowane. Valencijska firma Citrus Nostrum pozostaje zobowiązana do zwiększenia produkcji pomarańczy o ciemnej barwie pod markami Red Kalesi lub Beriland Family Taste, pod którymi sprzedaje.

The consumption of pigmented oranges continues to grow and their supply is becoming increasingly diversified. The Valencian company Citrus Nostrum remains committed to increasing its production of pigmented oranges under the Red Kalesi or Beriland Family Taste labels, brands under which it sells. read more

ProNatura is introducing its new 'Extrasweet' organic pineapple from Costa Rica. With this product launch, the organic wholesaler aims to attract consumers by providing pineapples of exceptional taste quality from sustainable production. Sébatien Darrort, ProNatura's supply and purchasing director for fruit, stated this as the company's goal. read more

Starting from the academic year 2025/2026, Sweden plans to implement fruit support, which is EU funding that involves Swedish schoolchildren receiving EU-financed fruit in school. "The proposal for school fruit support includes several key points, the most gratifying of which is that it reduces." read more

The table grape industry is preparing to shift its operations from Sonora, Mexico to the Central San Joaquin Valley, where many growers will begin harvesting next week. However, there is concern that an upcoming heat wave with extreme temperatures could affect the beginning of the season. "New plantings with light canopy cover are at greater read more

"Nonetheless, we keep working," reports Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager at Nuovafrutta. "The weather is always important for the ethnic-exotic market, especially with the presence of seasonal fruit and the inconsistent summery weather." read more

"Byłoby dużo lepiej, gdyby pogoda była trochę ładniejsza. To automatycznie zwiększyłoby sprzedaż melonów. Pogoda jest trochę rozczarowująca. To wpływa na całe lato i owoce pestkowe; sprzedaż jest nieco opóźniona" - mówi Jacob Aktalan z firmy MG Fruit w połowie czerwca, komentując stan rzeczy. read more

In the UK, Aldi is conducting a trial aimed at reducing food waste by selling crownless pineapples. This initiative is designed to eliminate the common practice of discarding pineapple crowns by removing them during the production process. The removed parts are not wasted; instead, the crowns are... read more

Climate change is transforming Sicily's traditional hills, known for their citrus and olive trees, into a more tropical landscape. Variations in weather patterns have led some Sicilian farmers to start growing exotic fruits such as mangoes, avocados, bananas, and papayas. This change heralds a transformation in Sicily's agriculture. read more

With the National Weather Service issuing a warning about an upcoming heatwave expected to bring temperatures exceeding 110°F in certain areas of California for an extended period, growers and shippers are discussing its potential impact on various commodities. Strawberries: Tuesday morning, the California Strawberry Commission... read more

Brazil holds the third position globally in fruit production, only surpassed by China and India. The fruit sector contributes to 16% of the total agribusiness workforce, as reported by the Brazilian Association of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas). Carlos Fávaro, the Minister of Agriculture read more

Nie padało od miesięcy, a właściwie nie pada tak, jak powinno od lat, co spowodowało kurczenie się zbiorników wodnych. Zbiorniki nie zostały więc napełnione, więc niektóre są puste od dłuższego czasu, a inne osiągnęły bardzo niski poziom. Corrado Vigo, doświadczony agronomista, który ma read more

The Dutch passion fruit is a new addition to Staay Food Group's product range. Two years ago, one of their regular cultivation partners planted a small area of passion fruit plants in their greenhouse in Belfeld, Limburg. Following a successful pilot phase, the product is now available. "It is unique that passion fruit is." read more

In 2007, Congress declared July as National Watermelon Month, coinciding with the peak shipping season for watermelons as recognized by the National Watermelon Association (NWA). During this time, there is increased distribution activity to meet consumer demand for the refreshing fruit. read more

Starting from July 1st, the HDG Survey Group has acquired Otflow. This acquisition enhances the group's portfolio of services, which already includes HDG The Fruit Consultants, HDG Ibérica, Fruitify Experts, HDG Germany, Agri Software, and the HDG Academy. The group operates in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. read more

The harvest of the Piel de Sapo green melon under the brand name 'Il Nuragico' on June 26, 2024, marked the beginning of the harvest in the Sardinian areas of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione. "We have started with the first six hectares and the product is of good quality, with a Brix of 13." read more

Peru is a crucial provider of organic ginger to the European and North American markets. Despite this, many buyers are unaware of the processes growers must follow to meet organic standards, especially those set by the European market. "We are fully vertically integrated." read more