Certifications have become a fundamental requirement for fruit and vegetable exporters who aim to access the international market. Arno van der Maden, founder of the Costa Rican company N&S del Trópico, has been a leading figure in this industry, offering guidance to producers and exporters in Latin America. read more

According to analysts from EastFruit, the Ukrainian plum market is currently dealing with an oversupply issue, leading to a substantial drop in prices. Local wholesale businesses are experiencing weak demand for plums, while the supply of plums keeps increasing due to seasonal factors. read more

Reinhard Schedlbauer, the founder and general manager of AgroAndino Peru, has spearheaded a transformation process that has positioned his company as a leading producer and exporter of organic cape gooseberry. Established in the Cajamarca region, the company has transitioned from initially focusing on dehydrated products. read more

The Cornell-developed "PhytoPatholoBot" detects spectral signatures of three types of destructive grape diseases – powdery mildew, downy mildew, and grapevine leafroll virus – enabling early management of pathogens without the need for farmworkers to identify them. Ultimately, data collected by such a system can lead to improved disease control and grape production. read more

The EU calculated the price of apples in July based on the simple average of the four major EU member states. It was €93 per 100 kgs, which was €3 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly apple prices per 100 kgs were €66.5 for Poland, €139 for France, €78.7 for Germany, and for Italy, the price was not provided. read more

"'Heat, holidays, and bananas never go together,' says Robert Greeve of Anaco & Greeve in Poeldijk. So, for that reason, the banana market showed a dip in the past three weeks. 'But we are not complaining. Banana prices are on average higher than last year, and last week the market rebounded." read more

Belgian grapes have faced challenges in recent years, with high energy costs and difficulties in finding successors for growers raising concerns about the future of the Belgian product. However, despite these obstacles, Belgian grapes continue to be as popular as ever. This is once again evident this year at the. read more

"Here, in Flevoland [the Netherlands], this season's potato crop is certainly not lost, even after all the rain," says Anton Riezebos of Polder Potato in mid-July. "The potatoes are generally in reasonable shape. The first trial harvests seem good, though the volumes are nothing special." He sees... read more

W Hiszpanii odnotowano znaczący wzrost kosztów importu owoców z Maroka w pierwszej połowie 2024 roku, pomimo otrzymania mniejszej ilości produkcji. Według hiszpańskiego portalu informacyjnego OkDiario, Hiszpania wydała o 30% więcej na marokańskie owoce, co łącznie dało 434,1 mln euro za 125,5 mln kilogramów.

In Spain, there has been a significant increase in the cost of Moroccan fruit imports in the first half of 2024, despite receiving a lower volume of produce. According to the Spanish media outlet OkDiario, Spain spent 30% more on Moroccan fruit, totaling €434.1 million for 125.5 million kilograms. read more

Marocco osiągnęło znaczący kamień milowy w eksporcie borówek, ustanawiając nowy rekord w sezonie 2023/24 (od lipca do czerwca). Według EastFruit, kraj nie tylko zwiększył swoją obecność na wszystkich głównych rynkach eksportowych świeżych borówek, ale także wykazał znaczący wzrost.

In the 2023/24 season (from July to June), Morocco achieved a significant milestone in its blueberry exports, setting a new record. According to EastFruit, the country not only expanded its presence in all major export markets for fresh blueberries but also demonstrated remarkable growth. read more

The agricultural landscape across Europe has been significantly affected by a series of weather extremes, from unusually wet conditions in the north to severe droughts in the south, posing a challenge to farmers and impacting crop yields. The European Union is experiencing a notable decrease in apple... read more

The Spanish province of León represents 90% of pear production in the entire Castile and León autonomous community, and the harvest has already begun in the El Bierzo region, where the forecasts for this season are quite positive. "In terms of volume, we are expecting a fairly read more

As the fifth season of Lovita® plums approaches, growers are set to harvest 800 tonnes of heart-shaped, red-fleshed plums from the Occitanie and Provence regions of France. These will be available on shelves starting September 2. While this year's yield is slightly lower than last year's, the quality remains excellent. read more

Researchers are exploring innovative methods to manage the corn earworm population, a significant pest affecting sweet corn crops in Colorado. The pest, which is actually a moth, has developed resistance to traditional insecticides, prompting the need for alternative solutions. Adrian Card, a read more

Avocado has become an important agricultural export and source of livelihood for many small-scale producers in East Africa. Avocado production has seen significant growth in the region, especially in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The region's diverse climatic... read more

Listed New Zealand produce company Seeka has released its unaudited interim results for the six months ending on 30th June 2024. Seeka's chief executive Michael Franks stated, "Seeka has improved its financial performance due to higher kiwifruit volumes in New Zealand and Australia." The company reported a net profit before tax. read more

Preparations for the upcoming Moroccan soft fruit season are advancing as the sector bounces back from challenging years that were characterized by climatic risks and business setbacks. Zouhir Disouria, a producer in the Larache region, stated, "Growers in the region are getting ready, tending to the soil, placing orders for plants, and... read more

While the season for conventional top fruit has already started, the organic supply is also in full swing. At VerKen Bio Deli-Vers, we have finished picking the organic QTee© apples and will soon begin harvesting the Conference variety. "With the resistant varieties, we are pleased to see that there are not many issues to complain about." read more

The laborious task of applying budbreak chemicals to every node expected to start flowering at the end of this month has been completed. Each kiwi plant has been pruned to approximately 32 canes of 2.5 meters in length, with nodes spaced every 75mm to 100mm. Now, farmer Danie Meyer of Nooyenskopje says that the task is done. read more

Amid a challenging summer marked by heatwaves and unpredictable rainfall, Moldova's agricultural sector, a key source of income, is undergoing a significant transformation. The European Union is experiencing a rise in fruit imports from Moldova as the country diversifies its export markets. read more