California-based Calavo Growers, a century-old household name, is celebrating its Peruvian partner, The Viru Group (Viru), to honor their partnership and milestone anniversaries. Viru, an international food group celebrating its 30th anniversary, has been a supplier of Peruvian avocados to Calavo. read more

Recent severe weather conditions, such as heavy rains and hail, have resulted in the damage of numerous hectares of orchards in Moldova, significantly impacting cherry and apple production. In some districts, up to 80% of cherry orchards have been affected, making the fruit unsellable. read more

Bananas are one of the most widely available fresh fruits in the world. They are especially popular with children and are an excellent source of potassium. They come with a peel that acts as their own convenient, easy-to-open, and biodegradable packaging. In the US, they are typically quite popular. read more

The world's largest melon producer and exporter from Brazil, Agricola Famosa, is responding to a "strong increase" in demand for watermelons in Europe by doubling their own charter ships capacity from next season. Carlo Porro, CEO of Agricola Famosa, said, "What I see is a strong increase in." read more

Sezon fig zbliża się szybko, i jest to ważny czas dla Aksun, mówi Akin Soyleyen, dyrektor marketingu tureckiego eksportera: "Bursa Black Figs, znane również jako Bursa Siyahı, to renomowana odmiana fig pochodząca z Bursy, w Turcji. Są bardzo cenione za swój duży rozmiar. read more

México's mango season began in January. Currently, there are four mango-producing regions in the country: Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit, and Sinaloa. Michoacán is close to the end of its shipping season, and producers are now transitioning to the other regions. This year, the supply situation from Michoacán was... read more

Pierwszy tydzień czerwca rozpoczął tegoroczny sezon mango w Senegalu. "Kampania rozpoczyna się więc nieco wcześniej niż oczekiwano w tym roku. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, rozpoczynamy sezon z dobrymi perspektywami pod względem ilości i jakości oraz, zgodnie z obecną sytuacją, oczekujemy, read more

Considering the effects of the recent rain and hail storms on melon and watermelon crops in Murcia, José Cánovas, president of the melon and watermelon sector at the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport), stated that... read more

Located in the Pas-de-Calais department, SARL Acquette specializes in the production, packaging, and marketing of onions under the Ferme de l'Artois brand. The company has recently begun its harvest. Development manager Christophe Dekerle discusses the rainy season and the new grading machine that. read more

W marcu ubiegłego roku producenci gruszek z różnych regionów Hiszpanii zgłosili zmniejszoną kwitnienie, które wpłynęło na różne odmiany w różny sposób, a w niektórych przypadkach poważnie. "Już w poprzednich latach zauważyliśmy znaczne spadki produkcji z powodu przymrozków, ale z powodu poważnego problemu, z którym mamy do czynienia obecnie,... read more

Specialists from Rosselkhoznadzor have been in discussions with representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India regarding the supply of fruits and vegetables to Russia. New Delhi has expressed a desire to broaden the range of exported goods. Specifically, the read more

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated measures against corruption and unlawful practices in India's agricultural horticulture sector, a step applauded by the farming community. Farmers are now urging the CBI to also look into the unauthorized import of apples and other products. read more

In May 2024, the EU average orange price was €82.68 per 100 kg, a decrease of 2.79% from the previous month and 2.76% below the 5-year average. In Spain, the price stood at €75.44 per 100 kg, slightly lower than the 5-year average. Meanwhile, in Italy, oranges were priced at €114.5 per 100 kg, marking a 14.23% decrease. read more

Podaż papryki chili nadal jest bardzo niska. „Sonora, Meksyk praktycznie zakończył produkcję i zakończył ją wcześniej niż oczekiwano” - mówi Francisco Clouthier z Maui Fresh International LLC. „Na początku sezonu pojawiły się jakieś warunki pogodowe, które opóźniły produkcję, a pod koniec sezonu” read more

The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, revealed in late July that the 2021-2022 season ended with a total strawberry output of 270,120 tons. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous season. Despite an average sales price read more

Lopburi, a Thai town overrun by around 2,500 wild monkeys, has launched a plan to capture and relocate the animals using cages baited with tropical fruit. Recent conflicts between monkeys and humans have led to this decision. Authorities aim to trap the monkeys, conduct health checks, sterilize them, and then transfer them to a new location. read more

Od początku maja hiszpańskie arbuzi dołączyły do dostaw z Maroka, które już od lutego/marca znajdują się na półkach francuskich supermarketów. Te kampanie są utrudnione przez brak konsumpcji. "Zła pogoda naprawdę nie pozwoliła nam przeprowadzić dobrej kampanii. Arbuzi są" read more

Zmniejszyła się średnio o 30% zapotrzebowanie na lokalnie uprawiane owoce i warzywa na Łotwie w tym roku, jak wynika z danych Mārtiņša Tronsa, członka zarządu stowarzyszenia rolników Zemnieku Saeima. Powołując się na przeprowadzone badanie wśród lokalnych producentów warzyw, owoców i jagód. Badanie wykazało, że read more

In the marketing year 2023/24, the decrease in orange and mandarin production in the EU was not offset by the higher production of lemons and grapefruits. Citrus production in the EU is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Spain and Italy are the top citrus producers in the EU, with Greece, Portugal, and [additionally, a country omitted from the original text] following closely behind. read more

Dutchman Gerald Mulder has an IT background but ventured into the avocado business through his Tanzanian in-laws a few years ago. "My family oversees around 500 acres (200 hectares) of avocado plantations in Tanzania, located at the base of Kilimanjaro and in the southern region of the country. During the corona pandemic period, read more