For over thirty years, Lo Casto Srl has been a significant presence in the domestic and international fruit and vegetable sector. The company's role extends far beyond simple commercial exchange; it acts as a mediator that fosters valuable relationships. Based in the Bologna area, Italy. read more

The Brazilian Government and the Government of India have concluded negotiations to allow Brazil to export five citrus products to that country: Tahiti lime (Citrus latifolia), Sicilian lime (Citrus limon), sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), mandarin and similar (Citrus reticulata and Citrus). read more

Pakistan will commence its mango export season on May 25, 2025, with a goal of exporting 125,000 tons abroad, aiming to generate an estimated $100 million in foreign exchange. This target, set by the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA), represents a 25 per cent increase. read more

In 2024, bananas continued to be a popular choice among consumers, according to Fresh Del Monte. However, increasing prices and the challenges posed by diseases and climate change necessitate adjustments to strategies. The company, which specializes in banana cultivation, markets its products in over 80 countries globally. Primeur read more

Mimo że zbieranie plonów rozpoczęło się zaledwie kilka dni temu, optymizm unosi się w powietrzu w Bristolu. Tommaso Concari, kierownik techniczny produkcji polowej, kontroli i zarządzania jakością w organizacji producenckiej, wyraża pozytywne wstępne spojrzenie na przebieg kampanii dyni. "Rozpoczęliśmy" read more

A promising cross-border agricultural venture is emerging in the Klimovichi District of Belarus. Since April, a local farming enterprise led by Dmitry Sirotkin has partnered with the Chinese agribusiness company Dongfanghong to start a joint production of melons and watermelons. The pilot project is off to a strong start. read more

"This campaign is unusual; sometimes we get excellent results and sometimes we get barely acceptable ones," says Carmela Suriano, a strawberry grower in southern Italy (Basilicata region). "We are in a period where climate change is impacting crops. "The season has started quite well, but... read more

EastFruit analysts have reported that Moldova is making continued efforts to diversify its apple exports in light of instability in the Russian market. Southeast Asia has now become a key focus for Moldovan apple exports. Following Ukraine's lead, which started exporting fresh apples to Singapore and Malaysia between 2017 and 2019, Moldova has also begun to do the same. read more

Orange prices in Spain, one of the major southern European producing countries, followed an upward trend from €81 in February to €84 in March, reaching read more

Jest zbyt wiele cebul. To jest ogólna opinia na temat obecnej sytuacji na rynku cebuli. "Mamy teraz cebule wszędzie. Brakuje również popytu, a ceny są bardzo, bardzo, bardzo niskie" - mówi John Harris z Paradigm Fresh. Jak zauważa, nadal istnieje pewna ilość przechowywanej uprawy. read more

The stakeholders of the Moroccan tomato industry convened yesterday in Agadir for the fifth edition of the Morocco Tomato Conference organized by GreenSmile. More than 600 participants took part in the full-day event focused on Moroccan tomatoes, with 200 international attendees coming from 20 different countries. read more

Many industries in agriculture, including the apple industry, are increasingly adopting automation. For example, Scotian Gold Cooperative in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia is now in its second season using a presort system. This system is an eight-lane high-speed system that sorts apples through 39 flumes, with water being used. read more

Last Saturday, René and Gerda Arkesteijn harvested their first batch of greenhouse cherries in Kwintsheul. Previously, they cultivated ornamental plants such as amaryllis, but they had to stop due to the Dutch energy crisis. René mentioned that what started as a simple hobby soon grew into a full-fledged business. read more

In addition to citrus fruits, Ukraine will also receive significant shipments of peaches, nectarines, flat peaches, and sweet cherries this season. With a predicted decrease in domestic cherry production, there will be substantial imports to meet demand. Imports of apples will continue until the next domestic season begins. read more

In North Iceland, the favorable spring weather has accelerated the potato planting process by almost three weeks. Areas like Skagafjörður and Húsavík have started planting earlier than usual. Kári Gunnarsson, an agricultural service representative, mentioned the early plowing in Skagafjörður last week. read more

Since 2018, Tanner & Co. AG has been collaborating with Swiss asparagus producers supplying the retail sector. The goal of this partnership was to develop an environmentally friendly and sales-boosting alternative to traditional packaging methods. Instead of using shrink film, clear trays, or traditional packaging materials. read more

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging an increase in import duties on Turkish apples from 50% to at least 100%. This proposal aims to curb the influx of Turkish apples and safeguard the interests of domestic apple growers. read more

Koelhuis Dronten has begun construction on a new 4,000 m² cold storage facility. The new space is specifically designed to store arable crops like carrots and celeriac, and will have the capacity to hold 8,200 crates spread across ten mechanically cooled cells. This new facility will replace the old ULO cooling system. read more

ANFIC is putting 'rogue' operators on notice: the illegal propagation, sale, or distribution of protected fruit varieties — including trees and the fruit produced from those trees — without a valid licence is theft and will be enforced. Intellectual property rights, including Plant Breeders' rights, will be protected. read more

At Applegarth Farm in Hampshire, UK, just 45 minutes south of London, Seedleaves has introduced a hyper-local vertical farming concept that combines production, retail, and dining in one location. The 5,000 square foot "vertical barn" features a restaurant, cooking school, and gourmet food shop. read more