Gardeners are encouraged to offer ripe bananas to birds, especially during the warmer months when birds need additional energy and hydration. Bananas provide essential nutrients such as potassium, vitamin B6, and carbohydrates. To serve, slice or mash the banana and place it on bird feeders or scatter it around the garden. read more

The development of the current berry season in Huelva has been affected by adverse weather conditions, but the Cupla variety has still been producing good results. Despite strawberries being the most prominent product in terms of volume for Cuna de Platero, the company, which works with [...] read more

With IPS Small, TopControl is introducing an innovative solution designed specifically for the needs of the berry industry. This intelligent system combines automatic checkweighing, fast and precise weighing stations, labeling, and data networking to create a highly efficient packaging line that... read more

Recent price data indicates a significant increase in the prices of bananas from Colombia and Panama. In Colombia, the average price of bananas has risen from £1.04 per kilogram in the previous week to £1.10 in the current week, representing a £0.06 increase, which is roughly a 6% rise. This upward trend has been observed. read more

The commercial launch of a new table grape variety involves approximately 10 to 15 years of research and trials. "About 10,000 initial plantings are narrowed down to 5,000 and then to 1,000," says Ben Taieb, Licensing Manager at Sun World. The remaining varieties are then transferred to test blocks for further evaluation. read more

The demand for domestic pears appears to have decreased slightly, which could help prolong the availability of the short 2024 Pacific Northwest crop. "The late-season sales are currently slow, likely due to the influx of South American imports into the United States, Mexico, and Canada." read more

For years, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) were advised to avoid potassium-rich foods such as potatoes, bananas, avocados, and tomatoes due to the risk of hyperkalemia—a potentially life-threatening condition caused by elevated blood potassium. However, emerging research challenges this advice. read more

The Egyptian orange season is coming to a premature end as the few remaining packing stations close their last shipments. It has been a season of many twists and turns, marked by a reduced supply, a spectacular rise in prices, and the persistent crisis in the Red Sea, all this as the. read more

Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, run by the Regan family for five generations, is investigating the use of solar technology in the cultivation of strawberries and raspberries through the "Electric Berry" project. In partnership with Polysolar Ltd and researchers from the University of Greenwich, the farm has read more

"Starting this week, we anticipate a gradual increase in Peruvian avocado volumes. Peru has overcome the meteorological issues that led to a decrease in production last year, and we expect a 35-40% increase in volume this season," says Ivan Brefa from Xarki. "Following the read more

Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, states that almost all of the red variety apples have been sold, making it very difficult to meet the strong demand for these apples. "The availability for red apple varieties is rather low at the moment, 90 to 95% has..." read more

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more

With the U.S. planning to implement a tariff on imported Mexican tomatoes starting in mid-July, Mexican growers are ramping up their efforts to oppose the measure, highlighting the potential negative impact on both countries. This action has brought together Mexican producers, U.S. partners, and President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. read more

"While we are still transplanting broccoli at altitudes no lower than 500-600 meters above sea level, we have started harvesting the first buds from plants that were planted at the beginning of March." The production area is Vulture, a location in northern Basilicata with a cold, temperate climate. read more

Despite the recent rainfall and efforts made by the Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation (CHG), the amount of land dedicated to growing garlic in Cordoba has remained the same compared to the previous year, when it decreased. The industry is anticipating a more plentiful harvest of higher quality this season, which is now beginning. read more

Kampania związana z melonami w Mauretanii nadal trwa, w tym roku wyróżniając się wyjątkowo późną produkcją. Eksporterzy z Mauretanii nadal dostarczają owoce na europejskie rynki, konkurując z innymi źródłami, co stanowi zarówno wyzwanie handlowe, jak i rolnicze, z którym niełatwo jest się zmierzyć, zdaniem Amine’a… read more

Vincent Schoen from Freshlink has pointed out that the current fruit trade market is encountering challenges. This De Meern-based importer unexpectedly found a new market for South African Williams pears this year and is now getting ready for the upcoming South African citrus season. read more

Driscoll's, a family-owned berry producer, has opened its new consolidated UK headquarters in Linton, near Maidstone. The US-based company, renowned for specializing in "fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries," has set up Europe's largest dedicated berry. read more

Zasób mandarynek w Kalifornii stopniowo się kończy, a zbiory prawdopodobnie zakończą się w ostatnim tygodniu maja lub pierwszym tygodniu czerwca. „To zgodne z naszymi oczekiwaniami, być może nawet trochę wcześniej” - mówi Miles Fraser-Jones z Sierra Produce. Obecnie jest już mniej owoców dostępnych. read more

The zbiorów moreli rozpoczęła się w południowych Włoszech, w regionach Basilicata, konkretnie w okolicach Pisticci i Metapont w prowincji Matera, oraz w prowincji Foggia w Apulii, które wyłaniają się jako kluczowe strefy produkcji. W miarę nadejścia wczesnego lata, lokalne sady zaczynają dostarczać swoich pierwszych moreli. read more