The Philippine corn crop will be most at risk from climate change by 2030, followed by sugar and rice, the World Bank said. “Climate change poses major risks to the Philippines’ agriculture sector achieving sustainable growth and higher productivity,” the World Bank said in a background paper. read more

Despite Pear cultivation seeing a growth in Poland over the last few years, when looking at the last decade the acreage and production has actually dropped significantly. According to Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Polish top fruit exporter Fruit-Group, more apple producers are
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At FruitSA’s tenth birth day celebration hosted in Pretoria, the diplomatic capital of South Africa, a number of speakers reiterated the contribution of fruit exports to South Africa: more than R63 billion (3.2 billion euros) in foreign revenue. read more

NUN 19821, the new variety of honeydew melon proposed by BASF | Nunhems, has proven to be highly appreciated by a number of farmers in areas all over Italy. Alongside the well-established Bernini, a melon unmistakable for its high yield, resistance to overripening
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”What has happened in the North American market is consolidation, a key trend is taking place. Especially within the vine crop markets, they consolidated down to almost a classic industry structure. Retailers are in the very same breath saying ‘I want local- and fresh products from a small
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Residents of Thousand Oaks, Florida, have had to adapt to a black bear's unwanted appetite in recent months. Resident Lynn Wracan has caught the bear several times while feeding on avocados growing in her backyard. Although she contacted authorities, it appears the bear continues to roam,
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Senegalese onions are now available for export. Mokhtar El Mahdaoui, a Moroccan-Senegalese producer, gives us an update. read more

Sam Vasala travelled to various countries before and after Fruit Attraction in Madrid and after talking to his European clients he reckons there will be another onion shortage in the coming months. read more

Ecuador’s exotics fruit industry is eagerly awaiting the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China to start to increase yellow dragon fruit exports to that Asian country. read more

Tomatoes produced by companies certified by the Consorzio di Tutela Pomodoro di Pachino IGP are now on McDonald's salad menus'. This was announced by the President of the Consortium, Sebastiano Fortunato, who last March, in the presence of Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, promoter
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There are opportunities in the European market for mandarins, but competition is strong. Local produce, mainly from Spain, and imported products compete for consumer attention. Exporters must understand the dynamics of the market. This includes consumer preferences, existing brands and pricing… read more

As the 2023 processing tomato season draws to a close, the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) characterised the season as a challenging year marked by adverse weather conditions. Among major European producers, Italy experienced what was described as a “strange and long season.” read more

Sakata Seed Corporation has announced plans to develop F1 seed strawberry varieties suitable for greenhouse cultivation. read more

The loss of production caused in the wake of the eruption on the island of Palma generated a serious drop in consumption of Canary Islands bananas due to the lack of product and high prices. Many consumers opted for other products, and the total sale of bananas fell by 9% in Spain, the largest
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Rockit Global, the New Zealand-based company behind the miniature Rockit apple, has established its first plantings in the country’s South Island through a partnership with Turley Farms. read more

Rockit Global, the New Zealand-based company behind the miniature Rockit apple, has established its first plantings in the country’s South Island through a partnership with Turley Farms. read more

At the end of September the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) released its first crop estimate of 73.0 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent) for the 2023/24 season. Buyers use these types of estimates to plan their orders to keep shelves stocked at all times, as well as marketing campaigns
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Morocco's agricultural sector is suffering from the effects of the Bernard storm. The hardest hit is the soft fruit sector, which has suffered a "severe blow" following the passage of storm Bernard in the Gharb/Loukkos area in the north of the country. The storm was "devastating".
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Salix Fruits, an importer and exporter of fresh fruits, achieved a milestone in its history by participating for the first time in The Global Produce and Floral Show 2023 as an exhibitor. This prominent trade event took place in Anaheim, California, USA and provided Salix Fruits with the
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Organic lemon production in North America’s key Fall supplying regions, Mexico, and California, is down this year. “Mexico is suffering from financing issues as well as water problems, causing supplies to drop,” says Gene Loudon with Dovex. A lot of growers in the Tamaulipas region have
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