Dora is the new variety of russet golden apple developed by Rispe and Escande Nurseries. It is a cross between the Renetta Grigia di Torriana and GoldRush varieties, and it is the property of the Alma Mater Studiorum of the University of Bologna in Italy. This apple, designed by growers for. read more

More than half of Italians have stated that they have increased their consumption of organic products in the last 3 years. But even in Europe, the "love" for organic products does not stop. This is shown by a study conducted by SEC Newgate Italy on behalf of Cso Italy, the main entity. read more

With 7.7 million tons for the 2024/2025 season, French potato production has increased by 12.2%. In a joint press release, UNPT and CNIPT highlighted that this growth is attributed to the "rising demand." The 2024 harvest aligns with the ten-year average. read more

In 2024, Russia increased its vegetable imports from China to $340.3 million, the highest level since 2019, according to data from Chinese customs referenced by RIA Novosti. Onions were the most imported item, representing 21% of the total value, while tomatoes ranked second at 18% of the total. read more

A few weeks before Ramadan, which this year coincides with the beginning of March, Iranian date exporters are experiencing strong demand and ample stocks. Hossein Vasei, the business development manager of Amoot Iranian, is reporting on the market trend. Iranian date supply has improved this season. read more

In a quiet corner of West Bengal's East Midnapore district, Kolaghat comes alive every morning. Its flower market, adorned with vibrant yellow marigolds and delicate pink roses, hums with a serene energy. In the midst of this lively activity, young Arup Kumar Ghosh grew up, discovering read more

In 2024, Turkey exported fresh fruits and vegetables with a value of 3.4 billion dollars. As stated in the note from the president of the Union of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters of the Mediterranean, Ferhat Gürüz, 4 million were exported last year. read more

Apofruit Italia, a leading cooperative in the fruit and vegetable production sector with a widespread presence throughout the national territory, opens 2025 with a calendar full of technical meetings and initiatives aimed at supporting producers in Southern Italy. The area known as "Apofruit Gioia Tauro", read more

Apple prices have shown different trends in Poland, Italy, France, and Germany when comparing the current 2024/25 season (red line) to the previous 2023/24 season (green line). In Poland, apple prices started higher this season, with August prices at €69/100 kg compared to €57/100 kg the read more

ANFAŞ Antalya Fair Organization, with over 25 years of experience, is getting ready to bring together the leaders of the fruit and vegetable sector in Antalya, Turkey. The 6th Anfaş Fresh Antalya - Vegetable, Fruit, Beekeeping, Packaging, Logistics, Storage, read more

The Egyptian delegation to Fruit Logistica in Berlin is ready to take part in the fair with a record number of exhibitors. Dalia Kabeel, CEO and co-founder of Konzept, overseeing the Egyptian pavilion, tells more about her preparations. "The 2025 edition of Fruit Logistica will see a record number of exhibitors from Egypt showcasing their produce." read more

The representative entities of the citrus sector in Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal joined forces during the Citrus Contact Group held in Corsica to address the most pressing issues facing the sector.

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Years of exploring the wilderness and breeding efforts at The University of Queensland have led to the development of new varieties of a native Australian plant that is valuable to the global pharmaceutical industry. Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Patrick Mason stated that Duboisia leaves have high levels of alkaloids. read more

Ceny pomarańczy wykazały wyraźne wzorce w Hiszpanii, Grecji, Włoszech i Portugalii w okresie od października do lutego w bieżącym sezonie (2024/2025) w porównaniu do poprzedniego sezonu (2023/2024). W Hiszpanii ceny w sezonie 2024/2025 (linia czerwona) zaczęły się od niższego poziomu w październiku, wynosząc 88 euro za 100 kg. read more

Despite the rains in Seville, Spain, causing a temporary halt in the orange harvest in the province, the second-season varieties are gradually arriving. "Nonetheless, there are still quite a few Navelinas left in the fields," says Miguel Sanz of Naranjas Miguelito. "The season started off." read more

Purchasing flowers to decorate homes during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) has become a beloved cultural tradition among the Vietnamese. While traditional spring blooms were once the most popular choice, there has been a significant increase in demand for wax flowers and pigeon orchids in Ho Chi Minh City. read more

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, there is always peak traffic for Belgian Fruit Valley. The company, which became part of BelOrta last year, has been working on promoting Belgian Conference pears to the Asian market once again. "The rush is carefully planned because we know that leading up to the holiday... read more

In 2024, the Netherlands exported agricultural goods worth €128.9 billion, marking a nearly 5% increase from the previous year. The growth was primarily attributed to price changes, although export volume also experienced a slight rise. Key exports included dairy and eggs, ornamental plant products, and meat. read more

The polski sektor warzywny odnotował wzrost eksportu między lipcem a październikiem 2024 roku, pomimo spadku konsumpcji krajowej, jak donosi Główny Urząd Statystyczny (GUS). Eksport w sektorze warzywnym (CN07) wzrósł o ponad 4% w ujęciu rocznym, napędzany przez read more

Morocco has successfully resumed its orange exports to the USA, following a significant decline in 2023, according to EastFruit. Impressively, in the first 11 months of 2024, Moroccan orange exports reached a new record high. read more