From Central America to Southeast Asia, plantains and bananas are some of the most popular fruits in the world. Both belong to the Musaceae family, which includes bananas, and like all crops, they are vulnerable to diseases. One of the biggest disease threats for these two crops is black leaf streak. read more

Xalkidiki, one of the most important apricot-growing areas of Greece, was also one of the most affected by the Bora storm, which broke out last weekend in Northern Greece. Roads turned into rivers, houses and shops were flooded, and mud and debris covered a large part of the villages. The Sithonia... read more

While the tomato harvest in Crete, Greece, should have already reached its peak since early November, there is still a shortage. This is a result of late plantings throughout most of the island, caused by the extremely hot summer and water scarcity. read more

An operator at the wholesale market in Perpignan gives an overview of the current dynamics in the orange market. "Currently, our main sources are Spain, Italy, and Portugal. In Spain, we obtain oranges from the Seville, Malaga, and Valencia regions, which include varieties such as the read more

Poor vegetable harvests in Europe have resulted in a growing demand for Lithuanian produce. Local farmers are expanding their exports to not only include neighboring Latvia and Estonia but also to reach markets further away. Saulius Zakas, a farmer from Joniškis District, emphasized this trend. read more

According to Baran Baykurt Emiroğlu, CEO & Co-founder of FreshSens, the Turkish fig has become a key product for the country. "Turkey is the world's largest producer and exporter of figs," he says. In 2020, Turkey's fig production covered an area of 575,000 decares, yielding 356,000 tons of figs, which accounts for 57.3% of the global fig production. read more

W tym tygodniu ogólny koszt wiśni pozostaje zbliżony do poziomu zeszłego tygodnia, ale sprzedaż spowolniła. Jeśli chodzi o pojawienie się wiśni z różnych regionów, rozumie się, że ilość i jakość argentyńskich wiśni w tym roku są wyższe niż w zeszłym roku. Aktualna cena wynosi read more

The growing significance of sustainability in our society is also influencing horticulture. Ornamental plants represent a multi-billion euro industry in Germany, with EUR 4.1 billion for potted plants, EUR 1.5 billion for fruit/ornamental shrubs and cut flowers, and EUR 0.3 billion for flower bulbs... read more

"Due to high demand, a Bulgarian fresh produce trader has added Egyptian lettuce to its offering," says Mariya Dermendzhieva, CEO of Triland. "We're expanding our product line by introducing Egyptian lettuce to our portfolio. This product is available for procurement seven months of the year." read more

For over a decade, François Nsenga, a product developer at Ninaf Ltd, has been dedicated to establishing a distinctive floral niche that will put Rwanda on the global floriculture radar. His efforts are centered around maximizing the potential of native flora and transforming them into sustainable products for both domestic and international markets. read more

W odpowiedzi na rosnące ceny ziemniaków, Banglijskie Stowarzyszenie Chłodni (BCSA) zaproponowało rządowi coroczne zakupy i przechowywanie jednego miliona ton ziemniaków. Ta strategia ma na celu stabilizację cen i zapobieżenie sztucznemu podwyższaniu cen tego podstawowego produktu spożywczego. read more

Carrefour was the top performer in France in October, according to Kantar. The latest market share data shows that Carrefour surpassed its competitors in the grocery market with a 2.4-percentage-point increase, giving it a 21.4% market share. This performance was observed during the P11 period, which ran from 7. read more

Ludzie wybierają kwiaty na rynku w Kunming, w południowo-zachodniej prowincji Junnan w Chinach, 25 listopada 2024 roku. Junnan, czołowy dostawca kwiatów do dekoracji z okazji chińskiego Nowego Roku, niedawno rozpoczął sezon szczytowy. Te kwiaty, popularne w okresie święta wiosny (zazwyczaj od wczesnego… read more

The papaya supply is currently facing challenges within the industry. "We are experiencing quality issues due to weather conditions in Mexico, which is leading to market fluctuations," says Anthony Serafino from Exp Group, LLC, highlighting that the majority of the fruit in the market is affected. read more

In Nagpur, which is known as India's leading orange producer and exporter, a new competitor has emerged from Rajasthan. This change has caused a shift in consumer preferences towards Rajasthani oranges, affecting the market share of Nagpur's famous variety. On a daily basis, around 10 to 15 read more

Director John Torenstra and consultant Will van der Kraan recently attended the annual China Greenhouse Horticulture Industry Conference on behalf of HS Tuinbouw Service. The company is engaged in greenhouse maintenance in China through a joint venture with Flexibell Systems. read more

Storm Dana and the resulting floods have caused significant damage to fruit growing in many regions of Spain. This is now impacting the supply of goods, particularly persimmons, as Spain specialist Enrique Pedros-Frank from the Nuremberg Wholesale Market explains. "Although there are read more

This week, Fruithandel Wouters started sorting its new PiqaBoo® crop. After the first full year of sales, the company from Rummen, Flanders, aims to build on the foundation it established, says Kris Wouters. "Despite the tough conditions in spring, the young trees produced remarkably high yields." read more

Europejskie hodowle róż zdobyły nagrody podczas Międzynarodowych Prób Różowych Nowozelandzkiego Towarzystwa Róż w Palmerston North w niedzielę. Nagrody zostały ogłoszone przez przewodniczącego Komitetu Poligonowego Johna Forda i burmistrza Granta Smitha przy altance w Ogrodach Dugalda Mackenziego na promenadzie Victoria Esplanade.

European rose breeders swept the awards at the New Zealand Rose Society International Rose Trials in Palmerston North on Sunday. The awards were announced by Trial Ground Committee chairman John Ford and Mayor Grant Smith at the gazebo in the Dugald Mackenzie Gardens at Victoria Esplanade. read more

New Zealand joint venture company Prevar has just announced the launch of GoodnessMe, a new apple variety that boasts double gene scab resistance, tolerance to mildew, European canker, and a natural skin bloom that provides protection against sunburn. read more