Od tygodnia 26 ceny ziemniaków w hiszpańskiej prowincji Kastylia i Leon znacznie przewyższają te z poprzedniej kampanii, kiedy już były wysokie w porównaniu do średnich cen z ostatnich 5 sezonów. Obecnie są one podwójne w stosunku do tych z poprzedniego roku. "W rzeczywistości można powiedzieć, że na razie kampania ziemniaczana read more

The Egyptian onion season started in April following a three-month export ban. It's worth noting that last season, there was a shortage of onions in Egypt, leading to record-high prices in the local market. This situation prompted the government to step in and prohibit exports. read more

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for the Crew-8 mission, recently posted a video of himself enjoying a wedge of orange. The fresh fruit, delivered by a Russian Progress cargo spacecraft, provided a rare treat in space. In the background, read more

Floodwaters infiltrated Phu Son Hamlet, Ham My Commune, Ham Thuan Nam District, submerging the area early on Wednesday. The swift increase in water levels within 3-4 hours resulted in the flooding of multiple dragon fruit fields and more than 100 homes. Binh Thuan, home to the country's largest. read more

On September 6, 2024, the town of Karczmiska in Poland's Lublin Voivodeship will host Blueberry Factory 2024, an event marking the end of the blueberry harvest season. This gathering has become an annual tradition for blueberry growers, who come together to review the season's outcomes, discuss... read more

NC State University graduate, Dr. Lauren Redpath, achieved success by making a significant contribution to the development of the world's first seedless blackberry variety. According to her, fruits with a more uniform, velvety texture will attract a larger following, which

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Anecoop Group, the leading agri-food cooperative in fruit and vegetable marketing in Spain, is continuing its international expansion. As part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations, its subsidiary in the Czech Republic, Anecoop Praha, inaugurated its new facilities at the end of July. read more

On August 22, the Ministry of Agriculture and Welfare of Farmers of the Republic of India published phytosanitary import requirements for blueberries exported from Poland to India. This marked the end of the process that began in March 2022.

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Once again this year, Egyptian sweet potatoes have entered the market in significant quantities. The crop's success in the commercial sector in recent years has attracted many new growers to the industry, leading to occasional drops in prices. Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of Egyptian Emirati, remains optimistic about the... read more

No matter how experienced you are, something as simple as misplacing a sensor can spiral into a never-ending troubleshooting nightmare, disrupting your entire operation. This nightmare doesn't just stay in the grow room, it manifests in your final product. Proper sensor placement in cultivation... read more

South Africa, a major greenhouse gas emitter, is considering options to reduce its reliance on coal. A study proposes that the country could shift its coal-rich Mpumalanga province, which currently plays a significant role in coal production and electricity generation, towards cultivating citrus fruits and marijuana instead. read more

Anecoop's Czech subsidiary, Anecoop Prague, has opened a new facility at the Lipence market, which is the hub for wholesale fresh fruit and vegetables in the Czech Republic and a key location for supplying Eastern European countries. The center was officially inaugurated at the end of July. read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has issued a warning about the alarming situation of food production in the Gaza Strip due to Israel's ongoing military attack on the densely populated area since October 7th. read more

After years full of challenges, Italy is still the leading pear producer in Europe and is expected to regain its position in the 2024/25 season with a production that is likely to be acceptable in terms of both quantity and the aesthetic and organoleptic quality of all varieties. read more

Leading market development agency CSO Italy will once again showcase a number of Italy's most important fresh produce companies at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica. The companies featured on its stand will include Apofruit Italia, European Fruit Group, F.lli Clementi, and Infia. read more

After the appearance of the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) in Switzerland near the German border, the population in Germany is also being sensitized to be vigilant. In Saxony-Anhalt, this task is taken on by the responsible State Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (LLG) based there. read more

The Bonduelle Group has announced its intention to sell its packaged salad operations in France and Germany. read more

Around 90 parking spaces for employees are now covered with a 1,030 m² photovoltaic system. The 250 kWp system recently became operational. The capacity is equivalent to providing energy for approximately 70 households annually. read more

The Italian marketer Jingold announced that its sales of red-fleshed kiwifruit more than doubled in 2023. As the company prepares to participate in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, which it considers one of the most important events in the calendar, Jingold predicts that it will experience significant further growth. read more

On August 25, 2024, the first shipment of fresh Malaysian durians arrived by air at Zhengzhou Airport in China. This marked the official beginning of trade sales of Malaysian fresh durians to China. Dole, an international fruit brand with a hundred-year heritage and a leader in the industry, was involved in this shipment. read more