The start of the harvest in Hungary's apple orchards has been reported earlier than usual this year, especially in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, which is Hungary's leading apple production region. Some processing facilities have begun purchasing apple juice, as revealed by the... read more

AbateNL is a new concept of an old pear, developed for and by fruit growers. "The Abate Fetel is a high-quality pear that is very well appreciated internationally. It is characterized by its robust appearance and good pricing. Due to problems in cultivation and with the climate, the pear is on read more

Professionals from the floral industry recently met in Miami for the 139th Annual SAF Convention. One of the main attractions of the convention was the Outstanding Varieties Competition, where experienced judges evaluated thousands of flowers. Rio Roses presented several new varieties of garden roses this year and their. read more

Egptian exporters of all crops are expressing concerns about the rising costs this season, especially when it comes to packaging. Mohamed Ali, co-founder of the packaging company FreshDeal, is shedding light on the reasons behind this hike in prices, as well as the current trends in Egypt's agricultural packaging industry. read more

"Goya Lamb's lettuce has successfully passed its final test," declared Maraldi Sementi at the launch of the baby lettuce. This is confirmed by the excellent results obtained in the various tests carried out in Italy and France, the two countries in the world where this type of lettuce is most popular. read more

A recent survey of over 1,000 Australians revealed that fewer than 25% could accurately define what a vegetable is, indicating widespread confusion. Common misconceptions included the belief that vegetables do not have seeds or that they only grow underground. This confusion is worrisome, as only 5% of respondents were able to correctly identify vegetables. read more

Greece's Youphoria Fruits is getting ready for a smaller grape harvest this year, as stated by general manager George Kallitsis, partly because of the early beginning of the season. read more

Reusable packaging specialist Ifco has released a behind-the-scenes documentary titled "The Cycle of Tomorrow," showcasing how it is contributing to revolutionizing the fresh grocery supply chain for the prominent European retailer Rewe Group. read more

This was stated by the Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation at Murdoch University, Professor Rajeev Varshney. "The project will also focus on integrating genomic insights and molecular markers into practical breeding programs to remain globally competitive." read more

Fieldwork Robotics is promising that its new robot, Fieldworker 1, will be able to harvest raspberries at the same speed and quality as human pickers. read more

The reason for the decline is unfavorable weather conditions with cold and rain. Pear production is expected to decrease by about nine percent to a total of 327,000 tons. The decrease in pear harvest is mainly due to difficult growth conditions during the. read more

This information comes from a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The total quantity consists of 700,000 tons of sweet cherries and 200,000 tons of sour cherries. The production is mainly concentrated in the western part of Turkey, specifically in the coastal province of Izmir. read more

The leading Australian citrus and mango exporter, Nutrano Produce Group, is entering the upcoming export season with a renewed sense of confidence in the quality of its citrus products, after experiencing challenges in the industry for two consecutive seasons. read more

Australia Fruits will be exhibiting alongside producers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia for VFS Siciliano from November to March and cherries for Wandin Valley Farms from mid-October. read more

While especially the Spaniards repeatedly complain about increasing tomato and fruit deliveries from Morocco, the European Union was able to significantly expand its agricultural exports to the North African country in terms of value. This information comes from a recent Trade Report of the European Union. read more

Malaysia recently celebrated its first shipment of fresh durian to China after gaining access in June. read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has appointed Kate Scott as its new chief executive, effective 17 October 2024. read more

Tasmanian apple growers Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods have partnered to export their combined volume of Tiger Fuji apples to Taiwan through exporter Hansen Orchards. read more

When it comes to the lime market, making forecasts is difficult: purchase prices at the source have remained very high so far (12 to 15 euros per 4.5 kg package, depending on the grades) despite a 'normal' demand from Italy. "These prices could increase from September, but trading will not be easy in any case." read more

"Everyone wants lemons at the moment," according to a French operator. Lemon prices are already high and could rise even further, due to a sharp drop in Verna volumes from Spain and the difficulty in obtaining imported merchandise. What happened to the Spanish Verna? The drought in Spain has affected it. read more