Currently, around 4,800 hectares are dedicated to nectarine production, and 1,700 hectares to peach production in the region, making it an important hub for Italian stone fruit - a quarter of the national nectarine production comes from Emilia-Romagna. Also, consumption read more

After the low quantities of the last two campaigns, the company's goal for this season is to achieve a production volume of 8 million kg of seedless striped watermelons. read more

Am nachfolgenden Tag, so teilt Schweizer Hagel mit, habe instabile Luft für eine erhöhte Gewitteraktivität in der Westschweiz gesorgt. Ein Hagelunwetter erreichte die Bezirke Jura-Nord vaudois und Morges. Die Schweizer Hagel erreichen zahlreiche Schadenmeldungen aus den erwähnten Regionen.
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In collaboration with several sector leaders, data for the years 2020 to 2022 were collected, from which Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has compiled an initial monitor. Eleven out of more than 280 association members participated in the first 'Monitor for Fruit and Vegetable Waste'. read more

The non-profit organization, whose chairman is the former director of GroentenFruit Huis, Gert Mulder, was founded in 2018 to rescue fruits and vegetables from being wasted and donate them to food banks. Over the years, the brigade has grown into a read more

On the following day, Swiss Hail reports that unstable air caused increased thunderstorm activity in Western Switzerland. A hailstorm hit the districts of Jura-Nord Vaudois and Morges. Swiss Hail received numerous damage reports from the mentioned regions. read more

The World Bank's CPPI ranks 405 container ports worldwide based on their efficiency, with a focus on the duration of container ships' stay in the port. Cape Town ranks 405th out of 405 measured ports, Ngqura at 404th, Durban at 398th, and Port Elizabeth at 391st. read more

On July 4th, nearly 100 representatives of Zespri global distributors from over 20 countries and regions in Europe and Asia visited Joy Wing Mau Group for the kiwifruit marketer's distributor symposium. read more

The Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) started operating over 100 years ago and has since grown to become one of Australia's largest citrus packer-marketers. As part of the Sunraysia cooperative, MFC collaborates with over 120 growers to supply Australian citrus products both locally and internationally. They export to more than 30 markets, with a focus on Australia's domestic market as well as international markets. read more

Chinese office workers are growing bananas on their desks to alleviate workplace stress. This trend, known as "stop anxiety bananas," involves buying green bananas on the stem and placing them in water-filled vases to ripen over a week. Popular on Xiaohongshu, this practice is seen as a fun way to reduce stress. read more

Julian Williamson has been appointed as the new Area Sales Manager for Benary's Southeastern region. Previously, Julian worked as a Grower-Manager for Metrolina Greenhouses, growing annuals, perennials, and vegetables at the plug-and-finish stage. Julian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in. read more

In the 2023-2024 season, Spanish citrus exports exceeded imports by 2,509 million euros, despite a decrease in yield caused by adverse weather conditions. Spain remains the top global trader of fresh citrus, holding a 25% share of world exports, as emphasized by the Spanish citrus sector. read more

Sezon owocowo-warzywny w Ukrainie w 2024 roku charakteryzuje się kilkoma istotnymi czynnikami, w tym skrajną wiosną w Europie, brakiem siły roboczej oraz problemami z dostawą energii. Wczesna wiosna spowodowała, że produkty trafiły na rynek dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, obniżając początkowe ceny niektórych owoców.

The 2024 fruit and vegetable season in Ukraine is marked by several significant factors, including an extreme spring in Europe, a labor shortage, and energy supply issues. The early spring led to products entering the market two weeks earlier than usual, lowering initial prices for some fruits. read more

Vitafresh Produce has had established connections in South Africa for several years. This includes an exclusive partnership with Jan Hendrick to export the Pink Box butternut squash. Managing Director Daniel Badger took the South African operations to the next level by relocating to Cape Town. read more

Agro Care and CombiVliet have announced plans to merge. The merger is currently awaiting approval from the Consumer & Market Authority. Once finalized, it will be the largest collaboration of tomato growers in the Netherlands, operating under the name Agro Care. The combined acreage of the two partners will... read more

South Africa's fresh fruit export industry is eager to collaborate with the new Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen. They emphasize that among the various priorities on his agenda, the most urgent ones include securing and prioritizing market access. The citrus industry is also appealing to the WTO regarding their trade issues with Europe. read more

W Mołdawii uruchomiona została najnowsza linia do sortowania i pakowania słodkich wiśni. Inwestycje w sprzęt przekroczyły milion dolarów. Linia automatycznie wybiera wiśnie na podstawie trzech kryteriów: wielkości, koloru i kalibru, a także wykrywa wiśnie z wewnętrznymi wadami. read more

The unstable climate, the alternation of extreme heat and sudden hailstorms are the main factors that are currently affecting both the quality and quantity of some products at the market, causing significant fluctuations in both prices and consumption. read more

The Turkish trade show Interfresh Eurasia will be held in Izmir, between September 26-28, 2024 this year, instead of Antalya. However, that's not the only thing that's new this year, says Murat Özer, general coordinator of the Interfresh Eurasia event: "This year's Interfresh Eurasia stands out." read more

The Shareholders' Meeting of Alì S.p.a. has decided to appoint the members of the company's board of directors, whose term expires with the approval of the 2023 financial statements, reintegrating the position of Vice President, which became vacant following the passing of the founder and President, Dr. Francesco. read more