These days, convincing fruit growers in Northern Italy to plant a pear orchard - especially of Abate Fetel variety - is a challenging task. It's hard to blame them, considering the long list of adversities that have affected this crop in recent years. read more

ProNatura is introducing its new 'Extrasweet' organic pineapple from Costa Rica. With this product launch, the organic wholesaler aims to attract consumers by providing pineapples of exceptional taste quality from sustainable production. Sébatien Darrort, ProNatura's supply and purchasing director for fruit, stated this as the company's goal. read more

Starting from the academic year 2025/2026, Sweden plans to implement fruit support, which is EU funding that involves Swedish schoolchildren receiving EU-financed fruit in school. "The proposal for school fruit support includes several key points, the most gratifying of which is that it reduces." read more

W branżach migdałów i pistacji w USA zaobserwowano różne trendy w wysyłkach w maju. Według raportu rynkowego Blue Diamond Almonds, wysyłki migdałów wyniosły 226,1 miliona funtów w maju, co stanowi wzrost o 16 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim i jest drugim najwyższym. read more

The table grape industry is preparing to shift its operations from Sonora, Mexico to the Central San Joaquin Valley, where many growers will begin harvesting next week. However, there is concern that an upcoming heat wave with extreme temperatures could affect the beginning of the season. "New plantings with light canopy cover are at greater read more

"Byłoby dużo lepiej, gdyby pogoda była trochę ładniejsza. To automatycznie zwiększyłoby sprzedaż melonów. Pogoda jest trochę rozczarowująca. To wpływa na całe lato i owoce pestkowe; sprzedaż jest nieco opóźniona" - mówi Jacob Aktalan z firmy MG Fruit w połowie czerwca, komentując stan rzeczy. read more

Wikifarmer has announced the opening of new offices in Sevilla and Valencia, with a specialized Spanish team led by the experienced Commercial Director Miguel Colmenero. Colmenero stated, "The goal is to establish a Mediterranean 'business to business' B2B Hub, connecting local producers with businesses." read more

The government and private sectors are implementing various measures to ensure the safety of agricultural commodity exports that are subject to strict rules and regulations from importing countries. According to the horticulture industry, Ethiopian exporters and producers are currently facing new challenges. read more

Brazil holds the third position globally in fruit production, only surpassed by China and India. The fruit sector contributes to 16% of the total agribusiness workforce, as reported by the Brazilian Association of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas). Carlos Fávaro, the Minister of Agriculture read more

Starting from July 1st, the HDG Survey Group has acquired Otflow. This acquisition enhances the group's portfolio of services, which already includes HDG The Fruit Consultants, HDG Ibérica, Fruitify Experts, HDG Germany, Agri Software, and the HDG Academy. The group operates in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. read more

Peru is a crucial provider of organic ginger to the European and North American markets. Despite this, many buyers are unaware of the processes growers must follow to meet organic standards, especially those set by the European market. "We are fully vertically integrated." read more

The Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters Union participated in the Union Fleurs - International Flower Trade Association Meeting held in Brussels, Belgium on June 27-29, 2024. The Turkish Association was represented by Mr. İsmail YILMAZ, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Gülşen BAY, along with 18 delegates. read more

With a commercial calendar that runs from October to June, O.P. Terre della Luce is one of the Italian players in the production and sale of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They are able to ensure markets and supermarkets with a consistent supply for a large part of the year. Carmela Suriano, read more

The Indian agritech company Superplum has recently launched in the local market perfectly ripe mangoes, ready to be consumed. Thanks to the state-of-the-art automated ripening plants, without the use of carbides, Superplum ensures a supply of ready-to-eat fruits. read more

The Banana Board is advising banana and plantain growers in Jamaica to avoid removing foliage from their crops as a precautionary measure ahead of approaching hurricanes. While this practice is common among farmers, the board is stressing the possible negative effects it could have on the crops. read more

In the East African Community, the potato industry has been identified as a sector with a market potential valued at approximately Ksh 120 billion (USD 1.2 billion) by 2025. The National Potato Council highlights the potato as Kenya's second most vital crop, supporting around 2.5 million people. read more

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The Czech Republic is expected to see a 77 percent decrease in fruit harvest this year compared to the five-year average, according to Martin Ludvík, chairman of the Fruit Growers' Union. The country has been hit by severe spring frosts, causing significant damage to crops, particularly impacting. read more

Turkey has been announced as the leading country in Europe in terms of agricultural revenue for 2023, with a total of $68.5 billion. This declaration was made by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumakli. Additionally, the country ranked among the Top 10 globally in agricultural revenue. read more

The collaboration between Coop and Cso Italy (Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli) has been launched, aimed at the supply of updated data on the production and consumption of fruits and vegetables at a national level by Cso Italy. This collaboration is expected to provide useful insights for. read more

With hydroponics, water consumption can be reduced by up to 90%. A successful example is the largest vertical farm in Europe, located in Italy, which has installed a series of Culligan solutions, a company specialized in water treatment systems, to. read more