"This week marks the true beginning of the plum season," says Alexandre Cancel from Vergers Cancel, one of France's top plum marketing companies. "The African Rose, a club variety from the Lily Ploom brand, kicked off the season two weeks ago. It's an experimental variety that has met our expectations and is now in." read more

Alfredo Ramirez Bedolla, governor of Michoacán, announced that avocado exports to the United States will be fully reactivated on Wednesday, July 3. During a press conference, Ramirez Bedolla stated that this decision follows the gradual progress agreed upon by the US Embassy in Mexico and the Association of Avocado Producers. read more

The ornamental plant industry in Italy needs to explore new production possibilities to address the challenges of global competitiveness. Thanks to scientific research, certain species native to Australia and South Africa could be grown and sold in Italy and other countries... read more

July has started with heavy rains in the Valencian Community, in Spain. Up to 71.2 liters per square meter fell in Sagunto; a town where, according to the weather service Aemet, there has been almost as much rainfall in one hour as the total accumulated between October and May. read more

"Rynki są dla nas otwarte; jest dobre zapotrzebowanie. Gdybyśmy mieli więcej owoców, moglibyśmy dostarczyć więcej cytrusów do Europy i USA" - mówi Yonatan Meron, menedżer ds. eksportu w izraelskiej spółdzielni rolniczej Granot Fresh, analizując miniony sezon cytrusowy. Ten sezon nie był jednak bez swoich. read more

ADK Export Import Co. specializes in the cultivation and export of a wide range of exotic fruits, including limes, as well as spices and nuts. Our primary export product is dragon fruit, which is predominantly sourced from our orchards in Vietnam's southern Binh Thuan province. In addition to our own orchards, we also collaborate with other high-quality growers to ensure a diverse and premium product range. read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, took place this year in Portugal on 26-27 June, unveiling the initial figures and trends of the 2024 European pear harvest. read more

The agreement signed last week (week 26) during President Dina Boluarte's visit to China updates the plant protection protocols to, among other things, allow the export of table grapes by air. This means that fresher, higher quality grapes will be able to be exported. read more

Konsumpcja owoców w Hiszpanii spadła o 2,7 procent w 2023 roku w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim.

The consumption of fruit in Spain dropped by 2.7 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year. read more

Technopac is a supplier of high-quality packaging solutions for the industry and a center of expertise for providing FIBCs/Big Bags. According to the joint statement, this strategic alliance strengthens the position of the Royal NNZ Group in the market as one of the largest. read more

This is evident from a report by Horto Info. According to the report, other EU countries relevant to agricultural production are far below this level. France only sold 1.71 million kg of cucumbers to EU markets in the analyzed months, while Portugal was at 0.93 million kg. read more

This information comes from the report on food consumption in Spain in 2023, which was presented by the Ministry of Agriculture at the end of week 25/24. Over the last five years, there has been a decrease of 13.6% in fruit consumption and 14.1% in vegetable consumption. Conversely, annual read more

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa are now being introduced in China, alongside a new brand mascot that shares the story of the brand and its fruit journey. read more

Malaysian Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, informed the Dewan Rakyat (the lower house of parliament) that he anticipates the export of fresh durian to China to begin in the third quarter of this year, as reported by local news outlets. read more

Eksport świeżych pomidorów z Nowej Zelandii do Australii zostanie wznowiony w tym roku po odzyskaniu dostępu 21 czerwca. read more

Niedawno producenci i eksporterzy kwiatów z Etiopii znaleźli się opisując swoją pozycję na globalnym rynku kwiatów z poczuciem frustracji i nieuchronności. Widzą siebie nie jako kreatorów cen, ale jako osoby zmuszone do akceptacji dyktatu rynku, zamiast ustalać cenę. read more

"I do not agree with you at all," exclaims one of the attendees at the seminar in Amsterdam, which was organized in the last week of June. The woman is addressing Peter Maes of Koppert, who is also the chairman of Eatthis. Peter, who asked for some concluding words about the afternoon, has just said that. read more

Five years ago, Nurettin Otyakmaz planted peony roots he brought from the Netherlands in Sivas. Now, he has started harvesting more and more peonies every year, making it a very popular flower due to its beauty and scent. Peonies are extensively used in weddings, celebrations, and decorations. read more

W ostatnim czasie, czereśnie z Panjshir zostały wprowadzone na międzynarodowe rynki, a eksport jest obecnie ukierunkowany na Chiny, Pakistan i Indie. Produkcja czereśni w Panjshir wzrosła w tym roku, przewyższając zbiory z zeszłego roku i wskazując na owocny sezon. read more

The avocado harvest in Israel is significantly increasing. Betsalel Ohana of Planet Israel mentioned that it has gone up by approximately 67% compared to 2023 after attending the Avocado Growers Conference. The conference, organized by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture, was aimed at promoting the avocado industry. read more