The Egyptian garlic campaign is about to end earlier than usual due to stocks drying up as international demand increases. Ralph Nakhal from the growing company Tomna stated, "The harvest concluded in April and we are now shipping dry garlic. It seems like... read more

Najnowsze zawieszenie inspekcji awokado w Meksyku przez Stany Zjednoczone spowodowało straty w branży po obu stronach w wysokości 7 milionów dolarów dziennie. Jednak meksykańska branża awokado obawia się długoterminowego szkodzenia reputacji jako dostawcy. Wynika to z obaw o bezpieczeństwo personelu inspekcyjnego z USA w niektórych miejscach. read more

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann recently celebrated the arrival of North Indian mangoes in European markets, emphasizing a shift towards diversifying mango imports in Europe. Ackermann, who considers himself a mango enthusiast, noted the prevalent presence of Brazilian and West African mangoes in the market. read more

"We are not your average couple; we want to create something beautiful in our later years for the environment and for future generations." This quote is from a previous interview with Ab van Marrewijk. Currently, he and his wife Shirley have been residing in Italy for 1.5 years. They are working on... read more

Morocco's blueberry acreage continued to expand last season with new projects and new genetics. The Moroccan blueberry industry has not given up on its goal of reaching 100,000 tons of production and offering a year-round supply. This shows not only its consolidation but also its desire to grow further. read more

The market for early South African citrus is not very strong at the moment, notes Edwin Wolf of the Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit Group. "Meanwhile, the supply is beginning to increase further, after South Africa experienced delays for a significant period. This was particularly evident with lemons, where large volumes were still." read more

"In the study, we have identified three different species for the first time as the main culprits of this disease: L. iraniensis, Dia. pseudomangiferae, and Dia. ueckerae." read more

Port of Hamburg in Germany was honored at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards ceremony held in Shanghai on June 25th. read more

The conditions in the Spanish growing areas were not optimal during the flowering and fruit set, leading to moderate harvest yields. At the same time, cool weather prevails in Germany, causing weak demand for summer fruits. In particular, prices for Gallia and
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The data presented at the Interpera Congress on June 27 in Portugal show a general decline in all varieties, with the exception of the Blanquilla variety, which has recovered from the production decrease of the previous season with a 20% increase. read more

Taiwan has sent its first test shipment of red dragon fruit to Japan after eight years of negotiations. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Hu Jong-i told the Taipei Times that the initial 192kg fruit was well-received, and a shipment of 6 tonnes would follow. read more

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have expressed their desire to increase Vietnam's fruit exports to China at a recent economic forum. read more

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have expressed their desire to increase Vietnam's fruit exports to China at a recent economic forum. read more

ErfGoed will be hosting an exclusive webinar for growers on July 9, 2024, with a focus on water management and its impact on product quality. Growers are encountering growing challenges such as limited availability of usable water, declining water quality, and increasingly stringent government regulations on water. read more

After the positive results of last year's commercial tests, the flat peach Ondine is ready for its first real marketing campaign in Italy, where it will be available in the fruit and vegetable department of major national supermarket chains with significant volumes produced in the region. read more

As summer progresses (even though temperatures suggest otherwise), the vegetable production in Northern Italy is picking up. To understand the current dynamics in one of the most important production areas, namely the Verona region, we contacted Paolo Merci, Director of read more

Rabobank's latest projections indicate a significant increase in avocado production in Australia, with an expected 20% rise to reach 139,000 metric tonnes in the 2023-24 period. This growth is attributed to 1,500 hectares of avocado orchards maturing this year, leading to the upturn in production. read more

In a moment when the watermelon campaign in Morocco is at a standstill, the question arises of whether other West African origins like Mauritania or Senegal could benefit from the market gap. "It's not automatic, and it's not even possible this season," Amine replies. read more

In the Nafke plains of Duhok, a new variety of imported potato seed called Spectra is being cultivated with the goal of increasing potato production in the region for the Iraqi market and potentially for export. Spectra is known for its consistent tuber shape, appealing yellow skin, and popularity. read more

The prices of vegetables in Ukraine have dropped significantly due to market oversaturation. The high prices in 2022 prompted a substantial increase in vegetable cultivation in 2023, leading to overproduction and a subsequent decline in prices. Carrots and onions have seen a notable decrease in prices, while beets... read more