A challenging year, but still rich in initiatives both in Italy and abroad to promote and protect a fruit and a brand, the Red Orange of Sicily PGI, increasingly appreciated and recognized by markets and consumers. Drawing the balance, not only economic, of a season of read more

The recent stormy weather, which caused damage to farming and residential areas in Cape Town and northern parts of the country, had minimal impact on South Africa's exports of baby vegetables. There is a growing international market demand for these baby vegetables from the southern tip of Africa. read more

W czasie swojej podróży w poszukiwaniu unikalnych i ekskluzywnych gatunków roślin, Ed Mol poleciał w zeszłym miesiącu do Indonezji, aby poszukać nowych odmian. Odwiedził szkółkę Grow4you, gdzie odkrył oszałamiające gatunki Epipremnum, Tradescantia, Hoya i Aglaonema, oraz przechadzał się po słynnym targu roślin w Dżakarcie. read more

The unfair competition of Moroccan tomatoes, whose exports to the European market have grown by 42% in the last decade, and by 221% to the Spanish market, driving the reduction of production in the EU and continuous price crises, was one of the main topics addressed in the... read more

The 2024 season of Zespri kiwifruit sales has started in China, with the KiwiBrothers mascots participating in local marketing activities for the first time. A 40% increase in volumes is expected. Very high quality. read more

In Latvia, an early April heatwave has caused flora to awaken prematurely, resulting in the blossoming of plums, apricots, cherries, and the greening of apple and pear trees. This sudden change in the season has raised concerns among fruit farmers due to the anticipated drop in temperature and expected frosts. read more

Zespri's 2024 sales season in China has begun, with their KiwiBrothersTM being featured in local marketing activities for the first time and supporting a much larger crop. The KiwiBrother mascots launched the season at Nangang Port, welcoming the arrival of the first shipment of New Zealand kiwifruit. read more

Spain has become one of the key players in the pumpkin industry in Europe, with the Region of Valencia being the main contributor to national production. FlorFruits, a company specializing in pumpkin production since 1975, is based there, although it has diversified its operations. read more

The former Armenian Minister of Agriculture, Ashot Arutyunyan, expressed optimism during a press conference on April 16th about the high probability of Armenia having a high-quality and abundant apricot harvest this year. Arutyunyan pointed out that the flowering and pollination of apricot trees were going well. read more

W związku z niedawnym raportem dotyczącym abnormanie wczesnego kwitnienia borówki w Polsce, gdzie pewne odmiany tego krzewu owocowego zakwitły o cztery tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, eksperci z EastFruit zwrócili swoją uwagę na sytuację na Ukrainie. Ich dochodzenie skupiło się na ocenie

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In light of the recent report on abnormally early flowering of blueberries in Poland, where certain varieties of this berry crop bloomed four weeks ahead of the usual schedule, experts at EastFruit turned their attention to the situation in Ukraine. Their inquiry focused on assessing read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has officially opened registration for its annual Global Produce and Floral Show, taking place from October 17-19 in Atlanta, Georgia. "I'm always thrilled to witness the evolution of this show to address the requirements of our members and the industry," stated the Global Show organizer. read more

Since the appearance of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in 2014, Bayer has implemented a global strategy focused on developing materials with high resistance. In the early years, they launched the first hybrid variety in Mexico with Intermediate Resistance (IR) to the symptoms of the virus. read more

High temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius in many parts of Serbia have sped up the growth of stone and berry fruits. Initial forecasts suggest that the harvest of the early plum variety Cacaks Frühe is anticipated to start in the second week of June, followed by other varieties such as... read more

On April 16, 2024, inspectors from the Department of Quarantine Control of the Sverdlovsk Region of Rosselkhoznadzor inspected a total of 20,218 kilograms of fruit and vegetable products imported from China. At the temporary storage warehouse in Yekaterinburg, 3,939 kg of mangoes and 3,639 kg of... read more

Ecuador will receive a second banana variety resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FOC R4T) on Thursday, April 18. This banana variety, known as GAL, comes from Israel and is distributed by Rahan Meristem. This import, the result of the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture, is expected to help improve the banana industry in Ecuador. read more

In 2023, only a few kilograms of potatoes were exported from Armenia. This information was revealed by former Minister of Agriculture, Ashot Arutyunyan, during a press conference on April 16. He explained that this low export volume was due to documentation issues and customs clearance problems, which were similar to the challenges faced by Armenian importers in the past. read more

South African agriculture was one of the first to adopt EurepGAP (predecessor to GlobalG.A.P) certification in 2003, following Spain and Italy, given its export-oriented industry. Lemons, oranges, soft citrus, pears, and apples are now the top five South African products certified by GlobalG.A.P. read more

Bananas, which are a significant source of potassium, come wrapped in their own biodegradable packaging, making them a convenient and popular fruit in the US. They play a crucial role in the American diet, with their consumption accounting for over 20% of the total fresh fruit intake, a number that has been growing. read more

The peony flower, famous for its colorful blossoms, has been cultivated in different parts of the world for its ornamental beauty. However, commercial cultivation of peonies in India has been largely unexplored until recent trials conducted by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research... read more

All plagues on aronia! After the strongest invasion of the moths in many parts of Poland for years, the accelerated blooming of the shrubs will coincide with a wave of frosts. It seems that if the pest does not limit the yield sufficiently this season, it will do so for. read more