Analysis: The diversity of fruit produced in South Africa is a key driver of the country's export growth.
2025-04-24 11:00
Situated at the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa benefits from a mostly temperate climate and fertile river valleys, allowing it to emerge as a significant producer of fruits that cater to the opposite seasonal demand in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Network of Asparagus and Berry Associations: Two campaigns celebrate German strawberries and blueberries
2025-04-24 11:00
In 2025, Germany will be blessed with two delightful holidays, which according to the network of asparagus and berry associations are much needed: the "Day of the German Strawberry" and for the first time the "Day of the German Blueberry" on July 7th. Initiated by the network of asparagus and berry associations.
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Meksykańscy producenci pomidorów wyrażają obawy związane z cełami nałożonymi przez Trumpa.
2025-04-24 11:00
Meksykańscy producenci pomidorów apelują do administracji Trumpa o anulowanie 20,91-procentowego cła na importowane produkty z USA, które ma wejść w życie 14 lipca.
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Agroscope publishes current information on the biology, legal frameworks, and control of the Japanese beetle.
2025-04-24 09:00
The unintentional introduction and progressive spread of the Japanese beetle pose one of the greatest challenges for the Federal Plant Protection Service and the cantonal specialized offices in recent years. However, the Japanese beetle is not only a threat to the
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Switzerland: New regulations for plant protection
2025-04-24 09:00
This is provided for in the revised Chemicals Risk Reduction Regulation. According to the Swiss Farmers' Association (SBV), the permit will be issued digitally and is valid for five years. Existing professional permits or recognized training certificates must be renewed between January 3rd and
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Last day for Fresh Produce Vietnam discount
2025-04-24 08:00
Delegates have only one day left to avail the special early-bird rate for Fresh Produce Vietnam.
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Perth Markets supports the fresh produce supply chain in Australia.
2025-04-24 07:00
Jako jedyny hurtowy rynek świeżych produktów spożywczych w Australii Zachodniej, Perth Markets odgrywa kluczową rolę w łańcuchu dostaw świeżych produktów spożywczych tego stanu.
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Malaysia and China have signed a coconut protocol.
2025-04-24 06:00
Malezja uzyskała zgodę na eksport świeżych kokosów do Chin po tym, jak oba kraje podpisały Memorandum o Porozumieniu (MoU) w sprawie nowego protokołu fitosanitarnego 16 kwietnia.
Polish translation: Malaysia has obtained approval to export fresh coconuts to China after the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new Phytosanitary protocol on 16 April. read more
Polish translation: Malaysia has obtained approval to export fresh coconuts to China after the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new Phytosanitary protocol on 16 April. read more
Kissabel apples are advancing towards reaching commercial volumes in the Southern Hemisphere.
2025-04-24 05:00
The red-fleshed apple brand Kissabel has emphasized the expansion of its product offering in the Southern Hemisphere as it wraps up its successful campaign in Europe and North America.
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Mele Kissabel®, development continues with the new harvest from the southern hemisphere
2025-04-24 00:00
After the success of the sales campaign in Europe and North America, the development of Kissabel® continues with the new harvest in the Southern Hemisphere. The disruptive range of apples with colored flesh ranging from pink to deep red is continuing its development phase in Australia, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand.
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Tanzania has banned the import of South African apples after a "long struggle" over its bananas.
2025-04-24 00:00
Tanzania's decision to restrict the export of its bananas to South Africa has caught South African trade analysts off guard and has raised concerns among South African banana farmers. What the Tanzanian media is portraying as a "trade dispute" has left South Africa puzzled, with critics arguing that Tanzania's retaliatory measures are illogical and offer no benefits.
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Podczas wizyty roboczej w Tokio, flamandzki minister rolnictwa Jo Brouns (cd&v) ponownie zwrócił uwagę na długotrwałą sprawę eksportu belgijskich gruszek - informuje VILT. Wniosek, który był w toku od 2012 roku, obecnie znajduje się w fazie drugiej z pięciu, w części z powodu rygorystycznych…
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Production deficits in Italy and Greece, stability in Spain, and a return to almost normal in France.
2025-04-24 00:00
European apricot production is slightly down this year, at 508,291 tons, compared with 536,167 tons in 2024 (-10%). All production areas have been affected by the spring weather (temperatures lower than usual and rainfall), which has affected early varieties and delayed harvesting by 10 to 15 days.
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Kenya is seeking preferential access to the Chinese market for its tea, coffee, and macadamia nuts. President William Ruto, during his state visit to China, emphasized that these products currently face tariffs that impede their export. "Chinese companies acknowledge that Kenyan tea and coffee are
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Apricots, 2025 with a minus sign: European production decreasing, Italy down by 20%
2025-04-24 00:00
With the opening of Medfel 2025, the leading B2B fair for the French fruit and vegetable sector, which closes today in Perpignan, the first estimates on the 2025 apricot campaign in Europe have been released. Tomas Bosi from the Statistics department provided an update on the Italian situation.
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Europe's apricot harvest will decrease by 10% due to weather issues in Italy and Greece.
2025-04-24 00:00
Produkcja moreli we Włoszech i Grecji spadła (szczególnie w tej drugiej), jest stabilna w Hiszpanii i prawie wróciła do normy we Francji. W rezultacie oczekuje się, że Europa wyprodukuje w tym sezonie 508 000 ton moreli, czyli o 10% mniej niż w zeszłym roku i o 1% więcej niż średnia z lat 2019-20.
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Sales of organic produce reached $21.5 billion in 2024.
2025-04-24 00:00
W 2024 roku sprzedaż certyfikowanych produktów organicznych w USA osiągnęła nowy rekordowy poziom 71,6 miliarda dolarów, przy czym świeże produkty nadal prowadzą na rynku organicznym. Zgodnie z raportem Organicznego Rynku 2025 wydanym przez Stowarzyszenie Handlu Organicznego (OTA), sprzedaż organicznych produktów rolnych wyniosła 21,5 miliarda dolarów w zeszłym roku.
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Uzbekistan has started harvesting early-season watermelons.
2025-04-24 00:00
Zaledwie pod koniec zeszłego tygodnia w uzbeckich supermarketach pojawiły się pierwsze słodkie wiśnie z nowego sezonu, a teraz farmerzy informują, że pierwsze arbuzi dojrzały. Według EastFruit, niewielkie partie wczesnych odmian arbuza są już gotowe do wysyłki przez farmerów w Uzbekistanie.
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Trend of increasing table beet prices persists this week in the Ukrainian market. As per analysts from the EastFruit project, the supply of beets with acceptable quality is decreasing rapidly in Ukraine.
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Cultivating genetically stable gladiolus
2025-04-24 00:00
Gladiolus jest ważną i ekonomicznie wartościową rośliną ozdobną uprawianą na całym świecie. Jednym z głównych wyzwań w jej mikrorozmnażaniu jest zachowanie stabilności genetycznej podczas pośredniej regeneracji i długotrwałego utrzymania kallusu. Celem tego badania było opracowanie zoptymalizowanej metody pośredniej
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