In this subproject, the focus is on tomato cultivation under full LED lighting. It aims to investigate the extent to which evaporation is restricted at higher humidity levels, whether nutrient uptake can be compensated for by a higher watering EC, and whether a lower. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is planning to propose to its member growers in New Zealand next month to vote on plans to expand kiwifruit cultivation by an additional 2,500 hectares in Italy, France, Greece, South Korea, and Japan. read more

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The parties involved want to promote the distribution and consumption of fresh and diverse foods for people for whom this is not a given. On the one hand, by increasing the supply and encouraging as many companies as possible to join in order to... read more

Especially in Belgium, the supply of chicory was limited this summer, which was the basis for the high prices. Additionally, there was a heterogeneous quality image of the roots. In calendar week 40, producers in Belgium started the harvest, and in the coming weeks, they will be... read more

The high soil moisture in the past weeks did not provide optimal conditions for storage, reports the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. As a result, the quality of onions varies greatly. Onions are currently readily available as per the season. Domestic sales, however, may be affected. read more

It is dedicated to a milestone for humanity, the right to food as a prerogative of everyone on the planet, the 45th World Food Day, celebrated worldwide on Wednesday, October 16. Human rights such as the right to food, to life, are the focus. read more

The persimmon harvest in Greece will begin on October 20th according to Mr. Ananias Kapoyrkatsidis, owner of the trading company Ananias Garden in Giannitsa. According to his estimate, the persimmons in the regions of Pella and Imathia will have reached the right maturity by then, with a sugar content of 15 to 17 Brix and a weight of 4.5 to 5 grams. read more

The Council of Ministers of Belarus has imposed a requirement for licensing the export of apples, onions, and white cabbage. This directive, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of these agricultural products on the domestic market during the off-season. read more

The most recent update from the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) as of October 4 shows that the harvest is wrapping up in most Northern Hemisphere countries. Weather conditions have resulted in varied outcomes across regions. France has processed approximately 150,000 tonnes. Volumes in the southeast are... read more

We are in the final stages of a complicated melon-growing campaign, made difficult to interpret due to increasingly unpredictable weather that has divided Italy in two. read more

The weather issues in Brazil appear to be affecting the quality of limes in many countries. In the Netherlands, there are currently a significant number of limes on the European market, but their quality is poor due to the lack of rain in Brazil for the past 100 days. A Belgian trader is noticing an increase in demand as a result. read more

Ceny ogórków szklarniowych na Ukrainie znów rosną, według analityków z EastFruit. Uczestnicy rynku wskazują na kilka czynników przyczyniających się do tego wzrostu. Po pierwsze, podaż ogórków zmniejszyła się ze względu na niestabilne plony zarówno w szklarniach stacjonarnych, jak i foliowych. Jednocześnie

The prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are rising again, according to analysts from EastFruit. Market participants point to several contributing factors. Firstly, the supply of cucumbers has decreased due to unstable yields in both stationary and film greenhouses. Simultaneously, read more

In the upcoming months, Lüers will be busy organizing and attending trade fairs. The German tree nursery and plant wholesaler will not only be hosting their own exhibition from November 1st, 2024 to January 15th, but they will also be participating in the Trade Fair Aalsmeer in the Netherlands from November 5th to 7th. read more

Wystąpił stały spadek cen pomarańczy w UE od 2023 do 2024 roku, przy czym cena w październiku wynosiła 80 EUR za 100 kg, Hiszpania - 90 EUR za 100 kg, Portugalia - 67 EUR za 100 kg. Aby zobaczyć pełny raport, kliknij tutaj. Więcej informacji można uzyskać pod numerem telefonu Europejskiej Komisji BU-1 2/187, 1049 Bruksela, Belgia. read more

A proposal has been submitted for a residential project in Rabat, Malta, on a site that was formerly home to an abandoned mushroom farm. The development includes ten two-story "low-density, net zero energy" houses spread across a 4,000sq.m area in the Tas-Salib area, renowned for its scenic landscape. read more

According to analysts at EastFruit, following Kazakhstan's ban on the export of apples from the country, Belarus has recently implemented a similar ban. This ban also applies to exports to Russia. In addition to apples, onions and white cabbage are also restricted from being exported. read more

"Fruit Attraction confirmed its growth trend, especially deduced from the satisfaction of our operators," said Paolo Bruni, president of CSO Italy, after returning from the trip to Madrid. We have collected statements from a very significant sample of the representatives of the. read more

Od 2019 roku Polska znacząco zwiększyła import owoców i warzyw z Egiptu, z wartością wzrastającą z 36 milionów dolarów do 85 milionów dolarów, według EastFruit. Dodatkowo, w pierwszych siedmiu miesiącach tego roku polscy importerzy już sprowadzili około 60 milionów dolarów. read more

Until recently, Poland was perceived as the number one country in Europe in the production of berries for processing purposes. This was true for strawberries, raspberries, and most notably blackcurrants and aronia berries. However, the situation is rapidly changing now. read more