Water scarcity, production restrictions, and pests are some of the factors impacting the watermelon season in Morocco. The season has been at a standstill for several weeks now. Oval watermelons, especially in large sizes, have nearly disappeared from both local and export markets. read more

The Prognosfruit Conference is Europe's premier annual event for the apple and pear industry, bringing together growers from all over Europe and beyond. After a successful edition in Trentino last year, Prognosfruit 2024 will be held in Budapest, Hungary, from August 7th to 9th, 2024. read more

Novosibirsk is a leader in the retail market for fruits and vegetables due to its large producers. The products available on local supermarket shelves often come from not only local greenhouses but also from other regions of Russia and sometimes from abroad. One of the most important players in the market is... read more

Nowa sezon ziemniaków rozpoczął się na Ukrainie, a producenci obniżają ceny. Na przełomie czerwca i lipca ceny spadły o prawie jedną czwartą w porównaniu do połowy maja. Monitorowanie przeprowadzone przez OBOZ.UA potwierdza ten trend, co potwierdzają również regionalni nabywcy. Początkowo, ziemniaki ze zbiorów 2024 roku sprzedawane były w średniej cenie UAH. read more

Agricultural producer from the Poltava region, Ukraine has been awarded a grant of $416,000 to develop horticulture and greenhouse farming. The funds are intended for expanding orchard areas and building new greenhouses, which will lead to the creation of new jobs. Specifically, $245,000 has been allocated for read more

After accompanying the Giro d’Italia caravan and showcasing itself in all stages of the country's most important cycling race, the incredible Wonderful® pick-up resumes its journey, marvelously customized to be recognizable at first glance by passersby. read more

Phalaenopsis Nursery Wooning Orchids from Bleiswijk (the Netherlands) has adopted a new company name and tagline: World of Orchids - Where Happiness Grows. Past and futureFollowing the takeover of Green '05 in 2021, the company's direction has gradually changed. It is now totally focused on read more

Grace Park Kreiner, a New Zealand expat living in Germany, craved feijoas during her pregnancy. Her husband Simon surprised her with a $50 kilo of the fruit from an exotic fruit store as a first-anniversary gift. Despite their imperfect condition, the scent brought back cherished memories of her New Zealand home. read more

Relations between Europe and China are not always smooth, and following the announcement that the European Union will impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China, it is likely that the Asian country will respond with equally protectionist measures. Initial reports suggest that these measures may include... read more

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, specifically those located on the Black Sea. This development marks the first time container shipments have recommenced since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. read more

Związek rolników ostrzegł przed wzrostem cen świeżych produktów, jeśli nie zostaną podjęte działania mające pomóc rolnikom poradzić sobie ze wzrastającymi temperaturami oraz chronić uprawy i zwierzęta gospodarskie przed pożarami. Sekretarz Generalny Panicos Hambas stwierdził, że niedawne pożary w Farmakas uszkodziły drzewa owocowe i infrastrukturę rolniczą. read more

Doğan explained, "The fact that the European Football Championship coincides with our watermelon season this year has made our farmers very happy. We expect a yield of 8 to 9 tons per decares of land (Decare = 1,000 m2). If prices remain stable, our farmers will benefit greatly." read more

"It was a year of great doubts and uncertainties regarding the production costs, availability of raw materials, and the sales of our products due to disrupted global trade, geopolitical tensions, and the rekindled conflict in the Middle East." read more

Melon and watermelon growers in the Rostov region of Russia have announced a 10-15% increase in their product prices compared to last year. The drought has affected the size and yield of the crops, resulting in smaller melons and watermelons this season. Growers have reported that the cost of production has also risen due to the adverse weather conditions. read more

Port workers in Germany, especially at North Sea ports, have launched another series of warning strikes lasting 24 hours, starting from 6 a.m. on Monday, June 17, until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18. The purpose of this action is to push for their demands amidst ongoing disputes with the Central Association of German Seaport. read more

Currently, the supply of mangoes in the market is still limited compared to last year due to lower productions in Peru, Brazil, and Mexico. However, Spanish exporters are optimistic that there will be a successful domestic campaign this summer as long as there are no unforeseen obstacles. read more

On the occasion of The Lifesaver Awards 2024 - an annual event that took place on June 14th at the Cinema Barberini in Rome, bringing together top figures from the journalism, institutional, and entrepreneurial world - Zerbinati, a leader in Italy in the production of... read more

Mistranslation: The European Football Championship, which is scheduled to start in Munich, Germany on June 14, has unexpectedly benefited watermelon producers in Adana.

Corrected translation: The European Football Championship, scheduled to start in Munich, Germany on June 14, has brought an unexpected benefit to watermelon producers in Adana. read more

"On June 1st, 2024, the estimated French cherry production for this year is 37,000 tons, which is 10% higher than in 2023, despite adverse weather conditions in May. This increase will impact all regions of France. The beginning of the marketing year is similar to that of the previous year. The production was affected by the bad weather, but the overall output is still expected to be higher than last year." read more

Vietnam's agricultural exports to Russia have increased by 48.7% in the last five months, with coffee, seafood, cashew nuts, fruits, and vegetables being the most imported products. Preliminary statistics from the General Department of Customs indicate that by late May 2024, agricultural exports have seen a significant surge. read more