The Fruit and Vegetable Branch Chamber (FVBC) has released a statement expressing its dissatisfaction with the way political entities are handling agricultural sector issues. The organization emphasized its willingness to organize protests if there are any more delays in the distribution of. read more

Potatoes, known as the "second bread" of Belarus, are a traditional crop cultivated by both large farms and smallholders. However, since 2022, potato prices have been regulated by the government, which, according to farmers, is reducing profitability and hindering the development of the industry. read more

The year 2024 will mark a new stage in the history of France Food. Specializing in the production, shipping, and marketing of strawberries and red fruits since 1978, the company recently acquired Fruits Rouges du Périgord. This was undoubtedly an opportunity to strengthen and expand its core business. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor has requested that the Kazakh Committee for State Inspection in Agriculture suspend the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for fresh melons originating from Kazakhstan starting on October 7, 2024. This decision was made due to the repeated detection of the quarantine pest. read more

Countdown to Cso Italy's participation in Fruit Attraction, scheduled from Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th of October: there is great anticipation for what is shaping up to be a record-breaking edition. read more

During the past weekend, in thousands of squares across Italy, "The Apple of AISM" initiative returned, organized by AISM - the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association, to support scientific research and enhance services for people with Multiple Sclerosis and related conditions. read more

Public Sector Pension Investment (PSP), a pension fund manager for Canada's security forces, is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Citri&Co, Spain's top citrus producer. Sources familiar with the discussions have revealed that PSP Investments, which manages assets totaling approximately read more

Incotec is launching its newest microplastic-free film coating, Disco Blue L-1523, for sunflower seeds at the Euroseeds Congress 2024, happening from October 13 to 16 in Copenhagen, Denmark. This product features a vibrant blue color and is completely free of microplastics. It has been formulated to meet... read more

In the greenhouse vegetable market, there is a transition happening this week from the Belgian and Dutch supply to the Spanish season. "Starting this weekend, larger volumes of aubergine, zucchini, and bell peppers will come from Spain, followed by tomatoes in the following week. At that point, read more

W odpowiedzi na znaczący spadek tegorocznej produkcji jabłek, przypisany przymrozkom w maju w regionach centralnych i północno-zachodnich, Rosja planuje importować jabłka z Korei Północnej. Deficyt oszacowany na 30-40 procent typowej wydajności doprowadził do podwojenia cen jabłek. read more

South Africa is quickly becoming the top choice for Pink Lady apples from the Southern Hemisphere. Kantar data shows that Pink Lady sales in the United Kingdom (UK) have increased by 13% in the past year, making it the fastest-growing apple variety in the UK. read more

Paul van Groningen started working as an independent commercial agent in Spain last year, along with his wife, Maria Elena. He visited growers and packing stations in the Almeria and Granada regions last week to get an overview of the new greenhouse vegetable season. read more

The innovative Candine apple club by Apofruit is gaining approval, with already 200 hectares planted in various regions of Italy. "It has exceptional characteristics that make it a strong contender for a very dynamic future," emphasizes Ernesto Fornari, general manager of Apofruit, the day after. read more

South Africa, second only to Spain as the world's largest citrus exporter, is launching a surveillance program in Gqeberha, a major city in the Eastern Cape, the country's second-largest citrus-producing region. This move comes after the detection of the African strain of citrus greening. read more

W Bułgarii tegoroczne zbiory owoców nie spełniły oczekiwań z poprzednich lat. Prof. Dr. Dimitar Sotirov z Instytutu Rolnictwa w Kyustendil zwrócił uwagę na niekorzystne skutki wysokich temperatur podczas grudnia i stycznia dla zbiorów owoców, w tym jabłek. read more

The marketing of Eden Gold®, the new snack pear distributed exclusively by Greenyard Fresh Italy, started just a few days ago. Following an extremely positive initial campaign (click here), increasing volume is expected, in line with the progressive production ramp-up. read more

The Emilia Romagna pear campaign is currently in full swing, featuring the Abate variety. Despite not yet reaching the splendor of previous years, this variety has yielded more than sufficient quantities. Following several challenging years marked by production setbacks caused by natural disasters, the Opera consortium is now... read more

This week, Ukraine has witnessed a rise in wholesale prices for table beets, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. It is important to highlight that despite the slow sales of these root vegetables, the majority of producers have opted to increase prices. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has begun pre-commercial trials of red kiwifruit grown in Italy in a select number of stores in Belgium. read more

Due to the climatic and phytosanitary conditions, significant losses occurred in the fruit processing centers throughout the campaign, especially in the final phase. The quantity of marketable Rocha pears could be the same or lower than in the. read more