Blue Whale is primarily known for its apple production, but the expertise of its growers, mainly based in the southwest of France, also extends to plum production, with a potential harvest of 5,000 tons. For the past 10 years, Blue Whale has been developing its plum orchards to offer a selection of. read more

Według Rosselkhoznadzor, do 14 kwietnia Rosja importowała 2,5 miliona ton owoców i warzyw, co oznacza wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w zeszłym roku, jak podaje Federalny System Informacji Państwowej "Argus-PHYTO." Import kapusty wzrósł niemal 1,67-krotnie, podczas gdy read more

The Wholesale Agri-Food Center of Turin will be among the protagonists at the international trade fair medFEL in Perpignan, France. The event represents for the CAAT and its ecosystem a further step forward in the path of development and internationalization. read more

Royal Flora Holland reports that since July 2023, significant maintenance work has been performed on the cooling systems at Elsenzijde in Naaldwijk, Netherlands. The pipes of the cooling system have been repaired, connected, tested, and filled. The temporary cooling setup has been dismantled. read more

Today we present the third installment of the in-depth analysis series on the evolution of the national fruit and vegetable procurement manager profile, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta by Agrotere Consumer Panel and GfK for Italy. The category under examination is the one. read more

Flower farmer John Huiberts stands next to a flamingo made of thousands of organic pink hyacinths. At the annual BloemenCorso, or flower parade, where decorated floats travel through 26 miles of fields in full bloom, his electric vehicle is a sign of changing times in the Netherlands. "It makes read more

The first Spanish apricots of the season come from the earliest areas of Murcia and usually hit the market in week 15. However, this year they have arrived even earlier as a result of an unusually warm winter and spring, without any rainfall. "We began harvesting and selling apricots last read more

Zespri has postponed the beginning of its European sales season by a week due to the detection of pests in the fruit holds of its initial charter vessel arriving in Zeebrugge, Belgium. While conducting its regular clearance procedures, Zespri found signs of mouse activity in certain areas of the ship. read more

The ongoing conflict in the Red Sea has resulted in a major change in the routing of container ships to the Port of Malaga. This shift, which has been observed over the past month and a half, is affecting the deep-water logistics supply chain that involves transoceanic journeys from manufacturing centers in China, India, and Southeast Asia. read more

Valfrutta Protein Smoothie is now also available in bars throughout Italy. This innovative juice combines the quality of fresh fruit with the taste of dried fruit, enhanced by plant-based proteins derived from cereals. After its successful launch in retail stores, this groundbreaking product is now reaching bars across the country. read more

The Management Committee (CGC) - the association that brings together private citrus exporters in Spain - predicts "little room for maneuver" in the so-called consultation process - prior to a hypothetical dispute in the Organization. read more

Royal Flora Holland reports that major maintenance has been conducted on the cooling systems at Elsenzijde in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands, since July 2023. The pipes of the cooling system have been repaired, connected, tested, and filled. The temporary cooling system has been dismantled. read more

"In the greenhouse areas of Almeria and El Ejido, you often need to follow map coordinates to locate your customer," shared Nelson Perez, Climate Consultant from Svensson for Spain and Portugal. "No street address?" asked a colleague who was visiting Almeria for a week. "How can the customer." read more

The rains could lead to the scattering of the blossoms, where pollen washed away by rain could contribute to the interruption of fruit production - a phenomenon that is otherwise uncommon in the Mediterranean region, according to agricultural meteorologist Dr. Serge Zaka on the news service X (formerly Twitter). read more

Across Europe, there is a growing demand for fruits. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has reported an increasing trend in fruit consumption. In the UK, thirty-three per cent of adults now consume more fruit than the recommended daily intake, followed by individuals in the Netherlands. read more

The Alizza Fruit, a cross between pomelo and mandarin, has been awarded a Three-Star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute. Originally from Israel, this variety is exclusively managed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated in Spain by AMFresh. It was first introduced in the UK, Germany, and Spain. read more

The Alizza Fruit, a hybrid of pomelo and mandarin, has been awarded a Three-Star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute. Originally from Israel, this variety is exclusively managed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated in Spain by AMFresh. It made its debut in the UK, Germany, and Spain in 2022. read more

I've just returned from a few days in Spain visiting our business in Almeria last week. The talk of the town there is how incredibly dry it is. It has been one of the warmest and driest winters on record. At the same time, I have Patrick on the phone from Lancashire telling me: "Raining again... it's." read more

The FlowerTrials® location at Royal Van Zanten in Rijsenhout, the Netherlands, has a new participant this year. The Danish company Graff Breeding has joined the group of exhibitors that includes Morel Diffusion, Lazzeri, Marathon Plants, and, of course, host Royal Van Zanten. read more

Shanxi Province, China has exported 5,428 kilograms of fresh apricots from Yuncheng to Russia. This marks the province's first overseas shipment of this fruit, according to Shanxi customs. This development expands the range of fruit varieties from Shanxi that are exported. read more