As a diversification manager, Patrick Guivarch introduced rhubarb to SICA St Pol de Léon around 15 years ago. "My goal was to introduce new products, so I had to monitor market trends. At that time, I observed that rhubarb was primarily coming from Germany, so I thought it would be interesting." read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a Partner of the 49th edition of the 100km del Passatore, one of the most beloved ultramarathons in Italy. The race, starting this Saturday, May 25th from Florence and finishing on Sunday, May 26th in Faenza, spans read more

"After the initial assessments by experts from the Austrian Hail Insurance, the total damage in the agricultural sector of Burgenland amounts to 1.3 million euros," said Dr. Kurt Weinberger, CEO of the Austrian Hail Insurance, in an initial report. read more

President Fritz Burkhalter spoke about a generational project. One goal is also to inspire young producers to engage in vegetable cultivation and to create the conditions for them to practice their profession under good conditions. read more

Even in the five-year average, cultivation is increasing: Compared to the period 2019-2023, this year there is a 23% increase, it continues. However, as with many fruits, there is immediately a limitation here: The estimates are naturally closely linked to climate development and are based on. read more

The Greek producer, packer, and exporter Katsagiotis has announced that it is increasing grape production in Greece. Georgios Bitsakos, the head of brand marketing for the Arra varieties, stated that this expansion is a logical step and highlights the significance of Greek grapes for Europe. read more

Many farmers have refrained from planting crops because they did not have sufficient water resources to ensure the secure development of the crops. This decrease in cultivation compared to the previous season, in which there was already a significant decline, read more

Remarkable from the company's perspective is the revenue increase of more than 30% in the business of smart local energy systems based on solar power. However, the operating profit (EBIT) declined due to costs. At 107 million CHF, it was still satisfactory. read more

Sitofex® is a plant growth regulator that enhances the size and quality of fruits in various crops, especially table grapes and kiwi. Additionally, Sitofex® has also been granted emergency use registration for 2024 to prevent bacterial canker. read more

Zostało zgłoszone, że te sadzonki zostały znalezione zawierające patogena bakteryjnego oraz pewnego rodzaju szkodnika. Według raportu, wykryto obecność patogena bakteryjnego oraz pewnego rodzaju szkodnika w tych roślinach. Organizacja działająca jako rodzinnego biznesu w Samarkandzie. read more

Netto, the largest grocery discounter in Germany and part of the Edeka Group, has improved the logistics processes at its Coswig facility by partnering with the automated solutions provider Cimcorp. read more

The market for both organic and conventional strawberries is experiencing progressive and steady growth throughout Europe. Recent prospective analyses presented in the Strawberry Global Market Overview 2024-2027 indicate a growth in the strawberry market, primarily driven by Germany and Italy. read more

In Italy, approximately 1.5 billion kilograms of food are wasted each year, with disruptive effects on the economy, sustainability, and the environment due to the negative impact on energy consumption and waste disposal. read more

The Spanish watermelons and melons had a positive debut on the market, partly due to the high temperatures of recent weeks. Despite the excellent quality of the product, the future prospects are uncertain, considering the current state of demand, the climate, and the impact. read more

The Czech Republic has become the main destination for pitayas from the Spanish island of La Palma grown by producers belonging to the Pitapalma Association. "By standing together, we are managing to market the fruit without competing against each other. We are exporting 90% of the production… read more

We are entering the heart of the cherry harvest season even in the areas of Northern Italy – the only ones missing are the mountain productions of Trentino-Alto Adige and Piedmont – which certainly did not welcome with pleasure the intense rains that have characterized the month of May so far. read more

Moroccan tomato producers have faced disruptions in France, particularly in Perpignan, with the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture (COMADER) attributing these incidents to three French agricultural groups. COMADER has expressed its willingness to cooperate within the framework of... read more

Analitycy EastFruit donoszą, że Ukraina rozpoczęła import znacznych ilości nowego zbioru cebuli z Uzbekistanu i Azerbejdżanu w zeszłym tygodniu. Te państwa rozpoczęły zbieranie ponad miesiąc temu, co zapewnia obfitą dostawę wysokiej jakości cebuli zdolnej wytrzymać długą podróż do. read more

Several seasonal fruit productions have started. The campaign for apricots and cherries has begun, with the latter showing high prices. The sale of Italian nectarines and domestic watermelons has also started. Demand for melons is struggling to take off. Peaches are also available on the market. read more

"Even though some regions in Poland experienced frost, the apple orchards of Ewa-Bis have not been significantly damaged," reports Adam Malengiewicz, sales manager for the Polish apple exporter. "Frosty nights in certain parts of Poland destroyed flowers or young apple tree buds, but our orchards were spared." read more