Jason Te Brake, Chief Operating Officer, said that Zespri had examined 2,600 (54%) of the pallets. Zespri even sent employees to Belgium to address the situation and enlisted external food safety experts. read more

In the amended plant protection regulation, it no longer matters who brings the potatoes into contact with surface water. read more

SPP "Enogray" in Kherson is scheduled to start its sweet cherry harvest in late May. This year's crop has been notably affected by fluctuating temperatures, causing poor fruit sets for varieties that bloomed in colder weather. The yield for this season is expected to be only slightly. read more

EastFruit's analysts are currently assessing the damage caused to fruit and vegetable crops by recent frost events in Ukraine. For a summary of the preliminary evaluation, please see the first section of our report. It is important to note that starting from May 9th this year, nighttime temperatures read more

AlgarOrange, the premier association of citrus fruit producers in Portugal, announced a 4.5% growth in citrus fruit sales, totaling more than 42 million kilograms during the first half of the ongoing season. This period, from September 2023 to February 2024, experienced a notable surge in sales. read more

W Buryatii została otwarta nowa hala magazynowa warzyw o pojemności 8000 ton. Ten obiekt, jedna z największych w rosyjskim Dalekim Wschodzie, został utworzony przez wiodącą regionalną firmę rolniczą "Garantia-2", która od dawna jest prominentnym producentem ziemniaków i warzyw. read more

In the Chelyabinsk region, the first 40.8 tonnes of fresh cherries from Uzbekistan were received on May 13-14, 2024. Since the beginning of 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor has already inspected 356 tonnes of kiwi from Iran, 23.2 tonnes of strawberries from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and 16.5 tonnes of ... read more

The Bulgarian cherry season typically begins around the 7th or 8th of May and lasts until mid-July, although this timeframe can vary based on the region. Diva Agro is located in central Bulgaria, 25 km from Stara Zagora. The company harvested their first cherry crop in 2016 and currently cultivate cherries on 40 hectares of land. The season usually runs from May until mid-July. read more

The producers in Northern Italy did not have time to breathe a sigh of relief for having avoided the late frosts (there were some critical issues but to a lesser extent than in recent years), before they are already estimating the damages caused by the recent bad weather wave. read more

W przeciwieństwie do tego, farma Joosepi w Ahja przygotowuje się do rozpoczęcia dystrybucji swoich pierwszych truskawek na rynkach w Tartu i Tallinnie wkrótce. Rolnik z Joosepi, Ranet Roositalu, podkreślił wyzwania związane z niestabilną pogodą, wymagając dodatkowego ogrzewania do przygotowania truskawek na rynek. read more

Failure to meet the cold hours requirement in the winter period, water shortage, cracking, reduction in productivity, low propensity for innovation, extreme weather events: these are some of the causes of the drastic drop in cherry yields in Italy. read more

The European Union imports a significant portion of its plums from the Republic of Moldova. In 2023, Moldovan plums accounted for 25% of the EU's plum market, according to Deputy Prime Minister Dumitru Alaiba, who also serves as the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization. read more

Research and innovation. Breeders are constantly seeking new and improved varieties. One such company is the Italian breeding company, Lazzeri Agricola, which strongly believes in 'made in Italy'. The Lazzeri team emphasizes, "In addition to the quality and healthiness of our young plants, we concentrate on research and innovation. Our work..." read more

EastFruit's analysts are carefully assessing the damage caused to fruit and vegetable crops by recent frost events in Ukraine. For a summary of the initial evaluation, please see the first section of our report. It is worth noting that since May 9th this year, nighttime temperatures have read more

Consumers in Ireland are expected to see an increase in potato prices due to shortages leading to higher costs. Supermarket potato prices have already risen by 17.3% compared to last year, and more increases are expected due to unfavorable weather conditions. read more

After a two-year hiatus, AgriCoat NatureSeal returned to Macfrut in Rimini, Italy. The company has bolstered its European sales team, with Simon Matthews, the company's Director, present alongside Marino Castillo, who is based in Spain and oversees the market throughout the region. read more

The majestic Domaine de La Chabotterie in Vendée will host the thirteenth edition of the Floralies Internationales Festival from May 17-26, 2024. This event, held every five years, gathers the finest floral and plant creations in a series of artistic displays. Located not far from Nantes, read more

Following the May frosts, fruit and vegetable plantations in Ukraine have encountered a number of challenges. Since May 9th, nighttime temperatures have dropped below freezing in most parts of the country, causing significant damage to these important agricultural sectors. read more

The same applies to data on food safety or on the quality, origin, and cultivation methods of products, according to GS1 Netherlands. "In our sector, data management is precision work down to the plot. The assignment of location codes for data capture." read more

"Greece had a successful pear season, similar to most other Northern Hemisphere countries," says Paris Karastergios, the import-export coordinator at the Greek trader Karastergiou Bros. "We did not face any quality issues this season. Although volumes were slightly lower, there has been a high level of interest." read more