"Mark Everett, Business Unit Director for Avocados at Worldwide Fruit, stated that the supply of avocados from Israel has been generally good, with high-quality fruit received so far. However, there have been some challenges with shipping and recent strikes at the port of FOS." read more

A touch of country hospitality is bringing a smile to visitors who need to use the restroom in Duntroon. For about a year, fresh-picked flowers displayed in repurposed fruit tins have been a regular feature in the village's public toilets, thanks to local woman Kat McLennan Moffat. read more

By automating image analysis with affordable off-the-shelf cameras, Croptimus™ helps farmers reduce costs, minimize crop losses, and optimize resource usage - leading to smarter, more sustainable agriculture. read more

As deep winter weather has settled in Romania, there has been an increase in consumer demand for imported fruits and vegetables. Andrei Boitoș from Bostanaria Cooperativa Agricola, a Romanian agricultural cooperative, explains, "The colder weather impacts fruit consumption in Romania. During winter, people prefer to have access to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables." read more

The global avocado market is currently undergoing dynamic changes, driven by increases in production, evolving consumer preferences, and logistical hurdles. Peru, Israel, and Morocco are the main players in avocado supply, with wholesale market prices for standard commercial sizes (14-16-18) ranging from 20 to read more

The citrus division of Israel’s Plants Production and Marketing Board has announced that the country's total citrus forecast is 506,000 tonnes, which is a 4.5 percent decrease from the 529,000 tonnes harvested last year. read more

The Iran Organic Association (IOA) celebrated its 18th anniversary with a seminar that highlighted the ongoing efforts to locate organic production areas throughout Iran and establish new companies and organizations. This information was shared by the Iranian cooperative Zarrin Group, which participated in the event. read more

Sezon marokańskich miękkich cytrusów przebiega pomyślnie, z kalendarzami clementine i nadorcott trwającymi do połowy kwietnia przed pojawieniem się późnych odmian. Według Mourada Seghieriego, dyrektora generalnego Romana Fruits, sezon charakteryzuje się znacznym wzrostem wolumenów, szczególnie w read more

Everything is ready for the celebration of the upcoming edition of the 7th MujerAGRO Awards, which will take place in Madrid on February 21st, specifically at the headquarters of the National Association of Agricultural Engineers.

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Wzrost wskaźnika cen producentów rolnych w Jordanii wyniósł 9,9% w 2024 roku, osiągając 109,4 punktów w porównaniu do 99,5 punktów w 2023 roku, jak podał Departament Statystyki (DoS). Ten wzrost był głównie spowodowany wzrostem cen kluczowych upraw, takich jak ziemniaki, cukinia i fasola, które... read more

Volume-wise, it has been an above-average year for peaches and nectarines, according to Pierre de Wet, the estate manager of Romansrivier in the Breede River Valley. However, the Packham pear harvest is very low. "We prefer a cooler October for fruit set, but instead, last October we had quite a lot of hot weather." read more

The Roman business world mourns the passing of Giorgio Trombetta (pictured above), president of Gros - Gruppo Romano Supermercati and owner of the historic Caffè Trombetta coffee roasting company. Trombetta, a prominent figure in the economy of Rome, passed away on Friday, January 24th. read more

"The collection of our range of lettuces – gentilina, trocadero, and romana – started around mid-November with quite a turbulent dynamic," said Felice Petrillo, president of Aop Luce, in an interview with IFN, commenting on the progress of the vegetable campaign. read more

Core Fruit is one of fourteen global licensees of Sekoya blueberries. In addition to Sekoya, Core Fruit also exports other open varieties to mostly retail clients in the UK, Europe, the Far East, and the Middle East. On the right: Sekoya Pop™'s berry size profile, shelf life, and eating quality. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth analyses of fruit and vegetable markets in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East based on data from the largest regional EF trade platform. This platform has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

Colina Fruit specializes in soft fruits, with blueberries as its main product. The company provides a consistent supply of blueberries throughout the year from South America, Zimbabwe, and Morocco. There are also emerging supply sources from countries like Poland, Georgia, and Romania in Europe and Eastern Europe. read more

In 2024, Romania witnessed its lowest potato production in eight years, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics. This is notable given Romania's position as a major player in the European Union's potato farming sector, hosting nearly a third of the EU's potato farms. Despite this, the... read more

"Farmers in the EU urgently need new effective solutions against pests for their vegetables," says Jens Hartmann, Managing Director of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Bayer's Crop Science division. "Velsinum will become part of our proven portfolio." read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Oman has announced the successful cultivation of the country's first blueberry bushes in the Wilayat of Jabal Al Akhdar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. read more

Rynek kiwi zyskał na sile w ostatnich tygodniach. Organizacja producentów włoskich Sapore di Romagna, zlokalizowana w Forlì w regionie Emilia-Romania, sprzedaje zielone kiwi na rynek nie tylko krajowy, ale także europejski. "Produkt jest doskonałej jakości i dlatego nadaje się do. read more