76 companies operating in 37 municipalities in the provinces of Cuneo, Turin, and Alessandria, with 72,000 insects released in just a few hours: these are the numbers of the field release operation of natural enemies of the brown marmorated stink bug carried out recently by Coldiretti Cuneo technicians. read more

ProNatura is introducing its new 'Extrasweet' organic pineapple from Costa Rica. With this product launch, the organic wholesaler aims to attract consumers by providing pineapples of exceptional taste quality from sustainable production. Sébatien Darrort, ProNatura's supply and purchasing director for fruit, stated this as the company's goal. read more

W branżach migdałów i pistacji w USA zaobserwowano różne trendy w wysyłkach w maju. Według raportu rynkowego Blue Diamond Almonds, wysyłki migdałów wyniosły 226,1 miliona funtów w maju, co stanowi wzrost o 16 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim i jest drugim najwyższym. read more

The table grape industry is preparing to shift its operations from Sonora, Mexico to the Central San Joaquin Valley, where many growers will begin harvesting next week. However, there is concern that an upcoming heat wave with extreme temperatures could affect the beginning of the season. "New plantings with light canopy cover are at greater read more

Peru is a crucial provider of organic ginger to the European and North American markets. Despite this, many buyers are unaware of the processes growers must follow to meet organic standards, especially those set by the European market. "We are fully vertically integrated." read more

The Banana Board is advising banana and plantain growers in Jamaica to avoid removing foliage from their crops as a precautionary measure ahead of approaching hurricanes. While this practice is common among farmers, the board is stressing the possible negative effects it could have on the crops. read more

Alfredo Ramirez Bedolla, governor of Michoacán, announced that avocado exports to the United States will be fully reactivated on Wednesday, July 3. During a press conference, Ramirez Bedolla stated that this decision follows the gradual progress agreed upon by the US Embassy in Mexico and the Association of Avocado Producers. read more

"Rynki są dla nas otwarte; jest dobre zapotrzebowanie. Gdybyśmy mieli więcej owoców, moglibyśmy dostarczyć więcej cytrusów do Europy i USA" - mówi Yonatan Meron, menedżer ds. eksportu w izraelskiej spółdzielni rolniczej Granot Fresh, analizując miniony sezon cytrusowy. Ten sezon nie był jednak bez swoich. read more

W Oasis Grower Solutions, we are aware that it is often said that growers should not apply nutrients until seeds have germinated. However, we do not subscribe to that belief. When you look through any of our Product Usage sheets for our engineered foam substrates, you will always find instructions to fertilize consistently. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są narodowymi średnimi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Aktualne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły... read more

W roku 2023 Gwatemala umocniła swoją pozycję jako główny eksporter melonów do Stanów Zjednoczonych, osiągając rekordową wartość eksportu w wysokości 280 milionów dolarów. To osiągnięcie zwiększyło udział Gwatemali w rynku importu melonów do USA do 54,7%, w porównaniu z 52,8% w poprzednim roku. read more

Brazil currently holds the dominant position in supplying Europe with limes throughout the year. Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras also supply Europe with smaller volumes of limes. Mexico primarily focuses on the North American market, with only small quantities reaching Europe. read more

W naszej branży jest wielu ludzi, którzy czekają na powrót cen do poziomów sprzed Covid. Niestety, jest mało prawdopodobne, że się to stanie, i wydaje się, że obecnie jesteśmy w najlepszym środowisku cenowym po Covid. Jeśli Twoją strategią było czekanie na obniżkę cen przed zaplanowaniem... read more

The apple breeding program at the University of Minnesota has produced its twenty-ninth apple: MN33, labeled as Kudos. This apple, made in the USA, can be considered the "sister" of SweeTango, as it is a cross of two apples already grown in Minnesota. read more

Be among the first to explore the newest products featured in the recently released 2025 Ball FloraPlant catalog. This 170-page catalog showcases a variety of vegetative annuals, all offered as unrooted cuttings or liners from suppliers in North America. "This year, the catalog has been refreshed with a new look, read more

In Bursa's Keles district, famous for its fruit cultivation, the cherry harvest has started. Keles Mayor Ali Doğru has announced that the region, which exported 15 thousand tons of cherries last year, aims to maintain this export volume. He mentioned this during a meeting with cherry producers in the area. read more

Instacart, a leading company in the food technology sector in North America, along with Price Chopper and McKeever's Market & Eatery, recently announced the adoption of Caper carts in some stores in Missouri. These are intelligent carts developed by Instacart. read more

Resistance to major diseases - starting from the fungal pathogens Fusarium and Bremia - and the introduction of innovative characteristics that enhance the product both in terms of organoleptic and aesthetic aspects are the main drivers guiding varietal innovation in the field. read more

Prosper Africa, an initiative by the US government aimed at boosting trade and investment between the US and Africa, has revealed that the US-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) has successfully finalized its first trade agreement. The deal involves 700 containers (1.26 million crates) of table grapes grown in South Africa, scheduled to be shipped in November 2024. read more

Genetic resistance to apple scab remains relatively rare in commercial apple varieties and is an increasingly sought-after trait to limit the need for phytosanitary treatments. Most varieties that have this resistance carry the Vf gene. read more