Agroberries acquires shares in BerryWorld
Agroberries, a vertically integrated producer and marketer of berries, with a best-in-class portfolio of proprietary and exclusive berry genetic varieties, acquired a minority stake in

Apple orchards equipped with insect monitors to listen out for bee activity
The UK has seen dramatic declines in insect numbers in recent years, driven by a range of factors, including pesticide use. In response, UK retailer Tesco and WWF have teamed up with start-up tech

“We plan to develop our production of green asparagus in photovoltaic greenhouses”
The Planasa - Darbonne nursery finished its white asparagus campaign two weeks ago, and this 2023 season has been very positive for the company. "In total, we have harvested 750 tons of asparagus

Mexico consolidates position as world’s largest avocado exporter
Mexico has retained the title of the world’s leading avocado exporter, while the US is the leading importer. This is the finding of a recent Rabobank study, which reports that Mexico currently

Fruit from Lake Constance enters into distribution cooperation with Omira Milch
Regionality is a fixed brand core of Omira Milch vom Bodensee and Obst vom Bodensee Vertriebsgesellschaft (OvB). The regional synergy is now being expanded in the form of two new products: Since

County Armagh growers see their crops struggle under summer sun
The rise in temperatures over the last ten days has put crops under threat. Daytime temperatures have rarely fallen below 20°C for more than a week, including in Northern Ireland's premier region

Rain and heat delayed Ontario spinach
Harvest is underway of overwintered organic spinach in Ontario. “We had a fairly mild winter which helped the spinach survive really well. However, it was then subjected to impacts of the

Demand for Israel’s Medjool dates outstripping supply
The domestic and international demand for Israel’s sought after Medjool dates is outstripping available supplies. This is leading to higher prices and signal a return to pre-Covid times, which

Spadek cen truskawek na Ukrainie
Zbiory truskawek na Ukrainie przyspieszyły ostatnio dzięki ciepłej pogodzie, jak donosi EastFruit. W związku z tym podaż truskawek zaczęła gwałtownie rosnąć, a ceny zaczęły

“Losses in garlic cultivation are incalculable”
According to the Executive Committee of ASAJA Cuenca, the latest storms have caused losses in garlic plantations. As detailed by the Secretary General of ASAJA Cuenca, Manuel Torrero, the storms

“WeSpeakBananas comes from serving industry as producer and exporter for many years”
The importance of a proper sealant around the crown of bananas needs more attention, with tens of millions of boxes of this popular fruit exported around the world, says Luis Monge, Director of

Peruvian banana exports approaching 93,000 tons so far in 2023
This past week, Peruvian banana exports have fallen to the lowest level recorded not only this year, but also in 2022. According to data shared by the consultancy firm Fresh Fruit, "Peru exported

Lacklustre US almond shipments expected for May
Market participants surveyed by Mintec in the last week of May were expecting lacklustre shipments and new sales ahead of the May position report, which is due for release on 9th June. Estimates

"Spain has organic lemons all year round; something that no other organic fruit sector achieves"
Already close to 12,000 hectares are devoted to organic lemon cultivation in Spain, making the country the largest producer and global supplier of organic lemons. "In the lemon sector, we are very

French organic market is down 4.6% in 2022
On June 1st, Agence Bio revealed the 2002 figures regarding the French organic market. The home consumption of organic products, which is essential for the sector (92% of outlets) has decreased by

Fruchthandel Magazine pauses on Corpus Christi
Due to the public holiday on 8 June, Fruchthandel Magazine will take a break.On Friday, 9 June, we will be there for you as usual with fresh news about the fruit and vegetable sector.More. Go to

Olya’s agricultural notes. How the farmer’s weather station charmed … … (part III)
The third plot, . All matches are coincidental, and the characters are fictitious. Read the first story at this link, the second story can be found here. – A mega-profitable berry farm has been

Bad weather extends fruit policies
There is time until 30 June to take out policies in agriculture for permanent fruit and grape crops. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry has postponed the deadline for

Grapes are Ninh Thuan's key crop, accounting for about 20% of total production value
Ninh Thuan is a province with a very harsh climate, with little rain, a lot of sunshine and wind. This land is often considered "the most unique sandy grassland in Southeast Asia". With nearly

Обвал цен на клубнику в Украине
В последнее время темпы сбора клубники в Украине ускорились благодаря теплой погоде, сообщает EastFruit. Таким

"Senegalese mango exports will restart very soon"
"Senegal's mango campaign is due to resume in the next few days, after a halt forced by the country's security situation and clashes between opposition demonstrators and police," reassures Mohamed

Avocado production in Huelva down by massive 70 percent
The avocado sector in the Spanish province of Huelva, which is home to about 1,800 hectares of crops, has suffered a strong setback due to the drought. Local media reports that some producers have