Ecuador bananas, producers on El Niño alert
The Ecuadorian banana growers' association El Oro predicts a possible loss of more than 50,000 hectares in production due to the imminent impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon. Reporting the

French cherry farmers protest insecticide ban
Upset French cherry farmers have dumped a ton of rotting fruit in front of a government building in southern France yesterday. They were protesting against an insecticide ban they claim has left

Big swing in citrus exports to East expected over coming month
In Citrusdal and Clanwilliam, the areas most affected by recent Western Cape floods, some citrus orchards are still unpassable but most farms have been able to resume packing this week, says Nico

Household consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables is expected to fall by 12-13.5% in 2022.
In vegetables, the group of fruits and flowers, which includes the most popular ones, such as tomatoes, cucumbers and cabbages, fell by 14%. In fruit, the most consumed are citrus fruits, with a

Summer fruit alert, peaches and nectarines knockout
In week 25, fruit and vegetables at fixed weight slightly improved its performance compared to the week before, but the gap with Lcc increased. In fruit and vegetable sales, discount continues to

Organic farming limits the impact of climate change
A topic more topical than ever today, that of climate change in agriculture that sees the Mediterranean Basin constantly attacked by devastating atmospheric phenomena. In particular, we have

Eurosemillas unveils LUNA ucr avocado
At the end of June, Eurosemillas presented the new variety of avocado launched by the international Green Motion Avocados platform. The new variety, called BL516, type B flower, is patented under

Великобритания/НЛ: "Ароматная ферма" приобретает томаты Duijvestijn
Приобретение компании Duijvestijn Tomatoes британским инвестором The Flavour Fram (Cibus Capital) знаменует собой новый этап для

Worldwide orange juice availability has declined by 10 to 12% this season
Worldwide availability of orange juice (OJ) has declined by 10% to 12% this season (2022–23) compared to the prior season, economist Marisa Zansler told the Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) in

Czereśnie Melindy, rozpoczyna się kampania cyfrowa
Kampania wiśni Melind jest obecnie w pełnym rozkwicie i pojawiają się one na półkach głównych sieci handlowych. Tegorocznej fazie sprzedaży towarzyszy intensywna akcja

UK/NL: The Flavour Farm przejmuje Duijvestijn Tomatoes
Przejęcie Duijvestijn Tomatoes przez brytyjskiego inwestora The Flavour Fram (Cibus Capital) oznacza nowy etap dla obu firm. Mówi się, że jest to pierwszy krok w budowaniu

Melinda launches cherry advertising campaign
The advertising campaign for Melinda cherries, which have arrived in these days on the shelves of the large-scale retail trade, has started. This year's promotion is based on the cities of Milan

Moroccan avocados pass the flowering phase without complications, promising higher volumes
Three months before the start of the avocado campaign in Morocco, producers are announcing a good harvest, with yields higher than last year, according to Abdellah El Yamlahi, president of the

UK/NL: The Flavour Farm takes over Duijvestijn Tomatoes
The acquisition of Duijvestijn Tomatoes by British investor The Flavour Fram (Cibus Capital) marks a new phase for both companies. It is said to be the first step in building a European network of

China is still largest export market for Cambodia
The CCFTA, signed in October 2020 and effective since January 2022, was initiated by Cambodian officials with the aim of broadening its trade relations and export markets in China in response to

Austria: Downpours and hailstorms in the Tyrol and Salzburg regions
The southern Austrian region and the border region with Italy were hit by violent storms accompanied by heavy rain and hail since Wednesday evening. Streets turned into torrents, water flooded

It’s Bio stresses importance of organic
It’s Bio, the European project funded by the EU and Italian association Aop Gruppo Vi.Va to promote organic, says recent disasters like the floods in Italy are helping to raise awareness of the

Cherries growing market, but technology needed
High prices and a compromised harvest in Italy also due to the flood. In fact, global demand for cherries is increasing and packing centres are under pressure because they have to handle larger

Scale insects and spotted flies - recognition and control
The scab and spotted fly pose a serious threat to berry plantations in some summers. Let us therefore remind you how to recognise these pests, how much damage they can cause and how to control

British strawberries run short during Wimbledon fortnight
The UK is facing a significant shortage of British strawberries during the peak sales period of Wimbledon fortnight following unseasonably hot weather in June. High temperatures last month, which

SanLucar bets on premium papaya grown in the Canary Islands
The delicious papayas of the 'Sweet Sense' variety are characterised above all by their natural, tree-ripened sweetness. The juicy, firm, orange-coloured flesh is soft and has an excellent

Dostępność soku pomarańczowego na całym świecie spadła w tym sezonie o 10-12%.
Światowa dostępność soku pomarańczowego (OJ) spadła o 10% do 12% w tym sezonie (2022-23) w porównaniu do poprzedniego sezonu, powiedziała ekonomistka Marisa Zansler

Melinda rozpoczyna kampanię reklamową wiśni
Rozpoczęła się kampania reklamowa wiśni Melinda, które w tych dniach pojawiły się na półkach sklepów wielkopowierzchniowych. Tegoroczna promocja opiera się na miastach Mediolan

IFPA opens registration for 2023 Washington Conference
Hundreds of leaders from every segment of the produce and floral industry will convene to advocate for key public policy issues at the International Fresh Produce Association’s 2023 Washington

Melinda cherries, digital campaign kicks off
The campaign for Melind cherries is now in full swing and they are arriving on the shelves of the main chains. Accompanying the sales phase this year is an intense promotional operation with its