Figs

Although it is estimated that around 10% of the food available to consumers in the European Union may go to waste, there are more than 37 million people in the EU who cannot afford a quality meal every two days. In light of this scenario, reducing... read more

One of the most authoritative figures in the Italian fruit and vegetable world passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. Claudio Scalise, managing partner of SGMarketing, born in Calabria on May 21, 1958, graduated in Agricultural Economics in Bologna, was not only a great protagonist. read more

This year's cabbage harvest is estimated at around 593,000 tons, with the yield of late varieties expected to have a crucial influence on the final figure. Cauliflower production is estimated at 111,000 tons. The onion harvest could increase this year due to an expansion of. read more

The black Cuello de Dama fig harvest has recently begun in the Spanish municipality of Alguaire, located in the province of Lleida. The production has only reached about 80% of its potential due to the frosts at the end of April. Additionally, there is a predominance of medium and small-sized fruits. read more

Since the beginning of 2024, Russia has received 338,700 tons of fruit and vegetable products from Azerbaijan, a figure slightly lower than the volume of goods supplied during the same period in 2023, which amounted to 352,000 tons, according to a statement by Rosselkhoznadzor. Despite this, read more

Figs in California are currently in peak supply and will continue to be for the rest of the month. Erik Herman from The Specialty Crop Co. mentions, "We have all of our varieties of figs available, including Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Tiger, and Sierra." The crop this season appears to be similar to the 2023 crop. read more

Sud ImpEx has been selling Sicilian prickly pears for two years. The current marketing campaign, which has just started, is expected to last for two months. Located at Marché Saint-Charles, the company specializes in importing and distributing Spanish fruits and vegetables throughout France and Europe. read more

"Thanks to improved handling of the challenges posed by the climate, more Turkish figs were produced this season," says Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. "The black fig growing season this year was highly productive. Turkish farmers are improving their skills." read more

Following the recent publication of the WAPA figures for this year's top fruit harvest, regional harvest estimates are also being gradually revealed. Many apple-growing regions are showing signs of minor to significant decreases in the harvest. However, in some cases, there is an increase. read more

Zbiory fig rozpoczęły się we wczesnych regionach Turcji, a sezon wygląda obiecująco, mówi Murat Koygun, założyciel i dyrektor generalny tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Kayra Tarımsal Ltd.: „Jako lider eksportu w sektorze, turecki sezon fig rozpoczął się dobrze. Rozpoczęliśmy zbieranie." read more

Yigit Gokyigit, commercial coordinator for a Turkish fresh produce exporter, mentioned that the harvest for Turkish black figs started earlier than usual this year. He said, "The Turkish fig season began a bit early this year. The first crops were harvested on August 6th in the Bursa region. Normally, this..." read more

The most significant adjustments were in the Sundays River Valley (decrease of almost 1 million cartons) and the Western Cape (Citrusdal - 100,000 cartons). Strong winds in the Sundays River Valley and floods in Citrusdal have affected these figures. read more

With just over a month to go before the start of the kaki harvest in Spain, the production prospects are so far good in terms of yields and quality, with potential to reach around 340,000 tons. Kaki growers are dealing with increasing costs, mainly due to the fight against pests while also
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While the supply of Turkish sweet peppers is gradually coming to an end, the fig season is now gradually gaining momentum. "Sweet apricots fresh from the tree will continue to be harvested and loaded until the end of July, after which they will continue to be stored in cold stores for a few more
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The Egyptian table grape campaign continues in a complicated production and marketing configuration, with mixed success. Volumes are down, but the season is longer. Demand is increasing, but prices are not keeping pace. The geopolitical situation is causing major logistical hurdles, but is much
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The harvest for figs has started in the early regions of Turkey and the season is looking positive, says Murat Koygun, founder and CEO of Turkish fresh produce exporter Kayra Tarımsal Ltd.: "As the sector export leader, the Turkish fig season started out well. We shave begun harvesting from the
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Figures from the Saudi Ports Authority, Mawani, indicated a 15.7% rise in container handling in July compared to July 2023, with terminals receiving 271,465 standard containers, up from 234,592. read more

Tegoroczny sezon eksportowy rozpoczął się w 30. tygodniu od pierwszych tureckich fig z regionu Mersin, po czym nastąpiły produkty z regionu Aydin. Pierwsze figi z Bursy mają dotrzeć w 32-33 tygodniu, po czym firma generalnie przełączy się całkowicie na sprawdzone i testowane czarne owoce. read more

WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) released its forecast for the upcoming season of 2024/2025. The forecast for apples is set at 10.2 million tonnes, which is 11.3% lower than last year. The pear crop shows a slight recovery from 2023, increasing by 4.9% to 1.79 million tonnes. These figures were released. read more

Morrisons is expanding its collaboration with Too Good To Go to provide 'Surprise Bags' from approximately 930 of its Morrisons Daily convenience stores in the fight against food waste. read more