Cherry volume has increased compared to last year. "At this time last year, we had shipped 2,789,019 boxes of 20 lb. equivalents. As of 6/19, we have shipped 3,683,003 boxes," says Karley Lange, director of domestic promotions for Northwest Cherry Growers, adding that they are currently shipping over 400,000 boxes. read more

The Grocery Bag, the weekly information service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, confirms this week as well the seasonal products not to be missed for convenient purchases. Despite a week starting with a climate... read more

While packaging used to be primarily focused on functionality, Joost Somford of JASA Packaging explains that it has now shifted to also incorporate considerations such as regulation, branding, and automation. "It's no longer just about enclosing a product. It's about meeting a range of expectations—commercial, technical, and regulatory." read more

From observing foreign stores, some considerations and related choices of Dao Conad have emerged, which, in synergy with Retail Hub, have been tested in the Conad store in Trento. Many of the innovations specifically concern the fruit and vegetable department, which is one of the key sections. read more

Healthy snacks are popular. Supermarket sales in the Netherlands of snack-sized tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers rose by 16 per cent in 2024. Among the three products, snack tomatoes are the most popular, making up almost 80 per cent of sales. Snack cucumbers and snack peppers are also... read more

Sezon egipskich daktyli barhi zbliża się i wygląda obiecująco pomimo spadku plonów, informuje egipska plantatorka Nihal Abdel Ghaffar, dyrektor generalny firmy Accretive Co for Agriculture. Plantatorka mówi: "Sezon ma się rozpocząć pod koniec sierpnia i potrwać do połowy października. To jest" read more

Najnowsze statystyki Australijskiego Biura Statystycznego (ABS) ujawniły, że wartość australijskich branż warzyw, kwiatów ciętych, szkółkarskich i murawy wszystkie spadły w roku podatkowym 24. Jolyon Burnett, przewodniczący Rady Ogrodnictwa NFF, powiedział, że najnowsze dane przynoszą ponury obraz sytuacji pomimo pewnych read more

W odpowiedzi na nadmiar owoców spowodowany przez spowolnienie importu Kambodży na granicy tajsko-kambodżańskiej, rząd Tajlandii aktywował Tajlandzką Pocztę, aby pomóc właścicielom sadów rozprowadzić ponad 3 000 ton owoców bezpłatnie na terenie całego kraju - raportuje Thansettakij. Zastępca Rządu. read more

The 10th edition of the International Berry Congress concluded on June 19 in Huelva, Spain, with a very positive outcome. During the two days of the event, over 1,700 participants attended the twenty presentations, conferences, and technical panels that were scheduled, providing visitors with the opportunity. read more

Początkowe raporty po wybuchu najnowszego konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie, tym razem między Iranem a Izraelem, wskazywały na minimalny wpływ na eksport irański, ale eksporterzy już byli zaniepokojeni szybkim pogorszeniem sytuacji. Dzisiaj te obawy się sprawdziły, i

Initial reports following the outbreak of the latest conflict in the Middle East, this time between Iran and Israel, indicated minimal impact on Iranian exports, but exporters were already concerned about a rapid deterioration in the situation. Today, those fears have materialized, and the. read more

Mirosław Garliński, an experienced highbush blueberry grower from Doleck, has been cultivating highbush blueberries for 25 years. His plantation covers over 20 hectares and is one of the most well-known in the region. In a conversation with us, he shares his expertise. read more

Spain: DIA seeks growth with renewed board, fresh capital, new logistics hub
Retailer DIA has announced significant changes to its board of directors in order to strengthen its strategic plan for 2025-2029. Alberto Gavazzi has been named as the new chairman, bringing his operational expertise to lead DIA towards growth. read more

Before the European forecasts are presented at Prognosfruit (Angers) in August, Vincent Guérin, responsible for economic affairs at the National Apple and Pear Association (ANPP), is assessing the final months of the 2024/2025 campaign. "Normal destocking in May," says Vincent Guérin. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt reported that agricultural exports increased to 5.2 million tons in the first half of the year. Citrus fruits and potatoes were the main exports, with approximately 1.8 million and 1.2 million tons, respectively. read more

The scorching temperatures do not help the horticultural sector, which has been showing signs of slowing in negotiations and lackluster price lists for weeks. This is also confirmed by the Agri-Food Center of the Marche region, located in San Benedetto del Tronto (AP), where operators are talking about "calm". read more

In the 2024/2025 marketing year, apple prices in major European markets have displayed significant divergence, with Poland, Italy, France, and Germany following different paths from March to May. In Poland, apple prices showed a steady increase, rising from €72/100 kg in March to €78/100 kg. read more

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The blueberry harvest has begun in Washington state, and the season is looking promising. Tyler Johnson, Sales Manager at Rainier Fruit, mentioned that the growing conditions in Central Washington have been mild and manageable with nothing too out of the ordinary. read more

Muilwijk Snijbloemen is a relatively young flower farm. In 2020, owner Hendrik Muilwijk acquired an old vegetable nursery in Stolwijk, the Netherlands. He set up a new 4,500 m² polytunnel greenhouse on the premises, where he cultivates cut hydrangeas in three colors: pink, white, and blue. In 2021, Ilex... read more

Calls for setting a minimum wage in Ethiopia's floriculture and horticulture sectors are increasing, following a workshop organized by Fairtrade Africa (FTA) in Addis Ababa. The workshop gathered government officials, trade union leaders, and industry representatives to discuss the issue. read more