In December 2024, Peru exported 2,614 tons of garlic, generating revenues of US$7.5 million. This represents a 19% increase in volume and a 62% increase in value compared to December 2023. The average price of garlic also rose by 36% to $2.87 per kilogram. This strong performance contributed to a recovery in the annual cumulative figures. read more

The marketing of the new crop of Sicilian Igp Blood Oranges officially began on December 27th. A delegation of producers, led by the president of the Consortium for Protection, Gerardo Diana, symbolically carried out an excursion on the last December 30th. read more

This week's price data shows different trends in the average prices of commodities from Colombia, Panama, and Guatemala. Colombia witnessed a 10% decrease, with an average of £0.87 this week compared to £0.79 the previous week. Panama also experienced a significant drop in its prices. read more

Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet as they provide important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Public health initiatives around the world encourage consuming at least five servings of fresh produce daily, highlighting its crucial role in nutrition. This emphasis contributes to the growing demand for these foods. read more

A review of South Africa's fruit export data until Week 52 shows a decrease in inspected cartons for export, totaling 18.19 million. This marks a 13.5% drop from the previous year. Industry outlook:
*Cartons are expressed as 4.5 kg equivalent
A total of 18.19 million cartons were inspected for. read more

In the world of high-tech greenhouse cultivation, ensuring the freshness and safety of harvested produce remains a significant challenge. Transportation and storage conditions frequently result in substantial losses. Traditional methods used to reduce these losses, such as cold storage and durable packaging, read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady rynek pomidorów w UE przeszedł znaczące zmiany, zgodnie z raportem Hortoinfo opartym na danych z Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat). Między styczniem a październikiem 2024 roku państwa członkowskie UE importowały łącznie 2 381,33 miliona kilogramów pomidorów, tj. o 2,52% więcej niż w poprzednim roku. read more

The Christmas holidays for the fruit and vegetable sector were not as festive, using a play on words, as those in the squares and especially in the wholesale markets. Still, there was a contrasting reference that stood out. read more

Fermata, a data science company specializing in computer vision solutions for agriculture, has successfully completed a $10 million Series A funding round with backing from Raw Ventures. This investment will help the company in advancing its strategic goal of creating a centralized digital platform for the horticulture industry. read more

The Danila Bragantini Award, the innovation Oscar promoted for the seventh consecutive year by the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector, is entering its final phase. The award aims to give voice to female entrepreneurship in the sector, in memory of a great protagonist. read more

The changes in the crop protection sector, with fewer and fewer agents being authorized, are expected to have short-term consequences. This is the prediction made by Floris Berghout of Viemose DGS. He already foresees serious problems by the winter of 2025-2026. read more

British artist Lucy Sparrow presented her installation "Blessed Be the Fruit" at the SCOPE Art Show in Miami Beach, featuring more than 20,000 felt fruit and vegetable sculptures. With Fatboy Slim enlisted as a playful greengrocer, Sparrow's market-themed exhibit celebrates purity and the beauty of nature. read more

The campaign of clementines from Southern Italy is coming to an end and the marketing of late mandarins is starting. The orange market is transitioning to the Tarocco variety. It is high season for white cauliflowers. There is an increase in demand for Italian fennel and leeks, while the demand for read more

In the last ten years, avocado has experienced a true "green revolution," becoming increasingly popular among consumers worldwide, as shown in the table. read more

In an effort to improve the quality and freshness of mini cucumbers, a group of growers and marketers contacted Hazel Technologies, a company specializing in extending the shelf life of fresh produce. "We are constantly looking for ways to enhance product quality through our technology and" read more

With the aim of improving the agricultural sector in Makueni County, Kenya, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has officially opened a Horticultural Aggregation Center and Packhouse. This new facility is expected to enhance the quality of mango processing, packaging, and marketing, serving both the local and international markets. read more

With the endive season in full swing, Alban Descamps from En'Diva describes a 'busy' market at the beginning of 2025. "Endive consumption is usually high at this time of year, fueled by a motivation to eat healthily following the indulgences of the year-end celebrations. We also have a significant number. read more

A secret meeting took place on Sunday involving key members of the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, with the goal of addressing the divide between the dockworkers' union and port owners on the controversial issue of port automation and its... read more

The expert jury has made its choice: out of nearly 70 submissions, it has nominated five innovations for the final stage of the FRUIT LOGISTICA AWARD (FLIA) and FLIA Technology. "Now it's up to the industry audience," explains Kai Mangelberger, director of FRUIT LOGISTICA. "All the finalists." read more

The recently concluded okra cycle in Senegal has experienced high demand, as reported by Bineta Hanne, the manager of Sipa de Thiambe. The grower mentioned, "In the past few years, we decreased our okra cultivation area due to the decline in global demand. Nonetheless, we are pleased to announce that we read more