The early onion sowing in Spain was finished around a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a notable decrease of over 30% in Andalusia, the primary region for early onion production in Spain, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) welcomes Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, for successfully reopening South Africa's access to the Thai market for fresh apple exports. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years, from January 2008 to December 2024, due to... read more

The Irish horticulture sector is estimated to face a €4.46 million impact from Storm Éowyn. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), in collaboration with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI) and Teagasc, conducted an assessment of the initial damages. The storm occurred during a crucial planting period and had a significant impact on glasshouses. read more

In the comparison between week 4 (ending 26-01-25) and week 5 (ending 02-02-25), price changes per 100 kg varied among different countries. In Spain (ES), the price increased slightly from €94 in week 4 to €97 in week 5. Similarly, France (FR) experienced a minor decrease in price, dropping from €112 in read more

Pomimo że jest miastem-państwem, Singapur jest jednym z najważniejszych centrów handlowych w globalnym handlu, w tym owocami i warzywami. W 2023 roku roczne importy świeżych owoców i warzyw do Singapuru przekroczyły 1,1 miliarda dolarów, co sprawia, że kraj ten jest 30. największym importerem tych produktów na świecie. read more

Growers' Flower Council of India (GFCI) and India Florist Association (IFA) are teaming up with the environmental group "Beautiful Bharat" to raise awareness about simple steps that can help reduce waste and emissions from flowers. "It is estimated that the additional carbon footprint on Valentine's Day... read more

Amidst a return to the stability that characterizes the sector, with contained inflation and private label products experiencing growth more focused on short supply chains, price will continue to be important but less so. As for distribution, it has accelerated.

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Last month marked the return of Israel's International Food Security & Technology conference, the second edition of the event held in Sderot in southern Israel, a small city that was heavily impacted by the events of October 7, 2023. read more

The fresh produce industry organization Global Women Fresh celebrated its fifth anniversary at a special event during Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week on February 7th. read more

Po kilku sezonach, o których wielu Nowozelandczyków wolałoby zapomnieć, długoterminowy wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców z Nowej Zelandii wydaje się być z powrotem na właściwej ścieżce.

After a couple of seasons that many Kiwis would prefer to forget, New Zealand's long-term growth in fresh fruit exports appears to be back on track. read more

Bloss, a new apple variety from the Dutch grower cooperative FruitMasters, recently received top marks for taste at the prestigious International Taste Institute. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (Wapa) convened its annual meeting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, where it announced its forecast for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop. read more

The harvest forecast for the Southern Hemisphere for 2025 indicates a 5.5% increase in apples to a total of 4,746,639 tons compared to the previous year (4,499,328 tons). South Africa is expected to maintain its position as the largest producer with 1,474,767 tons (+3.4% from 2024), followed by... read more

The first day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin featured a special keynote session on the Logistics Hub stage, discussing the crucial role that refrigerated ocean transport continues to play in the global supply chain. read more

The Italian apple marketing consortium Vog launched its 80th-anniversary celebrations at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin last week. read more

The organic Cara Cara orange, discovered in Venezuela in the 1970s as a spontaneous mutation of the Washington Navel, has gained popularity among consumers in Europe for its juicy, sweet flesh with tangy cherry-like notes, and its significant health benefits attributed to the presence of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. read more

In 2019, blackberry cultivation in Mexico reached a peak of 298,000 tons, which is likely to be equaled only after some time. In the pandemic year of 2020, production plummeted by 27%, but it has been gradually increasing since then. read more

Peruvian agricultural exports increased by 22.1 percent to US$12.784 billion in 2024, with much of the growth driven by a significant increase in fruit exports, which rose by 17.8 percent compared to 2023. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA, where more than 91,000 people gathered, is the world's leading trade fair for fruits and vegetables and provides the perfect stage for Xenia®'s provocative campaign. With charm and humor, Xenia® draws attention to the issue of carbon footprint. read more

While the prices of apples increased by 7.7% (to 2.32 Euro/kg) and blueberries by 7.7% (to 9.99 Euro/kg), the prices of pears decreased by 3.5%, oranges by 3.2%, and mandarins by 5.2%. The price of kiwis saw a significant drop of 20.5% to 0.34 Euro/piece. read more