During a media event at a luxury hotel in Hong Kong, crypto entrepreneur Sun enjoyed a banana from Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian," a piece of conceptual art he had recently purchased at a Sotheby's auction in New York. After eating the banana, Sun commented on its quality and engaged in a discussion about the artwork. read more

Ostatnie krajowe truskawki są teraz zastępowane przez uprawiane w szklarniach produkty z sąsiednich krajów oraz towary sprowadzane z Egiptu. W 46. tygodniu udało nam się jeszcze zaoferować ostatnie niemieckie truskawki, podobnie jak w poprzednich latach. Zauważyliśmy, że truskawki stały się stosunkowo drogie już wcześnie. read more

W tym tygodniu na Ukrainie ceny pomidorów z szklarni wzrosły, jak donoszą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Wzrost cen jest przypisywany sezonowemu spadkowi podaży lokalnych pomidorów z kompleksów szklarniowych, ponieważ większość producentów już ogłosiła. read more

On November 28, Hai Duong province celebrated the first shipment of Hoa Binh grapefruits to the EU for the 2024 season. This shipment includes both Tan Lac red-fleshed and green-skinned grapefruits, following strict EU import protocols for cultivation, harvesting, processing, and packaging. read more

The Conference Pear season is progressing satisfactorily at BelOrta. "Last week's stock levels show that, although there is about 30% less volume compared to last year, sales are running smoothly. We can't complain about that," says Laurent De Smedt of the cooperative. Additionally, during a read more

Stemilt, a prominent fruit grower/packer in the US, was founded 60 years ago by Tom Mathison in Wenatchee, Washington. Today, it is run by his descendants, West and Tate Mathison, with the assistance of Kyle Mathison. Throughout the last six decades, the company has focused significantly on the apple sector. read more

The remontant raspberry variety EasyRock® is experiencing significant success in various production regions around the world. Matteo Molari, managing partner of G-Berries, explains that "the journey of EasyRock, along with the companion variety EasyStar®, began a few years ago when the breeder..." read more

Glaube Logistics, in collaboration with Punto Italy, successfully completed an oversized cargo shipment of 20 tons (14 meters in length, 3.45 meters in width, and 1.82 meters in height), with transportation from Genoa to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). read more

Ruble plunges to its lowest level against the dollar since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in March 2022. The currency hit 113 against the US dollar on Thursday. On Wednesday, Russia's central bank announced it would halt foreign currency purchases. read more

Victorian startup Natural Branding Australia is planning to collaborate with a citrus grower in Mildura to conduct a farm trial. Their goal is to laser-brand 10 percent of the citrus crop harvested in 2025. This initiative is part of their efforts to eliminate plastic stickers on fruits, which could potentially reduce 500 tonnes of plastic waste annually. read more

Peruvian ginger, known for its high gingerol content and intense flavor, is increasingly making a mark in the global market, despite facing challenges such as fluctuating prices, shortages of raw materials, and shifts in demand. "Peruvian organic ginger is particularly noteworthy for its medicinal properties and its... read more

W Dominikanie rząd kieruje zasoby na rozwój produkcji truskawek, skupiając się na obszarach takich jak Jarabacoa, Constanza, Ocoa, Hondo Valle i Azua. Jarabacoa wyłoniła się jako wiodące miejsce uprawy ze względu na swój klimat. Specjalny Fundusz na read more

Among the topics presented at the conference, there were also those related to the market of berry fruits in Europe. It turns out that it is very receptive to dessert strawberries and raspberries, but... they must be of the highest quality fruits. As Andrzej reported. read more

American YouTuber iShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., expressed disbelief when he was charged £3 for a banana at a Bondi Beach café during a livestream. The 19-year-old, who has 33 million YouTube subscribers, questioned the high price, sparking an online debate. Australians joined the discussion, blaming Sydney's high prices. read more

Albert Heijn, ALDI, Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize, and Lidl have joined forces under the Reusable Packaging Coalition, a collaborative effort to explore opportunities for packaging reuse. Their first pilot project will transition to reusable packaging for mushrooms in the Mechelen region. read more

South Africa's pomegranate harvest season is expected to begin approximately 10 to 14 days later than last year, depending on the region, due to the prolonged cold weather in late spring. The two main growing regions, in the North and the Western Cape, will start their harvest seasons months apart. read more

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a postponement in the commencement of physical and identity checks on non-qualifying goods transiting from the island of Ireland to Great Britain until after 2024. An update regarding the new timeline for these checks will be provided. read more

Uzbekistan is aiming to increase its fruit and vegetable exports to $3.5 billion by the next year, according to the presidential press service. The country has seen a growth in food exports, reaching $370 million more than the previous year, surpassing $2 billion. read more

Amazon is currently facing bottlenecks in its logistics operations in Europe. The ecommerce giant is unable to handle all shipments and is notifying sellers that not all shipments can be accepted. This could result in merchants encountering challenges in delivering their inventory to the marketplace. read more

Prices for lychees in Europe and the Middle East may stay higher for longer this year due to South Africa's poor harvest. With limited availability, exporters are rushing to send as many lychees as possible to Europe and the Middle East before the first shipment arrives. read more