The results of a long and difficult tomato transformation campaign conducted in the face of uncertain weather conditions, the imbalance of raw material prices compared to those of other transforming countries, and the unfair competition from non-European countries that do not respect our... read more

Chińskie ananasy zaczęły być eksportowane w tym miesiącu. Według Pana Chena Ruyue z Kooperatywy Produkcyjnej Xuwen MuchSweet, wyniki eksportu osłabły z powodu zmniejszonego popytu na głównych zagranicznych rynkach. "Nasze ananasy są głównie eksportowane do Rosji i Azji Środkowej. W Rosji popyt read more

The strong growth of Spanish potato imports has been a constant in recent years, with Egypt emerging as a new competitor in the domestic and European markets. Spanish imports of potatoes from Egypt reached 2,463 in 2019.

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As part of the activities to stimulate and boost the consumption of fruits and vegetables and increase awareness of the organized fruit and vegetable sector, Italia Ortofrutta – Unione Nazionale is implementing the project "Ortofrutta Experience" - Open Day of Producer Organizations (P.O.). read more

"Było to trudny sezon dla moringi w Egipcie, ponieważ podaż nie była na poziomie wystarczającym, aby sprostać rosnącemu popytowi" - powiedział Mansour Ahmed, menedżer sprzedaży egipskiego eksportera Pure Herbs: "To był przeciętny sezon na moringę, z niską podażą i wysokim popytem. Wyprodukowaliśmy około 40 ton, co jest mniej." read more

The initial phase of the Spanish orange and clementine season, which will conclude by the end of this month, has been significantly affected by challenges faced by growers and marketers. They have had to deal with the consequences of heavy rainfall caused by recent storms, as well as pricing pressures. read more

In Alto Adige, the apple harvesting season ended just a few days ago, allowing us to now look ahead to the continuation of this campaign, thanks to the indications provided by Kurt Ratschiller, Commercial Director of VIP Val Venosta. "Envy" was the last variety harvested by our. read more

The quality of the Spanish garlic in storage is good and the country has just enough stock to complete the sales season, as this year the area devoted to this crop has shrunk considerably. Most Spanish companies are limiting sales on the free market, outside the established supply contracts. read more

The upcoming 8 weeks represent a short but crucial period in the UK Protected Edibles calendar, as growers import seeds and/or young plants into the UK to prepare for the next season's crop. This process ensures that supermarket shelves are well-stocked with high-quality British produce in 2025. read more

The previous harvesting season witnessed comprehensive testing of the apple-picking robot at Proeftuin Randwijk. Munckhof Fruit Tech Innovators and Riwo started developing this robot in 2020. The current version includes a suction nozzle with two air chambers that can apply 6 kilograms of force to pick an apple. read more

Zhongxian County in Chongqing has developed into a significant center for citrus cultivation, utilizing its two-thousand-year history to establish a complete citrus industrial chain. Tian Changzhong, deputy head of the county, highlighted the objective of taking the citrus industry to a higher level, aiming read more

In a milestone for Peruvian agro-exports, the first shipment of 18 containers has already been made from the recently inaugurated port of Chancay, bound for Shanghai, China. This shipment, transported on the ship Xin Shanghai 150W, includes 230 metric tons of fresh blueberries that will cross the Pacific Ocean. read more

Włoskie kalafiory dominują na rynku, obok francuskich i belgijskich kalafiorów. Ich obecność wzrosła ogólnie. Wzrosło również znaczenie dodatkowych holenderskich i hiszpańskich kalafiorów. W przeciwieństwie do tego, znaczenie krajowych produktów wydaje się maleć. read more

Last week, the annual Thanksgiving holiday was celebrated across the US. Now that the celebrations are over, Joost Bongaerts, CEO of Florabundance, is taking the time to reflect on this year's Thanksgiving sales in the US. His flower wholesale company ships flowers throughout the country. read more

A curious and potentially risky trend is spreading on TikTok: Tadpole Water, also known as "tadpole water," a drink made with hot water, chia seeds, and lemon juice that has captivated Gen Z. But what is it and why is it attracting so much attention? read more

Deciding to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has sparked concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. "JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more." read more

The challenge: scalable and sustainable solutions

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The main challenges in aubergine cultivation are the three key stages of the production season, which typically take place between September and December, January and March, and April and June. These periods coincide with significant climatic changes, making them particularly challenging. read more

This winter, the lights are once again shining brightly in Belgian and Dutch cucumber greenhouses. Stable energy prices and the use of energy-efficient LED lighting have allowed growers and buyers to quickly reach agreements. Despite the high cost of illuminated cultivation, trading partners and supermarkets are able to collaborate more effectively. read more

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has revised the customs/export value of seasonal fruits, including Kino, for the period from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. This update is being made due to a substantial backlog of refunds for exporters of seasonal fruits. read more