The Ukrainian agricultural sector is currently facing the challenges of full-scale war and global changes, with the onion market attracting attention from producers. Previously neglected, onions now offer export possibilities thanks to their price advantage over European competitors. This change indicates a new trend. read more

Santàl launches Santàl Fruitz!, a new line of lightly sparkling non-alcoholic fruit drinks. The brand from the Lactalis Group, targeting the fruit-based beverage market, expands its portfolio by entering the aperitif world. A range of zero-alcohol products, read more

Morocco is rapidly becoming a key player in the global fruit and vegetable trade, as reported by EastFruit. Despite its arid climate and chronic water scarcity, the country has emerged as the third fastest-growing exporter of fruits and vegetables in the world, thanks to a resilient and read more

W Hiszpanii, nowe regulacje nakazują, aby szkoły włączały owoce, warzywa i ryby w swoje tygodniowe menu obiadowe. Ta inicjatywa, wprowadzona drogą królewskiego dekretu, ma na celu przeciwdziałanie otyłości dzieci poprzez ograniczenie spożycia smażonych i tłustych potraw. Szkoły są teraz zobowiązane do zapewnienia opcji wegetariańskich. read more

Fertilizing blueberries in the early stages of the season is a very important element in building yield and the health of the bushes. Dr. Michał presents several interesting and practical pieces of information regarding treatments that can be done on blueberry plantations at this time.

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Trendy clean eating habits in the United States are affecting consumer preferences in the fruit and vegetable industry. According to a recent study by LendingTree, organic produce is priced at a premium of 52.6% compared to conventional produce. Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, stated, "We've seen a significant increase in the demand for organic produce in recent years." read more

On the occasion of the 42nd edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, scheduled from May 6th to 8th, 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre, ILIP confirms its participation as an exhibitor and will also be a protagonist in the new Berry Area as a Gold exhibitor. read more

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has received components for the first nine out of 28 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes. These cranes are being assembled on site by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Liebherr Africa. The terminal's investment in new equipment will greatly benefit the agricultural sector. read more

In the Strawberry Farm operated by Farmer Truskawki, located in Mieszkow near Krakow, strawberry cultivation has been carried out for over 20 years, with the last five years being done in foil tunnels. In recent years, the farm has become one of the first in Poland where harvests begin. read more

"Ponieważ włókno kokosowe jest produktem ubocznym przemysłu kokosowego, jest ono z natury odnawialne" - tłumaczy Chris Vaos, Dyrektor ds. Produktu i Rozwoju Biznesu w firmie Hortgrow Solutions. "Tak długo jak istnieje popyt na olej kokosowy i produkty spożywcze, będziemy mieli stabilne, przyjazne dla środowiska źródło surowca". read more

Oishii has introduced the Nikko Berry, its third variety of vertically-farmed strawberries and its most budget-friendly option so far. Priced at $7.99, the Nikko marks a major cost reduction for the company, which was previously known for selling $50 punnets, indicating an increased ability to expand its premium indoor farming operations. read more

We conclude the analysis dedicated to perenella Gdo, after a first in-depth examination of numbers, exhibition spaces, and the origin of the varieties (click here for more details), which revealed a surprisingly high number of references - especially considering the seasonal period - in the read more

Popyt na owoce cytrusowe, zwłaszcza pomarańcze, nadal rośnie ze względu na niedobór podaży, co powoduje wzrost cen i sprzyja producentom, takim jak Argentyna, na różnych rynkach. W tym roku Nobel, argentyńska firma specjalizująca się w eksporcie mandarynek i pomarańczy, planuje eksportować. read more

Imports of fruits and berries to Kazakhstan reached a record level in 2024, with over 835,000 tons imported into the country, marking a 33.3% increase compared to the previous year. The total value of these imports was $455.7 million. A significant surge was observed in the import of apples. read more

Prudac is always looking for innovations - something fresh, unique, and unlike anything currently on the market. After years of research and development, Prudac is introducing: Mini Melon Honey Drops F1 Dara. What makes it special? Honey Drops F1 Dara is a compact melon variety showing read more

Dane z Global Trade Tracker ujawniają, że Turcja importowała ponad 1000 ton mango z Egiptu od lipca 2024 do lutego 2025 roku, o wartości 1,11 miliona dolarów. To odzwierciedla znaczny wzrost w porównaniu z poprzednimi sezonami, czterokrotny wzrost w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem i niemal ośmiokrotny wzrost w porównaniu z sezonem 2022/23. read more

The Jingold kiwi campaign in the northern hemisphere closed in the third week of March, with remaining sales for yellow and red-flesh kiwi until the end of the month. The green variety, on the other hand, is still in the commercialization phase and will remain available until volumes are exhausted. read more

Dwa lata temu, plantatorzy brzoskwiń z Georgii stracili większość swojego zbioru z powodu wiosennych przymrozków, ale w ubiegłym roku wrócili w wielkim stylu. "Mieliśmy wspaniały zbiór w 2024 roku" - mówi Will McGehee z Genuine Georgia, reprezentujący plantatorów brzoskwiń w Georgii. Za kilka tygodni rozpocznie się zbieranie plonów w 2025 roku. read more

The European market is driving demand for Brazilian tropical fruits, leading to seasonal price increases and creating new opportunities for exporters. The family business Sebastião da Manga, with over 500 employees and offices in Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands, has established a strong presence in the market. read more

Konsumpcja jest stabilna, a popyt zarówno na sektor detaliczny, jak i usługi gastronomiczne powinien wzrosnąć przed nadchodzącym weekendem wielkanocnym. Siew nadal trwa w całym kraju; niektóre deszczowe warunki pogodowe w tym tygodniu mogą spowolnić postęp w pewnym stopniu. Istnieje duża różnorodność w obszarach zasianych w... read more