In the fruit sector, apple prices rose by 3.7% to an average of 2.23 euros per kilogram. The increase was even more pronounced for pears, which became 15.1% more expensive at 2.61 euros per kilogram. Blueberries cost 9.96 euros per kilogram, making them 30.4% cheaper than. read more

Bayer and Netafim, Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business, have announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration, beginning with new digital farming solutions for fruit and vegetable growers. read more

The Port of Valparaíso's South Pacific Terminal (TPS) has started its 2024/25 cherry campaign by sending off the first shipment to Asia. read more

The prices of parsley in large wholesale have been stable for some time. Is this the end of the seasonal price drop for this vegetable? When can we expect a reversal of this trend? read more

Pre-season forecasts suggest that the Chilean cherry crop is set to increase by nearly 60 percent in the 2024/25 season. China is anticipated to be the primary market for this additional production. The question arises whether China has the capacity to absorb the higher volume without experiencing significant price depreciation. Additionally, concerns exist about whether there is sufficient infrastructure in terms of packing, shipping, and logistics to handle the increased output. read more

The November 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition features the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

"The weather conditions have made it more difficult to maintain good quality apples," says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group. "The current Polish apple season is proving to be very challenging, with a lower harvest of apples in Poland due to the spring." read more

LIDA Plant Research, a pioneer in agricultural biotechnology, is launching its latest innovation: Prevalent BIOFORCE, a next-generation biovaccine that is

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Przemysł włoskich kiwi, który kiedyś był światowym liderem, zmaga się z poważnymi wyzwaniami w ostatnich latach z powodu rozprzestrzeniania się destrukcyjnego wirusa znanego jako "Moria". Ten wirus atakuje korzenie roślin kiwi, prowadząc do gnicia korzeni i ostatecznej śmierci roślin, niszcząc sadownictwo we Włoszech. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries announced a series of awards for some of its "best-of-breeding varieties" at the 2024 Penn State Flower Trials, Aris Trial Gardens, and University of Georgia (UGA) Trial Gardens. Terra Nova excelled at the 2024 Penn State trials, winning a total of 27 awards, including: read more

Wankum, Germany, just a stone's throw from Venlo. "It was pure luck that we couldn't find a suitable location in the Netherlands," laughs Paul van den Berg, co-founder and partner, as he reflects on the company's 15-year career. read more

Managing a supply chain of fresh products is not an easy task. Changes are relentless and the context is increasingly complex. The main driver of success in this sector is the ability to accurately match demand with supply. read more

Over the past week, wholesale prices for various types of fresh produce have experienced minor fluctuations. In particular, the price of Bramley's Seedling apples has increased, with the average price per kilogram rising from £0.62 to £1.26—a weekly change of 1.25%. read more

OrtoRomilancia introduces two new references for the fresh soup category: Cream of chickpeas and Cabbage and potato soup, respectively for the Wellness and Tradition lines. Ingredients from OrtoRomi controlled supply chains for Cabbage and potato soup. read more

The Sorma Group, a company specializing in designing and constructing post-harvest processing lines for fruit and vegetable products, will be attending Interpoma 2024. From November 21st to 23rd, the Sorma Group will showcase its technology solutions for the apple industry in Bolzano. read more

The Spanish onion sector is still waiting for the supply to become more balanced, although this situation is having an uneven impact on the sector. "This year, it seems that there is slightly more production in Spain. As a result of the good prices that onions have been fetching so far, the read more

Over the past week, wholesale prices for different types of fresh produce have experienced minor fluctuations. Bramley's Seedling apples, in particular, saw an increase in price, with the average price for the current week rising from £1.25 to £1.26 per kilogram—an increase of 1% over the week. read more

The zbiory rozpoczęły się we wtorek, a cztery statki chłodnicze są w drodze na wschodnie wybrzeże Madagaskaru, aby zebrać liczi. Ten kraj wyspiarski dostarcza poszukiwanej delikatesu na wiele europejskich rynków pod koniec roku. Ale nastroje w portowym mieście Tamatave są... read more

Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. participated in the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, USA, from October 18 to 19. The company's innovative BT07 ultra-thin Bluetooth 5.0 temperature data logger attracted widespread interest during the exhibition. Introducing the product, Tzone's read more

Według analityków EastFruit, Ukraina nadal aktywnie dogania liderów globalnych w eksporcie mrożonych malin pomimo inwazji Rosji i Korei Północnej oraz codziennych ataków terrorystycznych na infrastrukturę energetyczną Ukrainy. Mimo że Serbia i Polska pozostają globalnymi liderami w tej kategorii, read more