According to an AMI analysis based on the CPS GfK household panel, carrots were about 39% cheaper in October 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year. Consumers were buying more, resulting in a 6% increase in the quantity purchased compared to October 2023. Cauliflower was around 3% cheaper in October of this year. read more

This year's onion harvest is modest. The Agricultural Information Service (LID) recently conducted an inventory. According to Matija Nuic, Director of the Swiss Vegetable Producers Association (VSGP), the stored quantities this year were on a read more

Climate change poses immense challenges for German fruit production. Taking a closer look at Spain, the drastic effects on agriculture can be seen. In Germany, the changing conditions are also evident: late frosts and hail have led to... read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has named Belinda Wilson as its new managing director, following the recent resignation of Ben Hoodless. read more

Według danych Generalnego Zarządu Celno-Skarbowego Wietnamu, wartość eksportu owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu w pierwszych jedenastu miesiącach 2024 roku wyniosła 6,6 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich. Lokalna publikacja Saigon Giai Phong News (SGGP) przewiduje, że ta kwota wzrośnie do 7,2 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich do końca roku. read more

Charles Verdy launched a plan in 2021 to double the production area of his agricultural operation, believing in the growing market demand for his fresh herbs. However, he was uncertain about finding enough workers to support this ambitious expansion. Verdy is the president of Gourma. read more

The year-round papaya producers and exporters from Brazil are expecting a 15% growth in papaya exports in 2024. Revenue from Brazil's increased papaya exports has also risen by 7.9% compared to last year. The German market values the Papaya Formosa from Brazil, which is traded throughout the year. read more

W niezwykłym obrocie wydarzeń, banana sprzedany przez Shah Alam, 74-letniego sprzedawcę owoców stacjonującego na zewnątrz Sotheby's w Nowym Jorku, stał się centralnym elementem dzieła sztuki konceptualnej zatytułowanego „Comedian” autorstwa włoskiego artysty Maurizio Cattelana. Dzieło sztuki, na którym widniał banana przyklejony taśmą klejącą, read more

The Tulip season in the Netherlands kicks off with the magnificent celebration of National Tulip Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Held on the third Saturday of January each year, this event turns Museumplein into a vibrant tulip-picking garden with around 200,000 tulips. read more

An international research team successfully completed the mapping of the "fully phased" genome of the Fuji apple, which identified the genetic traits inherited from both parent strains. This detailed genetic map allowed for the analysis of 74 Fuji apple clones, uncovering various somatic mutations. read more

In a recent statement, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed optimism about the completion of a trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc by the end of the year, despite encountering opposition mainly from France. Speaking at an event hosted by CNI in Brasilia, Lula da Silva reiterated his hope for the successful conclusion of the agreement. read more

W tym sezonie świątecznym program Adopt-A-SugarBee Tree oferuje możliwość podarowania osobom, rodzinom lub klasom uczestnictwa w całorocznym procesie uprawy jabłek SugarBee z sadów w stanie Waszyngton. Adopterzy będą mogli doświadczyć zimowych miesięcy renowacji drzew, read more

These visits aimed to deepen the knowledge of papaya cultivation, showcasing to attendees the great potential that this exotic fruit represents for the national and international markets. While in the Canary Islands, the papaya cultivation is already established. read more

Experts from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are urging floriculture and specialty crop producers to get ready for freezing temperatures expected at the end of the week. The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning last week for the state's four northwesternmost counties. read more

The import of asparagus from Peru through South Florida ports of entry is expected to decrease slightly this week. Trading for large asparagus is active, while for others it is moderate. The supplies of large asparagus are fairly low, resulting in higher prices for small ones and slightly higher prices for jumbo and extra-large sizes. Standard-sized asparagus prices are also slightly higher. read more

Chińskie zapotrzebowanie na wiśnie z Chile nadal trwa pomimo oczekiwanej obniżki wolumenu. María Jose García, dyrektor handlowy chilijskiego biura Joy Wing Mau Group (JWM) z Chin, twierdzi, że ich wolumeny nie są dotknięte: "W ogóle sezon był dobry". read more

In order to enhance delivery security on Floriday, the enforcement of minimum order quantity in direct sales is being expanded. This will also be verified through the API link and in Explorer. It is crucial that the minimum order quantity is accurately set in the delivery terms and conditions... read more

Sea-Intelligence has released Global Liner Performance (GLP) report issue 159, featuring schedule reliability data up to and including October 2024. The report is extensive, covering schedule reliability on 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers. read more

"We have contracts based on volume, and during the winter, prices are fixed for a significant portion of our production. However, we also work with other growers to forecast cucumber supply for the upcoming weeks and make price recommendations," says Kristian Solbergs, Chief Executive Officer of Solbergs. read more

With President-elect Donald Trump's economic strategy of imposing heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, Arizona is preparing for possible changes in the market dynamics of various goods, including automotive components and agricultural produce. Arizona, which has a strong trading relationship with its neighboring countries, is closely monitoring the situation. read more