Ostatnie poranne przymrozki wpłynęły na uprawę owoców w Serbii, szczególnie dotykając wcześnie dojrzewające odmiany owoców pestkowych. Zachodnia część Serbii doświadczyła znacznego uszkodzenia. Raporty wskazują, że morele zostały poważnie dotknięte, aż do 95% plonu zostało zniszczone, jak zauważono przez. read more

Cocaine worth an estimated 19 million leva was discovered by customs officers at Burgas port in Bulgaria. The 40 kilograms of cocaine were hidden within a shipment of bananas from Ecuador. The drugs were found during a thorough inspection of a sea container. This incident occurred shortly after two vessels carrying bananas arrived at the port. read more

The volume of imported fruits and vegetables in the Novosibirsk region, Russia, has increased significantly since the beginning of 2025, rising by 40% compared to the same period last year. According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, approximately 30,000 tons of fresh produce have been imported. read more

The Indian avocado market, which has seen consistent growth over the past four years, is currently encountering a significant challenge caused by a rise in imports, according to Abdul Kadir Memon, Head of Business Development and Procurement at Abacate International. "In just the first two weeks of March 2025, nearly..." read more

Certification in fruit production is not just a trend, but also a real opportunity to increase the competitiveness and profitability of orchards. As Mirosław Maliszewski, the president of the Association of Fruit Growers in Poland, emphasizes, "consumer interest in products with higher read more

Vicente Tur passed away at the age of 98 and was buried on March 20. The native Spaniard was the founder and long-time managing director of Fresh Fruit Alliance. It was only in his early 90s that the passionate fruit importer retired from the company and the fruit trade industry for good. read more

In the beginning of this citrus season, the fruit and vegetable wholesaler Joors, based in Vollenhove, has established a strong partnership with the Spanish fruit company Bollo. "In October, we introduced the first mandarins. We are delighted to have included such a high-quality brand in our range. Bollo is well-known to everyone—the." read more

On January 24, 2025, at Mr. Morella Antonio's company (partner of CO.PLA) located in Fondi (LT), a field day was held to promote the range of greenhouse lettuce from Vilmorin-Mikado. A greenhouse sector was set up for this specific event, with planting done at the end. read more

New Bloom Solutions (NBS) is strategically moving forward to enhance its focus on media, branding, collaboration, industry support, and industry-driven services. This strategic shift will allow NBS to refine its core divisions, including New Bloom Media, which concentrates on industry... read more

In January-February 2025, Azerbaijan exported 4,045 tons of hazelnuts valued at $28.12 million, according to the State Customs Committee, as reported by ABC.AZ. This represents an increase of $5.27 million (23%) in value and 249 tons (6.6%) in quantity compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Joya® Europe kicks off the 2024-2025 season with a record commercializable volume of 20,000 tonnes of high-quality Joya® apples, representing a growth of +17% compared to the previous season. Thanks to this positive trend, the brand consolidates its leadership in Europe. read more

California's avocado harvest is currently at its peak, with the state anticipating a plentiful crop this year. The harvest began in the southern region of San Diego and recently extended to the largest growing area, Ventura County. It is estimated that the state is approximately three weeks away from harvesting the first avocados. read more

W lutym Chiny odnotowały znaczny wzrost eksportu owoców do Rosji, osiągając sześcioletnie maksimum w przypadku wysyłek jabłek oraz rekordowe poziomy dla truskawek, egzotycznych owoców, pomidorów i papryki. Dane chińskiej służby statystycznej, przeanalizowane przez RIA Novosti, podkreślają ten trend. Rosja's read more

The HDG Survey Group anticipates that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on quality control. However, many users are not prepared to adopt AI yet, as its quality is not yet adequate. "We have observed that current applications are unable to accurately and effectively assess quality. Additionally,... read more

Defra has announced that it will not extend the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme, and the government has not stated if there will be any scheme to replace it either. This has left English and Welsh growers in producer organizations uncertain about the future and their ability to keep up with... read more

Ivorian mango growers and exporters are getting ready for the upcoming launch of the 2025 season. Preparations are progressing smoothly, with expectations of high demand, building on the success of the previous season. This information comes from Stéphane Djédji, the CEO of Bethelem Commodities. read more

"The lime market has been very challenging over the past two months," says Rene Bouman of Fruit Market International (FMI). "Excessive volumes from Brazil—especially limes from the south, which are of moderate to poor quality—have put significant pressure on prices. The bad weather in the region has also impacted supply." read more

Dla tych, którzy tego nie widzieli, Flowers Canada Growers (FCG) zorganizowało webinar na temat planowania sukcesji podatkowej w październiku 2024 roku, prowadzony przez Kevina Stienstra, partnera podatkowego w Doane Grant Thornton. Kliknij tutaj, aby uzyskać dostęp do nagrania wideo tego webinaru. Hasło do tego webinaru to 5=isXQe7. Źródło: read more

In Warsaw markets, such as Hala Mirowska, strawberry prices (as of March 26, 2025) range from 8 to 16 PLN per kilogram. These fruits are imported mainly from Spain and Greece, where the peak season is ongoing. There are also blueberries available at attractive prices ranging from 18 PLN/kg to 24-26 PLN/kg. read more

Po roku wysokich cen cykorii w 2024 roku, sytuacja w tym roku jest zupełnie inna. "Od początku roku mamy do czynienia z niskimi poziomami cen, które utrzymują się" - zauważa Jurgen Ratelband, dyrektor handlowy w Tolpoort Vegetables. "W zeszłym roku musieliśmy zmierzyć się z read more