Wiodący włoski sprzedawca jabłek Melinda twierdzi, że cały sektor w kraju boryka się z wyzwaniami w postaci nowych szkodników, znacznego wzrostu kosztów oraz presji geopolitycznej na rynku międzynarodowym. read more

According to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Taiwanese apple imports are projected to increase to 145,000 tons in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, while domestic production will remain stable at 1,250 tons. The United States and New Zealand are... read more

According to information from Information and Technology as the Statistical Office for North Rhine-Westphalia, there were 21,262 tonnes (+1.0% compared to 2022) of pumpkins grown on a cultivation area of 1,134 hectares. This corresponds to a calculated amount of 1.2 kg per inhabitant in North Rhine-Westphalia. read more

It is expected that the first producers will start packing next week, but exporters have stated that the quantities will be relatively low in the first two weeks. The Namibian industry is optimistic about further exports through the port of Walvis. read more

Problems at the Port of Cape Town cost South Africa’s apple and pear industry just under R1 billion (€52 million) a year, according to one of the country’s leading suppliers. read more

The Port of San Antonio's San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) has reached the last phase of construction on its new reefer tower park after two years of work. The $13 million investment will greatly increase the terminal's capacity for the 2024/25 cherry season. read more

Nador Cott Protection (NCP) has announced that it has reached an agreement with UK retailer Sainsbury’s regarding the "unauthorized" sale of Tang Gold mandarins in its stores, which NCP has long argued against. read more

New cardboard packaging for Zespri kiwifruit sold by UK retailer Tesco has reportedly boosted brand awareness among consumers and led to higher sales that exceeded expectations. read more

The 2024/25 Peruvian table grape campaign is expected to stabilize following the climatic challenges of last season. A thorough analysis of the 2023/24 campaign by Fresh Fruit Peru indicates that despite the tough conditions, Peru maintained its status as the world's top grape exporter. read more

SanLucar has been awarded the 'Rising Brand Award 2024' by Singapore's DFI Retail Group. Only 10 months after entering the Asian market, SanLucar is already collaborating with chosen retail partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Central China. read more

Pears are grown on an area of ​​just over 10,000 hectares by 1,162 farms there. This information comes from a factsheet from the industry association GroentenFruitHuis. The most dominant variety is Conference, followed by Doyenne du Comice and Alexander Lucas, which are roughly equal in popularity. read more

The event provided visitors with a comprehensive insight into the wide range of fruits and vegetables offered by the cooperative. More than 200 products, from fruit crops to leafy and field crops, as well as pome and stone fruits, both in conventional and organic cultivation, were available. read more

Wydobywane owoce kamienne Hiszpanii w okresie styczeń-lipiec osiągnęły 557 371 ton, o wartości 974 milionów euro. read more

This 23-year-old woman, who comes from a fruit farm in Hegnau, Bavaria, near Wasserburg on Lake Constance, represents one of the most important German apple-growing regions: The fruit-growing area on Lake Constance extends from Lindau in Bavaria to Tettnang, Ravensburg, and Überlingen. read more

The Namibian table grape industry is anticipating a successful export season, with shipments set to increase starting from week 47 through the port of Walvis Bay. read more

The prices of carrots in the Polish wholesale market are holding steady. However, many market participants expect this situation to start changing relatively quickly. Perhaps as rapidly and in the same direction as it did in the previous season? What are the current prices of washed carrots in the large Polish wholesale market? read more

The past week ended with a decrease in industrial apple prices at some purchase points. Such movement in prices of this raw material at this point in the season should not be a big surprise for market participants. What was the extent of the price decrease? How long can it last? read more

One of Australia's leading pineapple producers, Piñata Farms, has started harvesting at its farm in the Mareeba area of the Far North Queensland growing region. read more

South Australian growers can now test for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) without having to send samples out of state. read more

Exports of vegetables from Bangladesh have experienced a substantial decline over the past three fiscal years, dropping from 60,000 tonnes to 14,000 tonnes. This decrease is due to various factors such as the presence of chemicals in the produce, rising production costs, and transportation expenses within the country... read more