W Australii tylko 6,5% populacji spełnia zalecaną dzienną porcję pięciu porcji warzyw, przy czym większość spożywa mniej niż dwie porcje, jak wynika z danych Australijskiego Biura Statystycznego. Ten spadek spożycia warzyw nie tylko niesie ze sobą ryzyko zdrowotne, ale także... read more

Apeel Sciences, a company that provides supply chain innovations for the fresh produce industry, has announced three important appointments to its executive leadership team. These appointments represent a significant milestone in the company's ongoing initiatives to promote commercialization and global expansion. Angelika Torres has been appointed as... read more

Morocco is strengthening the positive trend in greenhouse tomato exports this year, as reported by EastFruit. Following the industry's recovery from the crisis in autumn 2023, Moroccan tomato exports have remained at record-high levels from January to July. read more

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has expressed optimism that the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and South Korea will rejuvenate the Philippines' banana export sector. This sector has seen a decline in its market share in South Korea, facing stiff competition from other countries. read more

Four organizations in the Philippines, representing a collective of 14,000 smallholder farmers, agrarian reform beneficiaries, and marginalized rural communities, are seeking international support to stop a World Bank-funded project that they say endangers their livelihoods and land. read more

Ethiopia's coffee and cut flower industries, two of the country's most important export sectors, are facing growing challenges as they gear up to meet strict new regulations from the European Union. Beginning in January 2025, the EU's "Due Diligence Act" will mandate that exporters show compliance. read more

The first organic sweet potatoes from Lower Saxony, Germany, were harvested in week 39. "After the subsequent rainfall, we have now paused the harvest for a short time. We don't expect to start the main harvest until around October 12, as the tubers still need a little more mass, which in turn." read more

Według danych monitorowanych codziennie przez projekt EastFruit, ceny cebuli na Ukrainie zaczęły stopniowo spadać w tym tygodniu. Producenci zgłaszają zauważalne osłabienie popytu na ten produkt, podczas gdy podaż na rynku stopniowo rośnie z powodu trwających prac żniwnych.

According to daily monitoring data from the EastFruit project, onion prices in Ukraine have started to gradually decrease this week. Producers report a noticeable weakening in demand for this product, while supply in the market is gradually increasing due to ongoing harvest activities. read more

In 2024, vegetable prices in Ukraine have significantly risen due to decreased production levels caused by the ongoing war. The main factors contributing to this increase are abnormal weather conditions and a reduction in cultivated areas. The war has resulted in the temporary occupation of parts of the country. read more

A food that everyone agrees on at the table? Potatoes! More than one billion people worldwide eat them and global production exceeds 300 million tons. In Italy, we are among the top consumers, pushing the queens of tubers to the fifth place among foods. read more

Despite the recent rainy spells that have made harvesting more difficult, the carrot season is progressing normally. "We are satisfied with the quality of the carrots, with good uniformity in size. Yields are also fairly good, although lower in recent weeks due to the increasingly complex weather… read more

Johanna Mártiz, a researcher at the Catholic University and head of the Citrus Genetic Improvement program, has introduced Isabelina, a new mandarin variety that has the potential to revolutionize Chile's citrus industry. Developed after seventeen years of research, Isabelina is a seedless, easy-to-peel fruit. read more

The prices of India's national flower are expected to be significantly higher this year during the peak season of the Durga Puja festival due to extensive losses in lotus cultivation following the recent floods in the southern districts of Bengal. Lotus cultivation typically takes place in districts such as Bankura, East Burdwan, Birbhum, and Howrah. read more

Agrochemicals Association of Kenya (AAK Grow) has identified pests such as leaf miners, fruit flies, maize stalk borer, Tuta absoluta, and anthracnose as major threats to food crops and vegetation in Kenya, with climate change exacerbating the situation. read more

Warner's Distillery, a UK-based company, has expanded its Trash & Treasure line by introducing Banana Rum. This innovative product uses overripe bananas to prevent them from going to waste in landfills. The Banana Rum is known for its distinct flavor profile, which includes... read more

Mexico maintained its position as the world's leading supplier of fresh asparagus until 2021. However, in 2022, Peru regained the top spot after five years, pushing Mexico into second place. Since then, Mexico has concentrated on expanding its presence in markets that are also supplied by Peru, such as the UK. read more

FruitMasters, the largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, is aiming to establish a new standard for apples in stores by introducing a taste guide at the beginning of the topfruit season, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Kazakh growers are facing difficulties in the market due to intense competition from imported products. Reports show that in the first seven months of 2024, Kazakhstan saw a 58% rise in apple imports compared to the same period in 2023, reaching around 107.3 million. read more

Once again, on the main day of Fruit Attraction, the awards ceremony for the Internet Stars Awards took place, organized by Fruit Today magazine and sponsored by Euro Pool System and Proexport, with the collaboration of Fepex and the Madrid trade fair itself. read more

"The 2024 edition of Fruit Attraction is a special one for UNITEC. Not only because of the spirit with which they participate, which is as always, characterized by constant and meticulous attention to innovation that translates into concrete results, but also because it comes after a difficult time." read more