Według analityków EastFruit, międzynarodowy handel bulwami ziemniaka zmniejsza się od pięciu lat. Cztery największe kraje eksportujące, które stanowią 74% światowych eksportów, również wykazały negatywne tendencje w eksporcie bulw ziemniaka. read more

Peru's blueberry industry is expected to exceed the volumes of last year, but this time with a more consistent production pattern compared to the sharp fluctuations seen in previous seasons. This could contribute to keeping blueberry prices stable in most global markets. - Chiara Maccera Núñez, Fall Creek's Applied Research Lead read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking feedback on a proposed modification to the maturity standards for Beta avocados within the federal marketing order that applies to avocados cultivated in South Florida. The suggested adjustment would involve updating the shipping schedule for avocado maturity. read more

The data on plant-based products confirm that the trend continues to be among the most solid: the value of sales of plant-based foods in Italy amounted to 641 million euros in 2023, as reported in the latest Good Food Institute report. This marks an 8% increase compared to read more

The harvest of the Ente plum, the renowned variety used for producing Agen PGI prunes, concluded last week. Gaëtan Vergnes, Secretary General of the National Interprofessional Bureau of Prunes (BIP), provided an update on this year's campaign. "A Smaller Harvest than in 2023, But Not" read more

The risk of the arrival of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in Europe from imports from South Africa is very high. In the last month - as reported on Revistamercados.com - eight shipments of citrus fruits from the African country infested with the fungus have been reported. read more

Wine from Moldova won the Grand Gold Medal in the red wine category at the prestigious Concours Mondial Bruxelles in 2022. Where there is good wine, good grapes grow. Fruit growing in Moldova is not well-known, just like the country itself, even though its apples are of excellent quality. read more

SPAR Slovenia's year 2023: €1.2bln turnover, market growth, and commitment to sustainabilityIn 2023, SPAR Slovenia achieved a gross turnover of €1.2 billion (including VAT), representing a 13.6% increase compared to the previous year. The profit before tax (EBT) was €21.6 million, with a profit margin of 1.97%. read more

Fall produce programs are currently in progress, and although North Carolina is still shipping some sweet potatoes from 2023, the digging has already started for the 2024 crop. "Although most of North Carolina is lagging behind, it depends on the geography," says Matt Solana, VP of operations/supply chain at Jackson Farming Company. read more

The Region of Murcia is the first autonomous community in lettuce sales outside of Spain, accounting for 65% of national exports, as reported by the Minister of Agriculture, Sara Rubira, during the inauguration of the conference on this crop organized

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Według Erica Godard-Duranda, prezesa Agence Laparra, francuski sezon dyni jest „początkowo powolny. Istnieje pewne zapotrzebowanie, ale to jeszcze lato”. Obecnie ilości są trochę niskie, ale powinny wzrosnąć od października, tak jak ma to miejsce każdego roku. "Kampania kształtuje się" read more

Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, there was a noticeable shift in market dynamics, with a decrease in trader activity and suppliers adjusting their stock levels in anticipation of post-holiday demand patterns. Currently, the main focus is on selling off the inventory accumulated before the holiday. Notably, the read more

The Brazilian fruit industry is currently facing a mixed landscape of challenges and opportunities, as highlighted by Eduardo Brandão, the executive director of the Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits (Abrafrutas). Despite dealing with adverse climate conditions such as... read more

Veg Power, in partnership with ITV, has been working to increase children's vegetable consumption through the Eat Them to Defeat Them campaign since 2024. The initiative has reached 620,000 children in 2,375 primary and special schools. Over the course of six years, the campaign has been supported by over £20 million. read more

The "Divination Expo 24" event is currently taking place, showcasing Italian excellence in the fields of agriculture, fishing, and aquaculture, as part of the G7 Agriculture summit being held in Siracusa until September 29th. Among the participants are also the main industry associations: read more

The company DOMCA, with nearly 50 years of experience in the agri-food sector, will share its innovations at the upcoming edition of the International Fair of Fruits and Vegetables. read more

Shoppers around the country will soon find SnapDragon™ apples in their local grocery stores. Crunch Time Apple Growers, a cooperative of more than 150 family growers across New York state, has begun harvesting this year's crop. "We're looking forward to bringing SnapDragon apples back to an read more

Some interesting experiments were conducted this season at the farm of Julia and Dawid Janiak near Kalisz. An attempt was made to flatten the production profile of the 'Karima' variety by using three different classes of seedlings. The goal was to achieve read more

W kluczowym kroku legislacyjnym, Kenia planuje wprowadzić w życie w 2024 roku Ustawę o Władzy ds. Roślin Ogrodniczych, której celem jest bardziej rygorystyczna regulacja sektora ogrodniczego. Nowa ustawa, sponsorowana przez nominowaną posłankę Sabina Chege, będzie wymagała od wszystkich handlowców w sektorze ogrodniczym, w tym producentów, przetwórców, read more

Odkrycie egzotycznego chrząszcza, znanego jako Euwallacea fornicatus, na Costa Tropical wzbudziło niepokój wśród techników i ekspertów ze względu na potencjalne negatywne skutki, jakie może mieć na lokalną gospodarkę, zwłaszcza na plantacje awokado. Ten owad, pochodzący z Azji Południowo-Wschodniej, read more