Sales of Medjool dates have traditionally been influenced by the Islamic calendar, as exporters and retailers make a significant portion of their yearly sales leading up to the month of Ramadan. Recently, though, Medjool dates have gained popularity among a broader consumer base, resulting in increased sales. read more

The Bielefeld-based fruit trading company Albert Schmidt is starting the new year confidently. According to Michael Wehmeyer, who runs the company together with his brother Tim, the entire range of lettuces is currently selling well. "We source colorful lettuces primarily from France, while." read more

The Empress Botanical Garden in Pune will host a flower show from January 24 to 27 this year. The event is organized by the Agri-Horticulture Society of Western India, which has been hosting the show since 1890. The inauguration of this year's flower show will be done by Commissioner Jamabandi and Dr. Suhas, the director of land records. read more

Fructícola Empordà, the only producer and marketer of Tessa apples in Spain, harvested 700,000 kg of this variety last year, the highest production it has ever recorded. This Catalan company, based in Sant Pere Pescador (Girona), has doubled its production. read more

The trend in fruit sales during the autumn-winter period seems to be subdued, as indicated by Ettore Ceccarelli from the marketing company that owns the Julius brand. He mentioned, "In recent years, purchases of fruits and vegetables have become more focused and restricted. It is concerning that fruit consumption... read more

Extreme weather events, which are considered the most destructive natural hazards associated with rapid climate change in the temperate zone of Europe, require quick adaptations in the selection of ornamental plants for cultivation in high-stress urban areas, public green spaces, and gardens. read more

The internationally focused event, the International Soft Fruit Conference, took place in Den Bosch on Thursday, following Strawberry Day, which was already covered on this channel. At the exhibition, we met visitors from Korea, Canada, the United States, Germany, Finland, and Eastern Europe. read more

W roku 2023 sezon mango był niezwykle krótki, ponieważ wpływ suszy i upałów spowodował, że początek sezonu przesunął się na środek sierpnia, a zakończył się gwałtownie w pierwszym tygodniu października, ale w tym roku sytuacja znacznie poprawiła się dla subtropikalnego sektora Malagi. "W naszym przypadku, mamy" read more

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the third edition of the event "International Business Meetings with Retailers" will take place. Organized by Fresh Food Leader, the event facilitates B2B interactions between production companies and fresh produce buyers from national and international supermarkets. read more

The weighted fresh produce sector experienced growth during the Christmas week compared to the previous year, but the staggered calendar requires including the week before in the comparison as well. Therefore, the overall balance of the two Christmas weeks is negative compared to 2023. Among them... read more

W tym okresie roku Australia i RPA są dominującymi dostawcami liczi na rynek amerykański. Podczas gdy RPA przynosi największą ilość, Australia skupia się na dostarczaniu amerykańskim konsumentom wysokiej jakości produktów. "Australia jest dobrze znana z tego, że ma dobre liczi, które wyglądają" read more

W Kalaburagi district, ponad 1 000 plantatorów bananów boryka się z malejącymi cenami na rynku, prowadząc do strat finansowych i zwiększających się długów. Uprawa bananów wymaga całorocznego zaangażowania i znacznych inwestycji, a zysk zależy od korzystnych stawek na rynku. Jednakże, read more

Zeszły rok był trudny dla owoców i warzyw: niektóre produkty radziły sobie gorzej niż inne, takie jak pomidory, podczas gdy inne, np. bezpestkowe winogrona, odniosły sukces. Poniższa analiza specjalisty z sektora pokazuje, jak można odnieść sukces w trudnych czasach. "Jeśli chodzi o" read more

"As we enter the first week of January, we can say that the Syracuse lemon season has reached its peak. The phenological phase of veraison is nearing completion, and the fruit has now fully acquired its characteristic yellow hue," says Silvia Magliocco, sales manager for Italy at PASAM Agrumi. read more

This forecast places the average yield as the third highest historically, although lower than the yields of 2023 and 2020, as stated in the latest Vegetable and Pulses Outlook report by the USDA's Economic Research Service. While the overall trend indicates stability, there are concerns about the growing... read more

During the holiday season, the wholesaler Les Halles du Verger, which celebrated its 1st anniversary last September, is focusing on exotic products. Ulrich Boisnay, the manager of Les Halles du Verger, reflects on the (short-lived) promotions of tropical avocados and chocolate oranges. read more

"Coraz więcej naszych klientów chce kupować bezpośrednio z RPA", mówią Noud Visschers i Kristel Emmerik z FreshCap. Jest to trend, który obserwują od roku, ale nasilił się po targach handlowych w listopadzie. Freddie Kirsten, Kristel Emmerik i Noud Visschers.

"More and more of our customers want to buy directly from South Africa," say Noud Visschers and Kristel Emmerik of FreshCap. It is a trend they have been observing for the past year, but it intensified after the Trade Fair last November. Freddie Kirsten, Kristel Emmerik, and Noud Visschers. read more

With 8 years of experience in yellow kiwi production, especially in Italy, the Peruzzo Group, led by Tony Saglietto, aims to develop its late variety SunLife (hy01). To achieve this objective, the company is introducing a turnkey solution for growers who are interested in starting. SunLife: a yellow read more

Since New Year's Day, the market for Chilean cherries has continued to underperform, with sales remaining sluggish. In previous years, the market typically experienced a downturn for 3–4 days after New Year's Day before gradually recovering. However, this year, weak demand has persisted for a longer period. read more

On January 9th, Intermarché and Netto, both part of the Les Mousquetaires group, announced a significant change in their sourcing strategy: they will no longer be buying apples from southern hemisphere countries like Chile and South Africa. Instead, they are strengthening their support for French producers. read more