The wholesale market business in the Munich market hall is currently rather quiet due to the holidays. "The predominantly warm weather recently has noticeably boosted demand for watermelons again," says Seckin Yildirim, stand manager at OR-PA GmbH. Compared to previous years, the marketing of watermelons has increased significantly. read more

Według raportu Proarándanos, kampania jagód borówki na sezon 2024/2025 w Peru przebiega powoli, z wysyłkami znacząco poniżej danych z poprzednich sezonów. Do 33. tygodnia wysłano łącznie 15 384 ton jagód borówki, co oznacza spadek o 35% w porównaniu z kampanią 2023/2024 oraz o 4% read more

The horticulture season in Kashmir has begun, with a high demand for pears and early apple varieties being observed. The sector plays a crucial role in the local economy, impacting the livelihoods of the residents and the overall economic well-being of Kashmir. This year, favorable weather conditions... read more

Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old Japanese woman, has been officially recognized as the world's oldest living person by Guinness World Records after the passing of 117-year-old Maria Branyas. Born on May 23, 1908, in Osaka, Itooka currently lives in a nursing home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. She is a former... read more

The Moroccan avocado campaign is expected to begin in week 38/39 for green skin varieties, and week 43 for Hass avocados. Unless there is a climatic accident, volumes are projected to significantly increase with an unprecedented volume. According to Youssef Elkhlifi from Avonature, the volume is estimated to be around 80. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie do tej pory charakteryzował się obfitymi ilościami owoców i cenami, które nie spełniły oczekiwań eksporterów - powiedział Walaa Elhabbal, dyrektor generalny Overview Trading Company. Plantator mówi: "Tegoroczna produkcja jest znacznie wyższa ilościowo niż w zeszłym roku. Jest to spowodowane. read more

Fruit specialists at The Custom Plum Company, located in Paarl, have discovered five interspecific plum varieties during their evaluation trials in the Klein-Karoo and Boland regions, according to Jannie Marais. "These varieties are notable for their excellent storage capacity," he mentioned. read more

Sezon mango właśnie się rozpoczął w Maladze z pierwszymi zbiorami i sprzedażą. W tym roku podaż ponownie będzie ograniczona ze względu na wpływ niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych. "Szacuje się, że produkcja jest jeszcze mniejsza niż w ubiegłym roku, między 70 a 80% poniżej swojego potencjału," mówi. read more

"The carrot season has been good so far, without any big surprises," says a representative of the Spanish producer Somos Hijolusa. "We have been affected by some storms in the Seville area and by hail in Albacete, which have caused minor damages, but in general terms, we are highly satisfied." read more

By purchasing products from the brand, Tesco customers receive coupons that can be exchanged for a vegetable (choose from zucchinis, broccoli, cauliflowers, cabbages, and pumpkins). With this initiative, they aim to

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"After a very successful season in 2023/24, we are expecting an excellent harvest, both in terms of quality and quantity. With an above-average crop yield at Lake Constance, large calibers, and very good internal as well as external quality of the fruits." read more

A large part of the outdoor beds is occupied by various types of lettuce such as iceberg lettuce, Batavia, leaf lettuce, mixed lettuce (oak leaf and lollo), Romaine, mini Romaine, Sugarloaf, endive (smooth and frisée), babyleaf, Easyleaf®, as well as spinach and lamb's lettuce. Additionally, there are beds with... read more

This is stated by Richard Schouten, Director of the industry association GroentenFruit Huis, and Focco Vijselaar, General Director of the employers' association VNO-NCW. The Dutch government is requiring companies to conduct residue analyses at the National Reference Laboratory. read more

A central element is the split-screen mechanic of the campaign motifs: People are shown in everyday life situations and in their homes, but with the twist that they can reach into an Aldi shelf with one hand. For example, a young man in the kitchen reaching for fresh vegetables. read more

As reported by the LfL, controls in these border regions have been reinforced with additional traps, and the Austrian Plant Protection Service has also been informed. The Japanese beetle is a notifiable quarantine pest, due to its large number of host plants. read more

T-REX®/CIVT15* stands out compared to other Gala clones due to its early coloring. The production displays excellent uniformity in both ripeness and size, with larger fruits and a characteristic conical shape. The stability of the variety is also noteworthy. read more

The first products in this new line are mangoes and avocados. According to its own statements, Staay is partnering with the Belgian company Special Fruit for the delivery of these products. Thanks to years of experience in ripening fruits into Ready-to-Eat (RTE) products, the company offers. read more

Major New Zealand-based grower-marketer, Seeka, plans to showcase its new red Nashi pear at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica before its official launch in 2025. The red-skinned variety is known for its crisp, juicy, and crunchy texture, as well as its appealing taste profile, as noted by Seeka. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has undertaken an ambitious project to expand its supply chain operations in China over the last six years. This endeavor is supported by a partnership with integrated logistics service provider VX Cold Chain to establish the cutting-edge Fresh Hub facility. read more

Green Fruits, based in Oliva/Valencia, will manage the citrus fruits from Coalmar with an estimated volume of 5 million kg. With this increase, Green Fruits' citrus quantities in the upcoming season will reach around 120 million kg. Coalmar, based in Llombai/Valencia, will continue to serve as. read more