According to reefertrends, Peru concluded the 2023/24 campaign with nearly 62.7 million exported crates of 8.2-kilogram grapes and could potentially match the 71.4 million crates from the previous season (2022/2023). In order to achieve this, the association hopes that the northern part of the country... read more

Leading market development agency CSO Italy will once again showcase a number of Italy's most important fresh produce companies at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica. The companies featured on its stand will include Apofruit Italia, European Fruit Group, F.lli Clementi, and Infia. read more

After the appearance of the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) in Switzerland near the German border, the population in Germany is also being sensitized to be vigilant. In Saxony-Anhalt, this task is taken on by the responsible State Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (LLG) based there. read more

The Bonduelle Group has announced its intention to sell its packaged salad operations in France and Germany. read more

Around 90 parking spaces for employees are now covered with a 1,030 m² photovoltaic system. The 250 kWp system recently became operational. The capacity is equivalent to providing energy for approximately 70 households annually. read more

The Italian marketer Jingold announced that its sales of red-fleshed kiwifruit more than doubled in 2023. As the company prepares to participate in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, which it considers one of the most important events in the calendar, Jingold predicts that it will experience significant further growth. read more

Overall, a below-average apple harvest is expected for the Rhineland region. The reason for this is the frosty nights in April, which caused significant damage, especially in the southern Rhineland. read more

We are pleased to announce that Superplum is joining as the exhibitors at Fresh Market 2024! read more

The aim is to bring together the visions of primary producers, processors, packagers, and suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables. "Sisters" is now approaching the final year of its development, and Proexport is participating in it along with 17 other partners from eight countries. read more

"I am very excited about the exciting challenge of capturing the immense diversity of the fruit and vegetable sector and the fruit trade in the Fresh Seminar." read more

The prices of celery in the Polish wholesale market have fallen below the level from the same period last year. In light of the information about significantly lower expected harvests, this is concerning news for the producers of these vegetables. How are the prices of washed celery currently shaping up in the large Polish wholesale market? read more

Last week ended in the industrial apple market with suppliers hoping for a reversal of the previous price drops. Have these expectations been met by the apple growers? So far, conflicting information is coming from the market in this regard. What are they? read more

On August 25, 2024, the first shipment of fresh Malaysian durians arrived by air at Zhengzhou Airport in China. This marked the official beginning of trade sales of Malaysian fresh durians to China. Dole, an international fruit brand with a hundred-year heritage and a leader in the industry, was involved in this shipment. read more

Packaging designs for fruit and vegetable products have been highlighted at the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) with Costa Group, The Packaging Hippie, and Red Gem receiving commendations. read more

Popyt i konsumpcja ziemniaków w handlu detalicznym w Wielkiej Brytanii rosną wraz z ponownym otwarciem szkół po wakacjach letnich. Na rynku pojawiają się nowe ziemniaki odmiany Rooster, ponieważ są gotowe do zbioru. Jednak istnieją obawy dotyczące plonów. read more

Pogoda w Nowej Anglii, znana z nieprzewidywalności i zmienności w różnych miejscach, odgrywa kluczową rolę w uprawie plantacji żurawiny. Linda Burke, wiceprezes ds. marketingu i komunikacji firmy A.D. Makepeace w Wareham, podkreśliła potencjalny wpływ niedawnej gradobicia. read more

W tym tygodniu Ukraina zanotowała wzrost cen melonów, jak donoszą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Według uczestników rynku, wzrost cen wynika głównie z dalszego zmniejszenia podaży tych upraw. Gorąca i sucha pogoda obecnie ma negatywny wpływ na

This week, Ukraine has seen a rise in melon prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. According to market participants, the price increase is primarily due to a continued reduction in the supply of these crops. The hot and dry weather is currently having a negative impact on. read more

W such as the state's hilly terrain and varied climate contribute to the popularity of dried flowers, they have also become a symbol of the local culture and traditions. Today, dried flowers are used not only for decorative purposes but also in various ceremonies and rituals. read more

According to data from Potatoes SA, the average national price of potatoes in South Africa increased by 15% in the week leading up to August 28. This rise followed a severe black frost event in the Limpopo province, a region known for its significant contribution to the potato market. read more

Each year, Egypt and Morocco increase their fruit and vegetable exports by almost $0.6 billion, representing a growth of 12% and 8% respectively. This places them among the top performers globally in terms of these indicators. In fact, Egypt is a global leader in relative fruit and vegetable export growth, followed by Peru. read more