Amit Chopade, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, states that there are fewer Indian grapes available for export this season. "This year's grape harvest is smaller than it was in the previous season. I expect it to be lower by around 40 per cent," he said. read more

Zasób jabłek z stanu Waszyngton wygląda podobnie do ubiegłorocznych danych w tym samym okresie, choć występują pewne zmiany odmianowe. Te zmiany dotyczą odmian jabłek Granny Smith i Pink Lady®. "Zauważamy nieco większy zasób pozostałych jabłek w marcu w porównaniu z tym samym okresem rok temu. read more

Jedna sezon winogron nie jest taka sama jak inna, a aktualna sytuacja na rynku jasno to ilustruje. "Jesteśmy na rynku z indyjskimi winogronami od trzech tygodni, ale ogólna podaż jest o 50% niższa" - mówi Lucien de Wit z LuBa Fresh. "Jednocześnie, częściowo z powodu dopłat, read more

"The new international tensions with the opening of the conflict in Iran will inevitably have repercussions on the agri-food supply chains, but this does not mean that this will automatically result in price increases. Certainly not with immediate effect," says Ernesto Dalle Rive. read more

In recent seasons, situations are increasingly observed in which strawberry and raspberry plantations are damaged due to freezing in the winter period. In such conditions, it is crucial to quickly make decisions on the management of the sites. read more

One out of every five agricultural entrepreneurs in the Netherlands frequently or constantly worries about the financial future and continuity of their business. This information comes from a member survey conducted by the Dutch agricultural organization LTO Noord among over a thousand farmers. read more

The project "Join us for the record" is currently being implemented on Mr. Dariusz Szymczak's farm in Zwolenie. Its goal is to achieve a very high-quality and plentiful crop of blackcurrants. The initiative for this challenge comes from Iwona Polewska-Jankowiak from the company BIO-GEN, with the company's partners. read more

Mango farmers in Dhanusha and the Tarai-Madhes region are eagerly waiting for the rains as the trees are currently in bloom. Farmers are concerned that the delayed rainfall may impact fruit formation and production. Badri Mahato, a mango farmer from Bateshwar in Dhanusha, mentioned that the insufficient rainfall so far could affect the mango crop. read more

"Obecnie rynek owoców jest w trudnej sytuacji" obserwuje Randy Dijksman z Combilo. Przypisuje to długoterminowemu rozwojowi, w którym spółdzielnie już nie dominują. "Obecnie działa wiele indywidualnych partii sprzedających, a podaż jest bardzo rozdrobniona. Oczywiście, read more

Rising costs attributed to the conflict in the Middle East are impacting the supply chains of fresh produce in the UK, with berry growers experiencing pressure leading up to the summer season. The British Berry Growers Association noted that disruptions in the region are driving up input costs, such as fuel and fertilizers. read more

Artificial intelligence in the field, next-generation agricultural machinery, technological solutions for sustainable agriculture with reduced labor requirements: these are some of the innovations at the center of the two dynamic areas of Macfrut, the international supply chain fair. read more

The meeting of the Strawberry Growers Association in Chynow was a great opportunity not only to discuss agrotechnical and market topics but also to get acquainted with the latest strawberry varieties offered by Geoplant and de Kemp companies. read more

The end of Ramadan has increased the activity at Egyptian farms and packing houses, which are currently busy fulfilling and shipping orders in preparation for the Eid vacations. The demand for Egyptian oranges remains high in various markets, but the sector is also encountering significant challenges, described by Ahmed as a "crisis." read more

In the debate on the effects of war in Iran on agriculture, attention is almost exclusively focusing on the increase in oil prices and, consequently, on the rise in fuel, plastics, and fertilizers. But the real impact, for those who operate daily in international markets, is... read more

In early March, Maersk redirected multiple sailings on its Me11 (Middle East/India–Mediterranean) and Mecl (Middle East/India–US East Coast) services, moving from the Trans-Suez route to the Cape of Good Hope because of "unexpected limitations" in the broader Red Sea operating conditions. read more

Guatemala's ornamental plants, flowers, and foliage sector is currently hosting another edition of Agritrade Expo & Conference, one of the most important events for the international promotion of the country's non-traditional agricultural products. Organized by AGEXPORT, the event takes place from read more

In week 10, the fruit and vegetable sector Lcc returns to growth in volume, while the value maintains a positive trend, supported by the increase in the average mix price. On the channel front, only discount and online channels show a decline. The focus of the week is on tomatoes, the protagonists of the department. read more

India's sweet corn exports in retort pouches have been steadily growing in recent years, with strong demand seen in markets such as Russia and the Middle East, according to Laxman Savalkar, Co-founder and Director at Magnus Farm Fresh. "Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are the leading producers, with significant acreage." read more

Shipments of cauliflower from Italy dominated the market, with French shipments coming in second in terms of volume. In Frankfurt and Munich, Spanish shipments also appeared. Hamburg reported some Belgian products, which, according to the German BLE, were sold at relatively low prices, thereby. read more

In the coldest region of Kazakhstan, near Astana, local greenhouse production of tulips is developing alongside large-scale imports. One greenhouse complex prepared around 150,000 tulips across 35 varieties for the March 8 peak demand period. The project marks the first harvest for a family-run business. read more