Peru exported 390,972 tonnes of fresh avocados in the first six months of 2024, which was a 5% decrease compared to the same period last year, as reported by FreshFruit Peru consultancy. read more

Chilean table grape exporters have welcomed a decision by Mexican plant health authorities to extend a pilot plan allowing imports into the country under a Systems Approach. The move eliminates the requirement to fumigate the grapes with methyl bromide, enabling them to reach the market in better condition. read more

The prices of highbush blueberries (dessert) in the Polish wholesale market remain at record-high levels compared to the previous five seasons. However, in order for this trend to be sustained, current prices must increase quickly. How are the prices of these fruits currently shaping up, and what are the chances of them going up? read more

Major US citrus grower-marketers Sun Pacific and Sunkist showcased their high-Brix navel orange products at the Asia Fruit Logistica China Business Meet Up in Shanghai on 27-28 May. read more

According to the forecasts of the Hungarian fruit and vegetable association FruitVeB, this year's apple harvest will be significantly lower than last year's 472,000 tons. It is expected to be only 330,000 tons, making it the second weakest result of the last ten years. read more

According to the authorities, estimates have been conducted for winter barley, winter oilseed rape, winter rye, and winter wheat with the system. In the future, however, additional crops such as triticale and spring barley are planned to be included. Additionally, there are plans to implement early read more

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The chokeberries harvesting season started just recently last year. This year, its schedule is clearly ahead of last year's and a lot has already happened in this market. How are aronia purchase prices shaping up now? read more

Both in June, July, and August, the prices of leeks in the domestic wholesale market were falling. And quite dynamically, too. However, these vegetables still remain relatively expensive compared to previous years. What are the current prices of leeks in bulk wholesale? read more

This also corresponds to the development of transhipment and continental traffic. The ongoing energy transition can be seen in the handling of bulk goods. In particular, the amount of coal continued to decrease, leading to a reduction in bulk cargo handling in the port. As a result, the overall read more

Zespri has released its initial forecast for the 2024/25 season, showing higher per-hectare returns compared to last season across all categories, with Green and Organic Green fruit reaching record levels. read more

Sprzedaż importowanych jabłek na chińskim rynku trwa, przy stabilnym rynku pomimo lekkiego spadku wolumenu importu w tym roku. Obecnie, presja na zbyt jabłek jest stosunkowo niska. "Całkowita ilość przywożonych jabłek z Nowej Zelandii jest niższa niż w poprzednich latach. read more

"The wedding industry remains a vibrant environment for floral professionals, with trends changing according to the seasons and a constant demand for innovation," says Joost Bongaerts, CEO of Florabundance. Florabundance is a flower wholesaler in the USA that ships flowers nationwide. read more

Jagody amerykańskie zrobiły duży postęp w ciągu pięciu lat. O tym wie Kasey Cronquist. Faktycznie, prezes Rady Jagód Amerykańskich (NABC) i Rady Amerykańskich Jagód Highbush (USHBC) niedawno świętował swoje pięciolecie na tym stanowisku i przygląda się, jak rozwijał się przemysł w tym czasie. read more

In Bengaluru, tomato prices have dropped significantly from almost Rs 100 per kilogram to Rs 10-20 per kg due to political unrest in Bangladesh. This situation has resulted in a decrease in tomato exports from Kolar, Bengaluru's main tomato market, to Bangladesh, negatively impacting the local economy. read more

El consumo de snacks (conocido como "snacking" en España) ha experimentado un notable aumento en los últimos años, impulsado por los cambios en los hábitos alimenticios y el estilo de vida cada vez más acelerado de la población mundial. A nivel global, el consumo de snacks ha aumentado significativamente, de 62.3 millones de toneladas en 2019 a... read more

The black Cuello de Dama fig harvest has recently begun in the Spanish municipality of Alguaire, located in the province of Lleida. The production has only reached about 80% of its potential due to the frosts at the end of April. Additionally, there is a predominance of medium and small-sized fruits. read more

Since the beginning of 2024, Russia has received 338,700 tons of fruit and vegetable products from Azerbaijan, a figure slightly lower than the volume of goods supplied during the same period in 2023, which amounted to 352,000 tons, according to a statement by Rosselkhoznadzor. Despite this, read more

In Guiyang, Guizhou province, a unique No. 252 bus has attracted attention for assisting local farmers in transporting their produce to the city center. This bus, which was introduced in June 2024, was customized to meet the needs of farmers by offering extra space for their goods. It departs 10 minutes before the scheduled... read more

Since the beginning of 2024, the export of dates from Azerbaijan to Russia has increased by 71.3% compared to the same period in 2023, as reported by Azernews, citing data from the Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Service of Russia (Rosselkhoznadzor). Despite a slight read more