On the following day, Swiss Hail reports that unstable air caused increased thunderstorm activity in Western Switzerland. A hailstorm hit the districts of Jura-Nord Vaudois and Morges. Swiss Hail received numerous damage reports from the mentioned regions. read more

The supply trend of watermelons in the Polish wholesale market experienced a momentary fluctuation, but it seems to have returned to its previous path. A rising path. However, does this mean that the Polish wholesale market is already saturated with these fruits? How are the prices of watermelons shaping up in large wholesale markets and how do they compare to previous seasons? read more

The World Bank's CPPI ranks 405 container ports worldwide based on their efficiency, with a focus on the duration of container ships' stay in the port. Cape Town ranks 405th out of 405 measured ports, Ngqura at 404th, Durban at 398th, and Port Elizabeth at 391st. read more

In an interview with the Landvolk-Pressedienst, Fred Eickhorst, Managing Director of the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers, explains the advantages of using plastic films using strawberries as an example. "Customers can already buy the first locally grown strawberries in April." read more

What are the current wholesale prices of green beans? Will they continue the downward trend and what would that mean for the market evaluation compared to previous years? read more

On July 4th, nearly 100 representatives of Zespri global distributors from over 20 countries and regions in Europe and Asia visited Joy Wing Mau Group for the kiwifruit marketer's distributor symposium. read more

This week has seen an increase in demand for white cabbage in the domestic wholesale market. Is it significant enough to be reflected in the prices of this vegetable? read more

Apple purchasing is currently ongoing, but the supply of industrial fruit sector apples is minimal. Why? What are the purchase prices for industrial apples and other types of industrial apples? read more

The Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) started operating over 100 years ago and has since grown to become one of Australia's largest citrus packer-marketers. As part of the Sunraysia cooperative, MFC collaborates with over 120 growers to supply Australian citrus products both locally and internationally. They export to more than 30 markets, with a focus on Australia's domestic market as well as international markets. read more

FlorAmor has acquired the business assets of ID'Flor, AZARO, and Bracke, totaling over 80 hectares. The acquisitions became effective on July 1, 2024. This strategic decision is geared towards maximizing capacity, leveraging synergies, and solidifying FlorAmor's market presence as a specialist in azaleas. The goal is to optimize and strengthen the company's position in the market. read more

Chinese office workers are growing bananas on their desks to alleviate workplace stress. This trend, known as "stop anxiety bananas," involves buying green bananas on the stem and placing them in water-filled vases to ripen over a week. Popular on Xiaohongshu, this practice is seen as a fun way to reduce stress. read more

Julian Williamson has been appointed as the new Area Sales Manager for Benary's Southeastern region. Previously, Julian worked as a Grower-Manager for Metrolina Greenhouses, growing annuals, perennials, and vegetables at the plug-and-finish stage. Julian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in. read more

In the 2023-2024 season, Spanish citrus exports exceeded imports by 2,509 million euros, despite a decrease in yield caused by adverse weather conditions. Spain remains the top global trader of fresh citrus, holding a 25% share of world exports, as emphasized by the Spanish citrus sector. read more

Sezon owocowo-warzywny w Ukrainie w 2024 roku charakteryzuje się kilkoma istotnymi czynnikami, w tym skrajną wiosną w Europie, brakiem siły roboczej oraz problemami z dostawą energii. Wczesna wiosna spowodowała, że produkty trafiły na rynek dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, obniżając początkowe ceny niektórych owoców.

The 2024 fruit and vegetable season in Ukraine is marked by several significant factors, including an extreme spring in Europe, a labor shortage, and energy supply issues. The early spring led to products entering the market two weeks earlier than usual, lowering initial prices for some fruits. read more

Vitafresh Produce has had established connections in South Africa for several years. This includes an exclusive partnership with Jan Hendrick to export the Pink Box butternut squash. Managing Director Daniel Badger took the South African operations to the next level by relocating to Cape Town. read more

Agro Care and CombiVliet have announced plans to merge. The merger is currently awaiting approval from the Consumer & Market Authority. Once finalized, it will be the largest collaboration of tomato growers in the Netherlands, operating under the name Agro Care. The combined acreage of the two partners will... read more

The consumer trends, business opportunities, the need to innovate in new formats, and ways to connect with consumers have been the main topics of the third edition of the Butternut Conference. The event, organized by read more

South Africa's fresh fruit export industry is eager to collaborate with the new Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen. They emphasize that among the various priorities on his agenda, the most urgent ones include securing and prioritizing market access. The citrus industry is also appealing to the WTO regarding their trade issues with Europe. read more

Główny sezon zbiorów wiśni w Szkocji jeszcze się nie rozpoczął, ale wygląda na to, że czas jest normalny, może trochę późniejszy. Matthew McIntyre, który uprawia wiśnie w Blairgowrie, w hrabstwie Perthshire, rozpocznie zbieranie pod koniec lipca. Najpierw dla sąsiedniego plantatora, a następnie planuje rozpoczęcie własnych zbiorów. read more

The Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for EU orange juice concentrate reached $6550/MT on the 28th of June, up 112% year over year, driven by the prospects of low orange production in Brazil and consequently limited global orange juice availability. On May 10, 2024, Fundecitrus, an association read more