The agreement signed last week (week 26) during President Dina Boluarte's visit to China updates the plant protection protocols to, among other things, allow the export of table grapes by air. This means that fresher, higher quality grapes will be able to be exported. read more

Konsumpcja owoców w Hiszpanii spadła o 2,7 procent w 2023 roku w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim.

The consumption of fruit in Spain dropped by 2.7 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year. read more

Technopac is a supplier of high-quality packaging solutions for the industry and a center of expertise for providing FIBCs/Big Bags. According to the joint statement, this strategic alliance strengthens the position of the Royal NNZ Group in the market as one of the largest. read more

The chief executive of Maersk, Vincent Clerc, has stated that the upcoming months will pose challenges for both carriers and businesses, as the situation in the Red Sea is expected to continue into the third quarter of 2024. read more

The production volume of fruit decreased by 12% to 585,000 tons. The cultivation area for vegetables also declined, dropping by 6.5% to 101,000 hectares. The weather played an important role in this decline, as a wet spring delayed sowing and a dry early summer. read more

By the end of June, there were still around 79 billion organic apples in storage. This means that 1.5% of the quantity stored by the end of October 2023 remains in the warehouses. One year ago, the inventory at the end of June was 606 tons, and two years ago it was around 213 tons. The remaining quantity this year is composed of read more

Proexport, Association of Murcian Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters, highlighted the importance of the "Melon & Watermelon Innovation Days" and urged producers and agricultural companies to actively participate in them. read more

According to the Hamburg Port Marketing Association (HHM) on its website, the strategic importance of the Port of Hamburg for the shipping company is emphasized. The decision is also made against the backdrop of a solid double-digit growth in MSC's German container business. read more

This is evident from a report by Horto Info. According to the report, other EU countries relevant to agricultural production are far below this level. France only sold 1.71 million kg of cucumbers to EU markets in the analyzed months, while Portugal was at 0.93 million kg. read more

This information comes from the report on food consumption in Spain in 2023, which was presented by the Ministry of Agriculture at the end of week 25/24. Over the last five years, there has been a decrease of 13.6% in fruit consumption and 14.1% in vegetable consumption. Conversely, annual read more

The prices of red tomatoes in bulk dropped at the end of June. They are no longer at record highs, but that doesn't mean that they have become exceptionally cheap in this segment of the fresh vegetable market. What are the current prices of red Polish greenhouse tomatoes offered in large wholesale quantities? read more

Experts from the Agricultural Chamber of Lower Saxony (LWK) are expecting slightly below-average yields of excellent quality. "We anticipate 8 to 12 tons of cherries per hectare, which is about 10 to 15 kilograms per tree," said stone fruit consultant Martin Kockerols from the LWK. read more

Thanks to the mild weather, the season started in many businesses 10 to 14 days earlier than in previous years. The fluctuating weather with warm and colder phases affected the growth of asparagus spears – not only to the disadvantage of the producers, because: "This prevented a read more

Polish broccoli in the calendar summer started with high prices on the wholesale fresh market. Now, at the beginning of July, these prices are somewhat lower. But are they low? How much are Polish broccoli currently? read more

Chile has successfully obtained a Systems Approach for exporting table grapes to the US after 24 years of negotiations. read more

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa are now being introduced in China, alongside a new brand mascot that shares the story of the brand and its fruit journey. read more

Malaysian Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, informed the Dewan Rakyat (the lower house of parliament) that he anticipates the export of fresh durian to China to begin in the third quarter of this year, as reported by local news outlets. read more

Eksport świeżych pomidorów z Nowej Zelandii do Australii zostanie wznowiony w tym roku po odzyskaniu dostępu 21 czerwca. read more

The recent strike by workers of the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa) has raised some concerns in the Peruvian agro-export sector. Since June 24, 2024, the Senasa Workers' Union has been on an indefinite national strike, jeopardizing the issuance of phytosanitary certificates. read more

Niedawno producenci i eksporterzy kwiatów z Etiopii znaleźli się opisując swoją pozycję na globalnym rynku kwiatów z poczuciem frustracji i nieuchronności. Widzą siebie nie jako kreatorów cen, ale jako osoby zmuszone do akceptacji dyktatu rynku, zamiast ustalać cenę. read more