W Fruitwave, sezon na polski zielony szparag już się rozpoczął. "Współpracujemy bezpośrednio z polskim producentem szparagów. Pod względem ceny, jest dla nas o wiele bardziej interesujący niż szparagi spoza Polski. Zielony szparag jest zazwyczaj bardzo drogi, ale dzięki temu, że możemy dostarczyć go w dobrej cenie, to..." read more

A group of UK supermarkets is in talks with Fairtrade to jointly buy ethically sourced products like bananas, coffee, and cocoa from producers in developing countries. This initiative comes after the Competition Market Authority (CMA) confirmed that such cooperation would not... read more

W pierwszym kwartale roku, wolumen eksportu ładunków kontenerowych Kolumbii, w tym eksport bananów, wzrósł o 13,7% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu poprzedniego roku. Wzrost ten był głównie napędzany przez eksport bananów, który był 1,2 razy wyższy niż w pierwszym kwartale 2023 roku. read more

"No patents on seeds!" has filed an appeal against the European Patent Office's decision to uphold the patent on lettuce (EP2966992). Despite being based on conventional breeding, the Opposition Division of the EPO did not revoke the patent after a hearing in February. read more

The supply of vegetables for consumption in the United States decreased by 13 percent to 359.1 pounds per capita in 2022 from 413.9 pounds in 2003. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Healthy Eating Patterns categorize vegetables into five subgroups based on their nutrient content, including pulses. read more

The Murcia region has started the Spanish organic stone fruit season earlier than in previous years. The campaign began at the beginning of May in the Calasparra production zone in the Murcia region, where our grower Antonio cultivates our full range of organic stone fruit. read more

Konflikt wodny między Stanami Zjednoczonymi a Meksykiem, mający istotny wpływ na Teksas ze względu na zależność od rzeki Rio Grande, trwa od dłuższego czasu i się zaostrza. Lokalni liderzy naciskają na rząd meksykański, aby przestrzegał umów dotyczących podziału wód, grożąc możliwym zmniejszeniem pomocy ze strony USA. Meksyk... read more

The use of biodegradable and compostable plastics in the agricultural sector has been experiencing an exponential increase in recent years, as a result of new innovations in the industry and a growing commitment from farmers to solutions that contribute to more sustainable crops. read more

"Omar Díaz Marchena, General Manager of Westfalia Fruit Peru, stated, 'While last year we ranked second among Peruvian avocado exporters, this year we are on track to leading overseas shipments.' This is a significant achievement for the Peruvian subsidiary of the multinational Westfalia Fruit Group." read more

During the weekend, a total of 25 RubyGlow pineapples priced at $395.99 each were sold out. This surge in sales occurred after widespread media coverage last week regarding the high price of the luxury Del Monte pineapples from Costa Rica sold by shipper Melissa's Produce/World Variety Produce. read more

The Great May Day at Timac Agro Poland was, as usual, an event full of attractions. First, there was a debate that provided many important and interesting pieces of information. A report on it will be featured in the Jagodnik magazine issue 6/2024. Then, there was a lottery for key stakeholders. read more

The South African citrus season has already started at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of the company. read more

Według niedawno przedstawionych danych przez Stowarzyszenie Biznesu Owocowego Katalonii (Afrucat) i Departament ds. Działań Klimatycznych, Żywności i Agendy Wiejskiej (DACC), kataloński potencjał produkcyjny brzoskwiń i nektarynek spadł o 4% w porównaniu z poprzednią kampanią, z prognozą na read more

"Obecnie dostawy mango w Meksyku przechodzą z południowego Meksyku do środkowego Meksyku. "Aktualnie mamy dobrą podaż, ale południowy Meksyk będzie zakończony do poniedziałku" - mówi Gary Clevenger z Freska Produce, dodając, że produkcja zostanie przeniesiona do stanów Nayarit i Sinaloa. Przejście do środkowego..." read more

The National Food Safety Agency of Moldova has approved the export of products from Gagauz farmers to the Russian market. This announcement was made by Sergey Ibrishim, the head of the agricultural complex department of Gagauzia, on May 21. He mentioned that the necessary documents have already been prepared. read more

Mucci Farms announces the acquisition of Hacienda North Farms, a 160-acre state-of-the-art greenhouse facility in Coatsworth, Ontario. Mucci Farms is part of the newly launched Cox Farms business. Hacienda North Farms has been a valued grower partner of Mucci Farms for nearly a decade. read more

The quantity of vegetables available for consumption in the United States decreased by 13 percent to 359.1 pounds per capita in 2022 from 413.9 pounds in 2003. The Healthy Eating Patterns outlined in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans categorize vegetables into five subgroups based on their nutrient content, including pulses. read more

EastFruit analysts have noticed a deterioration in export conditions for these products from Uzbekistan. As of May 14, 2024, the country's Cabinet of Ministers has decreed that the previously recommended prices for fruits and vegetables, which can be found through a specific link, will now be considered the minimum prices... read more

The study revealed that the demand for fresh blueberries labeled as "Stay fresh" showed the least decrease following a one percent price increase, in comparison to blueberries labeled as "Crunchy" and "Sweety". This offers valuable insights for blueberry growers, retailers, and marketers that can be used to make informed decisions. read more