Before the full-scale invasion by Russia, Ukraine was a significant exporter of sweet cherries, with a large portion (89.5%) of its exports going to Belarus. However, the occupation of Melitopol plantations in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in early 2022 has had a profound impact on Ukraine's ability to maintain this. read more

Trwająca wojna w Izraelu odciska piętno na producentach owoców liściastych, którzy znajdują się wzdłuż północnych i południowych granic i nie są w stanie uzyskać dostępu do znacznej części swoich gospodarstw. Organizacja Producentów Owoców w Izraelu sygnalizuje, że potrzebna jest większa pomoc, ponieważ ich członkowie zmierza się z dużymi stratami. read more

A prize competition that will liven up the summer of 2024. Perla Nera, the brand of medium-sized watermelon with dark skin, is offering a contest open to all consumers until July 23. There are 10 daily instant wins up for grabs, plus 10 grand prizes. The marketing campaign is diverse. read more

The Summer Fancy Food Show, at its 68th edition, is the largest trade fair event in North America and one of the main ones in the world dedicated to the specialty food and beverage sector, held at the Javits Center in New York from June 23 to 25, 2024. read more

On the weekend of June 29 and 30, Dole Italia will be the technical partner of The Stone, a triathlon competition that starts on Lake Iseo, crosses the Camonica Valley, and ends in Ponte di Legno. For the event, triathletes will be able to recover their energy thanks to the bananas provided by Dole. read more

The Moroccan early fruit and vegetable season is coming to an end. Mostapha Mohattan, a Moroccan produce exporter who focuses on the French market, shares his perspective on a season that has been full of unexpected and unpredictable conditions. Mohattan notes, "The overall picture is..." read more

St. John's Day traditionally marks the end of the Belgian asparagus season. Unlike many vegetables where the end of the season depends on supply, with asparagus the seasonal aspect is still clearly defined. "You therefore see both growers and traders wrapping it up, but this season we have seen..." read more

According to the data presented by Afrucat, the Business Association of Fruit from Catalonia, and by the DACC, Department of Climate Action, Food, and Rural Agenda, Catalonia estimates that it will lose 33% of its entire pear harvest in the next season, with an estimated production of 80,426 tons. read more

"We're overwhelmed with oranges," says the general manager of a juice processing company, "a huge amount of oranges: we're working seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and yet we still have excess stock. However, the price won't be affected as it is still just a drop in the ocean. The global demand for oranges remains high." read more

The National Farmers' Federation is once again urging Senate crossbenchers to consider the impact of proposed taxation changes for superannuation on thousands of family farms across Australia. "We are pleased to see reports today that Senate crossbenchers David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie have raised these concerns." read more

The prestigious Belgian chef Frank Fol, internationally recognized for his passion and advocacy for the use of vegetables in cooking, has been named Honorary Patron of the Cellbitec Foundation for his

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June was described as "particularly quiet" and even "borderline catastrophic" for some professionals at Rungis. Sales were slow, possibly influenced by the gloomy political climate and unfavorable weather conditions. "Normally, June is a crucial month for us, with an abundance of summer fruits on the market like." read more

Sfregola Materie Plastiche has taken a step forward in researching solutions to increase the shelf-life of food and reduce waste by transforming the way fruits and vegetables are stored and marketed with the creation of Lifebag! read more

EastFruit's analytical team continues to closely monitor the European markets for frozen berries and the necessary raw materials for production. After conducting a thorough analysis of the raspberry market, which can be found here, we are now shifting our focus to the current market landscape and pricing. read more

RPA złożyła dwa wnioski o powołanie paneli w sporach, które zainicjowała dotyczące regulacji Unii Europejskiej dotyczących importu owoców cytrusowych, które wpływają na import z RPA. Omawiane środki dotyczą ograniczeń importowych nałożonych przez UE w celu kontroli rozprzestrzeniania się owada... read more

As per data reported by Portugal Fresh at the latest meeting of the strawberry contact group comprising France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, the value of Portuguese berry exports has experienced significant growth in recent years. Over the past five years, their value has increased from 233 million euros in 2019 to a total of 294 million euros in 2023. read more

Food for the Mind, the coordination of 18 associations in the Italian agri-food sector for innovation in agriculture, expresses its full solidarity with the working group coordinated by Vittoria Brambilla. "The act of vandalism that led to the destruction of the experimental rice field..." read more

The Indian government has initiated a plan to stockpile 500,000 tons of onions with the goal of intervening in the market to stabilize prices if needed. So far, the procurement effort has led to the acquisition of around 71,000 tons. The current retail price of onions is... read more

"The 2023/24 citrus fruit processing campaign concluded with high prices. The season was marked by a significant amount of fruit that was very small in size, leading traders to avoid purchasing lots where more than 50% of the oranges were of such small size." read more

The seminar "A Decade of Growth – The Future of Dutch Vietnamese Horticulture" took place in Westland on 17 June 2024. The event was co-organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in The Hague, the Department of Local Diplomatic Facilitation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform, and Dutch Greenhouse. read more