In September 2024, a positive cyclical variation is estimated for retail sales, both in value and volume (+1.2%). Sales of food products are increasing in value (+1.7%) and volume (+1.5%), as well as non-food products (+0.9% in value and +1.1% in volume). read more

The US parent company Americold is closing its Westland facility, marking the end of the refrigeration company in 's-Gravenzande, which was known for many years as ADB Cool Company, after 95 years of operation. The company, originally owned by the De Bruijn family, was acquired in 2015 by Agro. read more

Rząd Stanów Zjednoczonych niedawno zezwolił na eksport awokado z Gwatemali, kończąc tym samym niemal trzydziestoletnią dominację Meksyku jako głównego źródła tych importów. Ta decyzja, mająca na celu zdywersyfikowanie rynku awokado w USA, rozwiązuje długotrwałe obawy dotyczące możliwych chorób roślin i szkodników. read more

The harvest of Oscar Gold and Oscar Red kiwis is complete, but green kiwis are still being picked from the trees. "Thanks to new plantings, we are noticing an earlier start to the sales of French kiwis, and the expansion of international orchards allows us to greatly extend the marketing season." read more

Przemysł borówki peruwiańskiej odzyskał się, przewyższając wysokie poziomy produkcji z poprzednich lat. Ten sukces przypisuje się wprowadzeniu do upraw lepszych genetyk odmianowych, co przyczyniło się do uzyskania owoców lepszej jakości i bardziej wydajnych pól. Obecność tego przemysłu na read more

The freshly harvested ginger is currently in the "rounding stage" for a month, undergoing a critical month-long curing period. Production for the upcoming season is projected to increase by 10% compared to last year. Anqiu Jinzhi Food Co., Ltd., a ginger grower and exporter in Shandong, provided insights on the current situation. read more

A new independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) confirms that, in key sustainability metrics, IFCO reusable crates (RPCs) outperform single-use packaging by far. IFCO, a global leader in solutions, stands out for its superior sustainability performance. read more

Canadian apple production is projected to increase by five percent in marketing year 2024/25, primarily due to a larger crop in Quebec and an average crop in Ontario. Pear production is expected to decrease by nine percent compared to 2023 figures, mainly due to the cold weather affecting the crop in British Columbia. Additionally, there is expected to be a larger crop in Ontario. read more

HK-Pack Krautscheid GmbH from the county of Grafschaft Gelsdorf and HBW Pack GmbH from Bremen are joining forces for the first time at this year's ExpoSE in Karlsruhe, the premier trade fair for direct agricultural marketing in Germany. Both companies have extensive experience in packaging... read more

In particular, Castilla y León, as stated by the councilor, with 35 strawberry plant nurseries and an area of 1,500 hectares, is the top producer in Europe with around 950 million plants per year. read more

The Kenyan company Keitt announces two new products: ready-to-eat avocados and ready-to-eat mangoes. Erick Nyansimora, Commercial and Supply Chain Manager of Keitt, says he is "delighted with the successful trials in the production and marketing of both new products". According to Nyansimora, read more

Chilean grower and exporter Grupo Los Olmos is aiming to increase fruit volumes by 15% in the 2024/2025 export season. Javiera Ahumada, the head of marketing at Exportadora Los Olmos, a part of the Los Olmos Group, stated, "we are committed to providing some of the freshest, read more

A neighboring greenhouse recently went up for sale, catching the interest of strawberry grower Hendrik Satter from Starberry in Nieuwaal. When he had the chance to acquire the adjacent Artisan orchid greenhouse, he didn't hesitate. After reaching an agreement, the expansion was celebrated last week. read more

Farmers continue to have questions about the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). One of the main concerns the effect of using ToBRFV-resistant rootstocks on plant performance. Is it helpful to choose a resistant rootstock and can this choice really help improve? read more

Officials and businesses in Hangzhou have facilitated the transportation of over 120 tons of fruits from Aksu to the city by initiating the "Autumn Fruits Eastbound" project, a collaboration with Aksu in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This initiative has resulted in the successful sale of 60 tons of jujubes, 90 read more

In the heart of California's agricultural zones, a thriving operation is taking place as millions of pistachios go through a process of inspection, roasting, and packaging before being shipped worldwide. This industry has experienced a significant increase in California, with the region dedicating read more

Chilean Santina cherries, including J-3J sizes, are currently in stock. Prices depend on the brand and condition of the fruit upon arrival, with some cherries being slightly softer. Traders have noted that market sales have been disappointing lately, leading to a decrease in cherry prices compared to last week. read more

For the "Talent for Fruit and Vegetables" competition organized by InterFEL, Christophe Burgun and his team went all out to highlight the fruit and vegetable section at Intermarché des Faienceries. While previous displays typically focused on one part of the aisle, this year the entire... read more

Nowozelandczycy zjedli ponad 1 miliard dolarów ziemniaków w ubiegłym roku, Tajwan konsumuje ponad 44 miliony dolarów wartości wiśni z Nowej Zelandii, a odmiana jabłek Royal Gala jest naszym najpopularniejszym gatunkiem jabłek eksportowanych, stanowiąc prawie 22% eksportu jabłek. W 2024 roku eksport świeżych owoców i warzyw z Nowej Zelandii osiągnie... read more

Between Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th, Spain, particularly Valencia, experienced the worst flooding in recent years, with a death toll surpassing that of the famous 1957 flood. read more