Producers from El Bierzo are ready to start harvesting Conference pears, the first summer fruit, around the week of August 19th. According to Pablo Linares, managing director of Alimentos de Calidad del Bierzo, determining the exact moment to start harvesting depends on the fruit's ripeness and quality. read more

W lipcu 2024 roku eksport polskich jabłek odnotował znaczący spadek, zwłaszcza w dostawach na odległe rynki poza Unią Europejską. Białoruś pozostaje największym i najważniejszym rynkiem dla producentów polskich jabłek, nawet pomimo sankcji i nowych regulacji, zgodnie z raportem. read more

Rockit will once again be partnering with Universal and DreamWorks Animation on Kung Fu Panda 4 this year. The campaign has kicked off in Greater China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia in key retailers across these markets, in line with new season fruit arriving in stores. It will launch in other markets soon. read more

In 2023, 48.3 million tonnes of potatoes were harvested in the EU, a slight increase compared to 2022 when 47.5 million tonnes were harvested. However, there has been a long-term decline in the harvested production of potatoes; the production level in 2023 was 27.9 million tonnes less than that of the previous years. read more

Konferencja corocznie organizowana przez Międzynarodowe Stowarzyszenie Produktów Świeżych gromadzi wysoką koncentrację interesariuszy branży, i także w tym roku było podobnie. Miriam Wolk, dyrektor ds. członkostwa w Międzynarodowym Stowarzyszeniu Produktów Świeżych, przypomniała delegatom podczas swojej prezentacji. read more

La próxima temporada de mangos en España estará una vez más marcada por una producción significativamente baja debido al impacto del clima. Será el segundo año consecutivo con una oferta reducida en los mercados europeos, lo que comienza a causar incertidumbre entre los productores y exportadores españoles. "Aunque read more

Osiem lat temu firma Vanguard Group International stała się zintegrowaną pionowo poprzez przejęcie operacji uprawy winogron stołowych w Ica, Peru. Przez lata firma zbudowała dom pakowania i zakupiła dodatkowe rancza. niedawno zakupiono kolejne 378 hektarów i są one obecnie sadzone.

Eight years ago, Vanguard Group International became vertically integrated through the acquisition of a table grape operation in Ica, Peru. Over the years, the company built a packing house and purchased additional ranches. Just recently, another 378 hectares were purchased and are being planted. read more

Almeria is undoubtedly the leading province in Andalusia when it comes to agro-food sales. According to Extenda Andalucía, its exports up to May were worth 2,102 million euros, and this year it will have a new auction in El Ejido that will contribute to facilitating the reception, handling, and. read more

Shibuya Seiki develops and manufactures a wide range of machinery, systems, and plants, including fresh produce sorting machines. "We are one of the leading manufacturers of fresh produce sorting and grading systems in Japan. One of our newest machines in the fresh produce sector is our sorting machine." read more

With the intense heat of these weeks, it is important to consume fresh fruits and vegetables to replenish minerals and stock up on carotenoids and vitamins, perfect nutrients in the summer. This is explained by Coldiretti Cuneo, which highlights the importance of paying great attention to the origin. read more

Mirna Fadel, Business Development Manager for Lebanese fresh produce exporter Fadel Trading Company, says that the previous avocado season in Lebanon was successful: "The past avocado season went well for our company. We've seen a steady demand and were able to meet our production and export quotas." read more

UK aims to track 1 billion grocery products per month in inflation revamp

Britain plans to collect price data from more than 1 billion units of grocery sales every month through supermarket scanners as part of a new system to measure inflation in the sector next year, the country's statistics agency announced. read more

The Verona IGP peach harvest continues to recover the slope after some extremely difficult years, as evidenced by the over 3,000 hectares uprooted in 10 years, thanks to the producers who have not lost the desire to get involved to give new luster to a centuries-old Veronese excellence: "Among the peaches ..." read more

Almeria is, without a doubt, the leading province in Andalusia when it comes to agro-food sales. According to Extenda Andalusia, its exports up to May were worth 2,102 million euros, and this year it will have a new auction in El Ejido that will help facilitate reception, handling, and. read more

The data contained in the USDA's periodic report on the analysis of the citrus season (click here for further information) show an increase in global citrus production due to favorable climatic conditions in Asia, Africa, and some American countries. On the other side of the continent, read more

A gardener in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales discovered lemons on his tree with the rinds neatly removed, sparking a debate on social media about the culprit. Experts suggest that rats are likely responsible, based on the chew marks. Possums and cockatoos were also considered, but experts noted that their eating habits differ. read more

With the start of the Corina pear harvest, the new season for hard fruits has officially begun. However, the early picking of the Conference variety is slightly delayed compared to initial expectations. "Due to the adverse weather conditions we experienced until last week, things progressed a bit slower than anticipated. As a result, the harvest is running a few steps behind schedule." read more

Obecność włoskich winogron bezpestkowych na półkach europejskich wzrosła w porównaniu z kilka lat temu. Zauważyli to także hiszpańscy operatorzy, którzy teraz uważają, że Włochy to konkurent, którego warto śledzić, również dzięki doskonałej i historycznej jakości produkcji oraz atrakcyjnej. read more

WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) released its forecast for the upcoming season of 2024/2025. The forecast for apples is set at 10.2 million tonnes, which is 11.3% lower than last year. The pear crop shows a slight recovery from 2023, increasing by 4.9% to 1.79 million tonnes. These figures were released. read more

The initial harvest of early potatoes has caused a drop in prices in European potato markets, according to Harry Campbell, a market researcher at Expana. The Expana benchmark price for Belgium's processing potatoes has decreased by 60% compared to the previous month, currently standing at read more