Households consisting of independent young people and young couples without children consumed the least amount of fresh fruit in 2023, accounting for 2% and 3.8% of the total, respectively, compared to their representation in the population. On the other hand, retirees and adult couples without children consumed a read more

Riya Bunty Shah is the Business Development Director of Bloomingdale Roses in Kenya. This farm was established in 2013 and specializes in growing high-quality T-Hybrid roses. Since 2019, Riya has been a member of the Members' Council. In this interview, she shares her experiences of being on the Members' Council and the benefits it offers. read more

Starting this season, PEQ in Maasdijk has implemented a new crate-laying line for peppers. "This is a step forward in more efficient handling, benefiting both our growers and our company as a trading and packaging entity, enabling us to lower costs," says Operations Manager Marc Vriesen. read more

The greenhouse vegetable market is "summer busy" for wholesaler Gebroeders Michiels. "It's not necessarily calm because all the items are there. From tomatoes to cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines. There are no peak sales anywhere, but smaller sales here and there will all add up in the end." read more

The Twypack packhouse, located in Nelspruit, specializes in packing soft citrus, handling up to 800 tonnes daily. Despite being distant from the global markets it exports to, the packhouse is committed to packing and shipping its entire crop without the flexibility of fulfilling specific orders quickly like other citrus suppliers. read more

Obecnie podaż awokado do Stanów Zjednoczonych jest dostateczna i przewiduje się, że będzie obfita do końca 2024 roku. Rozpoczęto zbieranie nowego zbioru odmiany Flora Loca z Meksyku, a wolumen ma wzrosnąć w przyszłym tygodniu. Nowy zbór owoców początkowo opóźniono z powodu niewystarczającej. read more

W dniu 4 lipca odbyło się wydarzenie charytatywne Banana KM97 na rzecz Guadeloupe i Martinique w Saint-Loup-Géanges, we wschodniej Francji. Nicolas Marraud des Grottes, prezes UGPBAN (Unia Producentów Bananów z Guadeloupe i Martinique), wspomina wydarzenia, które miały miejsce podczas tego etapu. read more

"Normally, summer is the sales off-season of flowers. However, now people only come to buy flowers when necessary, and there is an obvious sales decline," says Cao Li, the owner of Xuan Cheng Phalaenopsis. Xuan Cheng Phalaenopsis is a flower wholesaler in the Shanghai Hongqiao flower Market. The
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Fruits from ASEAN countries have experienced increased access to the Chinese market, thanks to various important developments. These include the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the opening of the China-Laos Railway, and the establishment of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. read more

Brazilian animals will soon "roam the markets" in the U.S. through the new brand created by the Brazilian melon producer Agricola Famosa, represented by Crown International USA LLC, their North American commercial subsidiary. Rodrigo Lima, president of Crown International based in the U.S., is leading this initiative. read more

Physical mutagenesis is an effective method of mutational breeding for enhancing different morphological traits of ornamental plants. An experiment was conducted to study the impact of different doses of gamma irradiation on the seed germination of Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle). read more

Minister of Agriculture Girma Amente reported that the horticulture sector experienced a decline in foreign exchange earnings this year, with a decrease of USD 123 million compared to the previous year. The Minister stated that this year's horticulture exports generated USD 535 million. read more

W Turcji sektor rolniczy przechodzi transformację, skupiając się na produkcji owoców tropikalnych. Produkty takie jak marakuja wykazały obiecujące wyniki, co skłoniło do dalszej ekspansji. Oprócz marakui, krajobraz rolniczy Turcji obejmuje teraz również awokado, mango i smocze owoce. read more

The World Potato Congress, a prominent networking organization for the global potato industry, held its 12th global event in Adelaide, Australia from June 23-26, drawing over 1,000 delegates from various countries. The World Potato Congress, a non-profit organization, aims to support... read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a final notice that will permit the safe importation of specific table grapes from certain regions of Chile. These updated regulations, which enhance the current standards, will authorize the importation of table grapes from areas of ... read more

Since its acquisition in 2016, Midiflore has made significant progress, transforming from a small farm to a forward-thinking company that leverages cutting-edge technology. "When we took over Midiflore, the company was primarily focused on cultivating aromatic herbs in open fields. However, following the acquisition, we expanded our offerings to include edible flowers. Today, we stand at the forefront of innovation in our industry." read more

FP Coetzee from Potatoes South Africa pointed out the significant price hike in potatoes that occurred as a result of decreased production due to load-shedding in 2023. Following a reduction of 1,600 hectares, prices skyrocketed from R42.87 per 10kg to R72.92 per 10kg. If an additional reduction of 2,100 hectares were to happen as proposed, the prices are likely to rise even further. read more

Josef Stapf Großmarkt Ltd has been one of the top market companies in Frankfurt's fresh produce center for many years, and has become the go-to destination for fruits and vegetables from both local and distant sources. With the acquisition of Früchte Stern Ltd a few years ago, the company now has two sales outlets. read more

The potato harvest in Egypt has finished, as reported by Yassen Abdelhay from Arafa for Export and Agriculture Development. The export campaign is ongoing using stocks from cold storage. The grower mentioned that "potato stocks in Egypt are already limited." Following a global potato shortage last season, growers... read more

We have repeatedly emphasized the concept of seasonality, explaining how retailers organize themselves to provide impactful and appropriate display and assortment solutions. In recent weeks, even melons have been the subject of initiatives. read more