The lower European pear harvest is creating high expectations among Dutch pear growers. "There are even rumors that forecasts in Belgium are being revised even more downward. But as much as is being rumored, the pears must still be sold. That's where, in the next while, we'll have to find the
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For about a week, the popular figs from Turkey are available at the Munich wholesale market. Nevertheless, the current demand is still restrained due to the vacations, observes Hüseyin Gürbüz, fig importer and managing director of Efendi Fruchthandels GmbH, based at the Munich wholesale
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African Blue is one of the largest producers of blueberries in Morocco. Its majority owner is Costa Group, Australian grower and marketer of fresh fruits and vegetables. African Blue is a supplier of premium blueberries for European markets, with farms in the Moulay Bousselham, Larache and
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The new pumpkin harvest has begun at Groentenhof Poelen in Groesbeek, the Netherlands. "Fortunately, we can now bring the pumpkins in dry," says Chris Poelen. And there is plenty of demand. "Europe has vegetable shortages across the board. So, customers are eagerly awaiting the pumpkins. But
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You cannot compare Polish bell pepper farming to high-tech cultivation in the Netherlands. Unlike tomatoes, which Poland grows in glass greenhouses, most bell pepper cultivation is still done in plastic tunnel greenhouses. "There have been trials over the years with bell peppers grown in glass
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Two more weeks until the Polish potato season reaches its conclusion. Łukasz Ostrowicz, member of the board at Polish potato packer Bugaj, has noted that the overall season has been good, but quality issues are now coming up as the season is ending: “The harvest of new Polish potatoes began
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The average weighted price for peaches (in € per 100 kgs) stood at €114 in week 31; down €2 compared to last month. It is also just €1 higher than the weekly 5-year average. read more

In an era that decries food waste and heavy chemical spraying, the European Union's intractable stance on the cosmetic disease citrus black spot (CBS) is an indefensible piece of politicking which the South African citrus industry will no longer accept. read more

When is a zucchini too big? We don't know, but perhaps the one grown by Teresa Pombo and Leandro Álvarez in O Sixto, which already exceeds 120 centimeters, has already reached that point. read more

Kashmir is well known for some of the best quality fruits. However, not many are aware of the grapes produced in the Repora village of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. One grower stated: “A great advantage of Repora grapes is that they are ready when fresh grapes are not available
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When choosing a linear drain, it is worth focusing on its durability. This product is in direct contact with water and moisture, which requires it to be resistant to mechanical damage and corrosion. If you want long-term use without the need for replacement, it is worth
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The supply of onions across North America is relatively good right now. “Next week through the end of August and into September, we’re going to see ample volume,” says John Harris of Paradigm Fresh. read more

Consumers will have a plentiful supply of apples in 2023, as the U.S. apple industry continues to perform well, according to the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 128th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. read more

Zixin Group Holdings Limited, a sweet potato biotech-focused industrial value chain operator, wishes to update shareholders and potential investors about the recent Typhoon Doksuri situation on its operation base located in Liancheng County, Fujian Province, China. read more

This year’s 2023 European summer season proved to be one of ups and downs for Brazilian Tahiti limes suppliers. According to Sérgio Negrão, CEO and one of the founders of the exporter Jagrao in Brazil: “The European season of 2023 was one of ups and downs for Tahiti Limes. Although the
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At the beginning of 2023, the Philippine durian was granted access to the Chinese market. read more

Washington State University’s newest apple variety, WA 64, is a sweet, tart, firmly crisp hybrid of Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink, a variety that includes the well-known Pink Lady®. read more

The global increase in heat and successive breaking of temperature records are challenging production and handling methods for perishable goods. Modernization of greenhouses and logistics, including cold storage systems, will undoubtedly become an imperative in many parts of the world. To
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In week 32, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €98/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Belgium stood at €96/100 kgs, while the Italians paid €125/100 kgs and the French paid €104 per 100 kgs. read more

This year's plum harvest volume is far above average. "Marketers are making every effort to place the goods accordingly. However, the price increases for the producer in terms of wage and operating costs could not be enforced due to the abundant market," summarizes Jürgen Hattemer, sales
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