Imports of fresh apples to India have increased by over 70 percent during the first 9 months of the marketing year 2023/24 (July 2023 – June 2024) in comparison to the same period last year. It is projected that the imports will reach a record high of 510,000 metric tons. The rise in apple consumption in India is attributed to the continuous growth of the population. read more

Nowa Zelandia: ComCom wytacza sprawę przeciwko Foodstuffs North Island za blokowanie rywaliKomisja Handlu wytoczyła sprawę w Sądzie Wyższym w Wellington przeciwko Foodstuffs North Island, zarzucając, że operator supermarketów złożył antykonkurencyjne umowy dotyczące gruntów. read more

The EDEKA network in the southwest is one of the largest promoters of regional products between Lake Constance and the Moselle. At a local level, EDEKA retailers collaborate with producers in the immediate vicinity. An important component at the regional level is the regional programs of... read more

For the lemon, it has been a season to forget or, to put it better, in free fall, as we defined it in an article a few months ago (click here to read more). But now the damage is done and we must look ahead, as Sicilian producer Roberto Minioto states to IFN. read more

Wolumen soku pomarańczowego eksportowanego przez Brazylię w okresie części sezonu 2023/24 (od lipca/23 do maja/24) pozostaje poniżej tego zarejestrowanego w tym samym okresie poprzedniego sezonu. Według danych z Comex Stat, Brazylia wyeksportowała 914,9 tysiąca ton soku pomarańczowego, co stanowi spadek o 8,9%.

The volume of orange juice exported by Brazil in the partial of the 2023/24 season (from July/23 to May/24) remains below that registered in the same period of the previous crop. According to data from Comex Stat, Brazil exported 914.9 thousand tons of orange juice, for a decrease of 8.9%. read more

Ostatnich tygodniach wysokie ceny ogórków zeszły w zeszłym tygodniu. Mediana ceny w tygodniu 24 wynosi 24,7 eurocentów za sztukę w FBT. Nadal jest to całkiem wysoka cena, powyżej pięcioletniej średniej. Ceny pomidorów oscylują wokół tej pięcioletniej średniej, z ceną za kilogram w luzie wynoszącą 60,5 eurocentów i 47,1 eurocentów. read more

Growing Kent & Medway has awarded £320,000 worth of vouchers to 13 businesses to collaborate with researchers in advancing sustainable innovation in horticulture and plant-based food production. The vouchers will support a variety of projects, including enhancing natural biological controls for spotted wing. read more

Inspections of avocados and mangoes in Michoacán, Mexico for export to the U.S. are currently suspended. This decision was made due to security concerns for personnel from the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) in Michoacán. The suspensions will continue until the security situation improves. read more

Fairtrade International released its 2023 Annual Report during its General Assembly, highlighting the organization's priorities and achievements, which include advancements in sustainability issues like addressing deforestation, human rights, and ensuring living incomes. Titled "Driving the fairness agenda," the report outlines the progress made in promoting fairness and ethical practices. read more

The onset of African temperatures, reaching highs of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), is a promising development for businesses in the sector. It is expected to positively influence the consumption of summer fruits, leading to increased demand. "Even though the watermelon season began 10 days earlier," stated... read more

Grace Park Kreiner, a New Zealand expat living in Germany, craved feijoas during her pregnancy. Her husband Simon surprised her with a $50 kilo of the fruit from an exotic fruit store as a first-anniversary gift. Despite their imperfect condition, the scent brought back cherished memories of her New Zealand home. read more

Relations between Europe and China are not always smooth, and following the announcement that the European Union will impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China, it is likely that the Asian country will respond with equally protectionist measures. Initial reports suggest that these measures may include... read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni dużo mówi się o nowym zbiorze belgijskich gruszek. Grad, mróz i problemy z bakterią pseudomonas wpłynęły na potencjalne ilości. Gruszki Corina® również nie uniknęły tych problemów. Ta wczesna selekcja odmiany Conference jest na rynku do pierwszych Konferencji. read more

Meksyk utrwalił swoją pozycję jako światowy lider w eksporcie pomidorów, osiągając wartość celną w wysokości 2,988 miliarda dolarów, co stanowi historyczny rekord zgodnie z danymi Ministerstwa Gospodarki. read more

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, specifically those located on the Black Sea. This development marks the first time container shipments have recommenced since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the establishment of a new committee and a working group aimed at improving member engagement on key challenges and generating fresh opportunities. This announcement coincides with the National Plant Show. The new committee, the HTA Retail read more

Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits, states that the Turkish cherry season is exceptionally positive. The quality remains stable, and there have been no weather-related issues. "The Turkish cherry season is actually going very well, it's never been better before," he says. read more

"Chociaż w tym roku wysłaliśmy tylko połowę kontenerów, jak w zeszłym roku, mieliśmy dostępne awokado od marca, w tym również duże rozmiary. Trudno było w to uwierzyć, ale w Pampa Baja udało nam się dostarczyć rynek eksportowy w pierwszej części sezonu" - mówi dyrektor handlowy Micky... read more

Electric utility rebates and incentive programs are not limited by borders. Many of Canada's 151 electric utilities, operating across 10 provinces and 3 territories, provide different levels of financial support to greenhouse growers and vertical farmers who are implementing energy-efficient construction practices. read more

Be it in Singapore, Kuwait, Amsterdam, or any other location, Growy identifies opportunities to expand its vertical farming concept for cultivating lettuce, herbs, and micro-vegetables. The goal is to establish approximately 20 operational vertical farms by adding three new growing locations each year. read more