W firmie McCain Foods w Wielkiej Brytanii, spółce zależnej kanadyjskiego konglomeratu, odnotowano wzrost przychodów do 712,5 miliona funtów za rok podatkowy kończący się 30 czerwca 2023 r., w porównaniu do 596,3 miliona funtów w poprzednim roku. Firma z siedzibą w North Yorkshire zanotowała również wzrost zysków przed opodatkowaniem do 77,5 miliona funtów z 72,5 miliona funtów. read more

The presence of domestic asparagus expanded. For white and violet varieties, there was mainly access to Greek, Dutch, and Italian deliveries. For green spears, besides the domestic batches, there were primarily Spanish, Italian, and Dutch ones. The early harvested products were often sent to the
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Według analityków EastFruit, po katastrofalnym początku sezonu eksportu borówek z Peru, który doprowadził do pierwszego w historii spadku globalnej wymiany tego popularnego owocu, obecnie wolumeny eksportu się odzyskują. W szczególności, w styczniu-lutym 2024 roku, peruwiańscy eksporterzy byli w stanie sprzedać.

According to EastFruit analysts, after a disastrous start to the blueberry export season from Peru, which led to the first-ever decline in global trade of this trending berry, export volumes are currently recovering. In particular, in January-February 2024, Peruvian exporters were able to sell. read more

After exiting the EU, the UK implemented its own tariff system for imports. The Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff for cut flowers classified under heading 0603 was established at 8% for fresh flowers and 10% for flowers and branches/decorations that are not fresh. However, in reality, many countries were exempted from paying import duties due to various trade agreements. read more

The Ministry of Justice and Interior has launched "Operation Horta" to improve the traceability of fruit and vegetable products in the Valencian Community, with a focus on products that do not have proper legal certification. This operation started in March in response to an increase in thefts and is ongoing. read more

Ostatnie pozostałe ilości włoskich pomarańczy Tarocco krążą teraz, oznaczając koniec tegorocznego sezonu pomarańczy. "Udało nam się handlować pożądanymi pomarańczami Moro aż do końca stycznia-początku lutego, po czym kontynuowaliśmy z odmianą Sanguinelli. Udało nam się sprzedać Tarocco. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, is getting ready to add flavor to Fuorisalone from April 16th to 21st, through an exceptional collaboration with Hisense, a famous global entity with over 50 years of success in the industry. read more

Scabiosa Virtuoso® Saura, developed by breeding company HilverdaFlorist, is now available at grower Marginpar. After signing an exclusive licensing agreement in July last year, the first flowers will soon be harvested from Marginpar's fields in Kenya. From this moment on, the colorful Scabiosa Virtuoso® Saura will be in full bloom and ready for distribution. read more

Maasoever, in the Netherlands, could not have wished for better weather, and the enthusiasm for this vegetable processor's open day was overwhelming. "We welcomed between 1,100 and 1,200 visitors, giving them an interactive tour. They got a clear picture of how our (organic) vegetables are grown,… read more

Fruit Attraction, one of the most important trade fairs in the fruit and vegetable sector worldwide, arrives in Brazil with the support of IFEMA.

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Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10th that business is thriving in both growing regions. "We are experiencing strong sales for both Mexican and the new Texas onions," David stated. "Total crossings from Mexico have increased slightly recently, leading to an uptick in demand." read more

Although the majority of vegetables are one of the most affordable sources of food on Earth, some can be extremely expensive. Additionally, experts at EastFruit have noted that the consumption of exclusive and costly vegetables, which provide superfood qualities and excellent taste, is growing rapidly. read more

Rozpoczynając od 1 sierpnia 2024 r., Rosja nałoży cło eksportowe na orzechy piniowe w skorupkach. Ta decyzja ma na celu zwiększenie eksportu wysoko przetworzonych produktów o wysokiej wartości dodanej w kraju. Według Federalnej Państwowej Instytucji Budżetowej "Agroeksport", orzechy piniowe w skorupkach stanowiły 79,9% read more

McCain Foods is pleased to announce that it has enhanced its partnership with Strong Roots, the Dublin-based frozen food producer. The two brands had previously announced a strategic partnership in 2021, with McCain investing to expand its product offering by introducing more vegetable-forward and environmentally-friendly options. read more

WinField United South Africa has announced the appointment of AJ Griesel as the Managing Director for InteliGro Crop Solutions. He will begin his role on June 1, 2024. Previously, Griesel served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Table Grape Industry and is experienced in operational management. read more

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has released the inaugural edition of the Citrus Microbial Food Safety Best Practice Guide. Dr. Sukhvinder Pal (SP) Singh, Senior Research Scientist in Food Safety and Traceability at NSW DPI, stated that the guide offers specific, hands-on advice. read more

A market that is constantly evolving requires innovations. Each market seeks specific traits that help them achieve their maximum potential in terms of production and quality to meet the needs of the entire supply chain. Rijk Zwaan focuses on breeding new traits into varieties to meet these requirements. How do they do it? read more

Gisborne-based produce company, First Fresh, announced that Kiwi Rugby star Renee Holmes will be the company's first-ever brand ambassador. The new two-year deal will commence from early April, just as the 2024 fruit supply season gets underway. It's the first ambassadorship agreement for the company. read more

W lutym 2023 roku polarny wir przeszedł przez Nową Szkocję, powodując znaczne szkody w uprawie brzoskwiń przed ich fazą wzrostu. Emily Lutz, dyrektor wykonawczy Związku Plantatorów Owoców Nowej Szkocji, wyraziła optymizm co do powrotu do sił drzew brzoskwiniowych, pomimo uznania. read more

The director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Derek Sandison, signed an agreement with Vietnam's Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Hoang Trung, on Monday, April 8 in Vietnam. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signifies an agreement between Vietnam and Washington State. read more