Namibia, with minimal commercial avocado production in its agronomic landscape, experienced a rise in avocado imports. In the last quarter of the previous year, imports reached 889 tonnes valued at over N$16.4 million. This marked a notable increase from the previous 756 tonnes, worth N$14.5 million. read more

The municipality of Bergamo is planning an intervention worth over 17 million euros for the city's fruit and vegetable market. read more

Od początku 2024 roku, urzędnicy kontroli kwarantanny fitosanitarnej Federalnej Służby Rosselkhoznadzor w regionie Zabajkalskim monitorowali 30 070 ton owoców cytrusowych, w tym pomelo - 9 900 ton, mandarynki - 14 700 ton, cytryny - 3 600 ton, pomarańcze - 1 800 ton, i... read more

The watermelon season is about to start and within the supply chain, there is a moderate sense of optimism, stemming from the particularly positive trends of recent years both in terms of prices and consumption. Clearly, this is for what is perhaps the most weather-dependent product of all. read more

Orogel is the leading producer for the Italian retail market with a 67% market share under the company brand and co-packer activity for various retailers' private labels. This information is communicated by the company, which has been active for over 50 years in the production and marketing of frozen vegetables, fresh fruit, and... read more

Robert van Ooijen from Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit says that it took some time for this year's strawberry supply to increase at the Belgian auctions. He makes daily morning purchases at BelOrta, REO, and Hoogstraten for his Dutch clients. "Besides Sonata and Sonsation, more Elsanta is now entering the. read more

Matthew Seidel of Oakland, California, has set a pending Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume. He completed the Boston Marathon in 2:35:38 while dressed as a banana. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over five minutes, which was held by Jordan Maddocks who ran as a fruit and finished the marathon in 2:41:27. read more

Wynikający z ostatnich przymrozków na Ukrainie, szczyt których miał miejsce 19-20 kwietnia tego roku, sadów jabłoni, grusz i owoców pestkowych częściowo zostały uszkodzone, raportują analitycy EastFruit. Jednocześnie, według lokalnych plantatorów, największe szkody w sadach jabłoniowych spowodowały. read more

Mangoes from West Africa will soon be arriving in Europe. The harvesting started on April 12th in Ivory Coast, and the first containers transported by MSC are expected to arrive at European ports (Dunkirk, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and London) from week 18. After a difficult start to the 2024 campaign, with a read more

Arnoldo André Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, attended a luncheon organized by the Ibero-American Business Council Alliance (CEAPI), chaired by Núria Vilanova. During his visit to Spain, the Costa Rican minister emphasized that Costa Rica is a trustworthy partner for investments,... read more

The next edition of Macfrut, scheduled from 8 to 10 May 2024 at the Rimini Expo Centre, will be enriched by two important events dedicated to the potential of digital technology serving the fruit and vegetable sector. The events are organized by QGS, Talea Consulting, and B2A, three companies. read more

In week 17, the first early cherries from Spain became available at the Vienna Wholesale Market. "The demand is still relatively low, partly due to the cold and rainy weather. The prices per kilo are currently quite high, ranging from 15–16 euros. However, as the supply increases, we can expect the prices to adjust accordingly." read more

The Chilean cherry campaign 2023/2024 has ended positively, with the fruits reaching interesting prices in the market. This is reported by the valenciafruits.com website, which specifies that over 90% of Chilean production is exported to China. read more

Europe is the largest importer of bananas globally. In 2022, approximately 5.5 million tons of bananas were imported, with 75% originating from Latin America. The supply chain is intricate and demands significant resources and energy, particularly during the ripening process. To minimize the environmental impact, efforts are being made to optimize the supply chain. read more

Dr. Rose Buitenhuis from the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre discusses various factors that can lead to the failure of a biocontrol program and emphasizes the importance of evaluating the quality of the biocontrol agents being used. This video is highly beneficial for individuals who have experienced challenges with their biocontrol programs. read more

W obliczu krajowych wyzwań gospodarczych, Ekwador obchodzi znaczące osiągnięcia w sektorze eksportu, takie jak wejście czerwonej pitahaii na nowe rynki międzynarodowe. Pro Ecuador ogłosiło, że dwie ekwadorskie firmy z powodzeniem dokonały swoich pierwszych eksportów czerwonej pitahaii do. read more

The European markets are beginning to receive the first Rojo Brillante persimmons from South America, which are gradually making their way onto the shelves during the spring months. "Last week, we received the first container of Persimmon type persimmons from Uruguay, which we have already delivered to our. read more

Azerbaijan has a long tradition of producing and trading fruits and vegetables, and has historically been a major supplier to the Russian Federation. However, in recent years, the country has expanded its export markets to include a growing number of countries. "For example," as Nərmin explains. read more

Thirty high school science teachers from across the U.S. are embarking on an immersive summer field trip to horticultural destinations around Indianapolis, gaining valuable hands-on experience and insights into careers within the industry. The field trip is part of Seed to STEM, an initiative aimed at providing professional development opportunities for educators in the field of agriculture and horticulture. read more

"A limited supply of Peruvian mangoes this year has caused a high demand for Palmer mangoes from Brazil," says Manfred van der Vlag, from the Dutch sales office of Sweet Fruits in Emmen. "The Palmer mango has traditionally been less popular, but due to the market shortages, we have seen a resurgence in interest and credibility." read more