A framed Ajax jersey hangs in the boardroom of Adriaan Vis, the director of FruitMasters. Perhaps it's a subtle nod to the decisiveness of Amsterdam that the director merges with the rich fruit-growing tradition of the Betuwe region. "We try to combine the best of both worlds, because the world is bigger than. read more

"Ostatnio mówi się często, że Wielkanoc sprzyja sprzedaży świeżych produktów bardziej niż Boże Narodzenie, ale także w zeszłym tygodniu Wielkanocnym sprzedaż nie była szczególnie dobra" - mówi Robert van Ooijen z firmy Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit, który codziennie kupuje na aukcjach BelOrta, REO i Hoogstraten dla klientów w. read more

The Turkish cherry season was ruined by frost before it even began, particularly in the Central region of the country, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF). "Cherry production in the Central region of Turkey was nearly completely lost because..." read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia, states that despite the availability of Polish apples, the European markets are not showing strong demand for them. This is due to the presence of cheaper alternatives. Apples available for export include mostly Golden, Red Jonaprince, Idared, and Jonagold varieties. read more

Po ponad czterech latach wizji, inwestycji i poświęcenia, That Flower Feeling (TFF) oficjalnie wzbiło się w powietrze. CalFlowers, Kalifornijskie Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Przewoźników Kwiatów, z dumą ogłasza formalne oddzielenie operacyjne TFF - przechodząc go w pełni niezależną... read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction on behalf of Zeeland Trade B.V. in Vogelwaarde (NL), showcasing a specialized range of machinery for carrot processing, packaging, and palletizing. The auction will feature sorting machines, washing machines, filling and packaging machines, read more

During the first week of April, temperatures in the main Greek strawberry regions were slightly below average. However, the abundant sunshine and the increasing length of the days have contributed to consistent ripening and good fruit quality, especially for the dominant variety in Greece. read more

Strawberries are one of the most popular seasonal fruits in Germany. On average, about 3.7 kilograms are consumed per person each year. The strawberry harvest lasts from May to the end of July, but raspberries, blackberries, and cherries are also very popular with consumers and are harvested. read more

Rio Grande do Norte, the largest melon producer and exporter in Brazil, is ramping up its efforts to increase exports of fruits and vegetables to China. This initiative seeks to capitalize on the commercial potential and demand in the Asian market, particularly from October to April, when the domestic supply in China is lower… read more

The Peruvian mango campaign is coming to an end. According to Martina Garletti, McGarlet's Purchasing Manager, it will conclude around week 19, signaling the end of a season characterized by significantly higher volumes compared to the previous year. "In 2024, we faced a challenging campaign, strongly affected by read more

Po przeprowadzeniu aktywnej kampanii merchandisingowej przed Ramadanem, Natural Delights® świętuje niebywały sukces w tegorocznym sezonie sprzedaży, prezentując wpływ kulturowo istotnego marketingu oraz dobrze wykonanych tematycznych wystaw sklepowych. Według danych firmy Circana do 23 marca, read more

The new season of organic strawberries is almost here at Ecodal - Kestemont. Last year, BelOrta started selling organic strawberries for the first time. Organic options have become more common in many product categories, but organic strawberries have been more difficult to come by. read more

To ensure healthy growth and abundant yields of raspberries, proper fertilization is crucial, tailored to the plant's growth stages and needs. Using different types of fertilizers, both in granular form, through fertigation, and foliar application, can significantly read more

Spodziewane zapotrzebowanie na importowane jabłka wydaje się być mniejsze w tym roku. "Z wyjątkiem jabłek Honeycrisp - w tym roku w stanie Waszyngton zabrakło jabłek Honeycrisp i obserwujemy wzrost importu tej odmiany" - mówi Tom Selfridge z Paramount Export Company. "Standardowe odmiany takie jak Fuji i Gala, read more

At this moment, a shipment of 188,000 Ethiopian flowers is sailing towards Valencia, Spain. In recent years, sea transport has been increasingly explored as a viable option for shipping flowers - and Ethiopia is no exception. While it's known that sea freight is more cost-effective and read more

A new technology in formulation is revolutionizing the utilization of essential oils and pheromones for pest control. Platypus, an emerging B2B startup, has created PlatyForm—a raw material platform that effectively delays the evaporation of volatile compounds, enabling them to... read more

It's currently challenging to distinguish between South Africa's summer and winter rainfall regions: since November, the rain has hardly stopped in the central areas where a substantial portion of South Africa's vegetables are cultivated, near the province with the highest population density, Gauteng. read more

Podaż mango z Meksyku jest obecnie dobra i stabilna. „Mieliśmy trochę niedoboru. Zobaczymy dobrą podaż czerwonych mango, ale żółte mogą być nieco niestabilne w dostawie” - mówi Gary Clevenger z Freska Produce. „Kiedyś było mnóstwo dużych owoców, ale teraz jest ich trochę mniej. read more

The international demand for Ecuadorian plantains is on the rise in 2025, fueled by the consumption of fresh fruit and the production of processed products like chips and frozen ripe plantains. The United States is the primary market, and companies are looking to increase their market share in Europe with snack products. read more

A nowo wybudowane boisko sportowe oraz programy szkoleniowe zostały otwarte w Saron, w Południowej Afryce, dzięki współpracy marki owoców i warzyw SanLucar oraz fundacji 'Brustring der Herzen' klubu piłkarskiego VfB Stuttgart. Inicjatywa ta jest częścią trwającego zaangażowania społecznego. read more