In 2025, Citran will celebrate its 45th anniversary, which coincides with Fruit Attraction, making it a particularly special date for the company. "What began in 1980 with the efforts of four grower families quickly expanded to six, and now includes ten families that embody the company's read more

Sezon granatów w Hiszpanii ruszył na wolnym europejskim rynku, który jest dotknięty konkurencją z innymi dostawcami oraz obfitością średnich i małych rozmiarów owoców. Sytuacja ta nie powinna się poprawić do czasu pojawienia się późniejszych odmian, takich jak Mollar i Wonderful. "Rozpoczęliśmy naszą read more

Analysts from Agronometrics have published a report on the impact of blueberry quality from Peru on their prices. According to the analysis, quality differentiation has now become the main factor driving profitability, with a price difference between premium fruits. read more

In Vihiga, Kenya, small-scale tomato trader Aisha uses a solar-powered cold room near her market. By paying a weekly fee per crate, she extends the shelf life of her produce from three days to three weeks. "Before the cold room, I would wake up worried that half of my tomatoes would rot before" read more

The major banana importer from St. Petersburg has declared bankruptcy. The Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region has officially declared LLC Troya Import insolvent. This company, which was one of the largest importers of bananas and other fruits in the city, generating revenues in the billions of rubles, has now been placed under bankruptcy proceedings. read more

Nie ma już ucieczki, jesień nadeszła. Można to zauważyć nie tylko w kalendarzu, ale także na zewnątrz. Sklepy, centra ogrodnicze, a nawet uliczne targi teraz obfitują w produkty jesienne. W tym tygodniu licytator Erik Boland dzieli się swoimi spostrzeżeniami na temat klasycznych jesieniennych ulubieńców, związanych z roślinami. read more

At the Bozanonu Rose Production Complex in the Turkish city of Isparta, the production of cut roses is thriving. Isparta, located in the northern part of the Mediterranean region in Turkey, is renowned for its industrial rose cultivation, primarily used for making rose water and rose products. read more

La Linea Verde, a leader in fresh ready-to-eat products and a reference point in the fresh soup market, is presenting a comprehensive re-launch project for the DimmidiSì brand range. This initiative goes beyond just an aesthetic redesign, involving the entire category: new initiatives, innovations, and a focus on sustainability and consumer well-being. read more

"The price level of leeks has been moderate all summer," observes Kees Jansen of Teelt- en verpakkingsbedrijf Gebroeders Jansen from Etten-Leur. "In recent years, we have already seen that autumn is also becoming increasingly difficult. Major markets from ten years ago, such as France, England, read more

Invest International is providing €3.5 million in financing to the Dutch company ByBlue, a specialist in the import, distribution, and development of blueberry varieties. The loan will enable ByBlue to establish a sustainable, high-tech blueberry farm in the strategically located Ica region of Peru. read more

The apple harvest from New York state seems to be smaller this year. According to Brett Baker from United Apple Sales, there has been a significant drought in Western New York since Father's Day, leading to each apple variety coming in about 10 percent below estimates. The fruits are also smaller in size. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) dropped by 8% to $1,761 per 40ft container, marking the 15th consecutive week of decline. Rates on key trade routes such as the Transpacific and Asia-Europe also saw a continuous downward trend. Spot rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles decreased by 10% to $2,311. read more

Whether you are a Navel orange producer in Spain or South Africa, or an avocado grower in Mexico or Peru, there is one common issue that affects all of these regions – water scarcity. Water is now in short supply, especially for water-intensive crops like citrus and avocados, making it a growing concern. read more