The analysis of the first seven months for the fruit and vegetable department in large-scale retail trade shows a positive trend, with increasing volumes despite a slight inflationary effect. It is worth noting the entrance of exotic fruits among the top ten best-selling categories in the year, a significant result if we read more

Namibia's grape export sector recorded a year-on-year growth of 16.7%, increasing from US$400,000 (N$7.7 million) in the final quarter of 2023 to US$66.9 million (N$1.29 billion) in the final quarter of 2024. Production is mainly focused in the Aussenkehr Valley on the Orange River. read more

Pure Flavor® is expanding its state-of-the-art Southern Flavor Farms greenhouse in Georgia by 25 acres. This expansion reinforces the company's dedication to growing sustainably and ensuring that families and retailers have reliable access to fresh, flavorful produce. read more

Uprawianie owoców w Chile przechodzi istotne zmiany. Z większości przesyłek kierowanych do Chin oraz globalnego rynku cechującego się nadmiernym nadwyżką, zmieniającymi się preferencjami konsumentów i rosnącą konkurencją, eksporterzy z Chile mają trudności z dostosowaniem się do nowych trendów oraz dywersyfikacją swoich rynków. Wiśnie, read more

Poland maintains its position as a leader in raspberry production in the European Union, but the situation for growers is not easy - especially for those focused on industrial raspberry production. When it comes to doing this in a profitable way, what... read more

W MY 2024/25, Maroko wyeksportowało 21 800 ton świeżej kukurydzy cukrowej, generując ponad 20 milionów dolarów przychodu, według EastFruit z danymi z Global Trade Tracker za pośrednictwem marokańskiego Office des Changes. Oznacza to wzrost o 28% w porównaniu z W MY 2023/24 i o 61% wzrost w stosunku do W MY 2022/23. To read more

In an unusual occurrence, the abundant supply of flowers has caused wholesale rates to plummet by nearly one-third compared to last week, despite the ongoing Onam festive season. While this price drop has been beneficial for buyers, wholesale sellers have reported difficulties in covering their costs. "The decrease in prices is a result of increased production." read more

Tolsma-Grisnich, a specialist in storage and processing systems for potatoes, onions, and carrots, has officially opened its new premises at Cavalier 3 in Emmeloord. The move to the 18,500 m² site marks an important step in the company's ongoing growth and development. The opening took place. read more

Egzport arbuza z Maroka do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł o ponad 53% między styczniem a czerwcem, według danych handlowych z Eurostatu. Dzięki temu Maroko wyprzedziło Hiszpanię jako największego dostawcę tego owocu do UE. W pierwszej połowie roku Maroko wysłało ponad 130 000 ton. read more

Since the beginning of September, L’Insalata dell’Orto has reintroduced Italian-origin cubed pumpkin, one of the symbolic references of their ready-to-cook line (https://www.linsalatadellorto.it/prodotti/zucca/). A product that has gained more and more space in the Large-Scale Retail Trade over the years. read more

Tropicaux, a company based in Guinea specializing in dried fruit production and exports, has implemented machinery from Kronen GmbH to enhance its pineapple processing operations. The company manufactures dried pineapple rings for global markets, including the U.S., the EU, and various African countries. read more

For the past two weeks, Gerard van den Anker has taken some time off from his role as general manager at Veiling Zaltbommel, as he was busy with his own pear harvest. "We can speak of a fantastic harvest. In other years, growers had to put in more effort to get the fruit out of the orchard, but read more

A team of scientists led by Dr. D. M. Firake, Senior Scientist from the ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research (ICAR-DFR), Pune, have discovered a new species of blossom midge, Contarinia icardiflores sp. nov., infesting Jasminum sambac (jasmine) flower buds in India. The species name read more

Nayan Dhameja, founder of fresh produce importer Ognam Global, mentioned that India's orange imports cover multiple supply periods. This year, the usual dominance of Egyptian oranges is facing significant price challenges. Egyptian Valencia, Navel, and Baladi varieties are meeting the demand from January onwards. read more

Uprawa migdałów we Włoszech nabiera rozpędu, gdy producenci starają się zmodernizować i zwiększyć krajową produkcję, aby zmniejszyć zależność od importu. W odpowiedzi na rosnące zapotrzebowanie, Włoski Konsorcjum Nowoczesnego Migdała (CIMM) opracowało w pełni zmechanizowane sady migdałowe zaprojektowane do optymalizacji. read more

The global market for mandarins is expanding and now accounts for 28% of the world's citrus trade, ranking second only to oranges. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unexpected rebound: imports increased by 16% in 2020, indicating growing consumer interest in health-focused foods. However, the sector faces read more

The diversification of destinations, trade agreements, the evolution of spot prices, and consumer preferences in demanding markets are reshaping the outlook for Ecuadorian bananas. As Marianela Ubilla, manager of Agzulasa, explains, the company has experienced significant growth in its. read more

On September 6 and 7, Weiling GmbH hosted its popular in-house exhibition at its headquarters in Coesfeld (North Rhine-Westphalia). The colorful supporting program and exhibitor program focused on innovations, discussions, and personal encounters relating to all kinds of organic food. Guided. read more

The table grape campaign of 2025 is in full swing and the first assessment is drawn up by Mario Mellone, commercial manager of OP Melodia, active in Puglia and Basilicata with about 100 hectares of vineyards. "The start of the campaign," explains Mellone, "has been relatively calm." read more

India's fresh produce trade includes various intermediaries such as importers and retailers, with a few major importers typically holding the key to top exporters worldwide, according to Shashank Srivastav, Associate Director at Ninja Global. "We ventured into the fresh produce market in 2021". read more