"According to the forecasts made on November 1st, 2024, French tomato production for the fresh market is estimated at 475,500 tons for the 2024 campaign, which is 23,100 tons higher than in 2023 (+5%). In October 2024, prices were 12% lower than in 2023, but 16% higher than the average from 2019-2023." read more

The global asparagus production is primarily concentrated in five countries, which together account for 82% of the total harvest volume. China is the undisputed number one in this regard. However, the country does not play a significant role in the fresh market, as asparagus is mostly exported. read more

At the same time, the expected quantity will be 12% above the five-year average for 2019-2023. The national cultivation area for carrots for the fresh market in the 2024-2025 campaign has increased by 2% compared to the previous year, reaching 10,570 hectares, which is 1% above the average for the years 2019-2023. read more

The Meccearly bean, developed by Blumen Vegetable Seeds, is a product with unique characteristics. Geneticist Elena Avite presents these characteristics: "It is a bean that is born to meet the needs of the industry, but it also lends itself well to the fresh market." read more

STC Food Solutions recently installed a new weighing line at Uienschilbedrijf Ongena. The company from Moerbeke-Waas, Flanders, grows, peels, slices, and packs onions for the fresh market and was looking for a way to achieve higher quality onions. "We were not satisfied with the weigher we had." read more

Thank you! Winning the Fresh Market award means a lot to me. It is a recognition of my hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing high-quality products and services to our customers. It motivates me to continue striving for excellence and constantly improving to meet the needs of our customers. read more

Dümmen Orange is promoting its Kalanchoe brand, Calandiva, in Japan with a fresh marketing approach and new retail solutions. This initiative aims to elevate the value of Kalanchoe in the Japanese market and expand the brand's presence domestically. As part of the promotional campaign, Dümmen Orange is implementing innovative strategies to attract customers and increase brand awareness in Japan. read more

"On September 1st, 2024, the French tomato production for the fresh market was estimated at 477,000 tons for the 2024 campaign, showing an increase of 24,500 tons compared to 2023 (+5%). In August 2024, prices were 23% higher than in 2023 and 20% higher than the average for the same period from 2019 to 2023. This..." read more

With visitors from over 45 countries, Syngenta could expect a significant amount of international interest during Fields of Innovation 2024. In the fresh market, Syngenta unveiled a remarkable innovation in the vegetable section: white Romanesco. They also expanded their onion varieties with. read more

The direction of the carrot market for this year is still uncertain. "Currently, it is very quiet. Export activities have not picked up yet," says Peter Rinkel from Hagranop. "The situation is the opposite of last year. Prices for fresh market carrots are on the rise, whereas last year's carrots were primarily meant for." read more

This station will accelerate the development of vegetable varieties tailored to the specific needs of Southeast Asian farmers and the fresh market of the region. The official opening took place during the hundredth anniversary celebration of Rijk Zwaan. read more

The ProNatura and Organic Alliance brand, Plaisirs du Verger®, established in 2022 in collaboration with 6 producers in the Rhône Valley, is now expanding to include figs. These figs will be available from mid-August to mid-October and are primarily intended for the fresh market. They are grown in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. read more

At the beginning of the season, a strong juice market encouraged more producers to increase their quantities for this sector, leading to the forecast for the fresh market at the start of the season to decrease from 181.7 million cartons to the current level. Sources said that yields in the market had... read more

Nanovel, an Israeli AgTech startup, has introduced an AI-powered autonomous fruit-harvesting robot capable of picking tree fruits for the fresh market. The robot provides a solution for growers worldwide facing a shortage of farm labor and rapidly rising costs. read more

The vegetable harvest is currently in full swing in Marchfeld, the vegetable garden of Lower Austria. "We have been harvesting onions for the fresh market for a few weeks now. The quality is good this year. We are also beginning the carrot harvest, which we sell both conventionally." read more

Bellevue sweet potato is the most popular fresh market variety, grown in many key production areas in Europe. Pat Fitzgerald from Nativaland highlights several advantages that contribute to its appeal. "High yield and a consistently shaped root result in a high percentage of quality product." read more

Fresh Market, the premier event for Poland's fresh fruit, vegetable, and flower industry, will be held at the MCC Mazurkas Conference Centre and Hotel in Warsaw, Poland on September 18th. read more

Mamy przyjemność ogłosić i serdecznie powitać Steve'a Barnarda jako nowego dyrektora generalnego Fresh Markets Australia (FMA). Z ponad 20-letnim doświadczeniem w kierowaniu w sektorach rolniczym, usług finansowych i przemysłowych, Steve wnosi do naszej organizacji ogromną wiedzę i doświadczenie. read more

Steve Barnard has been appointed as the new general manager of Fresh Markets Australia (FMA). read more

There is only one week left until the end of the Early Bird offer for Fresh B2B MEETING & TRADE SHOW! read more