For MY 2023/24, the forecast for fresh lemon production has been updated to decrease by 11 percent to 1,700 thousand metric tons (MT) from the USDA's official estimates of 1,907 thousand metric tons. This decline can be attributed to adverse weather conditions, including higher temperatures than originally anticipated. read more

Według szacunków Stowarzyszenia Moldova Fruct, opartych na danych z Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, Rozwoju Regionalnego i Środowiska, w maju 2024 roku z kraju wyeksportowano niemal 15 400 ton jabłek, co dało łączną wartość 9,6 miliona dolarów (średnia cena faktury wynosiła 0,62 USD/kg). Oznacza to read more

Fruit and vegetable products rarely leave people speechless, but there is always an exception: there are fruits that shine with their own light and, regardless of market conditions or volumes, manage to capture attention and create their own market. read more

The value of domestically produced vegetables increased by 10% to just under £1.9 billion in 2023, while the volume of domestic production decreased by 4.9% to 2.2 million tonnes. There was a 12% increase in the value of field vegetables, reaching £1.5 billion (£155 million increase). read more

Otwarcie tegorocznej sezonu borówkowego miało miejsce wczoraj, w środę 19 czerwca 2024 roku, na farmie borówkowej rodziny Rodemeier w Walsrode. Obecna królowa borówkowa, Tessa I, oficjalnie otworzyła sezon. Po rozpoczęciu zbiorów borówki w południowych i centralnych Niemczech, pole było otwarte. read more

Macfrut 2025 is presented in Egypt. Appointment in Cairo on Wednesday, September 11th where the press conference for the 42nd edition of the International Fruit and Vegetable Fair will be held. read more

In the small fruits category, strawberries are the undisputed queen with 70% of sales in the segment, according to data presented by the Spanish supermarket chain Eroski. read more

At a press conference, Oksana Skinder, Head of Procurement and Foreign Economic Activities at Belkoopsoyuz, announced that the organization has started procuring blueberries and chanterelle mushrooms. According to the specialist, the price for blueberries ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 euros, depending on. read more

A weak harvest year is unfolding in the most crucial cultivation areas of Serbia. "Since May, we have maintained continuous communication with our suppliers, inspecting orchards and cold storage facilities. The fruit harvested up to this point has produced notably lower yields than anticipated. In the case of strawberries, for instance, read more

While visiting Agroveli's blueberry garden in the village of Gochajikhaishi, Khoni municipality, Minister of Environment Protection and Agriculture Otar Shamugia, State Governor of Imereti Zviad Shalamberidze, and Rural Development Agency Director Davit Tsitlidze evaluated the progress. read more

The cherry harvest in the UK was anticipated to begin early this year, but due to low temperatures in early June, it is now expected to be more in line with a typical season. "We are starting to pick this week at our farm in Kent," said Boris Manz, Commercial and Procurement Manager. read more

On the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd, Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fresh fruit, will participate as a Sponsor at SWIMTHEISLAND Sirmione, the open water swimming competition that attracts athletes from all over the world as well as enthusiasts and tourists every year. read more

Według EastFruit, Egipt znacząco zwiększył swoje eksport cytrusów do Brazylii w pierwszych miesiącach tego roku. Warto zauważyć, że egipskie cytrusy trafiły na brazylijski rynek dopiero w 2020 roku, ale od tego czasu wysyłki szybko rosły. W 2020 roku Egipt wyeksportował zaledwie 75 ton cytrusów do. read more

St. John's Day traditionally marks the end of the asparagus season. This year, it will also be the finale for the vast majority of growers and traders, but a difficult season has led some to decide to give up earlier. "The absence of sunshine, coupled with low temperatures, really caused low" read more

Chłodniejsza i deszczowa wiosenna pogoda w wielu krajach uprawiających melony spowodowała niższe dojrzewanie owoców i wolniejszy początek sezonu. Popyt był nieco niższy, ponieważ zimna i deszczowa pogoda w Europie Środkowej i Północnej nie stymulowała konsumpcji. Zła pogoda podczas wczesnej wiosny. read more

The peach and nectarine harvest campaign continues with the same early production advance that had already started in the first decade of May (two weeks ahead of the average), reflecting positively on the market. We analyzed the season's dynamics with Marcello Guidi, export sales. read more

An orange packed with antioxidants and other health benefits could be a game-changer for consumers and citrus growers, according to a new study by the University of Florida. The research suggests that storing the fruit at low temperatures enhances its beneficial properties. However, it's still too early to determine if these "blood oranges" could become a sustainable crop. read more

Sally Orange, a former major in the British Army, is planning to participate in the Everest Marathon on May 29 while dressed as a lemon in order to raise awareness about mental health. Sally, who is known for running marathons dressed as different fruits and vegetables because of her last name, Orange, uses her unique costumes to initiate discussions about this important topic. read more

The recent visit of a GLOBALG.A.P. delegation to the International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva, Spain, from June 19-20, 2024, was a significant event in the agricultural certification field. It served as a crucial platform for industry stakeholders, including producers and exporters. read more

The Green Living Company (GLC) and Consolidated Distribution Partners, Inc. (CDP) are excited to announce the launch of their co-branded line of portable temperature-controlled solutions for fresh fruit and vegetable end-use. ColdPICK is a collaborative product of GLC's Brand Cold Chain Material Handling System and CDP's EZ. read more