Janusz Kawęczyński, the owner of the Polish apple trading company P.H. Elfruit, stated that the trade embargo imposed on Russia around ten years ago had a significant effect on their business. Approximately 70% of their products were typically exported to Russia. "We used to export a lot of produce to Russia before the embargo," he said. read more

On July 26, 2024, BC Tree Fruits Cooperative announced that its Board of Directors had unanimously determined that due to extremely low estimated fruit volumes, weather effects, and difficult market and financial conditions, the cooperative will not be able to effectively operate the business. read more

In Latvia, the cultivation of watermelons and melons is gaining recognition among growers, with watermelons weighing up to 15 kg now becoming more common in the country's climate. Emīls Nils Gaišprātis, a young cultivator, has successfully grown the Odisejs variety. read more

TopFruit is launching three new black-skinned plums known for their outstanding taste and early harvesting period. These plums are distinguished by their black skin and red flesh, specifically chosen and bred to flourish in the Southern African climate. Three attractive black-skinned plums from TopFruit. read more

Local Bounti is now shipping its full line of produce products, including Grab-and-Go Salad Kits, living lettuce, and baby leaf varieties, to over 180 Brookshire Grocery Company locations from its new facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas. BGC is stocking these products in their stores. read more

Asda has partnered with Peter Marshall & Co, a Scottish grower, to provide over 3.5 million Scottish cherries during the summer. This collaboration expands on a five-year partnership between Asda and Marshall Farms through Scotty Brand, moving beyond branded products to include. read more

Greece is currently facing a notable increase in fruit and vegetable prices, primarily due to a severe drought that has significantly affected agricultural production in recent months. Farmers across the country are expressing their worries about the water scarcity. Consequently, prices at farmers' markets have risen. read more

Based on its thirty years of experience in cultivating, processing, and selling strawberries, the Nicofruit group will now venture into producing and marketing yellow kiwi fruit, starting next autumn. Starting in the first week of October 2024, the Top Gold yellow kiwi will be available. read more

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In Blairgowrie, Perthshire, the cherry harvest is in its third week for McIntyre Fruit. They have begun picking cherries for Thomas Thomson, a neighboring farm with which they have a joint venture. McIntyre provides the labor and packs the fruit. Matthew McIntyre, Director at McIntyre Fruit, read more

W Nowej Zelandii plantatorzy awokado stawiają czoła wyzwaniom związanym z malejącymi cenami awokado odmiany Hass w ciągu ostatnich trzech lat. Wprowadzenie odmiany awokado GEM™ stanowi potencjalny zwrot akcji, jest ona promowana jako odmiana premium i sprzedawana wyłącznie online po cenie 3,80 USD za sztukę. CEO firmy Seeka, read more

The 2024 China International Fruit Expo (China Fruit), hosted by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA) and the China Fruit Marketing Association (CFMA), and organized by Shanghai Maoheng Exhibition Co., Ltd., will take place. read more

The harvest of Shine Muscat grapes in Shaanxi, China is about to begin, and a significant number of merchants are closely monitoring the situation. Reports indicate that demand is notably higher than in previous years. "The harvest in Shaanxi's Shine Muscat production area is expected to start..." read more

Jeden miesiąc od rozpoczęcia sezonu słodkich ziemniaków egipskich, popyt jest wysoki i stabilny, ale ceny spadają. "To całkowicie normalne, że ceny spadają na tym etapie sezonu" - mówi Zayed Lasheen, dyrektor generalny firmy AfriGoodGrows. Eksporter twierdzi: "Produkcja słodkich ziemniaków egipskich jest obfita w tym sezonie". read more

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) released its forecast for the 2024 Washington state fresh apple crop today. The crop is estimated at 124 million standard forty-pound boxes of fresh apples. This forecast represents a return to the recent historic norms after two unusual years. read more

Mountain View Fruit Sales is excited to introduce its new brand of late-season peaches and nectarines called Autumnripe. "After 15 years of refining our techniques for growing late-season fruits, this new brand showcases the evolution from our established and well-known varieties." read more

"High temperatures have a significant impact on cultivation. For instance, fennels grown in Fucino region are negatively affected by the lack of temperature variation. Similarly, lettuce also faces stress due to prolonged periods of high heat. Cultivating crops under such conditions is becoming increasingly challenging," explains Andrea Pignato, the sales manager at. read more

After the first year of experimentation and the launch of the "Divino - Il kaki italiano" brand, which had to end its marketing early due to high demand, Gallicchio Frutta Srls, the company behind the brand, is now getting ready for the upcoming season. The current status of the fruit is promising. read more

In July 2024, the EU calculated orange prices were €79 per 100 kg, which was a 7.84% decrease from the previous month and a 32.13% increase compared to the 5-year average of €60. In Spain, orange prices were €89 per 100 kg, marking a 15.14% increase over the 5-year average. In Portugal, oranges were priced at €72 per 100 kg. read more

Sezon owoców pestkowych jest teraz w pełni rozpoczęty w hiszpańskiej regionie Aragonii, z satysfakcjonującymi wynikami pod względem produkcji, ale z możliwością poprawy na poziomie handlowym. Sezon owoców drzewnych również właśnie się rozpoczyna. Agustín Sánchez, Dyrektor AEAMDE i Sekretarz Generalny FedeFruta, read more