Francisco Estrada, the President of Apratuc, has described the impact of recent frost events on blueberry crops in Argentina. He specifically highlighted the difficulties arising from what could potentially be the coldest autumn and winter in 60 years. Despite the use of anti-frost systems intended to protect the crops, the challenges remain significant. read more

Na początku roku firma Optiflux wprowadziła Quality Insights. Jest to aplikacja mobilna, która umożliwia plantatorom, handlowcom, oceniającym lub inspektorom pomiar tysięcy owoców dzięki kilku zdjęciom. Dzięki temu firma zdobyła pierwsze miejsce w konkursie "Pomysł na rok 2023" magazynu Fruit Trade. Jest to aplikacja mobilna... read more

Korea grapes are becoming more widely distributed in the U.S. Love April, now in its fourth year of importing the grapes, is actively expanding the program. Currently, the grapes are distributed not only in California but also in Washington, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York. read more

Households consisting of independent young people and young couples without children consumed the least amount of fresh fruit in 2023, accounting for 2% and 3.8% of the total, respectively, compared to their representation in the population. On the other hand, retirees and adult couples without children consumed a read more

Starting this season, PEQ in Maasdijk has implemented a new crate-laying line for peppers. "This is a step forward in more efficient handling, benefiting both our growers and our company as a trading and packaging entity, enabling us to lower costs," says Operations Manager Marc Vriesen. read more

The greenhouse vegetable market is "summer busy" for wholesaler Gebroeders Michiels. "It's not necessarily calm because all the items are there. From tomatoes to cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines. There are no peak sales anywhere, but smaller sales here and there will all add up in the end." read more

W dniu 4 lipca odbyło się wydarzenie charytatywne Banana KM97 na rzecz Guadeloupe i Martinique w Saint-Loup-Géanges, we wschodniej Francji. Nicolas Marraud des Grottes, prezes UGPBAN (Unia Producentów Bananów z Guadeloupe i Martinique), wspomina wydarzenia, które miały miejsce podczas tego etapu. read more

Fruits from ASEAN countries have experienced increased access to the Chinese market, thanks to various important developments. These include the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the opening of the China-Laos Railway, and the establishment of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. read more

Brazilian animals will soon "roam the markets" in the U.S. through the new brand created by the Brazilian melon producer Agricola Famosa, represented by Crown International USA LLC, their North American commercial subsidiary. Rodrigo Lima, president of Crown International based in the U.S., is leading this initiative. read more

W Turcji sektor rolniczy przechodzi transformację, skupiając się na produkcji owoców tropikalnych. Produkty takie jak marakuja wykazały obiecujące wyniki, co skłoniło do dalszej ekspansji. Oprócz marakui, krajobraz rolniczy Turcji obejmuje teraz również awokado, mango i smocze owoce. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a final notice that will permit the safe importation of specific table grapes from certain regions of Chile. These updated regulations, which enhance the current standards, will authorize the importation of table grapes from areas of ... read more

Since its acquisition in 2016, Midiflore has made significant progress, transforming from a small farm to a forward-thinking company that leverages cutting-edge technology. "When we took over Midiflore, the company was primarily focused on cultivating aromatic herbs in open fields. However, following the acquisition, we expanded our offerings to include edible flowers. Today, we stand at the forefront of innovation in our industry." read more

FP Coetzee from Potatoes South Africa pointed out the significant price hike in potatoes that occurred as a result of decreased production due to load-shedding in 2023. Following a reduction of 1,600 hectares, prices skyrocketed from R42.87 per 10kg to R72.92 per 10kg. If an additional reduction of 2,100 hectares were to happen as proposed, the prices are likely to rise even further. read more

Josef Stapf Großmarkt Ltd has been one of the top market companies in Frankfurt's fresh produce center for many years, and has become the go-to destination for fruits and vegetables from both local and distant sources. With the acquisition of Früchte Stern Ltd a few years ago, the company now has two sales outlets. read more

We have repeatedly emphasized the concept of seasonality, explaining how retailers organize themselves to provide impactful and appropriate display and assortment solutions. In recent weeks, even melons have been the subject of initiatives. read more

It is becoming increasingly challenging for fruit and vegetable wholesalers to stay in business. Issues related to finding employees or successors are looming, resulting in a growing number of acquisitions. Two years ago, Ghent-based wholesaler De Blaeij also faced a similar situation when it was acquired by Thiry Gent. read more

Consumption of Nergi mini kiwifruit is steadily increasing in northern European markets, as reported by Jean-Pierre Caruel from the innovation department of brand owner Sofruileg. The sweet-sour kiwi berry seems to be popular in regions where consumers consume a lot of berries. read more

You will also find current information about carrots, strawberries, or cherries from regional cultivation on the pages of the new issue. Of course, now that the temperatures are slowly rising even here, the summer season cannot be missed and is featured with numerous... read more

Italy's peach and nectarine industry seems to be adapting to the changing times. By introducing new products such as flat peaches and later-maturing varieties, producers have made progress in reversing the recent decline in the sector. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it recently won the 'Overall Food Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 Mindful Awards for the company's new Precious Honeyglow pineapple. read more