In a year (2023) when demand and prices for blueberries have seen a marked increase, Mexico has had the lowest harvest since 2019 says Gerardo López, Commercial Director of the exporter Berry Lovers based in Mexico: “Our blueberries have seen the lowest volume since 2019.” read more

Mangosteen is harvested throughout the year in various regions of Indonesia. Exporting company Citra Tama Jaya Indo are currently sourcing the fruit from Bogor. read more

It will take a few more weeks for the clementine season to come to an end in Puglia. The sales trend has been different from last year despite the large percentage of small grades. read more

October to December 2023 marked the first quarter of the new British apple season and the latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) reveals which supermarkets were best at backing British. read more

Greenyard, a large supplier of fruit and vegetables, announced that Anna Jęczmyk, who was responsible for the Greenyard Frozen Poland business, has been appointed as Managing Director at Greenyard’s Frozen Division. read more

Huelva's strawberry supply is starting to grow. However, we mustn't forget that the campaign started with the early strawberries from potted plants, which came out in November to a market in which, according to Manuel Sánchez of Exportfarms, "demand has always been above supply." read more

Macfrut 2024 (8-10 May) sees the opening of Innovation Hub For Healthy Food, the exhibition dedicated to sustainable products and technologies used in the production of highly nutritious food. The new exhibition, which will enrich a collection of thematic areas that
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UK farmers are urging stricter regulations to protect them from the 'big six' supermarkets' perceived unjust treatment. A scarecrow protest outside Parliament recently represented the farmers' plight, coinciding with MPs discussing grocery supply chain reforms. The debate comes after over
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In 2023, Ukraine experienced an 18% decrease in revenue from the export of fruits, berries, and nuts, amounting to $257 million. The export structure highlighted a predominant decline in frozen berries and fruits at $132 million (-31%) and shelled and unshelled walnuts at $77 million (-4%). An
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The Arancia Rossa di Sicilia IGP season gets into full swing amidst a thousand difficulties, but the drop in temperature reawakens consumption. As the commercial season develops, the President of the Arancia Rossa di Sicilia IGP Consortium, Gerardo Diana, gives an all-round overview of the sector at IFN. read more

"We have been planning the deliveries of 600 gram heart-shaped strawberry punnets to a few supermarket chains, which will become available as of the first week of February. Actually, a few wholesale markets would like to try out these romantic options too. It is a perfect occasion that makes us
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Lately, there has been more stability in the artichoke market, with prices a bit below the high levels recorded in the early months of the campaign. A significant reduction of the acreage in major producing areas is proving decisive and, barring significant climatic disruptions, very good market
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In the Netherlands, apple cultivation has had several challenging years. But Dirk Jan van Lutterveld sees a notable shift this year. "Elstar and Jonagold supplies have decreased so much that we can finally sell them at interesting prices this season," begins the Dutch top fruit grower. read more

Prices of consumer goods in the Pakistani retail sector remain unchecked as onion prices hit Rs320 per kg in the nation's capital. Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics indicates a surge in high-quality onion prices in domestic markets, with retailers attributing the price hike to
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The Citrus Growers Association South Africa (CGASA) is hopeful for 2024 as signs point to an increased crop yield. However, concerns linger about the successful delivery of fruit to global markets, according to CGASA CEO, Justin Chadwick. The citrus season in South Africa begins with lemons in
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Unifruttihas announced the acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut ('Verfrut'), a major producer and exporter of fresh fruit products in South America. Apples and blueberries also among Verfrut's crops read more

Levantia Seed, a company headquartered in the Province of Rovigo in the heart of the Po Delta Park, specialising in a wide range of professional vegetable seeds including different varieties of pumpkin, rocket, radicchio, thanks to its in-house research and development work, has introduced
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In a first, a shipment of Iranian citrus fruit exports was transported to the Russian Federation via the Solyanka Port corridor by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). read more

Over the last five years, the citrus sector has undergone significant structural changes; a trend that has been on-going for a couple of decades. Large retail chains in many European countries have greatly increased their purchasing power, so a big share of the market has fallen into just a few
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A day marked by cold temperatures with appreciable sales on the market: sustained prices were reported for vegetables, particularly tomatoes, courgettes and peppers, albeit lower than last week. Brassicas settled, with lower prices compared to
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