The watermelon season is about to start and within the supply chain, there is a moderate sense of optimism, stemming from the particularly positive trends of recent years both in terms of prices and consumption. Clearly, this is for what is perhaps the most weather-dependent product of all. read more

Orogel is the leading producer for the Italian retail market with a 67% market share under the company brand and co-packer activity for various retailers' private labels. This information is communicated by the company, which has been active for over 50 years in the production and marketing of frozen vegetables, fresh fruit, and... read more

Robert van Ooijen from Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit says that it took some time for this year's strawberry supply to increase at the Belgian auctions. He makes daily morning purchases at BelOrta, REO, and Hoogstraten for his Dutch clients. "Besides Sonata and Sonsation, more Elsanta is now entering the. read more

Matthew Seidel of Oakland, California, has set a pending Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume. He completed the Boston Marathon in 2:35:38 while dressed as a banana. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over five minutes, which was held by Jordan Maddocks who ran as a fruit and finished the marathon in 2:41:27. read more

Wynikający z ostatnich przymrozków na Ukrainie, szczyt których miał miejsce 19-20 kwietnia tego roku, sadów jabłoni, grusz i owoców pestkowych częściowo zostały uszkodzone, raportują analitycy EastFruit. Jednocześnie, według lokalnych plantatorów, największe szkody w sadach jabłoniowych spowodowały. read more

Mangoes from West Africa will soon be arriving in Europe. The harvesting started on April 12th in Ivory Coast, and the first containers transported by MSC are expected to arrive at European ports (Dunkirk, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and London) from week 18. After a difficult start to the 2024 campaign, with a read more

The next edition of Macfrut, scheduled from 8 to 10 May 2024 at the Rimini Expo Centre, will be enriched by two important events dedicated to the potential of digital technology serving the fruit and vegetable sector. The events are organized by QGS, Talea Consulting, and B2A, three companies. read more

In week 17, the first early cherries from Spain became available at the Vienna Wholesale Market. "The demand is still relatively low, partly due to the cold and rainy weather. The prices per kilo are currently quite high, ranging from 15–16 euros. However, as the supply increases, we can expect the prices to adjust accordingly." read more

The Chilean cherry campaign 2023/2024 has ended positively, with the fruits reaching interesting prices in the market. This is reported by the valenciafruits.com website, which specifies that over 90% of Chilean production is exported to China. read more

Europe is the largest importer of bananas globally. In 2022, approximately 5.5 million tons of bananas were imported, with 75% originating from Latin America. The supply chain is intricate and demands significant resources and energy, particularly during the ripening process. To minimize the environmental impact, efforts are being made to optimize the supply chain. read more

The European markets are beginning to receive the first Rojo Brillante persimmons from South America, which are gradually making their way onto the shelves during the spring months. "Last week, we received the first container of Persimmon type persimmons from Uruguay, which we have already delivered to our. read more

Azerbaijan has a long tradition of producing and trading fruits and vegetables, and has historically been a major supplier to the Russian Federation. However, in recent years, the country has expanded its export markets to include a growing number of countries. "For example," as Nərmin explains. read more

"A limited supply of Peruvian mangoes this year has caused a high demand for Palmer mangoes from Brazil," says Manfred van der Vlag, from the Dutch sales office of Sweet Fruits in Emmen. "The Palmer mango has traditionally been less popular, but due to the market shortages, we have seen a resurgence in interest and credibility." read more

Uzbekistan holds the title of the world's largest importer of ware potatoes for direct consumption, while Egypt ranks among the globe's leading potato exporters. Despite this, a direct trade link between the two nations remains unestablished, even though Egypt possesses significant potential for exporting potatoes to Uzbekistan. read more

The strawberry market continues with stable prices: following Easter, yields were not as high, but demand remained strong. Antonio Zani, the commercial manager for Granfrutta Zani in Italy, describes the current situation for this period. "We are pleased that there wasn't a significant price drop after Easter as some had anticipated." read more

Zespri executives are dealing with a mouse infestation discovered in the first shipment of SunGold kiwifruit of the season to Europe. The infestation was found in Zeebrugge, Belgium and the shipment, which is valued at around $12 million, includes 1.2 million trays. The issue was identified on the vessel Crown. read more

In Kenya, locals rarely consume cauliflower, broccoli, or bok choy themselves, yet the country produces these crops abundantly. This African nation serves as the 'food garden of Europe'. A significant portion of its cultivation includes herbs, green beans, mangoes, and avocados. read more

The data from the Valenciaport Statistical Bulletin for March shows that the port handled almost 7 million tonnes of cargo, representing a 3.84% increase. Container handling reached 459,749 TEUs, showing a growth of 15.86%. Year-to-date figures indicate that a total of 19.2 million tonnes of cargo were handled, reflecting a 5.41% increase. read more

A fair within the fair. The main international experts in medicinal plants will meet at Macfrut on Thursday, May 9, for the Fippo Forum (Italian Federation of Medicinal Plant Producers), as part of the Spices & Herbs Global Expo, the trade show dedicated to spices, medicinal herbs, and. read more

Bananas dominate the global fruit market, consistently ranking as a favorite. They are a staple in diets worldwide and are easily accessible year-round. read more