This week in the Fruchthandel Magazine: Cologne wholesale market, Italy, Netherlands
2025-06-20 07:00
Fluctuating climate, fluctuating quantities - but the quality remains the same, producers and experts agree as they comment on this year's summer fruit season in Italy. In the long term, a shift southward can be observed for some categories. At the same time,
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"I believe South African dried fruit is unmatched."
2025-06-20 00:00
"When traveling abroad, I have never come across any dried fruit that I would consider purchasing," said De Wet Burger of Kambrosig, a dried fruit marketer based in Wellington, Western Cape. "Having become accustomed to the quality of dried fruit we produce in South Africa, both in terms of taste and texture.
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"Zmiany na rynku dyni: Nowa era jakości i specjalizacji" "Shifts in the pumpkin market: A new era of quality and specialization"
2025-06-20 00:00
Giuseppe Ventura, the owner of La Zucca Rossa, located at the CAAN (Centro Agro Alimentare di Napoli - Naples Food and Agriculture Center), specializes in marketing pumpkins and artichokes. He mentions that the pumpkin industry is currently experiencing a period of substantial transformation. "It's a moment of market...
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Exportation of fruit from Georgia
2025-06-20 00:00
W takim kraju, często określanym jako kolebka produkcji wina, gdzie wystawne uczty są podnoszone do rangi dumy, nie dziwi fakt, że rolnictwo i ogrodnictwo dają obfity plon pysznych produktów. W rzeczywistości, niektórzy uważają, że nazwa tego kraju może mieć korzenie w rolnictwie; "Georgia" pochodzi z.
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"Konferencja spodziewana jest osiągnąć około 70 procent zwykłych poziomów" "The conference is expected to reach around 70 percent of usual levels"
2025-06-20 00:00
The new pear season is quickly approaching. The last remaining stocks are being delivered, and there is limited availability for free trade. Looking forward to the upcoming harvest, there are still some concerns. However, grower Bert Morren anticipates a lower yield of Conference pears due to a combination of factors...
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BASF | Nunhems: positive artichoke campaign 2024/25
2025-06-20 00:00
Italy, the world's leading producer of artichokes with approximately 24,000 cultivated hectares, risks compromising its leadership if targeted agronomic planning and structural investments in water resource management are not implemented. Basf | Nunhems is launching.
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Strawberries from Musialik - a phenomenon of direct sales
2025-06-20 00:00
The size of the plantation may not be impressive, but the sales method is definitely impressive. Every day, queues of customers line up at the "Strawberries at Musialik's" farm in Piekary Slaskie to buy fresh fruit. Neither the price nor the commercial form dissuades them.
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India has exported its first shipment of fresh jamun from Karnataka to London, according to The Print. This is a significant achievement as previously, only frozen berries were exported from India. The shipment was made possible by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development.
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The summer campaign of Tango Fruit continues, featuring the premium seedless mandarin.
2025-06-20 00:00
With the beginning of summer, the summer campaign of Tango Fruit continues, featuring the premium seedless mandarin appreciated for its high quality, natural sweetness, convenience of consumption, and focus on sustainability. The South African production, active from June to October, ensures the...
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"There are many farms with poor-quality produce."
2025-06-20 00:00
CEO Mariya Dermendzhieva of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland states that there is a high demand for Egyptian table grapes in Europe this season. She mentioned, "The current Egyptian grape season is very intriguing for various reasons. The demand from Europe is strong and consistent. For the second consecutive year,..."
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Florida is expected to have a larger citrus crop this fall. According to Doug Feek of Feek Family Citrus, grapefruit production is projected to increase by around 50 percent compared to last year, while oranges are expected to be between 50 to 100 percent higher than the previous season at this time. Feek also mentioned that the sizing of the fruits looks good.
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At Fruit Attraction 2025, the exhibition area will increase by 5%.
2025-06-20 00:00
Numbers on the rise for Fruit Attraction 2025, according to the data from the organizing committee. The 17th edition, organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, will be held at the fairground from Tuesday, September 30 to Thursday, October 2 (from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm and until 4:00 pm on the last
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Aggregation, full steam ahead. This is the path that is proving to be most virtuous for strengthening potato producers in the market. Confcooperative-Fedagripesca is convinced of this, three years after the activation of a specific sector intervention for the industry.
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"New R&D greenhouse opened by KWS"
2025-06-20 00:00
On Wednesday, June 18, KWS Vegetables inaugurated a new R&D center in Andijk. This facility, which includes a greenhouse, office, and laboratories, demonstrates the German family business's commitment to advancing in the vegetable seed industry. As a new entrant in this field, KWS is making a significant investment in research and development.
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"Jest szansa na wzrost z jabłkami klubowymi w Hiszpanii, ale tylko jeśli dodają one rzeczywistą wartość"
2025-06-20 00:00
The apple season in Europe has been characterized by a low supply and smaller-than-average sizes, particularly in some varieties. Currently, bicolored and red apple varieties are almost sold out, with the season ending earlier than usual. As for Golden and Granny apples,
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Thai AirAsia plans to purchase 1,000 tons of fruit for in-flight menus in order to support farmers.
2025-06-20 00:00
Po zamknięciu granicy tajsko-kambodżańskiej, które zakłóciło handel owocami i warzywami międzygraniczny, ministerstwo handlu Tajlandii nawiązało współpracę z Thai AirAsia, aby wesprzeć krajowych rolników. Jak podaje ThaiPost, Thai AirAsia zakupi 1000 ton owoców: longanów, mangostanów i Phu.
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Not a single apple goes to waste.
2025-06-20 00:00
Anyone who thinks that a large amount of fruit is being wastefully discarded in the Dutch food industry is greatly mistaken. At VS Apple Industries, a company that focuses on processing fresh apples for salads, baked goods, and dairy products, the key focus is on smart utilization and sustainability. "We utilize every part."
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In the global market, apples are one of the most popular fruits.
2025-06-20 00:00
The global apple market is currently facing a combination of stable demand, local supply difficulties, and price fluctuations. Factors such as weather conditions, changing consumer tastes, and global trading trends are influencing the situation in major apple-producing and importing nations. In Italy, apple stocks are...
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ZTI, in collaboration with Van der Plas Sprouts, has specially developed a machine for cutting micro-vegetables. "Previously, this was all done by hand. Not only was it heavy and repetitive work, but the sprouts were never cut to exactly the same length. Moreover, we prefer to handle the delicate…
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