The German hypermarket chain Kaufland has informed Fruitnet that it rejects the suggestion made this week by producers and exporters in Latin America that its banana pricing strategy is unfair and exploitative. read more

The growing demand for strawberries in Albania is driving an increase in strawberry cultivation, as producers are now focusing more on exporting to international markets. read more

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The Moroccan watermelon campaign has been significantly affected by a sharp decline in volumes this year. Production in several regions of the country has been limited or even banned. In the province of Tata, for example, watermelon production has been completely suspended. Moulay Ahmed Errahmani, a read more

The demand for sweet potatoes in Europe remains strong as summer approaches. Some markets are transitioning to increased local production, although cheaper imports from Egypt are still dominating many markets. Egypt has experienced growing demand from various markets, in addition to strong local consumption. read more

Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and radish, are known for their health-promoting properties, primarily because of isothiocyanates, compounds known for their cancer-preventive abilities. A recent study by Nihon University has explored the benefits of these vegetables. read more

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the award of up to $4.7 million to Partners of the Americas, a private nonprofit organization that promotes decent work and acceptable working conditions in Latin America. This funding aims to enhance compliance with international labor standards in Ecuador's banana and cut flowers industries. read more

In the thirteenth week of 2024, the trends for the GDO (Large Scale Retail) are positive, but the shifted calendar compared to 2023 for the Easter week has impacted the results. In this week, the LCC (Low-Cost Carrier) surpasses the fresh produce department in sales by value, but the deflation of the latter... read more

This seanson, the Dutch company Yex has introduced a new exotic fruit to its selection: snake fruit, also known as salak. "We have received this fruit several times in the past few weeks and have initially started with small quantities. However, as more customers show interest, the volumes are already increasing. The product's unique flavor and appearance are attracting a growing number of customers." read more

For years, the Italian origin of fruit and vegetable products has been an important factor for nationals in their purchases, just as small local productions in the territories have also gained equal importance. read more

Semillas Fitó has expanded its Dutch cucumber range with exclusive SmartQ genetics, introducing the Nairobi, Helsinki, and Abeto varieties. These new varieties have been well-received by producers and are enabling complete coverage of the cultivation cycle. The Nairobi cucumber, in particular, has been a standout variety from Semillas Fitó. read more

André Dippenaar is celebrating his twenty-first year as a fresh produce market agent, during which he has witnessed the increasing need for marketing to become more precise. At the DW Fresh agency in the Tshwane market, he oversees ten major vegetable lines: carrots, beetroot, and all three types of pumpkin. read more

The season for Rubis Gold apples at Devos Group has come to an end. The company from Bekkevoort in Flanders has been steadily focusing on this yellow, crispy variety in recent years, and this year they were able to work with a production total of around 400 tons for the first time. read more

Niezwykle ciepła pogoda w marcu i na początku kwietnia 2024 roku w Polsce znacząco przyspieszyła rozkwit roślin. Według Jagodnik.pl, niektóre odmiany borówki zaczęły kwitnąć nawet o 4 tygodnie wcześniej niż zazwyczaj. Takie sytuacje nigdy wcześniej nie miały miejsca w historii. read more

The Strawberry Contact Group from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, gathered in Portugal, composed of representatives from producer and exporter associations, including Freshuelva-Fepex, and officials from their respective administrations, focused on innovation. read more

With a truly historic sentence, the Court of Cassation validated the thesis that the provisions set out by the "leases" of a seedless grape variety, according to which the fruits (and plants) remained subject to the power of the owner of the variety, even after payment for the use of the gems. read more

CIP has been a long-term strategic partner of SFSA, with current efforts centered on the second phase of a public-private partnership aimed at developing climate-resilient potatoes for tropical and subtropical conditions. We interviewed Simon Heck and Hugo Campos about CIP's prioritization. read more

Organic vegetables, free from synthetic chemicals and GMOs, are a key component of a holistic production system aimed at improving ecosystem health. Despite the rapid growth of organic agriculture, led by young entrepreneurs on social networks, the sector still faces significant challenges. The high production read more

During the Ordinary General Assembly of the National Association of Spanish Garlic Producers and Merchants (Anpca), held on April 4th, the data regarding garlic cultivation was presented. Specifically, the cultivated area for garlic in Spain has decreased by read more

Opady deszczu widziane w tym roku w Kalifornii pomogły zwiększyć wielkość pozostałego zbioru pomarańczy navel. "Istnieje stałe dostępność pomarańczy navel w średnich i dużych rozmiarach - 88s i większych. W miarę kończenia się sezonu dla standardowych odmian navel, późne odmiany będą miały większe rozmiary i mniej małych." read more