New Zealand's onion growers have taken advantage of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, which came into effect on May 1, to strengthen their position in the market. The FTA removes a 9.6% tariff on New Zealand's onion exports to the EU, potentially saving growers around $3 million per year. read more

This year has brought significantly improved growing conditions across Australia, after two years of unfavorable weather. "We experienced drought-like conditions until late summer and into autumn, which led to beneficial rainfall events without causing ground oversaturation. It was a stark contrast to the last few years." read more

The Mintec Benchmark Prices for English white potatoes were £680/MT on 4th June, marking an 81.3% increase year-on-year. This surge was fueled by the limited availability of the small 2023 crop. As a result of tight stocks, buyers are encountering a range of prices this week, from £650/MT to £730/MT for English white potatoes. read more

It's time for Futuragri's Puglia asparagus season balance sheet, a leading company in the production and commercialization of fruit and vegetable products. After following its debut in March with the first updates (click here to learn more), the campaign is coming to an end. read more

An agricultural economist has pointed out the increasing dependence of the United States on foreign fresh produce, attributing this trend to a growing agricultural trade deficit. According to Loren Koeman from the Michigan Farm Bureau, the proportion of imported fruit into the U.S. has experienced a significant rise. read more

"The picture that emerges from the government's monitoring of data on regular inflows in recent years, especially regarding seasonal work in the agricultural and tourism sectors, is disturbing, and President Meloni did well to report it to the Anti-Mafia authorities." read more

Companies participating in Fruit Attraction 2024 interested in participating can do so until September 4th, provided that they offer products, technological solutions, or services for the horticultural industry.

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Przez kolejny rok Fruit Attraction organizuje nową edycję nagród Innovation Hub Awards. Nagrody te, które doceniają innowację i przedsiębiorczość w branży owocowo-warzywnej, są skierowane do firm wystawiających i współwystawiających, które zgłaszają najlepszy projekt, produkt lub usługę.

For one more year, Fruit Attraction is organizing a new edition of the Innovation Hub Awards. These awards, which recognize innovation and entrepreneurship in the fruit and vegetable industry, are aimed at exhibiting and co-exhibiting companies that submit the best project, product, or service. read more

Last year, Italians spent 500 million euros on products containing at least one Fairtrade certified ingredient. This data was released yesterday (Wednesday, June 5) in Milan at the event "Thirty years on the sustainability route", during which it was mentioned. read more

Jan Kraaijeveld, who had been working in the fruit and vegetable trade for about twenty years, ventured into the world of processing rejected avocados into high-quality oil a year and a half ago. "We understand better than anyone how frustrating it can be to deal with rejected fruit, but the fact that the read more

The UK market has been receiving shipments of new season New Zealand apples since early April, which is considered a typical timing. "We received the first batches of Cox apples in early April, followed by the first Galas in May. The majority of Gala and Breaburn apples are expected to arrive in June, with Pink Lady apples to follow." read more

"Technically, the asparagus season is not over yet," explains Olivier Thomas from La Ferme du Pont d'Achelles, "but the harvest will finish earlier than anticipated. We still have 3 weeks of production left, but consumer interest has declined significantly." Over the years, the asparagus season has... read more

Według EastFruit, Indonesia znacząco zmniejszyła import daktyli z Egiptu w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy sezonu 2023/24 (lipiec-marzec). Niemniej jednak, egipscy eksporterzy daktyli nadal są głównymi dostawcami na indonezyjskim rynku. read more

"Vertical farming is commonly utilized for cultivating lettuce and baby greens, which are considered low-cost crops. However, the cultivation process typically involves the use of expensive systems. As a result, vertical farming may be more suitable for high-value flowering plants or regions with difficult growing conditions." read more

For the past couple of weeks, the first blueberries of the season have once again appeared on the shelves at Coöperatie Hoogstraten. Summer is approaching, and Belgian soft fruit is gradually becoming more prominent in the market. "Currently, we don't have large volumes of blueberries, but..." read more

The fruit and vegetable sector is the main supply chain of interest for wholesale markets, as around half of the product flows in Italy pass through this channel. The origin is predominantly national, with a significant share of local productions (coming from a distance). read more

Zespri is excited to announce the first three pilots from its new innovation fund, ZAG. These pilots will focus on the color of RubyRed kiwifruit, tracking kiwifruit bins, and using biochar on kiwifruit orchards. The $2 million annual fund launched late last year is designed to. read more

Trzy dekady to długi czas w każdej branży, ale niewielu mogło przewidzieć skalę transformacji sektora jagód w Wielkiej Brytanii w tym okresie. Jednym z przedsiębiorstw, które unosiły się na fali wzrostu konsumpcji, renesansu odmian i obecnie ściskanych marż, jest Angus Soft Fruits. A szkockie jagody. read more

The Vanguard Group International has announced that it is expanding its presence in Peru's table grape market with the acquisition of 478 hectares of land. read more

This is even more important as from May 2025, some companies will no longer be covered by the existing protection. This is being demanded by the Federal Association of the German Food Industry, the Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruits and Vegetables, the German Farmers' Association, the German Raiffeisen Association, and read more