In addition to the main day of the conference, the organizers have prepared some must-see technical visits. Participants will learn about the cultivation and preservation of the Portuguese pear. The program will be a combination of knowledge exchange and visits to companies. read more

Today we present the third installment of the in-depth analysis series on the evolution of the national fruit and vegetable procurement manager profile, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta by Agrotere Consumer Panel and GfK for Italy. The category under examination is the one. read more

Spadające ceny cebuli nie przyczyniły się jeszcze do zwiększenia eksportu. Jan Breesnee z holenderskiej firmy Breesnee Uien już stracił nadzieję na ten sezon. "To prawdopodobnie się skończy," mówi. "Wszyscy zaczęliśmy z zbyt wysokimi oczekiwaniami; teraz to już oczywiste. Ciśnienie na rynku nadal trwa. Obecnie... read more

With the drop in temperatures currently occurring throughout the Peninsula, the specter of late frosts is returning for fruit growers. On the other hand, the plants are at a rather advanced phenological stage (thinning for stone fruits and blossom for pome fruits), where it really matters. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, ostatni tydzień w regionie EastFruit przyniósł wiele niespodzianek dla uczestników rynku. Po pierwsze, podaż jabłek gwałtownie wzrosła na największej platformie handlowej regionu - opartej na Telegramie EF Trade Platform. Było to zaskakujące wydarzenie, podczas gdy read more

The first Spanish apricots of the season come from the earliest areas of Murcia and usually hit the market in week 15. However, this year they have arrived even earlier as a result of an unusually warm winter and spring, without any rainfall. "We began harvesting and selling apricots last read more

The Society of American Florists' (SAF) 139th Annual Convention, SAF Miami 2024, will take place on August 6-9 at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Spa in Miami. The event offers a detailed program of educational sessions, valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and networking opportunities to assist attendees in advancing their businesses to the next level. read more

Zespri has postponed the beginning of its European sales season by a week due to the detection of pests in the fruit holds of its initial charter vessel arriving in Zeebrugge, Belgium. While conducting its regular clearance procedures, Zespri found signs of mouse activity in certain areas of the ship. read more

The demand for blueberries is increasing, leading to shortages in the market. This situation poses several challenges, such as how to manage the decreasing availability of blueberries, rising prices, demanding consumers, and declining quality of the fruit. read more

"The banana market has been favorable for us. However, prices are currently facing some pressure. It is common for consumption to decrease each year when other summer fruits become available. The price of green bananas is currently around €16. The supply is not unusually high and is expected to remain relatively stable." read more

Valfrutta Protein Smoothie is now also available in bars throughout Italy. This innovative juice combines the quality of fresh fruit with the taste of dried fruit, enhanced by plant-based proteins derived from cereals. After its successful launch in retail stores, this groundbreaking product is now reaching bars across the country. read more

The first months after its re-establishment in July of last year were focused on market exploration for Atlantic Fruit Ltd. "Similar to other companies, we experienced both strong and weaker months. Nevertheless, we are proud and satisfied with the progress our company has achieved. After a challenging start, we are now in a better position." read more

The campaign "I eat strawberries from Huelva because they are healthy, safe, and sustainable" is more alive and relevant than ever for UPA Huelva and reaffirms the importance of continuing with a campaign to promote them. read more

Po przeczytaniu publikacji EastFruit dotyczącej pierwszej historycznej misji handlowej dostawców owoców, jagód i warzyw z Egiptu i Maroka do Uzbekistanu, która odbędzie się 22 maja 2024 roku, zanotowaliśmy znaczny wzrost zainteresowania ze strony lokalnych importerów i sieci supermarketów. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project reported that this week, the Ukrainian market received its first shipments of locally grown greenhouse tomatoes. It is important to note that in 2023, Ukrainian greenhouse facilities started selling their first tomato batches on average one and a half weeks later than usual. read more

The strawberry varieties from Nova Siri Genetics are achieving some of the best productivity results in the province of Huelva within the sector. Impressive results are being obtained in the

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Flash Gala exporters have launched a comprehensive integrated campaign in the Far East and the Middle East this season to raise consumer awareness about the fruit. read more

Martijn van den Eijkel from Heijer says, "It's a fantastic job and still enjoyable, but you can no longer retire after 20 years of driving. It's even uncertain if this job, in its current form, will exist in a few decades, as our type of flower exporters is disappearing." read more

A viral TikTok video showcasing a banana bought from Costco, which was surprisingly tough and doughy when broken, has amassed over 5.3 million views. The user @hunterkiotv posted the video depicting his mother grappling with the banana's unusual texture, comparing it to glue or Play-Doh. read more

Po opublikowaniu przez EastFruit informacji o pierwszej historycznej misji handlowej dostawców owoców, jagód i warzyw z Egiptu i Maroka do Uzbekistanu, która odbędzie się 22 maja 2024 roku, zauważyliśmy gwałtowny wzrost zainteresowania ze strony lokalnych importerów i supermarketów. read more