Emel Esin Keskin, the owner of the Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim, stated that there is a significant opportunity for Turkish tomato exporters as European production has slowed down this season. She mentioned that tomato production in the EU is declining due to increasing energy costs and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. read more

W sezonie 2022/23 (trwający od lipca do czerwca), Egipt zrobił znaczący krok w stronę stania się głównym dostawcą świeżych truskawek dla Kazachstanu, zajmując trzecie miejsce, jak donosi EastFruit. Ponadto, obecne trendy sezonu 2023/24 sugerują, że Egipt jest dobrze usytuowany. read more

French farmers may question anyone about making money in horticulture because they are known for selling potatoes for 50,000 euros per kilogram. Meanwhile, Ukrainian farmers were excited to receive 50 euro cents per kilogram of potatoes. read more

According to the data compiled by Avobook, Brazilian avocado exports in 2023 have more than doubled to 1,090 containers. This is more than five times the country's export volume in 2013. read more

Według jednego z wiodących mareketerów w Niemczech, firma Landgard, tegoroczna kampania niemieckiego szparaga może być większa, ale krótsza. read more

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the new climate targets for 2030 set by Nature's Pride and Berries Pride. These targets focus on reducing emissions across their supply chains. read more

SPAR South West's main distributor, Appleby Westward Ltd, has teamed up with FareShare South West and Gregorys Logistics to play a crucial role in redistributing excess food to those in need. read more

Rynek borówki amerykańskiej wykazuje silny wzrost, a kategoria ta czerpie korzyści z "zaangażowanych i oddanych" konsumentów. read more

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