For blueberry producers, this is a time of great change. Global demand is increasing and so is production. New growing regions are conquering the market. And consumer expectations of quality are increasing. All these changes require that
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According to EastFruit experts, Central Asian fresh produce traders, on condition of anonymity, confirmed that onion exports from Tajikistan are possible from May 1, 2023. However, so far we have not been able to find any official confirmation of this. read more

Production costs and workers' wages have risen, and the weather is constantly giving us all sorts of 'surprises'... Meanwhile, asparagus prices on wholesale markets are falling at a dizzying pace. read more

Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir has called for more participation by younger people. "Our youth is the key to making agricultural and food systems crisis-proof and future-proof," Özdemir said at the Federal Ministry's Sustainability Conference
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Vegetables are in a phase of pronounced ups and downs. While aubergines and courgettes are travelling at medium-low prices, tomatoes are experiencing a shortage of product and therefore prices are rising sharply and are likely to continue to rise; read more

New, invasive plant-destroying insects, weeds and diseases will increasingly challenge New Zealand’s borders as a warming climate and other global ‘megatrends’ make the nation’s plants and ecosystems more vulnerable. read more

In Italy, the imported Peruvian Kent mango season is coming to an end with declining quality and consumption, and prices for Brazilian mangoes are stable. South Africa has produced around 120,000 tonnes of mangoes this season, with some interest in cultivating late mangoes as alternatives to
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Take a look at PROCAM's latest orchard communication of 4.05.2023. Orchard advisor Krzysztof Gasparski invites you to listen to a communication addressing many of the issues in dedicated protection for the coming period. read more

According to Fresh Fruit, a week before the end of Peru's mango campaign, the country achieved a new weekly-shipment record. “Peru exported 1,027 tons that week, i.e. 22% more than in the same week of the 2021/2022 campaign.” read more

A later-than-expected season for a leading organic Victorian blueberry farm has meant fruit is available in May. read more

Australia is currently in a year of evolution in terms of the grocery consumer landscape, after a few years of social disruption, according to major global consumer intelligence company NIQ. read more

Drewry’s composite World Container Index increased by 1% to $1,763.28 per 40ft container this week.  read more

In the Gran Selección Awards ‘Campo y Alma‘, which the Government of Castilla-La Mancha gives to the agri-food sector, products from La Mancha have been recognised and, as usual, among them is the Ajo Morado de Las Pedroñeras (Purple Garlic from Las Pedroñeras). read more

Australia is currently in a year of evolution in terms of the grocery consumer landscape, after a few years of social disruption, according to major global consumer intelligence company NIQ. read more

Goldenberry supplies are tight from Colombia and look to be staying that way possibly for the majority of 2023. Frank Martinez of A.R. Produce says there are two countries that produce goldenberries year-round--Ecuador as well as Colombia. “I’m currently using Colombia and the supply has
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The Kazakh authorities continue to strive to ensure the domestic market is saturated with food. Despite an excess of certain goods, they are faced with aggressive vegetable exports. Onions remain one of the most important crops. Measures are being taken in the country to stabilize prices and
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As the days go by, Almeria's watermelon supply continues to increase. However, the demand for this fruit in central and northern Europe has slowed down due to bad weather, causing prices to decrease. read more

The start of the Turkish watermelon season was slightly delayed by the weather, Esra Soyleyen, managing partner of Turkish fruit exporter Aksun, says: “This year, due to the change of climate and the late arrival of winter, weather affected the watermelon crops. This resulted in a later start
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The second boom day forMacfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition, was yesterday marked by a sell-out. Pavilions of the Rimini Expo Centre already crowded from the early hours of the morning for an overall attendance of the exhibition that promises to be the best in its 40
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Greenyard, a global fruit and vegetable supplier, signed a five-year partnership with We’re Smart, the culinary reference for fruit and vegetables to promote sustainable healthy eating by using plants more in consumer diets. read more