Ostatnie dane cenowe z Departamentu ds. Środowiska, Żywności i Obszarów Wiejskich (DEFRA) ujawniają znaczące wahania cen kilku świeżych produktów spożywczych w Wielkiej Brytanii. Wśród nich cena "Innych jabłek późnych sezonów" spadła z średniej wartości 1,73 funta za kilogram w poprzednim tygodniu. read more

Join us for a presentation featuring two blueberry cultivation specialists – Dr. Małgorzata Gruszczyk from Natura Ekspert and Dr. Paweł Krawiec from Horti Team, as they demonstrate how to combine standard fertilization and protection recommendations with plant extracts.

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All-America Selections (AAS) has announced the publication of the complete brochure for the 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference. The conference will take place from October 13-15, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota – conveniently located just minutes from the... read more

Eksport pomarańczy z Maroka przebiega zgodnie z normalnym przebiegiem w tym sezonie, a sektor nie wydaje się korzystać z ogólnoświatowego niedoboru pomarańczy spowodowanego bardzo wczesnym zakończeniem sezonu w Egipcie i Hiszpanii. Salma Keroua z Cap Growers komentuje: "Ten sezon przebiega jak zwykle". read more

The beginning of the cherry season in the Northern Hemisphere is always an exciting time, largely because of the unpredictable weather patterns. This year, the added element of tariffs could significantly impact the season. Jon Clark, owner of Fruit World. read more

Wysokie wskaźniki inflacji w Belgii są teraz przeszłością, a 2024 rok był bardziej typowy. Zakupy warzyw wzrosły w zeszłym roku. Wśród warzyw, wszystkie rodzaje z wyjątkiem sałaty i cykorii odnotowały wzrost, prowadzone przez pomidory. Zakupy świeżych owoców odnotowały niewielki spadek w 2024 roku. read more

The domestic strawberry sales season is gaining momentum. There are already more and more excellent quality fruits available for sale, harvested in greenhouses since the first days of April, or in tunnels in larger quantities as early as the first days of May. Quality is... read more

In its press release published last week, 'Arbitrages français PAC 2026: la bio et les fruits et légumes doivent être réellement soutenus' (French PAC 2026 arbitrations: organic farming and fruit and vegetables must receive real support), Confédération Paysanne calls for a review of read more

SWISSCOFEL, the Swiss Fruit, Vegetable and Potato Trade Association, celebrated its 25th anniversary on Friday, May 9, at its 25th General Assembly. Several elections were held due to personnel changes on the board. To mark the anniversary, this year's General Assembly was held on a Friday as an... read more

Last week, the first avocados of the season from ZZ2, a Limpopo-based enterprise, arrived in Shanghai before Peru. South Africa's shipping time to China is at least five days shorter than from the South American country. Despite a positive response from the market, they are still. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its 2024-2025 Florida all-orange production forecast, estimating a total of 11.6 million boxes. This represents a slight increase of less than 1% from the previous forecast but a 36% decrease from last season's final production figure. read more

Walter Gubbels, a Dutch asparagus grower, reflected on the excellent start to the greenhouse asparagus season in early April. "We took a big risk by focusing on greenhouse cultivation, but we began early in our two-hectare greenhouse and really worked hard. This year, it has paid off as the prices are excellent," he said. read more

Saudi Arabia: Lulu's 'Australia Week' showcases growing bilateral trade. Running until May 17, Australia Week 2025 features over 960 high-quality Australian products from 129 top brands. Shoppers can discover a curated selection of premium meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, frozen goods, and more. read more

Chiquita Panama, a subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, has halted production at several banana farms due to a strike that began three weeks ago and has resulted in approximately $10 million in losses for the company, according to a statement by the company. The workers initiated the strike after Panama's congress approved a... read more

The average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean exhibited significant fluctuations between week 17 (ending April 27, 2025) and week 18 (ending May 4, 2025) in different European countries. In Greece (EL), prices slightly decreased from €121 per kilogram in week 17 to €123. read more

Gardeners are encouraged to offer ripe bananas to birds, especially during the warmer months when birds need additional energy and hydration. Bananas provide essential nutrients such as potassium, vitamin B6, and carbohydrates. To serve, slice or mash the banana and place it on bird feeders or scatter it around the garden. read more

The development of the current berry season in Huelva has been affected by adverse weather conditions, but the Cupla variety has still been producing good results. Despite strawberries being the most prominent product in terms of volume for Cuna de Platero, the company, which works with [...] read more

With IPS Small, TopControl is introducing an innovative solution designed specifically for the needs of the berry industry. This intelligent system combines automatic checkweighing, fast and precise weighing stations, labeling, and data networking to create a highly efficient packaging line that... read more

The beating heart of the tenth edition of Think Fresh was not only the workshop, rich in data and strategic reflections, but also - and above all - the networking moments that animated the event. Encounters with old and new friends among the main players in the supply chain. read more

Recent price data indicates a significant increase in the prices of bananas from Colombia and Panama. In Colombia, the average price of bananas has risen from £1.04 per kilogram in the previous week to £1.10 in the current week, representing a £0.06 increase, which is roughly a 6% rise. This upward trend has been observed. read more