The Shopping Bag, the weekly service created by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, recommends the most affordable seasonal products to buy and consume these days. read more

Top fruit sales are generally on track worldwide. "There is a strong demand for apples, but the demand for pears has decreased due to higher prices after a short European crop," said Tony Harding, Technical & Procurement Director at Worldwide Fruit. "We still have a couple of weeks left." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the European debut of the Del Monte® Honeyglow® banana. Following the successful launch of the Honeyglow® pineapple in 2020, which quickly became Europe's fastest-growing pineapple, Fresh Del Monte is now expanding the line with the introduction of Honeyglow® bananas. read more

When shipping fresh fruits and vegetables, shippers must take into account commodity compatibility, especially in terms of temperature, relative humidity, and ethylene sensitivity. This factor becomes particularly important in LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments, where multiple commodities are involved. read more

Po uruchomieniu marki w grudniu 2024 roku, hybrydowa truskawka F1 Sonrosa® oficjalnie wchodzi teraz na rynek. Sezon miękkich owoców już trwa, produkcja jest w pełnym toku, co oznacza początek nowego rozdziału dla tej odmiany, według FruitMasters. W czwartek, 17 kwietnia, Limgroup. read more

Pomegranate supply from Peru to Canada remains stable. According to Steve Galloway from TK Fresh Produce, the supply is currently good, but will temporarily decrease as growing regions in Peru switch. However, supply is expected to increase again afterwards. This is the first growing region for North America. read more

Italian fruit and vegetable sector starts 2025 with an extra gear: in January, the trade balance shows a surplus of 36 thousand tons; a significant change for the sector, as compared to the same month in 2024, it records a +430% difference. read more

Miami-based grower, shipper, and marketer Alpine Fresh, LLC has started its organic Sweet Karoline® blackberry season. Harvesting is currently in progress, and the first shipments crossed from Mexico last week. The conventional Sweet Karoline® blackberry season has already begun. read more

With the northern hemisphere entering the harvest season, pineapples, mangos, and melons are being consumed in large quantities. The Japanese peeler innovator Astra is once again busy preparing shipments for retail chains and small-scale factories that require fruit peeling. This month, the company is... read more

The False Codling Moth (FCM), or Thaumatotibia leucotreta, is a highly destructive pest native to sub-Saharan Africa. It affects a wide range of crops including citrus, mangoes, avocados, capsicum, and roses. Due to its high reproductive capacity and adaptability to warm climates, FCM has become a read more

Cena egzotycznych owoców w Kazachstanie głównie zależy od kraju pochodzenia, pory roku, jakości smaku i wielkości owocu, jak podaje Kazinform. Sprzedawcy zauważają, że głównymi dostawcami są Chiny, Peru, Pakistan, Holandia, Brazylia, Tajlandia, Kolumbia, Wybrzeże Kości Słoniowej, Meksyk i Turcja. read more

Pięć lat po założeniu spółdzielni Gentile Group założyciel Loris Gentile (na zdjęciu poniżej) podsumowuje podróż firmy: "Dokonaliśmy wielu poświęceń, ale sukcesy są równie liczne i nie przychodziły powoli, dzięki naszej wytrwałości i etyce pracy. Gdy zaczynaliśmy nasz read more

The Dutch ornamental horticulture and food horticulture industries are projected to surpass the revenue level of 2023 in 2024. While official figures for Q4 are not yet available, an estimate in a new report by BDO indicates that the total annual revenue will exceed that of the previous year. The report, which will be read more

To obtain high-quality kiwi fruit, everything starts with good pollination. "Efficient cross-pollination is necessary to ensure a good setting. We used to rely on bees (Apis mellifera) for this task, but in recent years, the use of bumblebees (Bombus terrestris) as pollinators has become more common." read more

Pope Francis passed away yesterday morning, leaving a deep void in the church, including the loss of a key figure in the battle to eradicate hunger in the world and avert the climate crisis. Known as the 'Pope of the poor' for his focus on the less fortunate, he will be greatly missed. read more

With the rising temperature and advancing vegetation, it will be necessary to start protecting blueberries from diseases and pests. Considering the increasing demands of consumers regarding the presence of residue of active substances (MRL) in fruits, proper... read more

Zespół EastFruit ma przyjemność podzielić się kluczowymi trendami na rynku produkcji owoców i warzyw w regionie z poprzedniego tygodnia, opartymi na aktywności na platformie handlowej EastFruit. read more

The EastFruit team is still analyzing the global blueberry market. After discussing the overall trends in the global blueberry industry, as well as the situations in two major players, Peru and Chile, we are now focusing on emerging exporters who, despite their small size, are significantly influencing the global supply chain. read more

As part of the Blueberry Factory in Karczmiska, experiments with Sumi Agro's Encera product will be conducted in the upcoming season. This product contains bacteria capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen, which could significantly change nitrogen fertilization approaches. read more

The variability of weather conditions, increasing pressure from pathogens, and limitations in the availability of effective plant protection products make modern strawberry cultivation require an integrated approach to protection and biostimulation. During the annual meeting of the Association... read more