Demand for California oranges is exceeding supply.
2025-05-13 00:00
Popyt przewyższa podaż zarówno na pomarańcze Navel, jak i Valencia z Kalifornii. "Robimy wszystko, co w naszej mocy, aby rozciągnąć nasze zapasy i utrzymać pomarańcze na półkach dla naszych partnerów" - mówi Jesse Silva z Kings River Packing, rodzinnego przedsiębiorstwa rolniczego działającego na ośmiu pokoleniach jako producenta, pakowacza i dostawcy. "Jedna...
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A report states that climate change will severely reduce banana production in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2025-05-12 17:00
Według nowego raportu Christian Aid do 2080 roku niemal dwie trzecie regionów uprawy bananów w Ameryce Łacińskiej i Karaibach może stać się nieodpowiednich do uprawy z powodu zmian klimatycznych.
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Identifying and avoiding hidden defects early: Fresh seminar webinar provides information for the safe assessment of fruits and vegetables.
2025-05-12 15:00
The advanced webinar on June 25 aims to raise awareness of potential risks of hidden defects in order to be able to formulate complaints in a timely and well-founded manner.
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Fresh Seminar-Webinar: Identifying and Preventing Hidden Defects in Fruits and Vegetables Early
2025-05-12 15:00
The advanced webinar scheduled for June 25th aims to raise awareness of potential risks of hidden defects, in order to be able to formulate complaints in a timely and well-founded manner.
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Alegra presents strategies for the season launch and the fruits and vegetables department.
2025-05-12 12:00
"It was an intense Macfrut with many qualified encounters," said Mauro Laghi, General Director of Alegra and Sales Manager at Brio. "We had the opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss important plans with Italian and international customers, strategical..."
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Lidl Switzerland's organic sales continue to grow.
2025-05-12 12:00
This development is due, among other factors, to a growing demand for organic fruits and vegetables. The Lidl range now includes permanently over 350 organic products. The retailer holds four organic theme weeks each year and supplements its range with additional organic promotions.
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FruitMasters opens state-of-the-art Smart Fruit Hub.
2025-05-12 11:00
The state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center for fruit is unique in Europe thanks to its advanced techniques for sorting, packaging, and logistics, all integrated into a closed and refrigerated chain. By combining robotics and automation...
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Pierwsze chińskie gruszki trafiły na argentyński rynek.
2025-05-12 11:00
Ostatniego tygodnia odbyła się pierwsza dostawa chińskich gruszek do Argentyny, co stanowi ważny kamień milowy w dwustronnej wymianie handlowej między obydwoma krajami. Przesyłka 2 597 kartonów świeżych gruszek o wartości 25 420 dolarów została dostarczona przez firmę Botou Dongfang Fruit Co. z prowincji Hebei.
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BVL/QS: Emergency authorizations for Novodor FC and Pirimor G
2025-05-12 11:00
As reported by QS citing the BVL, the insecticide Novodor FC (active ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis, strain NB 176) is allowed to be used for controlling Colorado potato beetles on potatoes. The emergency authorization for Novodor FC is limited to organic farming.
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Del Monte is planning to take legal action against the illegal production of pink pineapple.
2025-05-12 10:00
Fresh Del Monte plans to pursue legal action against the unauthorized production of its exclusive pink pineapple in Nicaragua.
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Poland is the largest producer of mushrooms in the EU.
2025-05-12 10:00
Between the years 2020 and 2024, mushroom production increased from 340,000 tons to 360,000 tons due to sustained demand from both domestic and international markets. The domestic mushroom market is characterized by a strong spatial concentration of production. The largest mushroom production...
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An article in the US newspaper The Spokesman-Review indicates that there is a growing black market for Cosmic Crisp apples in Washington state. This development is concerning for growers and marketers who have made significant investments in the licensed variety.
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SWISSCOFEL: A Quarter of a Century of Service to the Swiss Fruit, Vegetable and Potato Industry
2025-05-12 09:00
On the occasion of the anniversary, this year's general assembly took place on a Friday and featured a festive gala dinner for the participants. The full assembly of product groups was conducted in writing in advance due to the evening program.
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The first Lithuanian-grown strawberries of the year are being harvested in greenhouses, marking the start of the 2025 strawberry season. The cooler spring weather is impacting yields, causing prices to remain high. In Anykščiai, the Anykščių Daržovės farm started picking strawberries in early May, about a week earlier than usual.
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Agriculture, sustainability, and competitiveness: Masaf engages in dialogue with Apofruit.
2025-05-12 00:00
On the last day of the Macfrut fair, Apofruit Italia welcomed the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (Masaf), Patrizio Giacomo La Pietra, to their stand. During the visit, the Undersecretary had discussions with the...
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"100% of crops have been damaged from Calasparra to Yéchar."
2025-05-12 00:00
Hailstorms have recently caused significant damage in the Vega Media del Segura, an area in Murcia, Spain known for the cultivation of stone fruit, citrus, and olives, among other crops. The State Meteorological Agency of Spain had issued an orange warning, so a wet day was expected.
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Ceny jabłek rosną w Mołdawii wraz ze spadkiem eksportu.
2025-05-12 00:00
At the end of April and beginning of May 2025, wholesale prices for most apple varieties in Moldova increased by 10-15%, reaching an average of 12 MDL/kg (approximately €0.61/kg). In retail supermarket chains, prices range between 15 and 18 MDL/kg (around €0.76-€0.91/kg), as reported by consumers.
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Dole Italia: "Avocado, the banana of the future" #macfrut2025
2025-05-12 00:00
At the colorful Dole Italia stand, exotic fruits such as mango, papaya, avocado, passion fruit, lime, and ginger are showcased at Macfrut 2025. "The results are excellent," commented Cristina Bambini, marketing manager of Dole Italia. "We have successfully launched the..."
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Crocus Labs has announced a notable increase in energy efficiency during a vertical strawberry trial using their adaptive LED lighting system. The Berlin-based research firm partnered with a Japanese breeder to conduct tests on a premium strawberry variety, with the goal of enhancing flavor and yield.
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Kampania eksportu awokado z Maroka zakończyła się pod koniec kwietnia, nieco później niż zwykle. Abdellah El Yamlahi, prezydent Marokańskiego Stowarzyszenia Awokado (MAVA), informuje o udanej kampanii, z nowymi rekordowymi produkcjami i wolumenami eksportu, pomimo niższych cen niż w poprzednim sezonie.
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