The harvest of Ivory Coast Kent mangoes, transported by sea, will officially begin on 31 March 2025, more than 10 days earlier than last year. Shipments will take place approximately two days later. Sea shipments will be in full 40-foot HC containers, equivalent to 24 pallets in total. read more

In week 12, the Palatinate spring onion harvest officially began. "There will supposedly be a small gap in the harvest when switching from the last winter spring onions, i.e., the overwintered 2024 seed, to the growing summer crop in June. We had to accept some damage due to frosts below -5 °C." read more

Six tygodni temu nowa chłodnia Maersk na Maasvlakte II w Rotterdamie została oficjalnie otwarta. Tymczasem pierwsze egipskie pomarańcze już są schładzane w obiekcie, a według Leona van Vlieta, kierownika nowego terminalu przeładunkowego i magazynu chłodniczego, dużo więcej produktów będzie.

Six weeks ago, Maersk's new cold store on Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II was officially opened. Meanwhile, the first Egyptian oranges are already being chilled in the facility, and according to Leon van Vliet, site manager of the new cross-dock and cold store warehouse, a lot more produce will be. read more

The European Union has decided to respond to the tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum by introducing new tariffs on a range of American products. Among these are also walnuts and almonds, goods that Italy imports every year with a value of around 300 million euros. read more

Most carrot traders focus solely on trading carrots and typically do not diversify their product portfolios. André Louwerse of Fa. André Louwerse Wortelen in the Netherlands explains, "It's such a specific job you genuinely don't have time for other things." While there used to be only three carrot traders in the area, there are now a few more, but many remain solely dedicated to trading carrots. read more

On Wednesday, 26 March, Coöperatie Hoogstraten traditionally kicked off the new strawberry season with the sale of the first crate of Hoogstraten strawberries. This year, however, the cooperative took a slightly larger approach, which was evident in the turnout. For the occasion, Studio read more

Edelvan Catic is a fruit and vegetable broker based in the Vaucluse department, specializing in large-scale exports. Through his company, Vandel Fruits, he sources produce primarily from growers and exporters in Europe and South Africa to supply his clients, which include local importers and supermarkets. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean fluctuated in European markets in the week ending March 23, 2025. There were significant week-on-week increases in several countries, indicating changes in pricing trends. The following data shows the average price per kilogram: read more

Greenyard and Gelagri Bretagne have announced that they are in exclusive negotiations to form a strategic partnership, with Greenyard set to become the majority shareholder. A Letter of Intent has been signed, and the new entity could be established by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approval. read more

"We see a lot of growth potential. Kiwifruit as a category is still only less than 1 percent of the fruit bowl. And in our 15 core markets – that represent about 85 percent of our business – we have less than 25 percent of household penetration. So, we have a lot of headspace," explains. read more

Vegetables by Bayer is launching the new interactive catalogs for the Seminis® and De Ruiter™ variety ranges, developed to make browsing even easier, clearer, and accessible from mobile devices. Available in PDF format, the catalogs are perfectly usable from. read more

Worldwide Fruit is launching a new, smaller version of its popular Jazz apples, grown in the UK, as the company marks the brand's ascent to become the fifth-largest apple variety in the country. The new Jazz Juniors will be available in selected retail stores by the end of March. read more

Sezon świeżych truskawek w Egipcie zakończył się na początku marca, ustępując miejsca kampanii mrożonych truskawek. Według Khalida Albany, dyrektora generalnego Legacy Farm for Strawberry Production and Export, kampania charakteryzowała się dużym popytem, ale ceny nie były wystarczające, aby zrównoważyć rosnące. read more

The Sipo price list expansions continue. After the recent launch of the colorful Sipomodoro cherry tomatoes, it is now the fresh vegetable pestos that are expanding the range, with the introduction of two new varieties, the cherry tomato pesto and the cauliflower floret pesto. This range now includes 8 varieties. read more

There are some interesting developments occurring in the herb industry. One notable trend is the increasing focus on domestic sourcing of herbs. For example, Soli Organic has seen significant growth in this area due to its vertically integrated supply chain. This ensures a consistent supply of herbs, as they are grown year-round in indoor facilities. read more

SPAR North of England has introduced Fyffes' new ethical trade brand, Trudi's, exclusively in the UK for bananas. The premium large bananas are plastic-free and can be purchased in packs of five with paper bands or loose, and are also included in SPAR Meal Deals. This initiative aligns with changing customer preferences. read more

Drugie dni targów Fruit Attraction São Paulo było bardziej zatłoczone niż pierwszy dzień. Zauważono znaczny wzrost odwiedzających, w tym lokalnych producentów, przedstawicieli instytucji oraz nabywców z rynku krajowego. "Fruit Attraction São Paulo już ugruntowała swoją pozycję jako read more

Brak regulacji sektora kokosowego na Wybrzeżu Kości Słoniowej spowodował zaniedbanie produkcji, prowadząc do stopniowego spadku obszaru upraw i problemów z dostawami dla eksporterów. Jednak według eksportera z Wybrzeża Kości Słoniowej, Beugré Marie-Nadège, ten problem jest już w trakcie rozwiązania, z read more

Uruguay is now able to export fresh persimmons (Diospyros kaki) to the Federative Republic of Brazil, following the publication of a regulation formalizing this authorization in the Official Journal of the Union (DOU). Brazil, with a population of over 211 million inhabitants, represents a significant market for Uruguayan exporters. read more

Over the past few days, we have been with the Jagodnik camera team in the Netherlands, where we were invited by De Kemp company to visit several farms producing berries: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and currants. In the Dutch greenhouse farms, strawberries were harvested... read more