Ostatnie deszcze w Kalifornii były mile widzianym wydarzeniem dla upraw cytryn. „W polach było sucho, ale deszcz był błogosławieństwem dla wielu cytrusów w Dolinie Centralnej” - mówi Robert Schueller z Melissa's Produce, dodając, że to głównie tam jest dostępność amerykańskiej produkcji. read more

This week, Milan Fashion Week not only showcases the latest fashion trends but also becomes the setting for an innovative marketing campaign starring the Dolce Vita apple, one of the strategic varieties of Melinda. The initiative, announced during... read more

Manfred van der Vlag from Sweet Fruits' Dutch sales office in Emmen stated that the mango market is currently experiencing positive growth. He mentioned that the supply of mangoes has been inconsistent due to various factors like weather conditions, congestion, and strikes. These delays have been ongoing for weeks, which can have a significant impact on the market. read more

The need for fruit and vegetable trade between North America and Europe has changed significantly in the past 15 to 20 years. "A few decades ago, we used to import apples from France and bell peppers from the Netherlands," says James Milne from Oppy. At that time, the North American... read more

FreshPlaza reports that the new Egyptian garlic season has started, and production volumes are expected to be high, following the pattern of every two seasons, in contrast to last year's lower yield. read more

The Ministry of Commerce will be hosting the 18th Cambodian Products, Fruits, and Vegetables exhibition at the public exercise area facing the Siem Reap River, from February 27 to March 2, under the theme "Increasing the added value of fruit and vegetable businesses." The exhibition is a great opportunity. read more

Zgodnie z planem sezonu owoców pestkowych w Kalifornii na rok 2025, firmy Giumarra ogłaszają wprowadzenie unikalnych kodów PLU dla swojego wyłącznego programu brzoskwiń marki DulceVida®. Nowe kody PLU umożliwią sprzedawcom uproszczenie zarządzania zapasami i wyróżnienie premiowych produktów DulceVida. read more

The National Interprofessional Union of Fruit Juices (Unijus) is sounding the alarm about a significant decrease in fruit juice consumption and is urging for a collaborative effort to reverse this trend. Fruit juice consumption has dropped by 20% between 2019 and 2024, with many consumers switching to other beverages. read more

Sicily is the main region for melon production in Italy, with a cultivated area of approximately 4,500 hectares and an annual production exceeding 100,000 tons. In percentage terms, this represents one third of the national area and over 20% of the total volumes. read more

Ecuadorian fruit and vegetable exports continue to grow. According to the Ministry of Production, non-oil exports grew by 10% in 2024, reaching $22.36 billion. Fruit accounted for $6.89 million (31% of the total). This growth shows that the sector is back at full speed. Bananas remain the main read more

Owocami tropikalnymi zajmowano się podczas sesji na temat centrum logistycznego, która odbyła się pierwszego dnia targów Fruit Logistica w Berlinie. read more

With the increasing demand for high-quality mangoes in Europe, Côte d’Ivoire is establishing itself as a major player in the global mango market, as stated by Madigbe Diaby from ADF Agro, a company specializing in premium mango exports. read more

After Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, under the leadership of President Maia Sandu, severed relations with Russia and is also aiming for EU membership as a strategic necessity for its economic survival. It is known that... read more

Banana consumption in France is increasing, with it becoming the most consumed fruit in 2024. However, retail prices are also rising. In this context, French supermarket buyers are putting immense pressure on suppliers to lower their prices significantly. read more

The president of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, Carlos Cruzat, stated to Freshfruitportal.com that the country will export around 128,000 tons of kiwis this season. Despite the production decrease, the blooming conditions were favorable, and the bee pollination was successful. read more

In the coming weeks, almost a million heads of crisp lettuce will be harvested, along with around 600,000 pieces of curly lettuce and the popular varieties Lollo Rosso and oak leaf lettuce. Early in the morning, when many are still enjoying their first coffee, the gardeners are already in the greenhouses. read more

Fresh fruit and vegetable traders at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market have gone on strike, protesting against the market management and increasing costs. read more

The iconic London market was featured in episode four of the 19th series, which aired on BBC One last week. Contestants were challenged to compete against each other in a task to transform tomatoes and potatoes into profits at Britain's biggest wholesale marketplace for fruits and vegetables. The ambitious participants, all vying for success, were... read more

Ontario, Canada is welcoming new developments and expansion in its fruit tree nursery industry. "The province has seen replanting programs for peach trees and apples as well as grapevines and that's helped," says Megan Haynes, vice president of Upper Canada Growers, a family-owned and operated. read more

The weekly supply of round Peruvian mangoes is decreasing. According to Patrick Dueire, the director of mangoes for Dayka & Hackett LLC, the season is ending earlier than usual, with lower volumes compared to previous years. Peru still has some weeks left in the season, but the supply is not as abundant as before. read more