Brazil's banana export volume reached 49 thousand tons in 2024, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year, as reported by Comex Stat. Contributors from Hortifrúti/Cepea attribute this reduction to a controlled national supply of dwarf bananas and competition from Bolivia and Paraguay. read more

The German psychologist Werner Sommer and his colleagues discovered that storytelling can motivate children to choose healthier food options. In an experiment involving 80 preschoolers, one group listened to a fairy tale about magical vegetables that restored a sick painter's strength, while another group heard a story unrelated to food. read more

Ziemniaki są coraz bardziej wymieniane na światowym rynku, zwiększając ryzyko rozprzestrzeniania się kwarantannowych szkodników i chorób. Organizacje takie jak Europejska i Śródziemnomorska Organizacja Ochrony Roślin (EPPO) oraz organy krajowe regulują wiele z tych zagrożeń, co wymaga zjednoczonego podejścia do problemu szkodników i chorób… read more

Las verduras españolas tienen actualmente buenos precios, sin embargo, el mercado carece de impulso, observa Pieter de Ruiter de la empresa 4 Fruit. "Debido a la lluvia y las bajas temperaturas, el suministro es inconsistente y los proveedores españoles están exigiendo precios altos. El único problema es que no estamos dispuestos a pagar esos precios aquí". read more

In the last 5 years, starting from 2019, Polish blueberry plantations have supplied the market with 300,000 tons of fruit. This amounts to 300 million kilograms or, to be more precise, 180 billion individual berries. According to data from IERiGŻ, approximately 2/3 of this quantity... read more

The coconut crop in Ivory Coast is experiencing increased demand, while competition in Asia is being affected by the Red Sea crisis. However, Mariella Tossou, the general manager of Somat Trading, points out that this is not necessarily leading to higher prices. The exporter states, "The coconut crop is benefitting from a rise in demand, but this is not necessarily leading to better prices." read more

This week, the Kantar Institute revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French last autumn, based on the quantities purchased over a 3-month period (P10/P11/P12). The top spot for fruits was once again claimed by bananas, while for vegetables, the first place was awarded to read more

Obecne wysokie ceny owoców dają powód do optymizmu w handlu. Na przykład, jabłka odmiany Elstar są sprzedawane w cenach od €0.90 do €1.25, a gruszki odmiany Conference także kosztują powyżej €1. "Ceny są korzystne, ale musimy utrzymać ten poziom cenowy, aby zachować uprawę w" read more

Measuring flesh firmness is one of the most important parameters for determining the shelf-life of fruit and vegetable products. Despite the introduction of non-destructive technologies for assessing fruit ripeness on the market, this type of measurement still relies on traditional tools. read more

Late spring frosts represent one of the main threats to Italian and European agriculture. With the ongoing climate change characterized by milder winters and increasing spring variability, this phenomenon is likely to persist, causing damage. read more

For 40 years, Itaueira has been a prominent company in the Brazilian market for melon production. After 7 years of focusing on the domestic market and not exporting, the company is now taking a significant step forward by entering the global market, summarizing its journey and focusing on... read more

Kyrgyzstan recorded a significant increase in flower imports during the first 11 months of 2024. The National Statistics Committee reported that 29.2 million tons of cut flowers and buds were imported, with a total value of $11.22 million. This figure is almost double the amount of flower imports in 2023, which stood at 16.25 million tons. read more

The management of Dutch berry propagator Flevoplant has decided to stop the propagation and cultivation of strawberry plants. Rising costs, particularly for labor, energy, and resources, along with increasingly stringent regulations, have made it unfeasible to continue operations, according to a... read more

The rules for pruning blueberry bushes are generally very similar. In the first stage, you should remove the shoots from the inside of the bush that are too old, diseased, or crossing each other. You should also remove shoots that are growing towards the alleys and may overlap. It is also important to assess how many read more

Elliott Absorbent Products launched the 'Echo' fruit pad in October last year. The pad not only extends the shelf life of berries by up to 12 hours, but can also be recycled or composted by the consumer. The Echo pads are 100% plastic-free and utilize the Tensei second harvest technology. read more

The Tasmanian cherry and apple grower Spreyton Fresh completed their cherry harvest last week. The final cherries have been packed, while some still need to be processed for juice or used in cooking. "Our harvest began in mid-December and continued until January 21," said Simon Langworthy. read more

Although working on blueberry plantations is a year-round job, winter provides a bit more time for reflection and summaries. The dynamic growth of Polish plantations has resulted in 300 million kilograms of blueberries, which the country could enjoy.

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From February 5th to 7th, ILIP will be a leading presence at Fruit Logistica 2025 - the main international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector - at Hall 5.2, stand D-51, showcasing the best packaging solutions designed to ensure the protection of the most delicate products. read more

Sogemi, a company partially owned by the Municipality of Milan that manages the Milan Food Market, and the Solco Maggiore producers' organization have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to promote the excellences of the Salerno area's Op. read more

Sezon egipskich ziemniaków rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższając te z ubiegłego roku. Potwierdza to także Hazem Adel Mohamed, CEO Lehaa Trading & Agricultural Investment. Producent twierdzi, read more