The newest information on citrus imports to the EU for the 2024/25 season shows important developments in the trade of oranges, small citrus fruits, lemons, and grapefruits. Data from October to December 2024 indicates changes in supply quantities, main exporting nations, and price fluctuations throughout the region,... read more

The Port of Cape Town plays a crucial role in South Africa's agricultural export industry, handling a large amount of the country's fresh produce, including as much as 80% of fruit exports. However, in recent years, the port has been facing challenges with inefficiencies and... read more

Ceny czosnku na Ukrainie osiągnęły historyczne maksimum, przekraczając 4,5 euro za kilogram w połowie grudnia. Jest to najwyższa cena odnotowana jak dotąd, przewyższająca nawet poziomy widziane podczas pandemii COVID-19 czy wczesnych etapów inwazji rosyjskiej. Wzrost cen jest przypisywany kombinacji read more

The French Interprofessional Technical Center for Fruit and Vegetables (CTIFL) has recently named its new Deputy Director General. Delphine Tailliez takes over from Ludovic Guinard, who "has made a significant impact over the past eight years by leading CTIFL through important transformations," as stated by the CTIFL. read more

In Sicily, after a long drought, some unexpected rain has returned, or rather, unforeseen. Water never hurts, but we are in the midst of a citrus-growing area, and irregular rainfall on the harvested oranges can cause plant diseases, such as fruit splitting, and... read more

The Dutch company Cesil has formed a commercial alliance with the Chilean exporter Cespy Chile SPA for the seasonal supply of fresh Royal Gala and Granny Smith apples destined for the European market. Currently, Royal Gala apple production is concentrated in Chile's sixth and seventh regions. read more

Morocco has experienced a significant growth in its avocado cultivation and exports. Data indicates that from October to December 31, 2024, the country exported 42,000 tons of avocados. The projected harvest for 2024/2025 is approximately 90,000 tons, with an anticipated export volume of between 80,000 to 90,000 tons. read more

Great optimism for vegetables: eggplant is booming, tomatoes are on the rise, and peppers are holding steady (click here for more information) ... only the zucchini market is struggling to take off, with prices lower than expected. read more

What will be the trendy foods that will accompany us in 2025? According to a research by Mintel, a specialized institute in global trend analysis, as reported by Ansa.it and the Ice website, Italians will increasingly embrace plant-based nutrition and foods. read more

The New Zealand onion harvest at Balle Bros started as planned in November with the early varieties for the domestic market and to The Pacific Islands from December onwards. "We also exported some of the early varieties to Taiwan as sizes were larger in these crops," said Simon Vale from the read more

In the study, Bradshaw and his colleagues analyzed historic and modern plant leaves affected by powdery mildew. The collection consisted of 173 samples from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. One sample from a North American herbarium, collected over 150 years ago, was also analyzed. read more

SPAR Gran Canaria has launched an online sales platform, providing customers with an alternative method to buy high-quality local fresh produce and packaged products. The platform is supported by strategic partnerships with Uber Eats and... read more

The Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway in Kaohsiung held a banana party on December 7-8 to celebrate local agriculture and the city's historical banana trade. The venue was adorned with large banana-themed artworks, paying homage to Taiwan's "Banana Kingdom" period when bananas were exported to Japan. One of the highlights of the event was Japan's... read more

Rynek globalnych owoców tropikalnych stale ewoluuje, przy czym Kolumbia umacnia swoją pozycję jako eksporter awokado i limonek. Dzięki stabilnej produkcji i strategii skoncentrowanej na dywersyfikacji rynku, kraj stara się pokonać wyzwania takie jak rosnąca konkurencja i wahania w. read more

In recent years, the Mexican berry industry has been dealing with rising input costs, a fluctuating peso-dollar exchange rate, unfavorable weather conditions, and labor shortages, which are expected to result in decreases in both production and exports in 2025. Juan José Flores García, general director of... read more

ILIP, a company specialized in the production of disposable tableware and packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables and food products, will be present at Marca 2025 (Bologna, January 15-16, Hall 36, Booth C/35) with a focus on the Food Service Packaging and Fresh Food Packaging lines. The trade fair event read more

Według analityków EastFruit, na początku 2025 r. ceny większości rodzajów warzyw i owoców na ukraińskim rynku wzrosły w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2024 r. Jednak były także produkty, których ceny spadły. Średni wzrost cen produktów owocowych i warzywnych. read more

The UK-based cherry and berry importer-distributor Colina Fruits has announced its plans to grow its network of European growers and customers with the goal of becoming a top global supplier. read more

As we head into 2025, some of the most important developments to watch out for include advancements in artificial intelligence, increased focus on sustainability and climate change mitigation, the rise of smart cities and digital transformation, advancements in healthcare technology such as personalized medicine and telemedicine, and the continued growth of the digital economy and e-commerce. These developments are expected to shape the way we live, work, and interact in the coming years. read more

The port of Caldera has started its 2024/25 agricultural export season with the first shipment of table grapes from the Copiapó valley. On Monday, a delivery of 4,531 pallets loaded onto the Baltic Pearl sailed to the port of Philadelphia. read more