The Italian apple supplier Vip announced that it anticipates a growth in the production of licensed apple varieties such as Ambrosia, Envy, and Cosmic Crisp for the upcoming season. This increase is attributed to new plantings and improved output from existing orchards in Val Venosta, their home region. read more

The Spanish Fruit and Vegetable Group reported progress in 2024 in expanding into new markets for fruits and vegetables grown in Spain. read more

Meksykańskie eksport jagód takich jak truskawki, maliny i borówki świeże spadły o 2,2 procent w 2024 roku i są gotowe na podobne zmniejszenie się w tym roku, według stowarzyszenia branżowego Aneberries. read more

The UK manufacturer Postsaver has partnered with the experienced fruit industry distributor Peter Müller. read more

Mission Produce has recently published the latest edition of AvoIntel, outlining five key trends to watch in the US avocado and mango categories in 2025. read more

The pear stocks at the end of December 2024 are 7,862 tons, which is 3,443 tons higher than in 2023 with 4,419 tons and 1,712 tons higher compared to 2022 with 6,150 tons. The main part of the stock consists of 59% (4,613 tons) of the Kaiser Alexander variety. read more

Two-a-Day, a company that holds a 50% stake in the apple and pear marketing company Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

Two-a-Day, which owns a 50 per cent stake in the apple and pear marketer Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

At the end of December 2024, there were still around 7,001 tons of organic apples in stock - about 2,631 tons more than in December 2023 and 1,429 tons more than in December 2022. Gala accounts for the largest share of the remaining quantity with 2,272 tons, followed by Topaz (774 tons), Braeburn (704 tons), Jonagold (315 tons), and read more

While in 2014 only 1% of the apples produced by VIP were club apples, currently the share is 15% - with the goal of further expanding it in the upcoming seasons. read more

Air New Zealand Cargo is planning to transport 5,000 tonnes of cargo during December and January, which will include up to 1,000 tonnes of cherries. read more

Włoski hodowca jagód Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) umocnił swoje partnerstwo z indyjskimi firmami Mahaberry i 8 Berries po podpisaniu umowy w sierpniu 2024 roku. read more

A real excursion took place on December 30th, when the Red Orange of Sicily PGI reached the summit of Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. A delegation of producers, led by the President of the Protection Consortium, Gerardo Diana, made the journey. read more

Drosophila suzukii is one of the sworn enemies of small fruit growers, such as raspberries, blueberries, wild strawberries, and blackberries. Containment strategies mainly focus on the use of insecticides, but the results are often not sufficient to prevent damage. read more

W pierwszym tygodniu roku, przejście do drugiego sezonu cytrusów jest w pełni w toku. W przypadku mandarynek „wciąż dostępne są Clemenules i inne odmiany, takie jak Periquina, ale sieci detaliczne pytają o Tango i Nadorcott” - mówi operator z Walencji. "Według innych." read more

Honeybear Brands announced that a limited quantity of their latest proprietary variety - Honeymoon™ - is now available on produce shelves. This bright, clean, yellow variety provides retailers with a vibrant addition to the produce aisle. Photo: Cub Grocery (Shorewood location) read more

In 2024, the banana export sector in Cameroon saw a 1.8% growth, with exports reaching 210,686 tons. This growth was mainly driven by the entry of Compagnie des Bananes de Mondoni (CDBM) into the market. CDBM is a subsidiary of the French company Compagnie fruitière de Marseille, and its presence had a significant impact on the sector. read more

The main trading partner for producers in Peru is still the United States, which receives over half of the exports (53% – 135,000 tons). However, diversification is currently a priority: 25% of exports go to the European Union, 14% to China, and 5% to the United Kingdom. read more

The holidays had a positive effect on the demand for shiitake mushrooms in Europe, according to Vincenzo Salento, Head of Sales Europe at Nature Green, a Ukrainian producer and exporter of shiitake mushrooms. "The demand for shiitake mushrooms follows the usual seasonal trend. Demand is lower during the summer, but during the holidays it tends to increase." read more

Najbardziej zauważalne zmiany w średnich cenach tej tygodnia w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem można zauważyć w niektórych kategoriach owoców i warzyw. Wśród owoców, jabłka Egremont Russet wykazały znaczący wzrost o £0,10 za kilogram, wzrastając z £1,35 do £1,45, co odzwierciedla 7% tygodniową zmianę. Jabłka Gala... read more