New Zealand kiwi producers Zespri have approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), agreeing to allocate a maximum of 420 additional hectares of SunGold per year for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The allocation and... read more

At the beginning of October, and coinciding with the end of the late melon season in Madrid and Castile-La Mancha, the import season started for Spanish companies specializing in this fruit that serve their clients all year round, such as SAT Hermanos Agudo Contreras, better known by its. read more

Morocco is about to start a new blueberry production season, with the first harvests of early varieties scheduled to begin in early December. This signals the start of a campaign that is expected to peak in the following months. Despite the peak production read more

A marathon day of negotiations at the Labor Arbitration Tribunal (TAL) has borne fruit. A conciliation meeting which, late on Monday evening, resulted in a preliminary agreement between the private commerce employers' association

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W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy sektor cebulowy w Kolumbii znalazł się w kryzysie. Aby zmierzyć się z tą sytuacją, Ministerstwa Rolnictwa i Handlu, reprezentowane przez Marthę Carvajalino i Luisa Carlosa Reyesa, odpowiednio, połączyły siły, aby rozwiązać problemy, z którymi borykają się producenci cebuli w kraju. read more

The goal of BonHydroponics, the latest project by Edward van Wonderen in Curaçao, is to deliver 4,000 heads of lettuce daily to retail and catering outlets on the island. Edward, a Dutchman with a background in football, shifted his entrepreneurial focus to the fresh produce sector nearly a. read more

According to Fepex, the agreement reached between the European Commission and Mercosur will practically grant free access to fruits and vegetables from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay to the EU market, exacerbating the already very unbalanced trade balance between the two parties. read more

The commercialization of Melannurca Campana Igp proceeds regularly, with the conclusion - in mid-November - of the laborious ripening process, characterized by the typical "reddening" of the product laid on beds of earth covered with spruce shavings, the characteristic apple crates. read more

In an address to the Indian Parliament, Pankaj Chaudhary, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, revealed that apple imports are subject to a 50% customs duty, in line with the maximum allowed rate set by the World Trade Organization. This clarification was made in response to inquiries from. read more

Researchers from Brazil, including teams from the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), and the State University of São Paulo (Unesp), have identified compounds in the leaves of the custard apple. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of salads, fresh vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals, is launching its first collaboration: a print featuring the brand's iconic dish, vegetable minestrone. read more

Verita Holland, an exporter of exotic and soft fruit to Turkey based in Ridderkerk, is currently experiencing one of the busiest weeks of the year. "This is traditionally a very busy week for us, with long hours," says Muhammet Cakir. Turkish supermarkets are Verita Holland's largest customers. read more

W ciągu ostatniego tygodnia porównanie cen hurtowych wybranych owoców i warzyw ujawnia niewielkie wahania. Te zmiany podkreślają subtelne zmiany w dynamice rynku, pod wpływem wzorców podaży i popytu. Kliknij, aby powiększyć, Jabłka Bramley's seedling miały średnią cenę 1,32 funta. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth market analysis of fruit and vegetable prices from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. This analysis is based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. Key highlights for this week include information on apple prices. read more

In recent seasons, the vegetable market has accustomed us to sudden fluctuations, with dramatic peaks or drops. However, at the moment, we are experiencing a phase of standstill, with little interest in the markets and prices remaining stable. But in the past few days, there have been some signs that suggest a turnaround may be coming. read more

The Italian company Tozzi Frutta, which has 25 hectares of green kiwi fruit in production, is supported by many growers and suppliers from the main production areas of Italy. The fruits are sold both domestically and internationally. "This year, production levels have rebounded and exceeded expectations." read more

Biocont Polska offers a wide range of products registered for organic farming, including insecticides, fungicides, soil preparations, fertilizers, plant protection products, macroorganisms, and adjuvants. The company's offer was presented by Krzysztof Jędrzejowski. read more

There is a more positive outlook on this year's organic mandarin crop from California compared to last year at this time. "The supply is much better, and it appears that the fruit sizes are a bit larger. We are getting better yields from the field – compared to last year, I would say we have maybe 20" read more

November is confirming to be a challenging month for the sales of fruit and vegetables, as the slight decrease in volumes in large-scale retail confirms. The results are mainly affected by fruit, but also by the vegetable sector, which has been influenced by the increase in wholesale prices and retail prices. read more

Mercadona's commitment to the Spanish agri-food sector is reflected in a strategy that values local productions: over 85% of its assortment comes from products grown, fished, or processed in Spain, as reported by revistamercados.com. This philosophy has led to read more