Pineapple enthusiast Rich Ellenson, 44, has set a new world record by slicing and peeling a pineapple in just 17.85 seconds, beating the previous record of 27.07 seconds. Rich, who consumes three pineapples every weekend, trained rigorously for months to perfect his technique by cutting over 100. read more

The retail prices of tomatoes are decreasing due to the drop in mandi prices. The all-India average retail price as of November 14, 2024, was $0.63 per kg, which is 22.4% lower than the $0.81 per kg on October 14, 2024. During the same period, the modal prices at Azadpur mandi also declined significantly. read more

The persistent drought in Morocco has significantly decreased the demand for fruit plants. Driss Bouhri, a nurseryman from Meknes, stated: "The demand is plummeting year after year, and we still can't see the light at the end of the tunnel." Bouhri, who manages and owns Pépinière Bouhri, also mentioned: read more

Last Saturday, the Mediterranean Diet celebrated its 14th anniversary of being recognized as a cultural heritage by UNESCO: the diet, of course, is not just a list of foods or a nutritional table, "but - as UNESCO clarified in 2010 - as a lifestyle that includes a read more

In the western Japanese prefecture of Ehime, farmers have successfully harvested mikan tangerines for the first time since their orchards were hit by severe weather events in 2018. The city of Uwajima, particularly Yoshida Town, known for its citrus production, witnessed the devastation of its orchards due to the extreme weather conditions. read more

Holenderskie eksport cebuli zanotował znaczący wzrost w ostatnich tygodniach. „Tak jest już od jakiegoś czasu. Warto wcześnie zabezpieczyć swoje dostawy, aby mieć wszystko pod kontrolą" - mówi Rinus Wisse z Wiscomex. „Mimo to, nie obserwujemy już takich boomujących tygodni eksportowych jak kiedyś, z większymi objętościami. read more

The Philippines has successfully increased its access to Japan's profitable food market by obtaining approval to export Hass avocados. This achievement is a major milestone in the country's agricultural export growth and showcases the quality of local produce. "This is a testament to the Philippines' commitment. read more

Ramiro Arnedo presented his varieties of yellow and red California peppers for early season in the Dalías, Almería area. These were the first pepper days.

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The Moutounade fruit station (110 hectares in Bressols, Tarn-et-Garonne) is selling its MAF RODA AGROBOTIC pre-calibration machine. The equipment, which has been in operation since 2012, is in good condition. It has been regularly monitored and maintained by the manufacturer's teams. read more

The upcoming Egyptian carrot export campaign is set to begin soon, in December. Mohamed Matouk, CEO of RM Fresh, anticipates high demand attributed to the challenges faced in Europe. The exporter states: "The flooding in Spain and the effects of climate change in the northern Mediterranean are also affecting carrot production." read more

Argentina is in the top 10 of largest blueberry producing nations in the world. Recently, the country achieved a significant milestone as blueberries have been removed from the U.S. Department of Labor's "List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced Labor" (TVPRA list). "This achievement highlights… read more

Ten raport stanowi analizę trendów dotyczących ilości i cen sezonowych produktów spożywczych podlegających psuciu. Ilość reprezentuje bieżący tydzień, a ceny reprezentują otwarte (natychmiastowe) transakcje rynkowe dokonywane przez pierwszych pośredników na produkty zazwyczaj dobrej jakości i stanu, chyba że zaznaczono inaczej. read more

India is currently facing a significant rise in onion prices, with rates reaching almost $1.21 per kilogram in some areas. This increase is being linked to the lack of government intervention in setting retail prices, but a decrease is expected as the Kharif onion harvest begins to enter the market. read more

Od momentu powstania w 2016 roku, C'est Qui Le Patron? (CQLP) – spółdzielnia konsumencka – zrobiła znaczące postępy. Obchodząc w tym roku 8. rocznicę, CQLP stała się rozpoznawalną marką we Francji, głównie dzięki jej kultowemu niebieskiemu kartonowi mleka. Spółdzielnia pozostaje wierna swojej misji.

Since its inception in 2016, C'est Qui Le Patron? (CQLP) – a consumer cooperative – has made significant strides. Celebrating its 8th anniversary this year, CQLP has become a household name in France, thanks to its iconic blue milk carton. The cooperative remains committed to its mission. read more

From November 5th to 10th, Avocados Australia's new chair, Matt Kleyn, new deputy chair, Lucia Philip, and CEO, John Tyas attended the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai along with a delegation of Australian avocado growers and exporters. read more

The update of foreign trade data in July showed a negative balance both in volume and in value. While it was not a new development in terms of quantities, the same could not be said for the value of exchanges, which have only gone into the red a couple of times before. read more

In the pear industry, the Decana del Comizio variety is considered one of the best in terms of flavor, but over the years it has lost appeal to producers, mainly due to two significant issues - the tendency for alternating production and extreme. read more

The US company Calavo Growers, a prominent supplier of avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and guacamole, has appointed former employee James Snyder as its new chief financial officer, starting on December 2nd. read more

According to market analyst Heber Chavez, global garlic imports in the first half of 2024 reached 741,829.9 tons, which is 1.5% less than in the same period of 2023. read more

Kampania marketingowa dla czerwonego, czerwonoskórego jabłka Kissabel jest teraz w pełnym rozkwicie w listopadzie. Brytyjski partner Worldwide Fruit powiedział, że zamierza zakończyć 2024 rok "fantastycznymi wynikami, które wynikają z wyjątkowej jakości zbiorów i strategicznych inicjatyw dotyczących widoczności". read more