A Manchester-based agricultural venture, Boundary Farm in Dunham Massey, faced an unexpected challenge this autumn when their pumpkin harvest did not meet expectations. This was the first time in three decades that such a failure occurred. Chris Hewitt, the owner of Boundary Farm,... read more

Egpyt has become the fastest-growing supplier of palm dates to Turkey, rising to sixth place in the exporter rankings last season and demonstrating rapid export growth, as reported by EastFruit. In the past five seasons, Egyptian exporters have significantly increased their market share in Turkey. read more

Roses Forever introduces a new product, the Princess of Orange Infinity rose. This new orange variety is the newest addition to the Infinity series, which was introduced to the market in 2012. "Bright orange was missing in the Infinity range, and we are pleased to expand our selection with another... read more

The hybrid potato variety, named Nemo after the cartoon fish in "Finding Nemo" due to its unique markings, has seen a surge in demand, prompting increased cultivation. Tesco reports that the Nemo potato, recognized for reducing cooking times by 25% and conserving energy, has enjoyed popularity. read more

W Ukrainie ceny wysokiej jakości marchwi rosną, ponieważ zwiększona aktywność handlowa pobudza rynek, informują analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Producenci donoszą, że zarówno hurtownie, które magazynują marchew do przechowywania, jak i ogół społeczeństwa, które przygotowuje się na zimę. read more

Australijski plantator awokado radzi sobie z okresami niskich cen i nadwyżkowej produkcji, kierując się na zyskowne rynki eksportowe. Plantator awokado z regionu Riverland, Justin Loffler, jest jednym z tych, którzy poszerzają swoje sady, posadził ponad 600 nowych drzew, mając na celu skorzystanie z rosnącego globalnego popytu. read more

The horticultural campaign in Sicily is almost continuous, with only a few weeks break in August. It transitions from long-cycle productions to short-cycle summer productions, and then back to autumn-winter productions that last until late spring. In this context, tomato transplants are often... read more

Warzywa i owoce na straganach i w sklepach są polem konkurencji i miejscem walki o uwagę konsumenta. Jak można zapewnić, że klient wybierze świeże produkty jednej firmy nad inną? Marta Paprocka z polskiego producenta opakowań Silbo sądzi, że to... read more

Tegoroczny plon jabłek z Waszyngtonu, nieco mniejszy niż w sezonie 2023-2024, uważany jest za wysokiej jakości i nadający się do eksportu. „Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, dotychczasowe dostawy były dość dobre i nadążają tam, gdzie powinny być” - mówi Steve Reinholt, odpowiedzialny za rozwój biznesu eksportowego. read more

Agricultural supplier Growers Supply is planning to close its operations in the Okanagan Valley by the end of the year. This decision comes after the divestiture of BC Tree Fruits, its operating entity, as part of bankruptcy proceedings. The co-operative, which had previously stopped operations, is currently in the process of selling off BC Tree. read more

Grejpfrut nadal zdaje się być zbyt gorzki głównie dla młodszych osób. Ogólny trend sprzedaży pokazuje spadek spożycia grejpfruta, ponieważ głównie cieszą się nim starsi ludzie. Sezon na grejpfruty w RPA właśnie się zakończył. Dużo więcej owoców zostało wysłanych do Chin, gdzie panowało duże zapotrzebowanie. read more

The NFF Horticulture Council is worried that the revised draft of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct will not have a significant impact on how supermarkets treat fresh produce suppliers. Furthermore, they believe it may harm small growers and suppliers in the industry. In June, the Federal read more

"Blueberries will be the focus of FreshPlaza this month. Blueberries are being touted as the new superfood. Global production is on the rise, and exports are also increasing. If you are a blueberry grower, importer, or exporter, we would love to hear your thoughts on the current market situation." read more

"Over the years, we have successfully improved the appearance, integrity, and sustainability of Kenyan flowers. It's difficult to quantify in terms of dollars, but when flowers are transported with care, their value increases significantly," says Amnon Zamir, HR manager, who, together with John Kowarsky, has led these efforts. read more

In the United States, the fall season has seen a rise in sales of produce, particularly focusing on seasonal favorites like apples, squash, pomegranates, and pears by retailers. The total sales for these seasonal items have increased by 9% compared to the previous year, with fruit accounting for... read more

When the Formula 1 entourage arrived in Brazil for the São Paulo Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit, a special operation was taking place at Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, São Paulo. Aircraft, which were originally designated to transport the racing teams' cars, parts, and equipment, were also. read more

On Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October, BelOrta organized its biennial Product Show. The cooperative aimed to provide (wholesale) traders and retailers with an overview of the variety of fruits and vegetables it offers. "In Europe, we are one of the suppliers with the widest range of." read more

Costa Rica, traditionally recognized for its pineapple production, has experienced a rise in its cassava exports, transforming this fruit into one of the country's top 10 export products. This development is not only advantageous for producers but is also enhancing the country's economy. Evelyn Bonilla read more

Znaczące zmiany w różnych regionach ustawiają globalną branżę borówkową na ścieżce ciągłego sukcesu. Kluczowe trendy kształtujące przyszłość branży obejmują coraz bardziej zaawansowaną genetykę oraz zwiększone skupienie producentów na produktywności pracy i efektywności, zgodnie z niedawnym badaniem przeprowadzonym przez... read more

At Dinajpur's Hili Land Port in Bangladesh, adverse weather conditions such as fluctuating temperatures and untimely rain have caused the spoilage of hundreds of tonnes of imported onions from India. Importers and traders at the port have reported that since October 19, around 6,500 tonnes of onions have been affected. read more