According to analysts from the EastFruit project, the cold weather affecting most of Ukraine has caused a notable decrease in the supply of greenhouse cucumbers in the market. This has resulted in a quick rise in prices in this segment. Additionally, prices are further being driven up by the absence of competition from other sources. read more

A giant pumpkin weighing 1,121 kg won the 51st edition of the 'World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off' held in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco, California. The fruit, coming from Minnesota, was grown starting from April by Travis Gienger, who transported it. read more

Od stycznia do sierpnia import świeżych borówek do Chin wzrósł pod względem wartości, ale zmniejszył się pod względem ilości. Według doradcy handlowego Giovanny'ego Deckera, na podstawie wstępnych danych z Generalnej Administracji Celnej Chin, import świeżych borówek osiągnął wartość 101,4 miliona dolarów. read more

The processing of orange juice for the 2024–25 season was progressing well in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, by the end of September, according to a report by the Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (CEPEA) at the University of São Paulo. The Pera orange variety has been the most processed variety thus far. read more

Légumes de France and the Tomatoes and Cucumbers of France association are pleased with two rulings issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on October 4th. As a result of these decisions, Western Sahara will no longer be able to benefit from the 2019 EU-Morocco trade agreement. read more

Sormac, a supplier of machines and processing lines for the vegetable processing industry, is expanding its construction department with a new hall of over 3,000 square meters. The technology company from Venlo manages the entire process, from designing machines to construction and assembly. read more

From 2011 to 2020, Chile successfully controlled the Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (PSA) bacterium, which causes kiwi bacteriosis. However, currently this pest is considered to be "present" in the country, particularly impacting the Metropolitan and Biobío regions. Its spread has led to concerns about the... read more

Very positive results from Apofruit's spring 2024 settlement - the first of four planned by Op during the year - presented to the members in three meetings held in Scanzano Jonico, Cesena, and Bosco Mesola. read more

Po oficjalnym uznaniu do eksportu dwa miesiące temu, sprzedaż wietnamskich kokosów do Chin wzrosła, a obecnie zamówienia sięgają tysięcy kontenerów. Wietnamskie Stowarzyszenie Kokosowe (VCA) zauważa, że od zezwolenia na eksport świeżych kokosów do Chin, główne przedsiębiorstwa mają read more

Representatives from fresh produce businesses and composting organizations have welcomed an 'unprecedented' agreement to ensure a sustainable future for fresh produce labels. read more

Dostawa peruwiańskich borówek była trudna w ciągu ostatnich dwóch miesięcy, z bardzo niskimi woluminami sprzedaży po rekordowo wysokich cenach. Theo Benjert i Rob Pakvis z Berryland spodziewają się wkrótce wzrostu podaży. "W listopadzie spodziewamy się przynajmniej potrójnego wzrostu wolumenu w porównaniu do ostatnich kilku". read more

Inspired by Offshoot Brands' mission to revamp the produce department into a dynamic, high-end destination, Fresh Face Foods is launching its first product lineup featuring the fresh-from-the-fridge Coconut Trail Mixes. Fresh Face Foods highlights Genuine Coconut, a partner brand. read more

Very positive results are coming from the spring 2024 liquidation of Apofruit – a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,700 members in different regions of Italy –, the first of the four planned by Op over the course of a year (Apofruit is one of the few cooperatives to. read more

Flikweert Vision celebrates a significant achievement with the creation of the 200th QualityGrader, only three years after the initial machine was introduced to the market. What started as a groundbreaking technology for sorting unwashed potatoes optically has transformed into a versatile solution that can now. read more

During an agricultural technology event, Justin Chadwick of the Citrus Growers' Association expressed his frustration that, despite the private sector's collective efforts over many years to persuade the South African government about the benefits of port privatization, the government's initial attempt at outsourcing port operations fell short. read more

At the Madrid Fruit Attraction 2024 fair, La Grande Bellezza Italiana celebrated its sixth anniversary by presenting a selection of autumnal fruits and vegetables. Among the highlights of the stand were some of the brand's jewels: the red Igp apple, the table grapes. read more

Pierwsze zagraniczne winogrona dotarły na gorący europejski rynek winogron. "Dostępnych jest bardzo mało europejskich produktów. Fale upałów we Włoszech, Hiszpanii, ale szczególnie w Grecji spowodowały ogromny brak winogron w Europie" - mówi Corné van de Klundert z Origin Fruit Europe. "Już wcześniej było read more

Mimo że produkcja owoców w Grecji staje się coraz bardziej nowoczesna i otwarta na świat, brakuje jej jednego niezbędnego elementu, który zapewniłby i ułatwił wzrost obrotów eksportowych. "Tym elementem jest ubezpieczenie ładunku" - podkreśla pan Alexandros Chatzopoulos, właściciel przedsiębiorczego... read more

The Ukrainian company "Sady Dnipra" (TM UApple) has started exporting its 2024 apple harvest to countries in the Middle East. However, due to logistical challenges and market saturation in those countries, the company has shifted its focus to the European Union (EU) market, as reported by. read more

Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star, mentioned that the pomegranate season in India has started with a solid demand from different markets. He stated, "The pomegranate season is just starting, but there is already strong demand, with markets worldwide experiencing robust demand." read more