The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India, working under the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has started selling tomatoes at a subsidized rate of Rs 65 per kg in Delhi. This action was taken in response to the increased retail prices, which had risen to Rs 120-130. read more

FAM STUMABO, a company based in Belgium, has launched the SureTec 240P, a cutting machine designed specifically for the potato industry. This machine is able to slice and dice potatoes in large quantities, making it ideal for French fry production. It features the SureCut Unit (SCU), which allows for the assembly of. read more

As one of the largest events in the horticultural industry, Fruit Attraction serves as a platform to bring together industry professionals, allowing partners and consumers to share the latest market innovations and trends. read more

French Fruit Lovers reflects on "a successful campaign", as Lovita plums become increasingly popular among French and Belgian consumers. "We are experiencing a fantastic season. The plums are selling exceptionally well, and all the stock will be sold out by the end of October. The quality this year is truly outstanding, with a... read more

W roku 2024 Molari i G-Berries rozpoczęli kilka projektów z liczbnymi innowacjami i ciągłymi wysiłkami w zakresie inwestycji biznesowych. Rok 2025, mówią Luca i Matteo Molari, będzie rokiem, w którym umocnimy pewne ważne pozycje na europejskim i międzykontynentalnym rynku. read more

The 2024 edition of the International Fair of the Fruit and Vegetable Sector, taking place this week at IFEMA-Madrid, hosted the presentation of ' read more

Peru caught the "blue fever" of blueberries just over a decade ago. Farmers noticed that their counterparts in Chile were making a lot of money by selling the fruit out of season in the United States when prices are high. They tried to do the same - and things read more

W ciągu zaledwie ośmiu miesięcy Peru przekroczyło wartość eksportu awokado dla całego 2023 roku, wysyłając 539 313 ton i generując przychody prawie 1,13 miliarda dolarów. Ta wydajność przewyższa zeszłoroczne wysyłki, które wyniosły 595 625 ton i 958 914 000 dolarów w przychodach. Ponadto, wartość eksportu read more

"Blueberries remain the smallest berry category, but they're growing rapidly in most European markets. For years, blackberry quality was inconsistent, and they had a poor reputation, flavor profile-wise. In a sense, blackberries were considered the underdog of the berry category," says. read more

W Australii tylko 6,5% populacji spełnia zalecaną dzienną porcję pięciu porcji warzyw, przy czym większość spożywa mniej niż dwie porcje, jak wynika z danych Australijskiego Biura Statystycznego. Ten spadek spożycia warzyw nie tylko niesie ze sobą ryzyko zdrowotne, ale także... read more

Morocco is strengthening the positive trend in greenhouse tomato exports this year, as reported by EastFruit. Following the industry's recovery from the crisis in autumn 2023, Moroccan tomato exports have remained at record-high levels from January to July. read more

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has expressed optimism that the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and South Korea will rejuvenate the Philippines' banana export sector. This sector has seen a decline in its market share in South Korea, facing stiff competition from other countries. read more

Four organizations in the Philippines, representing a collective of 14,000 smallholder farmers, agrarian reform beneficiaries, and marginalized rural communities, are seeking international support to stop a World Bank-funded project that they say endangers their livelihoods and land. read more

The first organic sweet potatoes from Lower Saxony, Germany, were harvested in week 39. "After the subsequent rainfall, we have now paused the harvest for a short time. We don't expect to start the main harvest until around October 12, as the tubers still need a little more mass, which in turn." read more

Według danych monitorowanych codziennie przez projekt EastFruit, ceny cebuli na Ukrainie zaczęły stopniowo spadać w tym tygodniu. Producenci zgłaszają zauważalne osłabienie popytu na ten produkt, podczas gdy podaż na rynku stopniowo rośnie z powodu trwających prac żniwnych.

According to daily monitoring data from the EastFruit project, onion prices in Ukraine have started to gradually decrease this week. Producers report a noticeable weakening in demand for this product, while supply in the market is gradually increasing due to ongoing harvest activities. read more

In 2024, vegetable prices in Ukraine have significantly risen due to decreased production levels caused by the ongoing war. The main factors contributing to this increase are abnormal weather conditions and a reduction in cultivated areas. The war has resulted in the temporary occupation of parts of the country. read more

A food that everyone agrees on at the table? Potatoes! More than one billion people worldwide eat them and global production exceeds 300 million tons. In Italy, we are among the top consumers, pushing the queens of tubers to the fifth place among foods. read more

Despite the recent rainy spells that have made harvesting more difficult, the carrot season is progressing normally. "We are satisfied with the quality of the carrots, with good uniformity in size. Yields are also fairly good, although lower in recent weeks due to the increasingly complex weather… read more

Johanna Mártiz, a researcher at the Catholic University and head of the Citrus Genetic Improvement program, has introduced Isabelina, a new mandarin variety that has the potential to revolutionize Chile's citrus industry. Developed after seventeen years of research, Isabelina is a seedless, easy-to-peel fruit. read more

Agrochemicals Association of Kenya (AAK Grow) has identified pests such as leaf miners, fruit flies, maize stalk borer, Tuta absoluta, and anthracnose as major threats to food crops and vegetation in Kenya, with climate change exacerbating the situation. read more