"This season appeared to be more challenging in terms of size."
2024-09-19 00:00
Przed rozpoczęciem sezonu awokado w Peru przewidywano, że ilość może spaść nawet o 25-30%, ale dla brytyjskiego importera Pacific Produce tak się nie stało. "Wyłącznie na podstawie statystyk morskich do 36. tygodnia ETD, mieliśmy w sumie 22 706 kontenerów wychodzących z Peru w porównaniu do 24 138 w 2023 roku.
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The end of the European stone fruit season is approaching.
2024-09-19 00:00
The stone fruit season is coming to an end: according to the BLE, deliveries of peaches and nectarines were limited and quality declined in some cases. Spanish products were the most prominent in the market, followed by Italian and French batches in terms of significance. Stocks of Spanish products have now
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Vip, the volumes of organic apples are down by 10%.
2024-09-19 00:00
In the new organic season in Val Venosta, a -10% decrease in volumes compared to last year is expected, despite an even greater decline in Europe. This was announced by Vipche, who will be attending Fruit Attraction 2024 (8-10 October). The summer season was exceptional thanks to the microclimate, as mentioned by Gerhard Eberhöfer.
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Low blueberry volumes drive demand for California strawberries
2024-09-19 00:00
For about seven to eight months each year, California is the primary provider of strawberries to the U.S. domestic market. Salinas/Watsonville in the north and Santa Maria in the south are the two main growing regions during spring, summer, and fall. "During this period, in September...
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Ukraine witnesses a decrease in the prices of apples.
2024-09-19 00:00
Apple prices in Ukraine have been falling for three weeks due to low demand and an oversupply of autumn varieties that cannot be stored long-term. High-quality apples are now selling for $0.29 to $0.44 per kilogram. It is worth noting that current apple prices in Ukraine have now effectively.
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Over 60 tons of contaminated tomatoes and peppers were prevented from entering Russia from China.
2024-09-19 00:00
In Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted quarantine and phytosanitary inspections from January 1 to September 16, 2023. The inspections covered 23,400 tons of imported solanaceous crops, including 12,300 tons of peppers, 10,600 tons of tomatoes, and 500 tons of other solanaceous crops.
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Citrosol presents its revolutionary CATsystem® at Fruit Attraction.
2024-09-19 00:00
Citrosol, a leader in postharvest solutions, is getting ready for its participation in the upcoming edition of Fruit Attraction, which will take place from October 8th to 10th in Madrid. The Valencian company, located in pavilion 3, stand C28, has chosen this key event to showcase its offerings to professionals.
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Price sensitivity in the consumption of vegetables in Hungary
2024-09-19 00:00
In Hungary, in a situation of rising inflation, consumers are paying more attention to the prices and quantities of vegetables and fruits, with promotions playing a crucial role. DélKerTÉSZ, which represents 500 producers in Szentes, stated at a press conference on September 18 that despite...
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Orogel launches the Panato Tris from the Linea Sfizi Croccanti.
2024-09-19 00:00
More and more Italians are choosing breaded and battered vegetables at the table. This is a growing trend of 59% in the last five years, which has already seen a further increase of 13.8% in the first months of 2024. A phenomenon that involves all areas of Italy, especially the
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New Session by Proexport and Agritech Murcia on: "Profitable and Sustainable Lettuce"
2024-09-19 00:00
The counselor of Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Sara Rubira, will inaugurate the event at 9:30 a.m., in which Cecilio Peregrín, president of the Lettuce and Endive sector, will also participate.
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In the past few weeks, lettuce prices have skyrocketed, reaching peaks of 3 euros per kilogram in wholesale markets.
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Onion prices surge in Bengaluru due to supply issues
2024-09-19 00:00
In Bengaluru, the price of onions has increased from Rs 50 per kilogram to between Rs 60 and Rs 70 per kilogram. This rise is attributed to a decrease in supply caused by heavy rainfall in Karnataka, which has had a negative impact on onion production.
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South African electric frost protection technology is expanding its presence worldwide.
2024-09-19 00:00
"A rather severe frost passed through the Hex River Valley at the end of August, affecting areas such as De Doorns, Robertson, and Bonnievale, causing substantial damage to grape vineyards," says Stiaan Hugo, general manager of AGI Frost Fans. "In Rawsonville where I grew up, we never experienced frost before. Now over..."
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VIP strengthens its presence in the organic market in Europe.
2024-09-19 00:00
An exceptional summer season for organic VIP apples. This is stated by the Bio product manager Gerhard Eberhöfer, emphasizing: "The availability of organic apples in Europe was very low, and VIP was among the few entities that could cover the market with a high-quality product."
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China's imports of fruits and vegetables from Vietnam have surged by 36 percent in early 2024.
2024-09-19 00:00
China's procurement of fruits and vegetables from Vietnam increased by 36% in the first eight months of 2024, reaching almost US$3.1 billion. This growth is part of Vietnam's overall expansion in fruit and vegetable exports, which reached nearly $5 billion during the same period, representing a 33% increase.
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Patfrut is opening a 1500 square meter facility dedicated to fourth range products in the Medical field.
2024-09-19 00:00
Approximately 1500 square meters, mainly dedicated to potatoes, carrots, and fourth range pumpkins destined for the HoReCa channel. Patfrut, a cooperative of the Naturitalia group, has inaugurated in Medicina (Bo) the new plant specialized in processing vegetables from its members.
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Flowers decorate Panamanian town for festival
2024-09-19 00:00
Around one and a half million flowers have been used to create over a hundred animal figures in Volcán, Panama, this Sunday during the eighth edition of the 'Flower Parade', a colorful annual event that showcases the art of mosaic art. "It is an event focused on flower mosaics, as you can see around."
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Dümmen Orange participated in industry trials in North America during the past summer. Some of the trial locations included Colorado State University (week 32), Welby Gardens (week 32), Mast Young Plants (week 31), Plantpeddler (week 31), Raker-Roberta's (week 31), and Penn State.
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The price of bananas in Portugal is €205 per 100 kg.
2024-09-19 00:00
Ta karta produktu podaje średnie ceny hurtowe za kilogram bananów UE w euro. W 37. tygodniu ceny bananów wynosiły 125 euro za 100 kg we Francji, pozostając stabilne w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. Natomiast 100 kg bananów w Hiszpanii kosztuje 98 euro, w porównaniu do 125 euro za 100 kg w 32. tygodniu.
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A new program is aiming to expand early detection of pathogens in potato crops in the United States.
2024-09-19 00:00
A new project led by Washington State University aims to assist potato growers in protecting both domestic and international markets, as well as ensuring the production of high-quality potatoes for consumers worldwide. This initiative is funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).
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