In an ongoing effort to align with strong and respected global fresh produce brands, Fruitbox, a Kenyan importer-distributor, recently partnered with New Zealand post-harvest operator EastPack to supply Zespri-branded kiwifruit to Kenya. read more

The quality of field produce was also affected by the unstable weather conditions in some areas. This led to an oversupply in the market, necessitating price concessions. As a result of this situation, strawberries had to be placed more strongly in the focus of the end customer. read more

Westfalia Fruit has announced a "significant milestone" as it expands its avocado presence in three major Asian markets, Japan, India, and China. read more

Jako pierwszy wystawca na targach Asia Fruit Logistica, firma Novem z siedzibą w Kolumbii Brytyjskiej będzie promować swoją nowo wprowadzoną markę przekąsek z suszonych owoców „Big Air Foods” na pokazie w Hongkongu. „Jesteśmy tak dumni z tego debiutu i uważaliśmy, że będzie to wyjątkowe, aby ogłosić to na Asia Fruit. read more

The significance of the Asian market for Peruvian fresh fruits and vegetables cannot be underestimated. Exporters have been increasingly penetrating the region over the last decade, and with Peru's output expanding, Asia will represent a larger portion of total shipments. read more

The increase is attributed to the recovery of production in the northern part of the country, which was affected by El Niño in the previous season. read more

One month into the French yellow onion season, Patrick Flin, manager of Paris Ail, reviews the market situation. "Imports have concluded, and we are currently focusing on all the early yellow onion varieties, which are expected to wrap up in 2 to 3 weeks. However, this new harvest is encountering quality issues due to diseases that have emerged." read more

Tomato growers have been dealing with Tuta absoluta for years now, and it remains a concerning pest, as it can infest tomato plants at any stage of development and damage up to 100% of the affected crops. It has a very high reproduction rate and short biological cycles that become even faster. read more

Kampania libańskich winogron właśnie się rozpoczyna. Moussa Zgheib, Dyrektor Generalny Bamo Zgheib, ma mieszane uczucia, pomiędzy dobrymi perspektywami sprzedaży a komplikacjami logistycznymi spowodowanymi wojną w regionie. "W ostatnich latach włożyliśmy wiele wysiłku w otwarcie nowych rynków i dostosowanie się do" read more

Knowing that blueberries thrive on large amounts of organic matter, on this farm organic mulch made of sawdust or wood chips is replenished every 2-3 years. This organic material mineralizes relatively quickly and requires regular application. read more

From the first weeks of August, the over 4,000 fruit growers of VOG have been working on the new harvest. The prospects for the new commercial season are positive, with quantities sufficient to ensure availability for 12 months a year, a positive closure of the previous year and read more

Według analityków EastFruit, sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku na Ukrainie nie był szczególnie udany dla producentów. Nietypowo wczesny początek kwitnienia jagód borówki, a następnie przymrozki, spowodowały zmniejszenie plonu i uszkodzenia jakości w niektórych regionach. Niemniej jednak ogólny wolumen zbiorów był. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady, Gwatemala odnotowała znaczne wahania w eksporcie mango. Osiągnęła najwyższy szczyt w 2014 roku, gdy wyeksportowano prawie 5 milionów skrzynek po 4 kg głównie do Stanów Zjednoczonych; jednak w latach 2023 i 2024 eksport spadł odpowiednio do 4,3 i 3,5 miliona skrzynek.

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In response to an order from the ruling party, North Korea has ramped up its imports of Chinese blueberries in an effort to enhance the production of fruit-based beverages. A source from Ryanggang province revealed that these imports are coming in through Hyesan customs and are intended for local... read more

A few days ago, the Rivoira Group opened the doors of its fruit orchards in Piedmont for a special event, the "Sambòa Open Day," dedicated to partners and clients from the Italian wholesale market. The meeting was an opportunity to visit the apple orchards and taste the new apple harvest. read more

The transportation of fruit by air freight is facing growing criticism nowadays, leading some food retail chains to discontinue importing fruit this way. However, fruits like papayas, mangosteen, and others continue to have strong demand from quality-conscious European consumers, as noted by Lorenz Hartmann. read more

The over 4,000 apple growers of the Vog-Home of apples Consortium are hard at work on the new harvest. The prospects for the upcoming commercial season are positive, with the guarantee of product availability for 12 months a year. Also contributing to the promising forecasts is the successful closure. read more

Last Friday, Pomanjou, a part of the Innatis group, opened its new fruit processing plant in Verrières-en-Anjou. This state-of-the-art facility combines modernity, efficiency, and cutting-edge technologies. An investment of 30 million euros [33.2 million USD] was needed to outfit this 14,300 square-meter site. read more

This week, Ukrainian vegetable prices have experienced significant hikes, especially for cucumbers and potatoes. Greenhouse cucumbers are now priced between $0.97-$1.45/kg, marking a 14% increase from the previous week. The rise in prices is a result of a reduced supply of both greenhouse and field-grown cucumbers, as demand remains high. read more

"The market for chili peppers is global, but each country has its own traditions and preferences. As a seed company, we have always promoted local flavors and varieties. This has led us to rediscover many Italian local ecotypes and initiate hybridization programs in various directions." read more