Mimo niestabilnych warunków pogodowych, gospodarstwa Bio Kartoffel Erzeuger e.V. (BKE) rozpoczęły główny tegoroczny zbiór ziemniaków pod koniec sierpnia. Dyrektor Zarządzający BKE, Josephine Hardt, daje wstępne spojrzenie na zbór. Wysoki odsetek małych bulw zmniejsza wydajność surowca. read more

Heartland grows apples in Nelson, New Zealand, with the majority cultivated on the stony soil of the Waimea plains. This soil composition provides a favorable mix of water and nutrients for the various apple varieties grown. The recent completion of the Waimea Dam guarantees a reliable water supply for the future. "We cultivate approximately 350 hectares." read more

Chile's citrus exports to Japan, primarily focused on lemons, have seen a significant increase. As of week 31, Chile has exported 56,324 tons of lemons, which is 32% more than during the same period in the previous season. Of the lemons exported, 61.9% were sent to the United States, while 34.7% were sent to Asia. read more

Matoula Katsika, the export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, reports that the Greek apple season has begun earlier this year. However, the harvest of their main apple variety is still about a month away. "This year's apple harvest started two weeks earlier compared to the read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has announced the approval for the importation of 16,000 metric tons (MT) of yellow onions by the end of the year, due to depleting stocks. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. disclosed the decision following a memorandum from the Bureau of Plant Industry. read more

The Heirloom Tomato Merchandising Kit, recently launched by organic grower and shipper Wholesum, is specifically crafted to empower retailers and produce merchandisers in showcasing heirloom tomatoes, highlighting their distinctive appeal, and increasing sales in this rapidly expanding subcategory. read more

On August 27, the first shipments of tomatoes from Europe arrived in Israel. According to the Ynet portal, the "Rami Levy Shivuk a-Shikma" chain delivered a shipment of tomatoes from Greece, while the "Bihurei Sade" company imported tomatoes from the Netherlands and Poland. The cost of importing read more

The Huangguan pears from Hebei, China, have been harvested and stored. Reports suggest that the amount of fresh pears being exported directly from the production areas after harvesting has increased this season. The stored pears are set to begin their export schedule at the end of August. read more

Lato jest niemal sprzecznym okresem roku dla tropikalnych i egzotycznych owoców. Dostęp jest obfity, ale popyt cierpi z powodu konkurencji ze strony lokalnych upraw, takich jak owoce pestkowe, czereśnie i arbuz. Latem konsumenci skłaniają się ku produktom o niższej cenie i dostępnym tylko przez ograniczony czas. "It". read more

A new season of Dutch apples and pears is starting again this week. With favorable weather conditions, a team of over 400 seasonal workers is working hard in Staay Food Group's orchards to harvest the fruits. The harvest is taking place on the 135 hectares of the new Staay site 'Westende' in Fijnaart. read more

The analysts at EastFruit have recently updated the ranking of the biggest fruit importing countries, along with the trade trends of these countries over the past five years from 2019 to 2023. This ranking includes some unexpected findings, so let's delve into these fascinating fruit trade analytics. read more

Being contrary. Doing things differently. Or, more nicely put, swimming against the current. That can sometimes pay off. And it does, says Kees Kelders of Insort. "To remove foreign matter when grading potatoes and French fries, we completely reversed the sorting principle. Unlike others, we." read more

VIP is looking to young people to secure a strong future for fruit cultivation in Val Venosta, Italy, with human resources being one of its key strategic objectives. The Consortium's General Manager, Martin Pinzger, emphasizes, "To maintain our position as trusted partners for our members, it is essential to invest in the next generation." read more

Níelsson, purchasing manager at Bananar, the largest fresh produce importer on the island, said, "We have noticed a surge in cucumber sales. The prices have remained the same." read more

Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt’s most unexpected fruits – mangoes, according to EastFruit. This may sound surprising, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and. read more

Brace yourselves for R200 (over 10 euros) for a 10kg bag of potatoes, headlines are warning South Africans, but a look at the current average potato price of R87 (4.4 euros) per 10kg shows that would be a mountain to climb: one up which, potato traders say, buyers and consumers are highly. read more

The proposal has been put forward by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) with the aim of achieving a "rational" fertilization of crops to achieve the productive and environmental sustainability of agriculture, in line with the objectives of the strategy. read more

On Monday, August 26, the Port of Natal, operated by the Rio Grande do Norte Docks Company (Codern) and backed by the state government of Rio Grande do Norte, began a new export operation. This operation aims to ship 6,000 tonnes of fruit weekly to Europe until February. read more

Emmen-based Jager Holland, a supplier of potatoes, fruits, and vegetables (AGF) with over 100 years of experience, is embarking on a new phase of its global expansion. Led by owner Brian Meier and with the recent addition of Judith Acain as sales manager, the company is aiming to read more

Aberdeenshire-based Benzies Produce has been a long-standing supplier of carrots to Asda in Scotland for over 16 years. In a recent development, the company will now also provide over 500 tonnes of locally grown parsnips to all 62 Asda stores in Scotland, marking a significant expansion of its operations. read more