"Nachfrage nach Feldgemüse ist nicht zu schlecht", sagt Jan Bakker von Bakker AGF aus Bovenkarspel. "Der feuchte Frühling hat jedoch seine Spuren hinterlassen. Dies führt zu einer Nachfrage aus vielen Bereichen. Zum Beispiel sind die Kohlpreise sehr anständig. Für Weißkohl müssen wir beim Bauern etwa 40 Cent bezahlen. read more

"Currently, the exotic trade is experiencing a slow period. According to Ive Lambert from Starfruit, this is a typical occurrence during the summer months. Additionally, there is a noticeable decrease in the volume of avocados being imported at the moment." read more

In Guiyang, Guizhou province, China, a special No. 252 bus has gained attention for assisting local farmers in transporting their produce to the city center. Launched in June 2024, this bus was customized to cater to the needs of farmers by offering more space for their goods. It departs 10 minutes before read more

Nowa żniwa jabłek odmiany Gala w Polsce rozpoczęły się w zeszłym tygodniu, charakteryzując się rekordowo wysokimi cenami. Wydarzenie to miało miejsce po ogłoszeniu szacunków zbiorów jabłek na całym świecie oraz prognoz na sezon 2024/25 przez wiodące stowarzyszenia owocowo-warzywne podczas corocznej konferencji "Prognosfruit 2024" w Budapeszcie.

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Budou Farms will be participating in the Australian booth at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. This will be the company's third year exhibiting at the event. "Over the past few years, we have expanded our market for our 'So Sweet' grapes, starting with Thailand, and we are constantly seeking further opportunities..." read more

"Cucumbers are currently the biggest outlier in price," says Robert van Ooijen from Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit, who buys daily in the mornings at the BelOrta, REO, and Hoogstraten auctions for clients in the Dutch market. "Even though the supply is not particularly low, cucumbers have been exceptionally high in price." read more

In Australia, a unique initiative is turning low-grade blueberries into a non-alcoholic wine, thereby reducing landfill waste and supporting the homeless. The initiative, named Conscious Drink, is a collaboration between food charity OzHarvest and one of the nation's largest blueberry growers. read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized over $5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of watermelons last Friday. The incident took place when CBP officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility. read more

This year, Kazakhstan has become one of the fastest-growing markets for Egyptian fruit and vegetable products, as reported by EastFruit. Egypt has taken the lead in the competitive fresh strawberry exports to the Kazakhstani market. read more

Fi, a berry farm in southwestern Finland, stated that consumers are increasingly valuing the freshness and quality of locally grown soft fruit. The farm has invested in new technologies and cultivation methods to improve the taste and appearance of their berries, which has resulted in a growing popularity among Finnish consumers. This shift towards supporting domestic producers is seen as a positive trend for the local agriculture industry in Finland. read more

In the first half of 2024, Peru exported 390,972 tons of fresh avocado, generating revenues of $788 million. This represents a 5% decrease in volume but a 19% increase in value compared to the same period in 2023. The growth in export value is mainly due to a 26% increase in the average price per kilogram. read more

Figs in California are currently in peak supply and will continue to be for the rest of the month. Erik Herman from The Specialty Crop Co. mentions, "We have all of our varieties of figs available, including Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Tiger, and Sierra." The crop this season appears to be similar to the 2023 crop. read more

Turkey is expecting revenue from dried fruit exports to increase to US$1.8 billion this year, despite a decrease in export volumes, as reported by Hurriyet Daily News. read more

According to the Kenyan tax authority, revenue from fruit exports reached 157 million US dollars in the first half of 2024, driven by the demand for Kenyan avocados in Europe, including the UK. read more

The 2024/25 campaign is developing well, with an expected increase in quantities and better sizes, explains Abdellah Elyamlahi, President of the Moroccan Avocado Association. "We are making good progress and the outlook for the next season is promising," says Elyamlahi. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica will return to Hong Kong on September 4-6, 2024, uniting the international fresh fruit and vegetable industry and presenting the full value chain. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is back! And it’s bigger than ever… brimming with fresh insights, innovations, and business opportunities. read more

According to ISOE, the plants in the facility are supplied with nutrients through a solution in containers without soil. These systems were chosen because they have already proven to be water-efficient. The HypoWave system is expected to shine by using treated water instead of fresh water as typically used. read more

There are strong regional differences in this regard. According to a statement from the Federal Specialist Group for Fruit Growing, fruit growers in the central German states are particularly affected, with losses of up to 100%. read more

With this funding, Lower Saxony demonstrates solidarity with the people in Ukraine. The money will go towards a center for organic vegetables in the Mykolaiv Oblast, aiming to convert seasonal jobs in vegetable processing into year-round positions in the medium term. The region is... read more