W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy ceny bananów w Rosji spadły z 1,66 do 1,24 dolara za kilogram z powodu malejącego popytu. Jednakże ten spadek jest tymczasowy, a ceny mają wzrosnąć w ciągu następnego miesiąca. Głównym powodem obecnej sytuacji są wyzwania w Ekwadorze, głównym dostawcy bananów do Rosji. read more

A new trend is taking over the TikTok community as it goes viral worldwide. It's called Tanghulu, also known as "glass fruit," a trend that involves coating fruits with a layer of melted sugar that, once hardened, creates an extremely crunchy covering similar to candy. read more

The walnut harvest in Greece is in full swing, with prices for growers currently fluctuating between €3.00 and €3.50 per kilogram. Top-quality growers are earning as much as €4.00 per kilogram. Mr. Yannis Karkanis, president of the Walnut Agricultural Cooperative Gaia Domokou, stated: "We've... read more

On Thursday, September 12th, the Moldovan "Nr1" opened its third hypermarket in the capital city, Chisinau. The day after the official opening, FreshPlaza went to take a look and spoke to Mihail Zolotuhin, the purchasing manager for fruits and vegetables. In addition to the three hypermarkets, this chain has more. read more

W sklepach spożywczych pojawił się trend, w którym osoby umieszczające czerwone papryki w swoich wózkach na zakupy sygnalizują poszukiwanie pozamałżeńskich spotkań. Ta metoda, znana jako „kod papryki”, została ujawniona na forum internetowym na stronie randkowej dla osób zamężnych poszukujących romansów. read more

Hans Merensky Holdings (HMH) and Westfalia Fruit have appointed Chris Bush as CEO, effective October 28, 2024. He will be succeeding acting CEO Rian du Toit, who will return to his role as CFO. read more

Producer Natagri was among a delegation of Lebanese companies that had to cancel its participation in the Fruit Attraction exhibition in Madrid due to Israeli airstrikes affecting a significant portion of the country. read more

This is reported by freshfruitportal, referring to information from the California Strawberry Commission - an association representing more than 400 strawberry growers and processors advocating for the promotion of strawberry cultivation. read more

The customers can expect an inspiring and pleasant shopping experience there: modern, high-quality, Scandinavian design with dark colors and real wood. They will be welcomed with a generous fruit and vegetable section. read more

The New Zealand apple company Rockit Global has announced its largest collaboration to date with Universal Products & Experiences for the Kung Fu Panda Franchise from DreamWorks Animation. read more

The Belgian multinational Greenyard has denied any speculation about a potential merger with The Fruit Farm Group, which was established by the shareholders of its predecessor Univeg at the end of 2014. read more

These conclusions are suggested by data from the Statistics Sweden (SCB). According to this data, in 2023, the adjusted sales of sweets decreased by 4.1% to 161.20 euros compared to the previous year. Instead, Swedes opted to buy more fruits than they did before. read more

Along the value chain of potatoes, significant losses occur, referred to as food waste. A very specific source of food waste is formed by so-called suboptimal products, which are either close to or past the expiration date or have visual or sensory defects. read more

"The decline in export volume can be attributed to the interplay of several factors: Recurring periods of drought, frost, and temperature fluctuations have directly impacted the production and quality of citrus fruits. According to Maroc Citrus," read more

European consumers' expectations regarding raspberries and strawberries are constantly evolving. New varieties are appearing on plantations and in the offerings of breeding companies and nurseries, meeting the growing demands.

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In week 40, sales of pre-packaged fruits and vegetables increased in value more than loose fruits and vegetables, despite a significantly lower inflation rate. Among sales channels, only online and hypermarkets continue to show signs of decline. After a relatively positive summer, read more

Kenyan macadamia farmers are calling for a revision of the regulations controlling the export of raw macadamia nuts and other oil crops, with the goal of reducing the authority of the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary over these exports. They are suggesting the creation of a price control board to oversee the export market and address the issue. read more

The onion cultivation area in Spain has grown by nearly 20%, and there has been a significant increase in yields compared to the previous season. However, the price of Spanish onions has dropped due to the lack of demand from export markets, which is attributed to the high production levels in other European countries. - FreshPlaza read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of over $46 million in projects designed to address food and nutrition insecurity in underserved communities. The aim is to promote healthy diets by granting eligible families access to fruits and vegetables. read more

Horticultural and fruit export in the month of August has reached 778,992 tons, which is 16% more than in August 2023, of which 579,421 tons were fruits, showing a growth of 22%. The main fruits increased.

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