Konkurencja między egipskimi eksporterami świeżych mango zaostrza się w połowie sezonu. "Dostawy są ogromne w tym roku, podobnie jak popyt. Jesteśmy zadowoleni z poziomu popytu i rozsądnych cen" - mówi Amr Kadah, menedżer eksportu w firmie Fruit.Farm. "Na pewno jest wiele mango w Egipcie w tym roku. read more

Zmniejszona ilość eksportu awokado z Peru utrzymuje się w tym sezonie, co prowadzi do niskich zapasów na kluczowych rynkach, takich jak Europa. Późne przycinanie drzew awokado w Peru doprowadziło do kolejnego znacznego zmniejszenia eksportu. Spodziewane jest większe dostawy z Peru w październiku i listopadzie. Ten deficyt okazał się być mniejszy. read more

In Ukraine, onions are becoming cheaper again, with today's prices for this product lower than last year's levels, according to analysts from EastFruit. Almost all Ukrainian farms have started harvesting onions, which has led to a significant increase in supply. read more

2024 is expected to be a great year for plums. The Swiss Fruit Association (SOV) anticipates a production of approximately 3,700 tonnes, with over 500 tonnes of Swiss plums being harvested weekly by September 9th. To successfully market this large quantity of plums, strong cooperation between all parties involved will be crucial. read more

The World Potato Congress recently emphasized the important role of potatoes in addressing global challenges within the agrifood system, especially in providing food for the increasing population. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines highlighted the potato's potential as a significant source of carbohydrates. read more

Green Fruits and Coalmar, both members of the Anecoop Group cooperative, have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance their competitiveness and promote their products. Green Fruits, located in the town of Oliva, will oversee the management of Coalmar's citrus fruits, totaling around 5 million. read more

Izrael is stawing a severe tomato shortage, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to approve a quota for duty-free imports of 5,000 tons over the next two months, announced on August 13. Tomato prices in supermarkets have risen to 2.21–2.45 euros per kilogram, while first-grade tomatoes on the read more

Following the recent publication of the WAPA figures for this year's top fruit harvest, regional harvest estimates are also being gradually revealed. Many apple-growing regions are showing signs of minor to significant decreases in the harvest. However, in some cases, there is an increase. read more

Topfruits Naturprodukte is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The owner-managed mail order company primarily targets the health market and provides customers with a diverse selection of nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and other natural products. Despite the perceived decrease in purchasing power, the owner is excited about the company's milestone. read more

"Obecnie istnieje doskonałe zaopatrzenie w pomarańcze do ręki, zarówno z Republiki Południowej Afryki, jak i Ameryki Południowej, z obydwu źródeł po atrakcyjnych cenach. W przeciwieństwie do tego, zaopatrzenie w sok z pomarańczy jest trochę trudniejsze. Na tym rynku obserwujemy niewielkie dostawy i bardzo wysokie ceny" - mówi Tom Leenheer z Van Ooijen. read more

Wygląda na to, że na amerykańskim rynku jest obecnie mniej importowanego szparagów. "Całkowita objętość szparagów spadła w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o około 15 procent" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia firmy Southern Specialties, która oferuje linię opakowanych wartości dodanej produktów marki Southern Selects. read more

In 2023, EU member states imported 105,104 tonnes of coconuts from non-EU countries, valued at €146.0 million. Two-thirds (67%) of these imports were desiccated coconuts (70,330 tonnes), while the remaining one-third (33%) consisted of fresh coconuts, either shelled or peeled (20,328 tonnes). read more

CNIPT posed an intriguing question: "What will French homemade meals be like during the Olympic Games?" To uncover the answer, they sought the assistance of the Opinion Way polling institute, which presented its results right before the start of the sporting events. The Potato: The Olympic read more

HarvestR in Israel has successfully conducted laboratory tests on dsRNA-based treatments to combat fungi affecting important fruits such as grapes. The next step involves launching large-scale commercial trials, which have recently begun and will focus on grapes and pears. Gal Admati, CEO of HarvestR, stated, "We have tested this treatment on grapes and plan to expand it to include pears." read more

With last week's harvest estimate on Prognosfruit, it is safe to say that the new European top fruit season is now back in full swing. In Belgium, lower volumes are expected in both pears and apples, which brings additional responsibilities to market this fruit well for growers. read more

Krajowe oferty truskawek dominowały na rynku. Według BLE, oferty z Holandii, Belgii i Polski były jedynie dodatkowe. Dostępność była ogólnie ograniczona. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sytuacja w biznesie była stosunkowo spokojna. Popyt nie był szczególnie silny i mógł być ograniczony. read more

The labor-intensive work of hand-harvesting delicate blackberries is necessary, but the advancement of technology by scientists at Mississippi State University could potentially automate this tedious process. While many agricultural crops are harvested efficiently by machines, Assistant Professor Xin Zhang from MSU is working on developing advanced technologies to improve the harvesting of blackberries. read more

Apple harvest has begun in Pennsylvania. "We started a few weeks ago," says Valerie Ramsburg from the Rice Fruit Company, mentioning that the crop size this year could be comparable to last year's, although it's still early in the season. "The end of July to the beginning of August read more

The UK is ripe and ready for growth. Despite the pressures of high inflation and reduced consumer spending power, there remains a defiant and remarkable appetite in the market for top-quality, perfectly ripe avocados. And it’s a market that only a handful of companies appear properly equipped for. read more

Przemysł kolumbijskich awokado Hass ogłosił projekt Carbon Hass, inicjatywę mającą na celu zmniejszenie emisji gazów cieplarnianych, zapobieganie ryzykom ekologicznym oraz przeciwdziałanie zmianom klimatycznym i ich wpływowi na różnorodność biologiczną. read more