The flood disaster that occurred a few weeks ago has caused significant damage in many areas of Lower Austria. This situation has been worsened by the current inflation and a decrease in consumer confidence in specific retail sectors. However, despite these challenges, vegetable producer and wholesaler Heinrich Penz from Melk is optimistic about the future. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries of Huelva, Freshuelva, reported that the sector has completed the 2023-2024 campaign with a total production of 221,412 tons of strawberries, representing a 9% decrease compared to the previous campaign. These data reflect a read more

Fruit Attraction concluded its 16th edition on October 10 with record-breaking participation levels. A total of 117,370 professionals from 145 countries attended the event, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year. The event was organized by IFEMA Madrid and FEPEX, with Andalusia as the Guest of Honor. read more

Fresh Solutions Network® announced that a sustainable packaging design for SPUDS less-than-perfect potatoes won first place in the nationwide Student Design Challenge. The winning design, developed by a team of four Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCAD) students, was revealed. read more

From November 21 to 23, 2024, the apple world will meet in Bolzano for the thirteenth edition of Interpoma, the international trade show dedicated to the apple sector. read more

Τhe różne odmiany greckich gruszek stoją obecnie w zupełnie innej sytuacji rynkowej, zdaniem prezesa greckiego eksportera owoców O.P. Gaia Fruit z Tirnavos, pana Christosa Tassoulasa. Jak twierdzi: "Obecnie eksportowane są tylko odmiany Santa Maria i Kosia. read more

Jet Fresh Flower Growers has recently announced their new partnership as an Authorized VIP Rose Producer and Distributor for North America and the Caribbean. This partnership aims to introduce VIP Wax Dipped Roses as well as Jet Fresh Ecuadorian Grown roses to the floral industry throughout the region. read more

The ongoing cooperation between the Bureau of Plant Industry and the Bureau of Customs resulted in the confiscation of a 40-foot container van containing fresh yellow onions, with an estimated value of around P3.5 million. The shipment was brought in from China by JRA and Pearl Enterprise, Inc. read more

The wait is over for lovers of innovative and surprising horticultural products: the Kissabel^® apples from Northern Hemisphere countries are back on the market. The commercial season of

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The first shipment of Chilean cherries for the new season has arrived in Shanghai, marking the beginning of arrivals at different ports across China. Gonzalo Matamala, General Manager for Giddings Fruit's Asia and China region, confirmed the arrival to the Global Times. read more

W roku 2022 Zespri wprowadziło do sprzedaży kiwi RubyRed, co stanowiło zwieńczenie długotrwałych działań badawczo-rozwojowych na obrzeżach Te Puke w Nowej Zelandii. Inicjatywa hodowli kiwi, która rozpoczęła się w 1977 roku, doprowadziła do oficjalnego powołania Centrum Hodowli Kiwi w 2021 roku. read more

The Australian mango season is starting later than usual, but the industry still anticipates a good level of production and high quality throughout the summer. The Australian Mango Industry Association reports that the harvest has increased for growers in Darwin over the past two weeks, with a significant ramp-up in their activities. read more

Europatat has recently welcomed GB Potatoes, a UK sectorial association, into its organization. The creation of GB Potatoes was a response to the disbandment of the AHDB potato levy board, which resulted in the potato industry lacking a unified representation. GB Potatoes was established in May 2022 as a solution to this issue. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina z powodzeniem przywróciła import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci z rzędu sezon wobec pełnoskalowej agresji Rosji, zgodnie z informacjami portalu EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając... read more

In Adana, Turkey, the harvest season for early tangerine varieties such as Primasol, Early-N, Okitsu Wase, and Miho Wase has started. The cultivation of these tangerines covers around 379 thousand acres, with the fruits being hand-picked and transported to markets. Despite that, read more

According to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association, retail prices for fresh fruit and vegetables continue to be a significant issue for consumers, with an average retail profit margin of 165 percent being reported on the price paid to producers for 15 items in the government’s e-Kofini price observatory. read more

During an event attended by the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, the starting signal was given for the new harvest of this unique, Mediterranean and exotic fruit, which has already delighted the palates of consumers in more than 40 countries around the world. read more

The roadshow started in Dusseldorf on October 4th. The Migo® team distributed around 1,600 pears and flyers along the Rhine riverbank and in the old town to raise awareness about the new harvest. Equipped with a striking wagon, the team walked through the streets promoting the benefits of the. read more

The authority recorded an export volume of 2.3 million tons with a value of 1.1 billion US dollars. Of that, 1.93 million tons were oranges and 147,000 tons were lemons, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year. While the total value increased, the revenue per ton decreased. read more

Po zakończeniu kolejnej udanej edycji Fruit Attraction, wszystkie oczy zwrócone są teraz na Valencię, która przygotowuje się do przyszłomiesięcznego Kongresu Cytrusowego Fruitnet. Najlepsi detaliści, marketerzy, producenci, hodowcy, specjaliści ds. post-harvest, opakowań oraz firm maszynowych spotkają się w Muzeum Nauki. read more