A delegation of 10 industry participants from across the supply chain is setting off on an exciting journey to California's renowned melon-growing regions. This diverse group, composed of professionals from various sectors within the industry, will spend 10 days in the state, departing from
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The usual Prognosfruit conference, organized this year in Budapest, Hungary, by FruitVeB (Hungarian interprofessional organization for fruit and vegetables) together with WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association), was a key moment of discussion for apple producers. read more

According to a new survey commissioned by FareShare and conducted by YouGov, three out of every 10 parents report that their children are eating less fruit than they were last year. read more

Figures from the Saudi Ports Authority, Mawani, indicated a 15.7% rise in container handling in July compared to July 2023, with terminals receiving 271,465 standard containers, up from 234,592. read more

The Prognosfruit 2024 was organized by WAPA in collaboration with FruitVeB (Magyar Zöldség-Gyümölcs Szakmaközi Szervezet). The event was opened with a speech by István Nagy, the Hungarian Minister of Agriculture, who currently holds the rotating EU Council Presidency. read more

This is likely to also have an impact on the industrial sector. The apple harvest is also smaller this year in the Benelux countries and France. In contrast, Spain is seeing an increase, while in Italy, they expect to produce about the same amount as last year. read more

The focus is on seedless grapes (advertised 28 times), with the Italian selection dominating. Typically, promotional items are offered between 0.99 euros per 500g punnet and 1.99 euros per 500g punnet. With a high presence in supermarkets and discount stores, the demand for them has increased. read more

A significant increase in production in Italy will help contribute to a slight overall recovery in the size of the EU pear crop for 2024/25, as confirmed by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

The Australian producers had fewer pineapples available after a natural mass flowering caused the fruits to ripen prematurely. A natural mass flowering in early 2023 led, as reefertrends reports, to an oversupply of pineapples in the Australian market, where tons were available. read more

A significant increase in Italy's production will help contribute to a slight overall recovery in the size of the EU pear crop for 2024/25, as confirmed by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

Europe's increasingly unstable climate is causing a decrease in apple production, especially in the eastern part of the continent, according to recent reports. read more

At first glance at gmvteam's references, it is noticeable that the topic of fruits and vegetables does not appear there. Which topics do we need to discuss across industries to shape the future, and why is it important not to always rely solely on industry experts for shaping the future? read more

Demand is said to be slightly lower during the peak holiday season. The remaining old season crop is being used up. The new season Queens are now easily accessible and filling the market where there were previously gaps. Prices have dropped compared to earlier in the season. Early Rooster will be... read more

Aesthetically very attractive, with packaging that is unconventional for the fruit and vegetable department and with a functionality that goes beyond usual desires, but that stimulates impulse purchases, even as a gift for a special occasion. What are we talking about? The bouquet of. read more

One of the main pomegranate producers in Italy is already planning for the next harvest, which is set to start in early September for early varieties like Ako, and then continue through October and November for the more common Wonderful variety. Dario De Lisi, the sales manager at Masseria Fruttirossi, shares some insights. read more

The first table grapes have been gradually arriving from the gardens in southern Italy since the beginning of July. "We can already offer our customers the better early varieties, such as the light-colored Arra 30 grape. Nevertheless, the quality was quite variable in the first few weeks of the season. read more

Po prawie dziesięciu miesiącach przechowywania w chłodni, jabłka z Kaszmiru zostały wyciągnięte, ponieważ wzrosło zapotrzebowanie. Według Kashmir News Observer (KNO), wyciągnięcie jabłek nastąpiło wraz z rozpoczęciem nowego sezonu, w którym teraz przechowywane są śliwki i brzoskwinie. Opóźnienie w wyciągnięciu zeszłorocznych zapasów jabłek zostało przypisane... read more

Tegoroczny sezon eksportowy rozpoczął się w 30. tygodniu od pierwszych tureckich fig z regionu Mersin, po czym nastąpiły produkty z regionu Aydin. Pierwsze figi z Bursy mają dotrzeć w 32-33 tygodniu, po czym firma generalnie przełączy się całkowicie na sprawdzone i testowane czarne owoce. read more

The production of mandarins/tangerines in Turkey for 2023/24 is expected to increase by 55 percent to a record 2.9 million tons, thanks to a larger cultivated area and favorable weather conditions during the flowering period. With the rise in production, exports are projected to increase by 17 percent to 1.0 million tons. Turkey's mandarin/tangerine exports are generally on the rise. read more

Panafruit, a Panamanian company specializing in producing and exporting papaya, has solidified its position in the international market over its more than twenty years of existence. "Panafruit SA was founded by Hormoz Safi, of Iranian origin, and began its operations in 2000 with a farm in read more