In this week's wholesale market, the supply of imported avocados and pineapples has increased, while the supply of Peruvian blueberries has declined further, leading to price hikes. In contrast, prices for some imported citrus fruits, such as Australian oranges, have dropped. read more

During the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid, Fairtrade presented the expansion of its offering for more sustainable bananas, which contributes to the income of workers and supports companies committed to ensuring better wages in certified banana plantations worldwide. read more

The persimmon harvest in Greece will begin on October 20th according to Mr. Ananias Kapoyrkatsidis, owner of the trading company Ananias Garden in Giannitsa. According to his estimate, the persimmons in the regions of Pella and Imathia will have reached the right maturity by then, with a sugar content of 15 to 17 Brix and a weight of 4.5 to 5 grams. read more

The Council of Ministers of Belarus has imposed a requirement for licensing the export of apples, onions, and white cabbage. This directive, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of these agricultural products on the domestic market during the off-season. read more

While the German soft fruit campaign is now coming to an end, the domestic cranberry season is just starting to gain momentum. Since mid-September, specialized producer Nico Schmuck in Gilten, Lower Saxony, has been busy harvesting on around 20 hectares. "As with many other products, the... read more

"The 2024 Honey Pomelo season is presenting its challenges once again," said Piet Hoek of Hars & Hagebauer. Pomelos are an important product for the importer. "But this season is also unfolding differently than expected. The main issues are stemming from prolonged delays. We are now facing daily occurrences where the read more

The Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (Subrei) of Chile has revealed that as of September 2024, the country's export sector has reached a new annual record in the shipment of goods and services. Additionally, the number of exporting companies has experienced a continuous growth. read more

Grzyby są wspaniałym jesiennym warzywem, doskonałym do dodawania do zup i gulaszy. Jednak zachowanie świeżości grzybów może być wyzwaniem, zwłaszcza gdy szybko stają się śliskie i tracą teksturę. Jednak eksperci z Urban Farm-It ujawnili proste, a zarazem skuteczne metody przechowywania. read more

The most recent update from the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) as of October 4 shows that the harvest is wrapping up in most Northern Hemisphere countries. Weather conditions have resulted in varied outcomes across regions. France has processed approximately 150,000 tonnes. Volumes in the southeast are... read more

Produkcja winogron stołowych w Australii jest prognozowana na wzrost do 230 000 ton metrycznych (MT) w roku marketingowym (MY) 2024/25, co byłoby drugim największym wynikiem w historii, w porównaniu do szacowanych 195 000 MT w MY 2023/24. Ten wysoki poziom wynika głównie z doskonałych warunków pogodowych do tej pory oraz perspektywy kontynuacji. read more

W Filipinach cena detaliczna imbiru wzrosła do 300 peso za kilogram, co stanowi znaczący wzrost w porównaniu z poprzednimi kwotami. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany niedoborowi produkcji wewnętrznej, co zmusza do importu w celu zaspokojenia popytu. Kraj rozpoczął import, a już zauważalna ilość została
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In Missouri, the grape harvest has started earlier than usual statewide, mainly due to a decrease in crop yield caused by frost events in the previous spring, as explained by Dean Volenberg, interim director of the University of Missouri Grape and Wine Institute. read more

Brazil's trade balance for fresh fruits and vegetables is currently showing a deficit for 2024 up to August, as reported by Hortifruti Brasil, a publication from Cepea at Esalq/USP. The analysis of Comex Stat data by Cepea reveals that despite a robust performance in fruit exports, there has been a surge in read more

We are in the final stages of a complicated melon-growing campaign, made difficult to interpret due to increasingly unpredictable weather that has divided Italy in two. read more

The weather issues in Brazil appear to be affecting the quality of limes in many countries. In the Netherlands, there are currently a significant number of limes on the European market, but their quality is poor due to the lack of rain in Brazil for the past 100 days. A Belgian trader is noticing an increase in demand as a result. read more

Ceny ogórków szklarniowych na Ukrainie znów rosną, według analityków z EastFruit. Uczestnicy rynku wskazują na kilka czynników przyczyniających się do tego wzrostu. Po pierwsze, podaż ogórków zmniejszyła się ze względu na niestabilne plony zarówno w szklarniach stacjonarnych, jak i foliowych. Jednocześnie

The prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are rising again, according to analysts from EastFruit. Market participants point to several contributing factors. Firstly, the supply of cucumbers has decreased due to unstable yields in both stationary and film greenhouses. Simultaneously, read more

In a recent study conducted by a team from the Federal University of Ceara in Brazil, the traditional recipe for kombucha underwent a significant transformation. By adding fruit juices to the fermentation process, researchers aimed to improve both the taste and health benefits of kombucha. read more

In week 39, sales of prepackaged fruit and vegetables show a significant increase, with a trend more than double compared to the previous year. All channels are showing positive signals, except for online sales. Analyzing the data from 2019, a concerning regression is observed. read more

In the United States, specifically in Virginia, Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world of agriculture by creating "towers" of strawberries that grow independently of weather conditions and season. These structures, over ten meters high, enable the production of read more

Taliban officials have passed on a message from the Pakistani Consul General and Commercial Attaché in Herat, indicating that Pakistan is planning to reduce the customs tariff for Afghanistan's fresh fruits and vegetables to zero. This change will specifically benefit Afghan pomegranates, grapes, read more