Conclusion: Nearly 80% of the surveyed consumers criticize the availability of fresh products such as fruits and vegetables in grocery stores. Younger consumers, in particular, are sensitive to availability issues and expect consistent access to these products. read more

Grape suppliers need to keep investing in tastier and more climate-resilient varieties in order to maintain their market share. However, they also need to be cautious about offering consumers too many different types of grapes, as this could affect sales positively. read more

Ciężkie wiosenne przymrozki w Czechach dotkliwie uderzyły w ilość owoców - informują doniesienia z tego kraju. read more

The frost damage in April, followed by hail damage and heavy rainfall, resulted in crop failures. The exact extent of the damage will only be known at the end of the harvest season. The expected hectare yields for sweet cherries are 30.7 quintals and for sour cherries are 42.4 quintals. read more

The Swiss Fruit Association (SOV) estimates that this summer 2,225 tons of raspberries, 525 tons of blackberries, 847 tons of blueberries, and 356 tons of red currants will be produced. "This year's harvest quantities are above the average of the past five years for almost all crops. Only with the read more

The current weather conditions can be challenging for certain summer produce in terms of both consumption and production, but they have been quite favorable for other vegetables. This is the case for turnips, which are marketed by Le Marché de Phalempin, a producers' cooperative consisting of 230 members in the Hauts-de-France region. read more

Przez kilka lat East4Fresh sprzedawał tajskie kokosy. W zeszłym roku Rick Rebergen i Helien Verhagen wprowadzili również markę Goco Nutty z Portugalii: białe, nieprażone kokosy wraz z systemem łatwego otwierania jako gotowy do spożycia koncept. W tym roku import młodych kokosów... read more

With the beginning of the main variety Lepotica (Cacaks Schöne) in week 26, the plum harvest in the central Serbian region of Topola is approaching its peak. However, the early blossoming, combined with hail and late frost, is causing severe issues for the stone fruit sector in the renowned growing area. read more

A very unstable spring is expected to have an impact on the upcoming Belgian top fruit harvest. Conventional producers are already predicting lower volumes, and it seems that organic hard fruit will also be affected. In pears, we anticipate being able to harvest up to 30 percent less. read more

"Rainy weather has caused a delay in the pea harvest in Denmark," says Frederik Pahus Bruun, PR manager for Danish pea producer and exporter GreenPeas. "Our pea production has been slightly delayed this year due to an exceptionally rainy spring and colder winter than usual. We have experienced late frosts and hail." read more

Peru will be able to export table grapes by air to the Chinese market thanks to an agreement reached during the visit of the president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, to China. "Peru is one of the world's main exporters of table grapes, blueberries, avocados, and mangoes. The government's objective is to increase trade opportunities and strengthen economic ties with China," said Boluarte. read more

Effective July 1, 2024, Olympic Food Group will acquire the commercial operations of the Greek Grape Company (GGC). GGC, with its 30 hectares, is one of the largest grape cultivation sites in Greece. This acquisition will enhance Olympic Food Group's capabilities in the grape industry. read more

While the West Coast is experiencing a heat wave, the East Coast is also facing challenging weather conditions, including a heat wave. Neil Mazal from East Coast Farms & Vegetables stated, "The high temperatures have had a significant impact on the markets. Georgia and South Carolina have been particularly affected by the excessive heat." read more

Entomopathogenic fungi, such as Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium brunneum, are commonly used as bio-insecticides in products like BotaniGard and Lalguard M52. These biopesticides are living organisms, and the spores must be viable for the product to be effective. This video showcases a simple method read more

Heemskerk Fresh & Easy and Fruity Pack will be collaborating starting from 1 July 2024. They will leverage their respective strengths to deliver a comprehensive and innovative product range that caters to the needs of customers and consumers. This partnership will enable both companies to offer a more diverse and tailored selection of products. read more

The drupe campaign is progressing with ups and downs, in line with the weather conditions that have been characterizing Northern Italy for the past couple of months. To assess the situation, we visited the fruit and vegetable market in Cesena, a key reference point for Romagna's production. read more

Peru has experienced a significant growth in avocado exports to the U.S., with quantities reaching almost 75,000 metric tons, valued at over $145 million in 2023, according to USDA data. The introduction of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. market in 2006 has resulted in a steady increase in both the volume and value. read more

This tydzień Martin Oudenes celebrates his six-month anniversary with My Roots & More. The importer was among the pioneers in marketing sweet potatoes in Europe and they are still among the key products today. "What started 20 years ago as a test with a few containers to import from the US and Egypt, has read more

This week, Bayer has celebrated the 11th edition of its Melon & Watermelon Week in Murcia. An event with a clear protagonist: flavor. On this occasion, the company has complemented its field visits with a Taste panel of melon and watermelon tastings to demonstrate that the flavor of their products is top-notch. read more

The commercial campaign for Melone Mantovano Igp is now in full swing: "July and August crucial for the whole season," says the president of the Consortium, Mauro Aguzzi. The surfaces remain stable at 2 thousand hectares. read more