W tych pierwszych miesiącach sezonu cytrynowego 2024/25 ceny wykazują pozytywny trend, który zniwelował niepewność, jaką sektor ten doświadczył w 2024 roku. Według oficjalnych danych cenowych opublikowanych przez hiszpańskie Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności od początku roku,

In these first few months of the 2024/25 lemon season, prices have shown a positive trend that has countered the uncertainty that the sector experienced in 2024. According to the official prices shared by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, since the beginning of the year, read more

The Fraise de Plougastel association was established in 1998 and currently represents the 32 producers of this renowned French strawberry from the Finistère department. These producers cultivate the strawberries in various methods including hanging gardens, open-ground, conventional, and organic. Isabelle Lepage, the co-president of the association, provides an update on the advancements. read more

The ripening of Spanish Orri mandarins is ahead of schedule in a season that is expected to be shorter, with a 25-30% lower production compared to the record volume of the 2023/2024 campaign. Similarly, the harvest of the first part of the mandarin and orange season started significantly earlier. read more

Pepper production in Morocco decreased this week due to the arrival of cold weather, as well as the continued spread of TSW and PMMV viruses in the Souss Massa region. According to Obeida Mansour, a pepper farmer from Agadir, the decline reached 30-40% of the usual volumes on his farms. read more

The B2B meetings scheduled to be held during the event "International Business Meetings with Retailers" on January 23rd in Bergamo (www.freshplaza.com) will be attended by fruit and vegetable buyers from major Italian supermarket groups: Unicomm Srl and Tigros SpA. Unicomm Srl is part. read more

Sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku w Południowej Afryce przebiega pomyślnie, skupiając się na jakości. Kobus du Plessis, dyrektor handlowy eksportera Angon Fruit, mówi, że sezon winogron stołowych w Południowej Afryce na 2024/25 rok napawa ich entuzjazmem. "Generalnie sezon jagód borówki w Południowej Afryce przebiega dobrze do tej pory. read more

According to TASS, citing the Rosselkhoznadzor, tangerine imports to Russia in 2024 increased by 14.4% compared to the previous year, reaching 738,300 tons. This growth in supply has helped ensure that the domestic market is well-supplied with these popular fruits for the New Year celebrations. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit is the first company to introduce "melons by plane" to the market this December. The company is launching its exclusive Bollo Bodega Melon, which sets the standard for high-quality melons and is the most premium melon in its lineup. These melons are harvested just 3-4 days before they are consumed. read more

The upcoming New Year is the perfect opportunity for retailers to update their product displays with flavorful branded organic apples. Joel Hewitt, the vice president of sales at CMI, stated that "CMI's range of branded organic apples enhances the shopping experience and boosts sales growth that can be measured." read more

Fruit exports from South Africa have experienced a slight recovery this year after a decline in 2023. At 4.17 million tons, exports this year are 2% higher than in 2023 but still 2% lower than the record of 4.25 million tons in 2022. One-third of South Africa's fruit exports are directed to the EU27. read more

Australische Nektarinen trafen in diesem Jahr eine Woche früher als üblich auf den chinesischen Markt und befinden sich derzeit in ihrer Hochsaison. "Starke Regenfälle in den Anbaugebieten haben die Qualität der meisten Nektarinen beeinträchtigt, wodurch sie weniger fest und geschmackvoll sind im Vergleich zum Vorjahr." read more

The Ventura variety, known for its strong upright growth and abundant early maturing fruit yields, has successfully adapted to the changing landscape of blueberry production in Peru. Despite the challenges posed by the El Niño crisis, newer varieties have demonstrated resilience to high temperatures, a trait lacking in older ones. read more

Customs officers in Cork, Ireland, carried out a seizure of around €3 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of bananas. The drugs were found at Ringaskiddy after the container, which came from South America, was unloaded. This successful operation was the outcome of a targeted risk assessment. read more

Rynek czosnku boryka się z licznymi wyzwaniami. "Koszty transportu, wartość dolara amerykańskiego, jakość, rozmiary, kolory, siła robocza, licencje oraz wiele innych problemów," wymienia Danny Deen z Denimpex. W tym artykule prezentuje on aktualizację sytuacji na rynku czosnku z globalnej perspektywy, obejmując obszary Unii Europejskiej, Ameryki Południowej, etc. read more

This month, Gerard Kempen is celebrating his 60th anniversary as the director of Kempen Transport in Venlo. It's a perfect occasion to look back with the enthusiastic transport entrepreneur who oversees 135 trucks on the road daily, as well as 20 chartered vehicles, transporting fruit and vegetables across Germany. read more

In the weeks ending December 1, 2024 (week 48) and December 8, 2024 (week 49), banana prices showed subtle changes across Germany (DE), Latvia (LV), Croatia (HR), and Poland (PL), reflecting regional market adjustments. In Germany (DE), the price of bananas experienced a slight decrease from read more

A company based in the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy has recently implemented a new commercial strategy and is now offering its own medium-sized fresh-cut line for sale. The fresh-cut vegetable range consists of three tanks with attached conveyor belts for baby lettuce and. read more

Fruits and vegetables (F&V) are unquestionably important for a balanced and healthy diet. Moreover, they significantly contribute to various Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations in 2015, which set the agenda for tackling global challenges (Figure 1). Given that fruits and vegetables are crucial sources of read more

The German assortment featured Elstar, Royal Gala, Jonagold, Boskoop, and Braeburn, while the Italian deliveries included Golden Delicious and Granny Smith. The BLE reported that Red Delicious were especially popular. read more

Last week, at the Fructura fruit fair in Hasselt, Sorma Benelux showcased one of its newest automation innovations for the fresh produce packing hall: the 'Aporo fruit packing robot.' This Aporo machine is designed to automatically place round fruit into packing trays within boxes, streamlining the packing process. read more