Zachowując się na zimno i ciemno, popyt na mieloną cykorę utrzymuje się. Takie informacje dostarcza nam Herman Lion z firmy Lathouwers & Co. "Na początku producenci musieli szukać dobrych plonów, ale teraz sytuacja wygląda pozytywnie. Mamy stabilne dostawy i jesteśmy w stanie sprostać popytowi. Popyt ten zawsze. read more

W ciągu niecałej dekady kolumbijskim awokadom udało się zdobyć miejsce na rynku amerykańskim. "W ostatnich 12-18 miesiącach szczególnie zauważyliśmy znaczący wzrost zainteresowania ze strony amerykańskich detalistów" - mówi Andy Bruno, prezes Naturipe Avocado Farms. Jest to wynikiem zwiększonej podaży z Kolumbii. read more

Podczas targów Fruit Logistica hodowca truskawek Fresh Forward świętował wprowadzenie nowej odmiany truskawek o nazwie Bachata. Hodowca, znany z odmian takich jak Fandango i Calinda, teraz wprowadza nową, premium odmianę truskawek do uprawy w Hiszpanii. Na zdjęciu Ronnie Kersten (z lewej) z partnerami. read more

Berries remain a rapidly growing category in the fruit industry. However, the stages of growth differ by region. In the U.S., blueberry consumption has plateaued while Europe is still experiencing growth. In contrast, blackberry consumption has the potential to double within a given timeframe. read more

"Pumpkins, melons, and Perla Nera watermelons are among the protagonists of the upcoming OP Francescon Senegal season," reported President Bruno Francescon. "We manage 300 hectares directly in the African country. The first deliveries of pumpkins are scheduled for the third week of February." read more

In 2024, the Pasquariello Giovanni farm in Carapelle (FG) faced a challenging year characterized by climatic issues and market fluctuations. Despite these difficulties, the Apulian business managed to adapt and identify new opportunities, showcasing its resilience and capability to adapt. read more

Mr. Xenofon Papakostopoulos, a Greek manufacturer of plastic packaging, believes that the Greek plastic packaging industry will struggle to adapt to the changes brought about by the new EU Regulation 2025/40 concerning fruit and vegetable packaging. He criticizes the regulations as lacking sense. read more

The Duchy College Cornish autumn and winter cauliflower trials recently attracted around 70 attendees, including growers, agronomists, packers, and breeders. This annual event allows participants to evaluate new cauliflower and brassica varieties from leading seed houses. It also facilitates networking and knowledge sharing within the industry. read more

In the packhouse of 20,000 square meters on the farm Lushof in Prince Alfred Hamlet, one of three farms owned by Graaff Fruit, this is the busiest time of the year: they expect over 8,000 tonnes of nectarines to move through the pack lines this season, while bins of pears and apples are also being processed. read more

From February 10 to 23, the Campo de Cartagena region of Murcia, Spain, will be the meeting place for producers, crop technicians, and other professionals from the leafy vegetable sector worldwide. International seed companies will open the doors of their experimental farms to show their latest developments. read more

Nowe dane z Federalnego Urzędu Statystycznego wskazują na zmianę praktyk rolniczych w Szwajcarii, z zauważalnym wzrostem uprawy warzyw ekologicznych. Od 1996 roku, powierzchnia przeznaczona na uprawę warzyw ekologicznych wzrosła sześciokrotnie, osiągając 3,160 hektarów, co stanowi jedną czwartą całkowitej powierzchni. read more

Perishable fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a limited postharvest lifespan, which often leads to economic losses due to their short shelf life in retail settings. Researchers from the Department of Dairy and Food Science at South Dakota State University are working to address this problem by read more

Another edition of Fruit Logistica has just ended in the capital of Germany, the leading country in organic food sales in EU retail with almost 34% of the total, as per the latest report by FiBL, IFOAM - Organics International. In 2022, organic food consumption saw a read more

Prezydent Donald Trump zamierza wykorzystać cła importowe w celu zwiększenia produkcji krajowej i rozwiązania nierównowagi handlowej. Jan Kees Boon z Fruit & Vegetable Facts przeanalizował bilans handlowy. Produkcja krajowa pozostaje stabilna lub maleje, import rośnie. Stany Zjednoczone pozostają największym importerem na świecie. read more

Agricultural enterprises in the Vinnytsia region, Ukraine, are planning to double potato production and increase overall vegetable cultivation by 20% in 2025, according to the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration (OVA). This expansion is motivated by the limited vegetable supply from southern Ukraine. read more

The USDA Agricultural Statistics Board released the 2024-2025 Florida all-orange forecast today, predicting a total of 11.5 million boxes. This is a decrease of 500,000 boxes from the January forecast and represents a 36 percent drop compared to the previous season's final production. The forecast includes 4.50 million boxes of... read more

Fruit Attraction São Paulo is scheduled to take place from March 25-27 at São Paulo Expo, gathering major stakeholders in the fruit and vegetable sector. Co-organized by Fiera Milano Brasil and Ifema Madrid, the event aims to foster conversations on production, trade, and market growth in the industry. read more

VentureFruit, T&G Global's intellectual property management and commercialization business, has announced that it has negotiated an agreement between local Hawke's Bay breeders, Plant IP Partners, and the Mt Erin Group to license a new apple variety 'MAC12' to support Mt Erin's cyclone recovery efforts. The Mt Erin Group, a... read more

Wraz z nadchodzącym sezonem cebuli egipskiej, producenci ogłaszają stabilne ilości i pewne brak zakazu eksportu, jak miało to miejsce dwa sezony temu. Słowa te pochodzą od Mostafy Medhata, dyrektora zarządzającego Tut Produce. Producent stwierdza: "Wszystko wskazuje na stabilny sezon, zarówno w read more

Ostatniego miesiąca (stycznia) w Ekwadorze nadeszły długo oczekiwane opady deszczu, ale plantacje bananów i egzotycznych owoców wciąż mają jeszcze trochę pracy, aby odzyskać pełne poziomy produkcji, jak informuje lokalna branża. David Velez, dyrektor sprzedaży ekwadorskiego eksportera Roses & Fresh Fruits by Ayelen Living. read more